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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]+1 to a two-wheeled rolling bag and a backpack, ideally one with a "trolley strap" that can loop over the handles of the rolling bag. The Mother Lode line is great.

I would only consider a 4-wheeled rolling bag if you anticipate fairly short outdoor distances.  The 4 wheels are really fantastic indoors (train stations, airports, etc) but not so good on uneven surfaces. So it's just a tradeoff.

About trains I have to disagree with PP about storage space: I've never had trouble finding space either at the end of the car or in the space formed by back-to-back pairs of seats. For me (50s, often travel solo), the major consideration with trains is that there can be a couple of fairly steep steps on/off the train, so you need to think about how you'll navigate that part.  People are generally cooperative, but you'll want to be darn sure that your key items are in a secure place.

About carrying valuables: Weather permitting, I am a huge fan of jackets with a zipped chest pocket and zipped hand pockets.  Even better if the chest pocket is interior or underneath another jacket.  That said, I find that when traveling solo I am less likely to be distracted.

For being out and about, I typically have a very light crossbody--just enough for phone/sunglasses and a folding bag. Then any purchases, extra jacket, whatever go into the folding bag.

Last, I wouldn't think too hard about whether a rolling bag fits under an airline seat unless you'll be doing a lot of short flights.  Very few useful bags meet this standard. Plan on putting the rolling bag overhead and the backpack under the seat.

Clothes: +1 to the lightweight stuff. I do a lot of handwashing. The #1 tip I've come across is that when you handwash, squeeze the water out and then use a towel: lay things on the towel, roll it up, and step all over it. This step removes quite a bit of the water and clothes dry much faster. 
Have a great trip![/quote]

I l’d put a burner phone in a bag, but I’d avoid having my real phone anywhere other than a zipped interior pocket on my person. If it’s very hot, maybe in some kind of zippered pouch hanging inside my shirt. [/quote]

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