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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Backpack will be much more maneuverable if traveling anywhere other than the biggest stations/mainline trains. Definitely can't count on smooth rolling surfaces and ramps everywhere. If you can handle the weight of a backpack (meaning putting it on, adjusting, etc), something like this is light but will be comfortable to walk with because of the waist belt, which puts most of the weight on your hips. https://www.rei.com/product/207736/osprey-fairview-40-travel-pack-womens [/quote] I disagree with this, a backpack with all your possessions is very hard on your back, even young backpackers seem to struggle with this. If you want to look like a european and have max comfort, I would recommend a very, very small rolling suitcase (European airline hand luggage dimensions) that you can easily stow above your seat or on a luggage rack on the train when full, and then a smaller backpack like an eastpak that can also easily fit inside the suitcase. NOTE: Do NOT put your valuables in the backpack, it is more for things like your lunch, sweatshirt/rain jacket, reading glasses, books, things you want close to you on the train. Keep your purse close to your body. The other train advantage of the tiny rolling suitcase is you can stow it above your seat, which is nice for security/convenience purposes. The key to this strategy is figuring out where to do laundry. Lots of laundromats, and you can also get your laundry done at cleaners rather economically if you'll be in the same town for a few days. [/quote] NP I disagree with almost everything in here. Most people (especially young people) don't struggle with carrying a backpack full of a few days clothing. Why on earth would she not put her valuable stuff (passport? Wallet?) in the bag that she is keeping close to her on the train? And I definitely wouldn't say there are "lot of laundromats" all over Italy.[/quote] NP here. I think you misunderstood PP’s post. The valuables and passports go inside a secure purse/small bag that you keep close to your body. Meaning, you do not place them in either the rolling suitcase nor do you put them in the backpack. [/quote]
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