Luggage Locks

[marco79]

Please recommend me some luggage locks. We will be flying to Durban and don't want anyone scratching around in our suitcases.

I need to get 5 locks.

Are normal padlocks acceptable to use? What about the use of cable ties?

 

[Sinbad]

 

[bromster]

Locks give the crooks something to grab hold of to twist. You're actually giving them more leverage to break the zip. Don't waste your time.

Plus, the thief just squeezes the links of the zip apart with a multitool to gain access. The lock is pointless.

Either use a small cable tie to hold the zip closed, or get your bag wrapped.

 

[marco79]

Locks give the crooks something to grab hold of to twist. You're actually giving them more leverage to break the zip. Don't waste your time.

Plus, the thief just squeezes the links of the zip apart with a multitool to gain access. The lock is pointless.

Either use a small cable tie to hold the zip closed, or get your bag wrapped.

The plan was to lock and wrap. I guess the cable tie option would work.

How do I cut the cable tie if I can't carry a knife or scissors onto the plane?