Locking checked bags? Should one do it? Do you do lock your checked bags?
Dec 20, 2019, 5:19 pm
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Often debated in all the travel forums and both sides have their points and are sure they are right.
Any "professional" can of course break any lock, password, etc. etc if they are determined, but a lock like the one on your luggage, house, car, computer etc. just makes it a little more difficult. The less professional or rank amateur which target will they pick the easy one or the hard one? By the thoughts of some here, I'd think they leave their house, car unlocked too, after all any professional can break in them in seconds or less.
Any "professional" can of course break any lock, password, etc. etc if they are determined, but a lock like the one on your luggage, house, car, computer etc. just makes it a little more difficult. The less professional or rank amateur which target will they pick the easy one or the hard one? By the thoughts of some here, I'd think they leave their house, car unlocked too, after all any professional can break in them in seconds or less.
Jan 8, 2020, 10:40 am
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Jan 8, 2020, 5:15 pm
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I don't check bags but I have taken to the habit of locking my bag when it's in the overhead on an international long-haul flight - particularly overnight when I plan on sleeping. Not that I have anything of real value in my bag, but I don't really want anyone messing with it during the flight. I usually lock it and then slide the zippers to the far end of the bag that is not facing the aisle/latch. If someone wants to rifle through a bag inflight, they can hopefully do it to someone else as mine will be a bit more annoying to to contend with.
Jan 10, 2020, 5:37 pm
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Easy way to use a non-TSA lock domestically is just to check a fire-arm. TSA inspects the contents while you're present (if necessary) and the luggage/case must be locked with a non-TSA lock. Apparently DHS knows it's staff steal stuff and don't want to deal with the hassle involving a gun.
Jan 11, 2020, 2:07 am
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Locking luggage serves one purpose and one purpose only - alerting thieves to the fact that the bag contains something valuable.
Never check in anything you would not be willing to throw in the trash. I say this, not just because of theft, but also mishandling, damage, disappearance, etc.
Never check in anything you would not be willing to throw in the trash. I say this, not just because of theft, but also mishandling, damage, disappearance, etc.
Jan 11, 2020, 6:20 am
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Jan 11, 2020, 9:22 am
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Jan 14, 2020, 1:23 pm
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