New Travel Accessory
Jun 4, 2015, 12:55 pm
#31
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That was my first thought. It's something I might use in an airline lounge restroom but not in a public restroom. I'd be way too concerned someone could yank my bag over the top and it would be long gone before I could get my panties up.
Jun 4, 2015, 1:04 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2015
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I don't understand the theft concern, if the alternative is putting your stuff on the floor. Most airport restrooms I've seen have walls/doors that don't come all the way to the floor. Thieves can still target your gear through that gap (and they can even see what they are stealing first, which seems like it would make the job easier).
Jun 4, 2015, 2:24 pm
#33
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Canton, OH
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I don't understand the theft concern, if the alternative is putting your stuff on the floor. Most airport restrooms I've seen have walls/doors that don't come all the way to the floor. Thieves can still target your gear through that gap (and they can even see what they are stealing first, which seems like it would make the job easier).
The other link is from Detective Kevin Coffee. Read "Bathroom bandits". Dective Coffee is or was a real policeman in LA. He founded the Airport Crimes Investigations Detail in LA. He is also a travel safety consultant.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/women...rse-hooks.html
http://www.kevincoffey.com/security/..._criminals.htm
Shak
Jun 4, 2015, 2:36 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Why not something like this? www.amazon.com/dp/B002OJC1J8 I'd prefer that rather than hanging something over the door.
Jun 4, 2015, 2:40 pm
#35
Join Date: May 2015
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From that link: "Men face a different risk, Coffey says. "If we're in a bathroom stall, we can literally get caught with our pants down. If our wallet is in our pants, it's easy for a crook to reach between stalls and remove it.""
Seems like the same risk applies to a bag sitting on the floor.
Seems like the same risk applies to a bag sitting on the floor.
Jun 4, 2015, 3:34 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Why not something like this? www.amazon.com/dp/B002OJC1J8 I'd prefer that rather than hanging something over the door.
Jun 4, 2015, 3:54 pm
#37
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Join Date: May 2015
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Re: Hook2Go
Why not something like this? www.amazon.com/dp/B002OJC1J8 I'd prefer that rather than hanging something over the door.
Jun 4, 2015, 3:55 pm
#38
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Canton, OH
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From that link: "Men face a different risk, Coffey says. "If we're in a bathroom stall, we can literally get caught with our pants down. If our wallet is in our pants, it's easy for a crook to reach between stalls and remove it.""
Seems like the same risk applies to a bag sitting on the floor.
Seems like the same risk applies to a bag sitting on the floor.
Safeguards: A woman should hang her purse around her neck or put it on the floor securely between her feet.
The operative word is securely.
Shak
Jun 4, 2015, 4:07 pm
#39
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Join Date: May 2015
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Re: Hook2Go
Here are a couple of public restroom crime, one on Flyer Talk.
The other link is from Detective Kevin Coffee. Read "Bathroom bandits". Dective Coffee is or was a real policeman in LA. He founded the Airport Crimes Investigations Detail in LA. He is also a travel safety consultant.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/women...rse-hooks.html
http://www.kevincoffey.com/security/..._criminals.htm
Shak
The other link is from Detective Kevin Coffee. Read "Bathroom bandits". Dective Coffee is or was a real policeman in LA. He founded the Airport Crimes Investigations Detail in LA. He is also a travel safety consultant.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/women...rse-hooks.html
http://www.kevincoffey.com/security/..._criminals.htm
Shak
There is no question that there are scumbags out there. As cmay states the floor is no better option. If you are lucky you can use the handicap stall that has one of the baby changing tables - just open it and rest your belongings on it. That is certainly the Best option.
The Hook2Go is simply an option that has worked well for many.
Another great option that solves both the reach over fear and keeps your belongings off the floor is to hang the Hook2Go from the toilet seat cover dispenser that are in most stalls. This won't do much for a long coat but is ideal for purses and bags.
Jun 4, 2015, 4:36 pm
#40
Join Date: Jan 2014
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There is no question that there are scumbags out there. As cmay states the floor is no better option. If you are lucky you can use the handicap stall that has one of the baby changing tables - just open it and rest your belongings on it. That is certainly the Best option.
The Hook2Go is simply an option that has worked well for many.
Another great option that solves both the reach over fear and keeps your belongings off the floor is to hang the Hook2Go from the toilet seat cover dispenser that are in most stalls. This won't do much for a long coat but is ideal for purses and bags.
The Hook2Go is simply an option that has worked well for many.
Another great option that solves both the reach over fear and keeps your belongings off the floor is to hang the Hook2Go from the toilet seat cover dispenser that are in most stalls. This won't do much for a long coat but is ideal for purses and bags.
Jun 4, 2015, 4:39 pm
#41
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Canton, OH
Posts: 244
There is no question that there are scumbags out there. As cmay states the floor is no better option. If you are lucky you can use the handicap stall that has one of the baby changing tables - just open it and rest your belongings on it. That is certainly the Best option.
The Hook2Go is simply an option that has worked well for many.
Another great option that solves both the reach over fear and keeps your belongings off the floor is to hang the Hook2Go from the toilet seat cover dispenser that are in most stalls. This won't do much for a long coat but is ideal for purses and bags.
The Hook2Go is simply an option that has worked well for many.
Another great option that solves both the reach over fear and keeps your belongings off the floor is to hang the Hook2Go from the toilet seat cover dispenser that are in most stalls. This won't do much for a long coat but is ideal for purses and bags.
Shak
Jun 8, 2015, 1:54 pm
#42
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Jun 8, 2015, 5:13 pm
#43
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Canton, OH
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This one. I find this wallet reduces both accidental loss and loss through theft. Actually the chain is barely noticeable. The only visible part is the couple of inches from my belt to my front pocket.
Shak
Shak
Last edited by Shak51; Jun 8, 2015 at 5:21 pm
Jun 10, 2015, 9:34 am
#44
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This one. I find this wallet reduces both accidental loss and loss through theft. Actually the chain is barely noticeable. The only visible part is the couple of inches from my belt to my front pocket.
http://www.amazon.com/Pacsafe-Wallet...pacsafe+wallet
Shak
http://www.amazon.com/Pacsafe-Wallet...pacsafe+wallet
Shak
Jun 11, 2015, 12:46 am
#45
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 302
Bag on the floor is more secure because you can have it closer to you, within arm's reach, and if there is a strap, step through it. Thieves also would have to crouch and reach under the door (which allows you to see them sooner), if the bag can even fit through the gap.