[header] How to make the most of hosteling [title] Pack light. [step] Storage space is often limited, and lugging a large suitcase around gets old fast. Try to confine yourself to one small wheeled suitcase or, even better, a medium-sized backpack. 
[substeps] Limit your valuables as much as possible, and keep them on your person when you can. If you're carrying a computer or other valuable item that you can't keep with you, only stay in hostels that have secure storage available.