I feel like TSA locks are purposely made to be bad, why waste time making a good lock when some random guy in Melbourne can open the lock with a key they found in a thrift store :/
The purpose of TSA locks is not to have to destroy things while accessing and inspecting your luggage, because that is what happens without TSA locks. Unless you are a target for direct personal attacks and somebody really wants the things in your bags, your luggage can be considered safe while in transit, even when someone will actively look into it. Of course there are black sheeps that will steel things while getting paid for doing their job but that is a very small percentage.
@@ts757arse You do realize that LOTO locks are to protect someones life from accidental systems energy restorations, right? In a factory environment, you have multiple trades that need to assure that the system they're working on stays off until they complete their job. A cheap easily picked lock core that can be giggled open would be an invitation to open the lock, toss in the trash and claim the system wasn't locked out. In our plant, we had a different color LOTO lock for each trade. The general foreman had a master key to the LOTO locks, but he alone had the key and wasn't going to take the lock off until the tradesman was contacted.
""accidentally fall open" is why I use zip ties to close my luggage. Put a set a fingernail clips either in the outside pocket of the luggage or my carry on for easy opening. Cheaper, just as effective and unless they have an exact match for my zip tie I know if it's been opened.
I can open a lot of these with my fingernail, leaving no obvious evidence of tampering either - just pull on the tie to increase tension and move the ratchet pawl out of engagement towards the next click, then catch the end of the pawl with my nail to hold it up and slide the tie open. If my nail doesn't fit, every zip tie I've used can be opened with a small screwdriver or by shimming anyway.
you know that it has been opened - but from that point on nothing is securing the luggage from accidentally opening anymore. At least these kinds of "lock" can be closed up again. Not that eg German airport security would actually bother to close them up again...
I remember buying one of those once, locking my luggage, and at my destination finding no lock. How absurd of me to assume that minimum wage security theater would actually put it back after checking out my potentially explosive shampoo.
Only an idiot would use that on his luggage - or for the airlock over planet Druidia for all the Spaceballs fans (I'll admit it was 12345 in the movie, so slightly more secure than these locks) :-).
It'd be every bit as effective as any other TSA lock, since so many people already have access to the key, or a variety of different ways to intentionally (and accidentally) open your bag anyways, they might as well just make it a simple combination, since it's being used only for closure, not security purposes.
The only sense of security with these TSA lock is if someone accidently takes the wrong piece of luggage off the belt. Maybe when they can't open the lock they will look at the name tag or baggage claim number. I always assume that every TSA agent, baggage handler, hotel maid, and thief can open the luggage.
Back in the Eighties at London Heathrow Airport there was a conveyer belt from the aircraft that was unloading, through a tunnel, into the back area behind the baggage claim carousel. It was closed for a while to replace all the smoke detectors / spray heads. What they did not tell the baggage handlers was that now every other 'smoke head' was a covert camera. They caught handlers actually riding along the belt, opening bag after bag, as they were moved along. The police did an early morning raid and arrested the whole shift!
Based on what I've seen of the lock market in these videos, the metal zip tie is a very high security option by comparison. I think the zip would push the video to the 3/4 minute mark.
@@derp-construction3341 Oooh, or one of those cable tie things that have the thin piece of springy metal in them that is wrapped and you can't work out which way to unwrap it, and literally 2 seconds in to "undoing it" you suddenly regret all your life choices that led to that moment? Or you make a giant plastic clamshell package for your luggage. Good luck to the TSA getting that open without slicing an artery.
I remember some airports used to have big shrink wrap machines where you could completely plastic wrap your luggage. Would keep it from getting wet or dirty as well.
Well, since my cheap luggage did not look very well after being dropped from plane few times I just secured it with duct tape and it worked really well. I assume everyone thought I must be too poor to buy decent luggage and cannot carry anything valuable. They would be right though:p Still, I think getting superior lock is just asking for troubles, because if you spend more on security than others you are probably more likely to carry something valuable as well.
The accidentally actually happens fairly often, usually due to flyers overstuffing their suitcase full of nonsense and straining old, worn-out zippers. Theft may happen, but stupidity is far more common.
Where actual security matters, these locks are poor choices - but as an escape room designer, I absolutely love these things! Master keys for all my combination locks are an absolute dream to have.
I'm better off with the twist ties I used on my duffle bag. It says, "There's obviously nothing of value in here", and the TSA agent doesn't get the warm feeling of power by using the master key.
The TSA doesn't get a "warm feeling of power" by using the master keys, they get a strong sense of irritation for having to get out the keys, log the usage, all to open a suitcase full of nothing remarkable, held closed by a useless lock that barely works to keep the bag closed, let alone secure.
Hey LPL, I think you should also show people how simple it is to open luggage with just a pen that splits the teeth. Can quickly cover it up by sliding the zipper with lock over it. It has definitely helped me save some money on luggage locks.
We used to travel a couple of times a year. I would "lock" our luggage, but only to (hopefully) prevent the latches from accidentally popping open. I think everyone (and their brother/cousin) can easily get into baggage in transit (or, some luggage handler/inspector could just swipe, or "lose," your entire bag).
I bought a Hard Shell luggage after my Fabric luggage broke while on vacation. The Hard Shell luggage has built in TSA lock in the latch that helps keep it closed. I was so afraid of losing the keys. Now I know I can just get the TSA master key.
I use 2 different coloured zip ties to secure my luggage. I also use super cheap nylon bags when I travel. In a life of frequent travel I have never had a single problem.
One of my coworkers actually uses a TSA lock on their locker , not that any lock is really that necessary where I work but I prefer the Abus I use. My dad uses the all brass AMERICAN he was issued by the ARMY in '78.
