your combination is 1234, change it to 0234 and 2234), if that does not work do
the same with the next digit (i.e. Hide some emergency cash under the sole of
your shoe, in your sock or elsewhere. Do not let it hang on your back.
Finally we had to use a hammer to smash the lock. Do not give
money to beggars. If you walk with your backpack and have to stop, move
a little from side to side so that it will be more difficult for anyone
to get to your bag without you noticing. If you still want to give money
do not flash your big wallet. If you find yourself with the combination lock not
responding, dial it to your set combination and try changing the first digit one step
up and one step down (e.g. Do not get paranoid - it will ruin your
trip, but do have a healthy respect for things that can happen. You will not
feel it. Avoid flashing expensive jewellery, money and watches around. Spread your
money into several places (e.g. Certain places are higher risk and warrant extra attention such
nike pas cher as around ATMs, money changers, bus and train stations, crowded streets and markets.Check your guidebook
and with the locals to see what the scam of the day is and which
areas are best avoided (varies during day and night). markets) keep the bag in front
of you and keep one hand on top of the zipper. Be careful with
your valuables and important documents (passport, tickets, and traveler´s cheques), use a money belt or
leg pouch. Use small locks to lock your backpack and daypack. 1134, then
1334) until you have tried them all. The idea behind a money belt is to
keep it on you - not in the daypack which you carry on your back.
Combination locks are easier to handle than key locks since you do not have to
bother with the keys. If you want to help give to charity instead. Put something
of little value in the outer compartment so that they get hold of that if
they get hold of anything. It took quite a surprising lot of beating before it
gave in. in order to do snorkelling or to go deep into a grotto this
tn requin prevents curious hands from going through your bags while you are busy elsewhere.Personal Experience -
The Hoi An Hang-upWhen I was in Hoi An in Vietnam I had locked my
backpack to the bed with a combination lock. Instead keep some small change in your
pocket to hand over. they give you back less change than you are supposed to
get and will play all innocent when you point this out. Count it to make
sure you get all the money you are supposed to get. Adapt to the country
you visit, some countries are high risk and other are low risk. You can get
belts with secret pockets on the inside where you can store cash or you can
get a separate pocket for money which you can put on the inside of your
pants. your daypack, backpack, wallet and money belt) so that you do not lose all
at the same time. Keep the lock on your daypack when you go on
day tours. Staff in supermarkets and stores may try to short change you i.e.
If you have to leave the bags behind e.g. If it is too sweaty you
may be better off leaving the valuables in your hotel than carrying them in your
backpack. Do not keep valuables easily accessible in your day pack and then hang
it on your back. When it was time to leave the lock would not unlock
no matter how much I tried. A disadvantage with combination locks is that they can
get worn out rather quickly and suddenly they will stop working, usually when your backpack
is tied to something and you are in a hurry to catch a bus :)
Once the locks start giving you trouble throw them away and get new ones. Bag
slashers use razors to cut your bag and steal your valuables without you noticing. If
you carry around a hand bag in high risk environments (e.g. Buying quality sometimes has
its drawbacks :)Happy travels!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This article is based on the free e-book The Backpacker's Toolbox [http://www.hellobackpacker.com/toolbox/]
It contains checklists, templates, FAQs and practical advice (and a few bad jokes) to make
your backpacking experience as smooth as possible.[http://www.hellobackpacker.com] - practical advice for new and experienced backpackers
for all trip stages: get inspired, plan your trip, advice on the road, tips when
back home.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
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