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"flyinyereye" wrote in message ... "me" wrote in message ... Would not worry too much about all that. I'd get a backpack though without a million pockets on the outside. Get one with a zipper all around that you can lock. Don't carry too much crap so you can keep an eye on it more easily. Avoid the cheapest dodgy dorms. You'll be fine, don't worry. I agree with the others. I doubt you need to worry that much; theft is probably a more realistic concern. However, if you really want to be sure then you could always buy one of those flexible wire-mesh bags that you lock your backpack into. Stahlsack has such a thing. Probably a good idea if you'll be staying in hostels and such. |
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Michael Christoffersen kirjoitti:
However, in order to make you feel better, be sure to examine your backpack properly prior to boarding an international flight. That is the time where you most likely would get into trouble in case someone had planted illegal substances in your backpack. You follow this procedure yourself ? What do you expect to find then ? |
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Michael Christoffersen kirjoitti:
However, in order to make you feel better, be sure to examine your backpack properly prior to boarding an international flight. That is the time where you most likely would get into trouble in case someone had planted illegal substances in your backpack. You follow this procedure yourself ? What do you expect to find then ? |
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Miguel Cruz kirjoitti:
nina_qw wrote: I'm gonna be backpacking in Asia and I'm worried that someone might put drugs in my backpack and I'll get in trouble.. How possible is that (if I take good care of my backpack)? There are many pockets in my backpack, so should I padlock them all, tape them shut, or what? What precautions have you guys taken and have you had any trouble? This is really rare (does it ever happen?). I think it should be pretty low on your list of worries. Perhaps the most valuable single item in my bag is a pair of hiking boots (if I am not wearing them). Otherwise it is stuffed by - dirty and clean - shirts, underwear, a pair of trousers and shorts, lots of socks and such things. That wouldn't be anyhow critical loss. Actually, I could claim it all for full value by my insurance policy. I suspect that long time ago a tube of tooth paste was stolen while I was taking a shower in a youth hostel in Amsterdam. At least I couldn't find it anywhere. |
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Miguel Cruz kirjoitti:
nina_qw wrote: I'm gonna be backpacking in Asia and I'm worried that someone might put drugs in my backpack and I'll get in trouble.. How possible is that (if I take good care of my backpack)? There are many pockets in my backpack, so should I padlock them all, tape them shut, or what? What precautions have you guys taken and have you had any trouble? This is really rare (does it ever happen?). I think it should be pretty low on your list of worries. Perhaps the most valuable single item in my bag is a pair of hiking boots (if I am not wearing them). Otherwise it is stuffed by - dirty and clean - shirts, underwear, a pair of trousers and shorts, lots of socks and such things. That wouldn't be anyhow critical loss. Actually, I could claim it all for full value by my insurance policy. I suspect that long time ago a tube of tooth paste was stolen while I was taking a shower in a youth hostel in Amsterdam. At least I couldn't find it anywhere. |
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Miguel Cruz kirjoitti:
nina_qw wrote: I'm gonna be backpacking in Asia and I'm worried that someone might put drugs in my backpack and I'll get in trouble.. How possible is that (if I take good care of my backpack)? There are many pockets in my backpack, so should I padlock them all, tape them shut, or what? What precautions have you guys taken and have you had any trouble? This is really rare (does it ever happen?). I think it should be pretty low on your list of worries. Perhaps the most valuable single item in my bag is a pair of hiking boots (if I am not wearing them). Otherwise it is stuffed by - dirty and clean - shirts, underwear, a pair of trousers and shorts, lots of socks and such things. That wouldn't be anyhow critical loss. Actually, I could claim it all for full value by my insurance policy. I suspect that long time ago a tube of tooth paste was stolen while I was taking a shower in a youth hostel in Amsterdam. At least I couldn't find it anywhere. |
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"nina_qw" wrote in message om... Hi! I'm gonna be backpacking in Asia and I'm worried that someone might put drugs in my backpack and I'll get in trouble.. How possible is that (if I take good care of my backpack)? There are many pockets in my backpack, so should I padlock them all, tape them shut, or what? What precautions have you guys taken and have you had any trouble? Why would someone put drugs in your pack? Have you offended people? Do they have too much drugs and want to get rid of some? |
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"nina_qw" wrote in message om... Hi! I'm gonna be backpacking in Asia and I'm worried that someone might put drugs in my backpack and I'll get in trouble.. How possible is that (if I take good care of my backpack)? There are many pockets in my backpack, so should I padlock them all, tape them shut, or what? What precautions have you guys taken and have you had any trouble? Why would someone put drugs in your pack? Have you offended people? Do they have too much drugs and want to get rid of some? |
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I'm gonna be backpacking in Asia and I'm worried that someone might put drugs in my backpack and I'll get in trouble.. How possible is that (if I take good care of my backpack)? There are many pockets in my backpack, so should I padlock them all, tape them shut, or what? What precautions have you guys taken and have you had any trouble? The more technically clued-up malefactors will knock you unconscious with hyoscine to induce amnesia and pack your anus or vagina full of drugs sealed in condoms. When in south-east Asia you should always travel with an intrusion alarm fitted to these orifices and digitally inspect them before entering the airport terminal. ======== Email to "j-c" at this site; email to "bogus" will bounce ======== Jack Campin: 11 Third Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian EH22 4PU; 0131 6604760 http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/purrhome.html food intolerance data & recipes, Mac logic fonts, Scots traditional music files and CD-ROMs of Scottish music. |
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