Some have few or no small external pockets, which makes them easier to secure. The Daypack A small backpack or large fanny pack is ideal once you have arrived at your destination. A daypack should be comfortable enough to wear all day and large enough to hold a guide book, a camera, and perhaps a snack. Having these items stowed out of sight will allow you to look a little less like a tourist, and thus to avoid both the possible hassles and the social stigma attached to being a tourist. Most hotels and hostels will have some sort of facilities to store your valuables, even in developing countries.
Communication networks are well developed among travelers.
Hotel owners know this and will do their best to protect their reputation in even the most isolated places. A positive or negative review in a popular travel guide can make a huge difference for a small business dependent on tourism. Governments know the importance of protecting the reputation of the tourist industry. Most countries take traveler's complaints very seriously. One way to encourage yourself to pack light is to pack your bags and then carry them around the block once or twice.