How to Keep a Digital Camera Safe for Travel to European Hostels

If you're traveling to Europe, you'll want a photographic record of your journey. Hostels offer inexpensive accommodations if you are traveling within a budget--but you may be sharing living space with other travelers, so the security of your camera becomes an issue. Follow these steps to keep your camera safe for travel to European hostels.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Padded camera case
• Anti-theft travel pack system, such as PacSafe
• Cable with built-in combination lock

1. Carry it on board. Pack your digital camera and other electronics in a carry-on bag that goes with you on the airplane. This is not just a good security measure; it also protects your delicate gear from rough baggage handlers.

2. Protect the camera. Store it in a padded camera case when not in use.

3. Use anti-theft devices. Place the camera in a wire mesh anti-theft travel backpack, such as the gear manufactured by Pacsafe. These types of bags are built with wires inside the fabric to resist slashing with a knife or razor blade.

4. Lock it up. Secure the bag to a bed frame, a wall heater or other immovable object with a steel cable and combination lock if you are leaving the hostel for a night on the town and don't want to bring along your digital camera.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the hostel's safe, if available. Some European hostels may charge a small fee for this service.

References

• Camera security while travelling

Resources

• Pacsafe anti-theft travel gear

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