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It also helps to keep the beds clean as during the day the backpacks often sit on the floors of bars, restaurants, or outside on patios while we are eating a meal. Floors aren't always the cleanest as the day wears on.Just a note that we recommend not laying your pack on the bed as bedbugs can be passed along that way. If there are other reasons, other members can pipe in!
Thank you - thats good to knowFrom two Caminos i remember a single occasion where a shop owner did not want us to go in with the backpacks. It might have helped that my backpack does not look like i was going in a wilderness expedition (meaning: its quite small).
Even if thats the case, usually there will be someone around that you can ask to have a look at the backpack while you're inside.
With bars, we mainly sat outside anyways and if you have to order inside, just take turns and leave your stuff at the table.
In summary, it will be less of an issue as you might think.
Back in the olden days (2008/09) I would leave my pack outside whatever cafe I stopped at for refreshment so my walking buddies who were behind me could tell at a glance where I was. Never had a problem.This backpack stood outside for over six hours during the day with no one looking out for it and nothing happened to it.
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Of course, there are no guarantees in life though.
Again, just make sure your valuables are with you and not in your pack when you leave it outside.Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply. I must say I think I was probably being a bit naive, likely due to living in an island where someone having a handbag stolen makes front-page news! So this has been really helpful.
It's mentioned above that some shops/bars don't let you in with your pack, which thinking about it now is quite understandable but another thing I hadn't thought about. Is this common in shops and bars, or do the majority allow you in with packs?
Also helps to be carrying your backpack rather than wearing it... much more manoeuvrableand less likely to bump others if space is limited....From two Caminos i remember a single occasion where a shop owner did not want us to go in with the backpacks. It might have helped that my backpack does not look like i was going in a wilderness expedition (meaning: its quite small).
Even if thats the case, usually there will be someone around that you can ask to have a look at the backpack while you're inside.
With bars, we mainly sat outside anyways and if you have to order inside, just take turns and leave your stuff at the table.
In summary, it will be less of an issue as you might think.
On 20+ Caminos over the last 13 years I've never had a problem wearing my backpack into a store or café.Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply. I must say I think I was probably being a bit naive, likely due to living in an island where someone having a handbag stolen makes front-page news! So this has been really helpful.
It's mentioned above that some shops/bars don't let you in with your pack, which thinking about it now is quite understandable but another thing I hadn't thought about. Is this common in shops and bars, or do the majority allow you in with packs?
Well, they won't be able to steal the whole pack, though. They'd be able to root through it, but I doubt that would be interesting.In my opinion locking your bag invites someone to think there are valuables in it...
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