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Hailing from a country which was squarely third world just 25 years ago, this struck me as odd: > I open my laptop bag as if I am searching for something Don'
by Tade0 4y ago
Hailing from a country which was squarely third world just 25 years ago, this struck me as odd:
> I open my laptop bag as if I am searching for something
Don't make anyone think you have anything of value on you!
Also don't carry a light, easy to steal bag. The laptop goes into your suitcase.
As part of my routine when arriving at a hotel I study the fire exit map, maybe use the local vending machine, paying with coins from my pocket - gives me time to have the elevator all to myself.
I used to carry an emergency high-value banknote in my back pocket so that in case the worst happened I would at least have some money on me. The thieves that robbed me in the past never wasted time on full checkups.
- Larrikin 4y agoMy uncle had his wedding in Kenya about twenty years ago and a huge portion of my family went there for it. Every single electronic that wasn't in carry on luggage was stolen. My dad personally lost thousands of dollars in camera equipment. I never put anything I'm not willing to lose in my checked baggage.
- dctoedt 4y ago> I used to carry an emergency high-value banknote in my back pocket so that in case the worst happened I would at least have some money on me. A friend does that; she refers to it as her "Don't Kill Me" money.
- seanw444 4y agoMy "don't kill me" money shoots 9mm.
- NoSorryCannot 4y agoWow, bad to the ass
- giardini 4y agoI'm guessing you don't fly often!
- seanw444 4y agohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32921157#32925836 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32921157#32925836
- cafard 4y agoIn the 1980s one heard a $20 bill recommended. There may have been a slang term for it.
- ghaff 4y agoChecked luggage gets lost/delayed. Tracking is better than it used to be but it still happens, especially if there is a change of aircraft on the route. Unless I have some sort of extended hiking/camping trip that requires more gear, I basically never check luggage--even for a multi-week trip. (And would certainly not put valuable electronics etc. in the luggage.)
- rescbr 4y agoFrom third world as well: > high-value banknote in my back pocket [... to] have some money on me Nah, pickpockets usually attack the back pockets first, they are mostly unprotected. Best place to hide some cab money is inside your shoes/socks. Have a reasonable amount of money in a wallet and carry it in your front pocket. Pickpockets would have a harder time and if robbed the mugger would be happy with the amount inside the wallet and won't check you further.