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6 - KEEP EQUIPMENT SAFE

Whether it’s a top-of-the-range DSLR or just a smartphone, visible camera equipment can make you a target for thieves. Be savvy and stay aware of those around you.

  • Check the small print of your travel insurance to ensure it will cover all your equipment for the entire duration of your trip. There are specialised travel gadget insurers: Travel Gadget Insurance, Protect your Bubble, Gadget Guardian and Gadget Cover.

  • Pack expensive equipment in your hand luggage when travelling by plane or bus, never in the hold.

  • Stay in self-contained rooms, not dorms. Shared rooms may be cheaper, but in dorms you have no control over who can gain access to your stuff.

  • Leave expensive items in a safe or with reputable receptions rather than in your room. Best of all, keep them with you. It can be annoying, but not as frustrating as returning to a room and finding them gone.

  • Keep your luggage on your lap or under your feet on public transport.

  • Buy a camera bag that can’t be easily opened without you knowing. Wear it on your front in crowds and pack expensive items deep. When you are shooting, always keep the camera strap around your neck.
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