Locking luggage

[khewston]

How many people still lock their luggage using TSA approved locks?

[summersigh]

How many people still lock their luggage using TSA approved locks?

We do -especially disembarking where the luggage is going to be sitting in the hall at night and in the terminal the next morning.

[BuckeyeCruiseGuy]

Two videos that will reinforce the idea, locks only keep honest people out

 

https://youtu.be/wuiJQZKVQpI

 

[attilamom1217]

We always lock our luggage when embarking and disembarking.

[suzbcruiser]

We use small zip ties.

 

 

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[Herfnerd]

We use small zip ties.

 

 

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The only problem with zip ties is that once they've been cut (if TSA wants in to check something) then you're left with unlocked luggage

 

 

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[khewston]

These are what I was looking at. Any opinions?

[MtnDweller]

We don't. We self assist on disembarkation, so it's not needed.

[crusinpsychRN]

Two videos that will reinforce the idea, locks only keep honest people out

 

https://youtu.be/wuiJQZKVQpI

 

 

I alwys lock mine. Those videos are eye opening.

[beachbum53]

Two videos that will reinforce the idea, locks only keep honest people out

 

https://youtu.be/wuiJQZKVQpI

 

 

This is why, with or without locks, you should NEVER put anything of value in your checked luggage. I can't stop someone from stealing my socks or underwear, but at least they won't get my iPod or camera. because I keep my valuables with me in my carry on bag. ;)

[khewston]

This is why, with or without locks, you should NEVER put anything of value in your checked luggage. I can't stop someone from stealing my socks or underwear, but at least they won't get my iPod or camera. because I keep my valuables with me in my carry on bag. ;)

 

Those are very interesting videos. I would never put anything of value in my checked luggage, such as electronics or jewelry, but our clothing is also expensive and we can't put all that in our carryons.

[coevan]

never have locked luggage, never had anything stolen

[pknapper]

The only problem with zip ties is that once they've been cut (if TSA wants in to check something) then you're left with unlocked luggage

 

 

We use zip ties as well. We always leave a few loose zip ties inside the luggage, and if they have ever been cut off, they zip them back when they are done.

[xeroxme]

Awesome eye opening post. Appreciate the information being posted regarding the videos. Just changed my whole concept regarding my luggage.

 

 

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[summersigh]

This is why, with or without locks, you should NEVER put anything of value in your checked luggage. I can't stop someone from stealing my socks or underwear, but at least they won't get my iPod or camera. because I keep my valuables with me in my carry on bag. ;)

Likewise with our valuables. They go in the carry-on even though we lock the bigger bags.

[PAPERBKWRITER]

never put anything a thief could sell in checked. So, no never lock.

[Karnyval]

How many people still lock their luggage using TSA approved locks?

 

For flying, yep. TSA locks not required when checking luggage with the cruise ship. Any lock will do.

[OCruisers]

No we have never locked our luggage.

[CheapieD]

I don't put items of value in bags that will be leaving my site but the 1st video supports using a lock. Thieves seek easy targets and if they have a limited time to steal they might bypass the locks and go after easier target. It took the person in the video almost a minute to open the lock. For a thief with a limited window of opportunity that is a long time.

 

Video two can be countered with a series of tight straps or locking straps (although Tsa locking straps have the same weakness as tsa luggage locks).

 

 

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[DebJ14]

Carnival asks you not to lock the luggage on embarkation. If you do lock it they will call you down to open it so they can check it and it will delay its delivery to your cabin.

 

However, we always bring the locks with us. That way, if we have to lock a large item in our suitcase under the bed we can (key goes in the safe) and we always lock the luggage before putting it out in the hall the night before debarkation.

[Karnyval]

Two videos that will reinforce the idea, locks only keep honest people out

 

https://youtu.be/wuiJQZKVQpI

 

 

They deter lazy thieves to look for easier pickings, but a TSA lock is not required when checking cruise luggage.

 

My suitcase is metal framed, no zippers, and combination lock and I add a locking luggage strap.

[bakersdozen12]

I do. Always.

 

 

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[riclop]

How many people still lock their luggage using TSA approved locks?

 

Always have and always will.

[Luckysll]

Have never locked my checked luggage. Anything of value is always with me.

[sparks1093]

We don't lock our luggage. I figure if someone wants what is in there it's better if they just unzip the thing than break the zipper. Anything worth anything is in our carryon or on our person.