Crimes against backpackers are common. Criminals may steal your entire backpack; riffle through your pack; grab what they can from outside pockets; and use a sharp knife to slit the backpack open. Here we explain how to avoid getting mugged while backpacking.<\/p>\n
One of the worst things that can happen to you is getting robbed while you’re traveling the globe. The best thing you can do is to be informed on how to prevent being a target of such crimes. We got mugged in Malaysia<\/a>. We learned a lot from the experience and also talked to other backpackers to learn their best practices.<\/p>\n Fortunately, you can avoid getting mugged while backpacking — or at very least make yourself less of a target — if you follow these simple steps. Aside from the helpful backpack-specific tips, there are things we should all do to stay safe, whether we are backpacking, road tripping, or simply out and about around our hometown.<\/p>\n