Backpack or suitcase will make little difference from a security standpoint,
but from a comfort standpoint you cant beat a backpack. Though you'll prolly
rarely walk more than a couple of blocks, even that distance can be hell on
your carrying arm with even a medium weight suitcase. Backpack leaves both
hands free for security, and when all is said and done, both arms will still
be the same length!
"Douglas S. Ladden" wrote in message
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> webmaster@REMOVEsir-cliff.com (Randal Sheppard) on 26 Dec 2003
> suggested:
>
> > 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?
>
> I do not believe it to be accurate. I have travelled quite a bit
> in Mexico on the bus, and taking normal suitcases is common and has not
> made me any more of a target than anyone else.
>
> > Will having a backpack make a great difference to my personal
> > security?
>
> I do not believe so.
>
> > 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!
>
> I'd say go and enjoy! The fact that you are in a small group is
> far more security than any change in luggage will be.
>
> --Douglas
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