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TSA locks - samintx - 08-23-2008
I would assume the major countries like France , England, Germany TSA would have the keys to unlock your bag but in 3rd world countries, lesser European countries can you use these locks? It is the 3rd world countries I worry about what is in the bag more than the afore named countries.
Have you had experience with the locks in say Africa, India, Malaysia etc
Re: TSA locks - yeoman - 08-23-2008
I don't use locks 'cause you never know if the bag has been opened - something stolen or something put in! Instead I use two different coloured nylon ties. They're hard to cut and if still there I'm pretty certain the bag hasn't been opened.
Re: TSA locks - samintx - 08-23-2008
[quote yeoman]I don't use locks 'cause you never know if the bag has been opened - something stolen or something put in! Instead I use two different coloured nylon ties. They're hard to cut and if still there I'm pretty certain the bag hasn't been opened.
That is what I use also....and many times the ties come thru uncut! so I know the bag has not been opened but I wondered if I should use locks sometimes. Guess I'm on the right track. Thanks.
Re: TSA locks - Ombligo - 08-23-2008
oddball color ziptie here too.
If it comes out different, i know immediately
Re: TSA locks - JoeBob - 08-23-2008
I am another that uses the colored cable ties.
Never had one cut.
Re: TSA locks - graylocks - 08-24-2008
[quote JoeBob]I am another that uses the colored cable ties.
Never had one cut.
so where does one find these cable ties? hardware store?
Re: TSA locks - M>B> - 08-24-2008
Electrical Dept. of a big box home store. May be your local Ace or etc.
Re: TSA locks - RAMd®d - 08-24-2008
You guys have never seen the TSA Cable Tie Locker.
1,001 manufacturers and colors, shapes and sizes.
I don't do checked luggage so a lock or tie decision has never been a part of my itinerary. But if it were, I'd probably add a lot to custom ties so that it could be locked after a bone fide inspection.