[header] How to make the most of hosteling [title] Pack light. [step] Storage space is often limited, and lugging a large suitcase around gets old fast. Try to confine yourself to one small wheeled suitcase or, even better, a medium-sized backpack.
[header] How to make the most of hosteling [title] Pack light. [step] Storage space is often limited, and lugging a large suitcase around gets old fast. Try to confine yourself to one small wheeled suitcase or, even better, a medium-sized backpack.
Otherwise, you will end up moving people around a lot faster than you would when going by yourself. Never pack something heavy or bulky in a suitcase. Avoid cramping, excessive packing, and blaming everyone who comes along. [substeps] You may bring one only if you are traveling with very few belongings and are heading somewhere with very few tourists. [substeps] Limit your valuables as much as possible, and keep them on your person when you can. If you're carrying a computer or other valuable item that you can't keep with you, only stay in hostels that have secure storage available. If the weather is about to make it hard to travel, you could technically pack a pannier or cardboard suitcase. A medium suitcase will keep you warm in the early days but dry in the winter, as you'll likely sweat in the cold overnight.