Originally Posted by
ricktoronto
Since I don't rely on security having the "TSA Key" I put three different coloured zip ties on my checked bag on the basis that while they all have the black or white ties, they probably don't have red, yellow, green and blue ones handy so I can look for tampering. Plus they secure the bag well.
Hard to find but I like purple zip ties. No airport is going to stock those.
Standard nail clippers will easily cut the small ones, and those are allowed in your carry on.