Day bag

Last Updated: Aug. 18, 2008

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A day bag is a bag that is big enough to fit in what you may need for a day’s sightseeing (for example a backpack, a shoulder bag, a big hand bag or a ‘man bag’).

Everyone has different styles, some guys will leave the accommodation in the morning with nothing but a camera and a wallet in their pockets. Others like to be prepared for anything and will pack water bottles, umbrellas, cameras, jackets, make up, anti-bacterial wipes, pens, notes, diaries, maps, postcards, cell phones and almost anything and everything else they need into a day bag.

The size of a day bag, if you choose to use one, is entirely dependent on your personal style and what you choose to take out with you on your days in the cities.

Some tours also use overnight bags and you day bag can also double as your overnight bag.

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  1. I had a small backback for the Ultimate European. I put any non-valuables in the small front section and left that unlocked. Anything valuable went in the main section and I locked the zips together with a combination padlock. If I felt uncomfortable anywhere or was worried about crowds, I put the straps the other way and carried the pack in front of me.

    Default_avatarExplorer1111110 posted 7 days ago Flag as Inappropriate

  2. I bought a backpack that has separate sections that zip off….one backpack for day trips and a small faney pack thing perfect for your camera, ipod and money!

    Default_avatarAnita posted on Mar. 30, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

  3. My backpack has lockable zippers so i will be putting my i-pod, wallet, passport, etc. in one pocket and locking it up. A small luggage lock should be sufficient. I know that you can find great day bags at www.mec.ca (Mountain Equipment co-op) they have a huge assortment of active and lifestyle packs in many different sizes. Even many of their smaller packs have lockable zippers.

    MerDubMerDub posted on Mar. 17, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

  4. How safe have people found it wearing backpacks? Are you likely to be targeted by pickpockets?

    Default_avatarExplorer1091784 posted on Mar. 03, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

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