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Pickpockets? Seeking Camera bag for Europe Trip

  
 
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p.3 #1 · Pickpockets? Seeking Camera bag for Europe Trip


goo0h wrote:
what size is this backpack? Does it go under the airline seat in front of you as a “personal item” or in the above bin as a “carry on”? Is there a particular company you recommend for the insurance?

When wife and I traveled to Spain a couple of years ago, at one point I noticed some shady characters following us. I don’t know if this was smart, but I decided to openly photograph them. They apparently didn’t care for that because they disappeared and we never encountered them again.



I put my pack into the bins. I don’t want anything under my feet on flights 8+ hours long.



Jan 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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p.3 #2 · Pickpockets? Seeking Camera bag for Europe Trip


I have been robbed in Europe before. They took the whole bag with my cameras inside. Thieves have already improved their skill above simple pick pocketing.


Jan 17, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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p.3 #3 · Pickpockets? Seeking Camera bag for Europe Trip


Keeping equipment to a minimum is key. I also use inserts into other bags so it never screams "Camera!"


Feb 03, 2026 at 06:06 PM
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p.3 #4 · Pickpockets? Seeking Camera bag for Europe Trip


Karin Loveit wrote:
Keeping equipment to a minimum is key. I also use inserts into other bags so it never screams "Camera!"


Right until you take the camera out of the bag.



Feb 03, 2026 at 08:34 PM
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