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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 5:23 am
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Originally Posted by Mellonc
I use zip ties. I know it's just one person experience but even TSA doesn't touch it. Of course, if they do cut it, I'll know someone broke my "cable". Then, I can tell the customs guy or baggage people that someone broke into my bag because I have firm evidence.
Agree - I've been using them now for a couple of years. I'm currently using yellow ties from Ebay that would be hard to even casually swap. Not had a single one has been broken yet.

And the answer to my query when I asked "How to open the bag" on FT, is to get a small pair of nail clippers and carry them in your hand luggage. You can even use them to clip your nails! I keep them in a Ziplock bag with some ties and only use that set to "lock" my bags. That way I know I won't be locked out when I arrive.
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