TSA locks

[samintx]

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

[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.

[samintx]

[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.

[Ombligo]

oddball color ziptie here too.

If it comes out different, i know immediately

[JoeBob]

I am another that uses the colored cable ties.
Never had one cut.

[graylocks]

[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?

[M>B>]

Electrical Dept. of a big box home store. May be your local Ace or etc.

[RAMd®d]

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.