Originally Posted by SarahWest
My bag may not be locked but it's securely sealed and tamper-evident. I used a coloured plastic cable tie instead of a padlock. It must be cut to open the bag. I have a pair of paramedic shears in the outer pocket of the bag so that I can open my bag at the destination.
If the TSA decides to loot your bag, evidence of tampering will include a card from the TSA, but you'll still face an uphill battle recovering your stuff.
The TSA should be forbidden to open any bag without the owner's presence or explicit consent.