I have a simple rule: I never leave my pack outside a cafe, shop, etc. I keep it on until I have bought what I need, then sit down and take it off, placing it close and visible. Even together with others.
Inside albergues, I don't care: All my...
Something I heard someone say about pilgrims talking badly about other pilgrims who had their backpacks transported:
“The only time you may look down on someone is when you help them to get up.”
If you're sitting outside or putting your pack on the ground by your chair set a chair leg inside the loop of the shoulder strap. If somebody grabs at your bag they lift the chair up too. Of course it's a bit embarrassing if you forget and go to...
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