Five Safety Tips for Hosteling

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When it comes to staying in hostels, many people have a fear of their stuff being stolen. While this can always be a concern, why not ease your mind by keeping these five handy tips in mind while traveling.

Carry a Padlock

Almost every hostel will provided lockers for your valuables. It is very uncommon for a hostel not offer lockers since most travelers have some valuables with them. Be prepared to secure your luggage and personal items in these lockers with your personal padlock.

One word of advice is to go for a key lock instead of a combination. It can be a pain to have another key but it can be near impossible and can cause a loud raucous to open a combination lock in the dark. You will most likely have a bunch of “roommates” in your room and you never know when you might have to get into the locker at night.

Bring a Laptop Lock

If you are traveling with a laptop, you will also want to pack a solid laptop lock. If you plan to keep your laptop outside the locker all night, you may even consider locking it to your bed and then placing it underneath it towards the wall. This will help prevent a sudden walk off while you are sleeping.

Don’t Carry Your Camera Around Your Neck

Consider keeping your camera in a small bag around your shoulder or waist. This will prevent the flashy reminder that you are storing an expensive piece of equipment or storing it within the hostel.

Bring a Small Bag for Valuables

Store all your valuables in a small bag that can be easily placed into and can be taken out of your backpack in a quick and orderly fashion. This will not only prevent accidental loss of money, identification or other important papers, but will also aid in keeping you organized.

Keep Your Wallet Light

Before leaving on your trip be sure to clean your wallet out, removing everything you will not need while traveling. Removing gift cards, excessive debit or credit cards will not only lighten your wallet, but also help keep your personal information safe.

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