One simple and inexpensive way to acquire some peace of mind about your luggage is simply to attach a luggage lock to your bag. These little locks might all look the same, but each has its own strengths. Let’s unpack our favorite luggage locks.
Extra sturdy
With some luggage locks, once the TSA agent opens your bag, they can forget to relock your baggage. This lock requires them to relock your luggage to retrieve their key. You can set and reset it as many times as you like on this four-pack of strong locks. The sturdy lock won’t open with banging, dropping, or other travel travails. The 4-inch long braided steel cables and the TSA-approved lock are both very strong. The cable can fit into and around most any handle, suitcase, gym bag, gun bag, or just to keep your laptop bag securely closed while it’s under the seat in front of you
Great for small bags
Smaller than other locks, it’s a great and colorful choice for backpacks, carry-on bags, and purses. It only takes a few dollars and a few minutes to wrap your belongings in an extra layer of security. These black, blue, red, and silver locks – each is chosen at packaging – provide that security. The cable is 1.5 inches long, and the colorful metal lock is just under one and a quarter inches, allowing it to lock luggage with TSA approval.
Lets you know if bag was opened
Once your bag is inspected, a little button on the lock comes out to let you know your bag has been opened. With this knowledge, you can check the contents of your baggage before departing the terminal, station, or airport for your destination. We like the easy-to-read numbers on the combination dial. The white digits on the black background make this lock a great choice for anyone taking a redeye flight. The two-pack of locks are crafted from hardened stainless steel so it will stay strong and corrosion-resistant vacation after vacation.
Nothing to lose
An external lock on your luggage, suitcase, backpack, or laptop bag makes a clear announcement to anyone looking to swipe your stuff that your items are protected. This attention to luggage security deters potential thieves. Simple to use from the airport to the gym to the zoo, lock up your items before placing them at the bottom of the stroller, or in the overhead bin. TSA agents can use their key to open the combination luggage lock, but you just need your combination
For multiple bags
Keeping everyone’s luggage secure adds peace of mind to your expedition. This luggage padlock means business. Designed to be weatherproof, these locks are great for keeping your RV, camping, boating, and cycling cargo secured in their stuff bags and backpacks. These four locks are a great value, too. Don’t worry about trying to figure out how to use the three-number combination dial, as instructions and a video are included.
Cyndi Matthews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
