[at-l] Security Issues during Resupply

[WenchAT03 at comcast.net (Teresa)]

This year, on the AT, I didn't worry too much about my pack.  If I had to
leave it somewhere out of view, I made sure I had all of my valuables
(checkcard, credit card, ID, money, etc) with me.  I never had the occasion
to leave it where I was uncomfortable.  Maybe that's just me being naive.
:-)

When I went into stores, especially large stores such as supermarkets or
Wal-Mart, I asked the nearest employee where I could leave it, and usually
left it near the front with their permission.  I also asked restaurant
owners where I could put my pack.  Some didn't care where and others didn't
want them in the dining area.

Overall, I never saw a locked backpack.

Datto is much smarter in his pack protection.  I didn't bother with it much.
:-)
Wench
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Journal updated:  11/21/03
Photos updated:  12/03/03

----- Original Message -----
From: "Casey Jaymes" <cjaymes@yahoo.com>


> How do folks deal with the no-backpacks law that most merchants declare.