Day bag

Last Updated: Nov. 08, 2009

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A day bag is a bag that is big enough to fit in what you may need for a day’s sightseeing (for example a backpack, a shoulder bag, a big hand bag or a ‘man bag’).

Everyone has different styles, some guys will leave the accommodation in the morning with nothing but a camera and a wallet in their pockets. Others like to be prepared for anything and will pack water bottles, umbrellas, cameras, jackets, make up, anti-bacterial wipes, pens, notes, diaries, maps, postcards, cell phones and almost anything and everything else they need into a day bag.

The size of a day bag, if you choose to use one, is entirely dependent on your personal style and what you choose to take out with you on your days in the cities.

Some tours also use overnight bags and you day bag can also double as your overnight bag.

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Hi Helen :)
I am also doing the euro experience in sept, leaving the 12th. Is this the same trip as you? I was worried about the bag thing as well but I have decided to stick with my biiigg handbag which I can fit lots of stuff in. Basically what ever you are comfortable with.
If you wana chat email or facebook me. There are about 20 others doing this trip on facebook so far :) lani2204@hotmail.com

Alana posted on Jul. 15, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
Im going on the European Experience in September and im really confused what to take as my bag during the day. Should i take a backpack or just a hand bag with my camera and raincoat etc. Has anyone else done this tour before and have any hints?? thx =)

helen posted on Jun. 30, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
Where are good places to get a daypack?

Explorer1137352 posted on May. 28, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
I know that there are some great across the shoulder bags you can get now that double up as a camera bag (if you have a DSLR or a video camera) and have space for a wallet and phone, and they are incredibly handy, but a day pack is really the way to go. I used a back pack when I went to Europe a few years ago, and I was able to take a bottle of water, camera, wallet, etc and not have to worry about it. It may seem like a slight inconvenience to have to get your bag off to get yur wallet out, but you feel more secure and it’s more comfortable.

Lenny1987 posted on Apr. 13, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
When I went to Greece I carried nothing except my money, camera, and ID…that was a mistake though because at one point we had to run down the street and I ended up losing all my money and my canadian citizenship card. Therefore, I don’t recommend putting anything valuable in a pocket that doesn’t close/zip-up and don’t forget to close your pockets. When I went to Italy and Turkey I had a small backpack that carried my two cameras, some of my money (the rest was in a chest pack under my clothes and in some zip up pockets…it’s good to spread it around), and my ID…then anything else small I thought I needed. It was really helpful and not too heavy.

Malaniya posted on Dec. 17, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
I had a small backback for the Ultimate European. I put any non-valuables in the small front section and left that unlocked. Anything valuable went in the main section and I locked the zips together with a combination padlock. If I felt uncomfortable anywhere or was worried about crowds, I put the straps the other way and carried the pack in front of me.

Explorer1111110 posted on Aug. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
I bought a backpack that has separate sections that zip off….one backpack for day trips and a small faney pack thing perfect for your camera, ipod and money!

Anita posted on Mar. 30, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
My backpack has lockable zippers so i will be putting my i-pod, wallet, passport, etc. in one pocket and locking it up. A small luggage lock should be sufficient. I know that you can find great day bags at www.mec.ca (Mountain Equipment co-op) they have a huge assortment of active and lifestyle packs in many different sizes. Even many of their smaller packs have lockable zippers.

MerDub posted on Mar. 17, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
How safe have people found it wearing backpacks? Are you likely to be targeted by pickpockets?

Explorer1091784 posted on Mar. 03, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate