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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 2:39 pm
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Originally Posted by UnoriginalGuy
I use zipties.

It stops the casual thief and you know if someone (TSA or otherwise) has tampered with your bag. The only downside is they're a devil to get off with anything that you can carry in your carry-on luggage.
I use them on my carry-on luggage (anything that will be gate checked). It's amusing when I get a bag check.
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