The kind of bag I use is like a rucksack (backpack), but the straps
can all fold away and be hidden if you so wish, making it look like a
standard soft bag with a shoulder strap.
With the 2 options for carrying it (shoulder or back), you have a lot
of flexibility. Airlines don't like standard backpacks because the
dangling straps can get snagged in conveyer belts. Also, my bag is
easy to lock with a small padlock on the zippers.
For an example, try this link:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=676393&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=523841&bmUID=1072451066420
On 26 Dec 2003 14:43:55 GMT, webmaster@REMOVEsir-cliff.com (Randal
Sheppard) wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>Thanks everyone for your advice so far!
>One final request, I am staying in midrange hotels (Hotel Catedral in DF,
>Colonial in Puebla, etc) and travelling around on first class bess for
>about a month in Mexico. I've never been to Mexico, but assumed that since
>I was doing minimal carrying of luggage around a small suitcase and a
>daypack would surfice for luggage. I can comfortable carry the suitcase or
>wheel it if need be.
>I've just been advised by some people that I should go for a rucksack
>(backpack) as walking around Mexican bus stations with a suitcase will be
>like walking around with a target painted on my back for thieves. Can
>anyone give me any advice on whether this is accurate? Will having a
>backpack make a great difference to my personal security?
>I'm going with two people, one of whom has a rucksack and the other has a
>small suitcase.
>As always, your advice is appreciated!
>
>Thanks,
>Randal
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