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Shoutout to that hostel in Prague that changed how I pack...
I stayed at this place called Plus Prague back in March and it totally flipped my thinking. The lockers were too small for my big suitcase, so I had to leave half my stuff out in the open. Now I'm stuck between using a smaller carry-on to save space vs. bringing a bigger bag for comfort. Which side do you fall on... do you sacrifice stuff for a smaller bag or just deal with the risk? Has anyone else run into locker size issues in hostels across Europe?
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piperr582mo ago
Right, so you had a locker that was too small and now you're overthinking this. That's just one bad locker, not a reason to gut your whole setup. But to answer your question, I'm small carry-on all the way. I'd rather wear the same shirt three times and wash it in a sink than drag a giant bag through cobblestone streets. The risk of theft is there, but that's what locks and common sense are for. What exactly are you packing that you need a bigger bag for? Is it clothes you barely wear or something else? Because that's the real issue, not the locker size.
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jesse_nguyen2mo ago
Wait, are we really calling it overthinking when you got burned by a bad locker? @piperr58 I see your point about not gutting the whole setup, but for me it's about peace of mind while traveling. I travel with a camera, a laptop, and some extra chargers plus a few days worth of clothes. That stuff doesnt fit in a small carryon without me wearing a jacket with 20 pockets. And honestly, the cobblestone thing is real - I'd rather have one bigger rolling bag than two small ones balanced on my shoulders. Theft is a worry, sure, but I've never had issues with a proper lock and staying aware. Some of us just need a bit more space to feel comfortable, not because we're packing junk.
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