Maybe I don't knoe how to search the forums properly but I can't find any mention of TSA approved locks. I didn't know these existed until yesterday and came on the boards to "read up" on them.
Unable to find posts, I thought I'd share. I'm traveling again in three weeks and was concerned about the gear that I need to check with my luggage. A friend gave me a "TSA approved" lock. This is the neatest thing. You set it by picking your own combination (3 or 4 digits) and it works like a rgular padlock. However, there is a small key slot underneath that the TSA usues to unlock your bag if they need to inspect it and then relock it as they send it on it's way. No need to cut your lock in order to look in your bags.
Lately, I hear a lot of stories about things gone missing between airport security and the final destination, perhaps because access is so easy without the presence of any kind of locking device on everyone's luggage.
I'll have to follow up in a few weeks to let you know how it turns out, but in the meanwhile, I bought two more locks at ebags.com for a little under $20. Small price to pay if it makes it a little harder for a baggage handler to steal your stuff. Now I guess none of this matters if the TSA are the ones with sticky fingers, but you would think your luggage is safer with security than with the countless other hands it passes through.
Still, I've purchased two Samsonite travel light rolling carry ones that will fit the requirements of any airline's carry on restrictions. My reg, computer, and camera equipment, and mask will be sitting in coach with me.........
Happy travels, hope this is helpful to someone out there, or saves at least one person some traveling blues!
Unable to find posts, I thought I'd share. I'm traveling again in three weeks and was concerned about the gear that I need to check with my luggage. A friend gave me a "TSA approved" lock. This is the neatest thing. You set it by picking your own combination (3 or 4 digits) and it works like a rgular padlock. However, there is a small key slot underneath that the TSA usues to unlock your bag if they need to inspect it and then relock it as they send it on it's way. No need to cut your lock in order to look in your bags.
Lately, I hear a lot of stories about things gone missing between airport security and the final destination, perhaps because access is so easy without the presence of any kind of locking device on everyone's luggage.
I'll have to follow up in a few weeks to let you know how it turns out, but in the meanwhile, I bought two more locks at ebags.com for a little under $20. Small price to pay if it makes it a little harder for a baggage handler to steal your stuff. Now I guess none of this matters if the TSA are the ones with sticky fingers, but you would think your luggage is safer with security than with the countless other hands it passes through.
Still, I've purchased two Samsonite travel light rolling carry ones that will fit the requirements of any airline's carry on restrictions. My reg, computer, and camera equipment, and mask will be sitting in coach with me.........
Happy travels, hope this is helpful to someone out there, or saves at least one person some traveling blues!