Hard Cases Help

[Kirsteen]

I think I read somewhere that you shouldn't lock your cases unless you have a special lock and if you have hard cases you can buy a strap for them and a lock? - can anyone shed in light on what I should buy for our forthcoming trip? We have hard cases that do not have the approved locks.

Many thanks,
Kirsteen x

 

[poohmadmum]

You want TSA approved padlocks or with hard cases a strap to go around the case. They can then be opened by the relevant authorities who I understand have a master key to save them breaking in and damaging the case.

This is an example of one which is on ebay but you can buy them in a variety of stores and a variety of colours - we have a bright pink one which is easy to spot and different coloured padlocks for our other bags.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TSA-APPROVED-LUGGAGE-STRAP-USA-ACCESSORIES-senstr_W0QQitemZ130127724845QQihZ003QQcategoryZ98967QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[juliebro]

Another option is to use cable ties.

They are a cheap and easy option. Just remember to keep some nail clippers in a sidepocket for when you get to the other end!

Julie

(Just living up to my tag!)