Author	Message
onetouch2many Member Canada	# Posted: 12 Jan 2008 04:37:23 so im backpacking through europe starting april15th. i plan on bringing my equipment to document my trip i own a gl2 and equippment which all has its on bag. my main concern is saftey. do most hostels provide a saftey feature? i cant afford for my 3000 dollar set up to get lifted. suggestions?

jonathan barden Member maidstone england	# Posted: 2 Jul 2008 15:18:57 unfortunately not all and some charge if you want to know were to go to stay and what they can offer in the way of security check out http://backpackers-world.net/ hope it helps my personal experience is travel with a camera you can afford to lose and claim back on your insurance i found a semi good digital compact and a few memory cards were more than enough left foot forward the other will follow its called walking
sailorjake Member Finland	# Posted: 30 Dec 2008 02:38:33 My first posting here, but photography is my main interest and allready bcs of my occupation i travel to some part with my gear. Have a good insurance (one which can provide you with funds for a replacement allready on the trip with documentation from police etc, i mean of experience)! Have lots of cheap available card (and possible a picture-bank where you can upload full-res pics to at the hotel/hostel). Have a bag that doesnt scream for thieves, most anonymous is best and dont lay around your gear, dont trust people with your gear (i've seem people beeing ripped off and got mugged myself once with a knife on my throat). Take only what you most need, one body + one allround lens and one extra + flash, accesories. One compact camera for the "fun out at town" times, thats slim and easy to put in your pocket or inside your shirt (best). There's a lot more to tell, hope this will help you to some part?