I like the concept of a sign that the TSA has opened it (if properly implemented). At least it allows me to say that the bag is no longer secure and I would go through the red channel on arrival to indicate that I am no longer sure that no-one has tampered with my luggage (eg put a small packet of drugs in my socks).
I was reading something (can't remember what) about a US traveller who had a non TSA lock on his luggage. When questioned by the TSA he said he was carrying a firearm and was required to lock it securely. The bag was opened and he removed his _gun_ which I think was the receiver (second amendment nuts or even LPL himself can correct me about this) and was scoffed at by the TSA person. A cop was called over and asked if what he was carrying was classed as a firearm to which the cop replied _most definitely_ . So, you now have a way of using a real lock on your luggage that will keep it safe unless LPL becomes a member of their gang.
I use white plastic zip ties. The purpose is to prevent someone tampering with my bags during the time before check in and the time luggage is waiting for pick up. I toss extra zip ties in the luggage. Some times those in security have cut the zip ties to search bags and then replaced them. Thanks for that. Some times they cut the zip ties and don't replace them. Oh well. In any event I feel zip ties are better than using cheap locks or good locks that will be destroyed by TSA.
I think the market the lock Co's appeal to are the senior travellers who no-doubt feel some sense of security by applying one of these to their case, ironically usually hand luggage. The same people that triple check they have locked their front door (which can easily be picked, bumped or snapped) before travelling. Just check the travel shops at the airport, there are loads and loads of these useless things, everywhere! Don't forget the trusty biro trick on the zip though, good job they don't know that one, otherwise they would never leave home!
I think a good direction of protecting the seal reset would be by having say a pin that is only exposed when the shackle has been unlocked via the key provided. (Say that the intent is for this to be pressed with a paperclip or a pencil for the reset) Of course that would mean that this lock would have to provide some of its pins for unlocking the protection to said pin so perhaps they would want some weird mechanism on the existing lock involving side pins (say perhaps a quarter rotation opens it and half rotation exposes the pin).
LPL not pulling any punches. ".....Or to make sure your luggage doesn't accidentally fall open." The amount of shade in that sentence caused an ice age.
A locking strap has one single useful feature. If you get one in an interesting colour or pattern you can tell your black suitcase apart from the 200 other identical black suitcases on the carousel. Other than that I just don't put anything in hold luggage I can't afford to lose as you aren't going to secure a suitcase full stop.
I use tamper seals when I travel, and provide a handful of ones of a different color inside on top of everything in case the agent doesn't have any zip ties. Goes in with a blue seal and comes out with red? Opened.
As always, make sure valuables are in your carry on bags or lock them with a more secure lock inside of your check bag in a way that they cannot be removed through non-destructive means.
Hey LPL (and other locksport fans) there is a person I saw on facebook that works at a small museum in the Elgin (IL) History Museum that has a lock problem, they have a few vintage parking meters with tube locks that they need changed/decoded etc. but they are on a tight budget. I recommended the locksport community as someone might like the challenge to use their powers for good. the post is in the group "Weird Secondhand Finds That Just Need To Be Shared" and I suggested LPL and bill if maybe they know someone in the area. and I posted to LPL's wall. thanks.
Luggage locks are only intended to prevent accidental latch failure and pop opens anyway. If you buy a Samsonite product, you get a key to any Samsonite product, for example.
I saw the video length and thought, "Oh, maybe LPL found a TSA lock that gave him some trouble." Nope! They are all so bad that he did not even bother trying to pick them.
TSA keyways are actually kind of hard to pick (though most TSA locks can be easilly decoded and whatnot). The real gap in security is the fact that you can just buy the master keys for a few bucks online.
@Nacho Mammy There is no law that would be enforceable for that. The 1st Amendment (especially the part about journalism) would definitely protect showing off the TSA's "security" BS. Best that can be done is if you have an NDA with the TSA/Lock Company and worked with them or some such.
The last time I flew I only had to take some tools. I just used a zip-tie to hold the case closed. Now I see that's all I need, something to keep my stuff from "accidentally falling open."
These locks are symbolic, in that they are locks, making it a crime to break them without consent. A paperclip or zip tie offers similar security, but without the legal backing.
The problem is that most locks are terrible security-wise!But where can I get a reasonable lock for my luggage, let's say when it's left unattended in a hotel room?
I like the sound of that green/red icon. Assuming the tsa agents wouldn't reset it, or if they could make it less easy to reset, that would be great to know if someone had been rummaging through your shit.
For the further Adventures of Cpt Dimple see video 1097. Now this commercial break. "Travel locks, many varieties to choose from. SAFE & SECURE!* *Master keys to fit all locks available nationwide."
I really don´t know, what life stage I am going through... Month ago, I didnt know anything about locks. I didn´t notice them in my life. Just used them on daily basis. It happens, that youtube recommended something about the picking locks. I said to myself, it could be fine to know it, in case, if I close my door without keys on me, lefting my child behind those doors. :-D Maybe it´s the LockPickingLawyer´s calm voice, that enchanted me... I started to watch random videos and... oh yes, you are right....I have set of Southord locpicks beside me. Damn, what just happend???
Those locks that let you know if the TSA has gone in your bag are about as useful as a screen door on a submarine... The TSA usually leaves a note in your bag, will usually just cut the lock due to laziness, and as Lpl just showed, the mechanism is easily bypassed. Just don’t lock your suitcase and carry anything you value on board with you.
I just use a color ziptie. It's more an indicator somebody has opened it than protection because the bag itself is vulnerable to any number of attacks with a sharp knife.
@ 2:04 "These should only be used for luggage in transit and even then not for security really only for making sure your bags don't accidentally fall open." LPL tries his best to find a use case for these "locks".
Please consider a new video on what set a newbie should go with. I followed the banggood suggestion and it just bends up with 1/2 the force you put on locks. Maybe something based on brand? Thanks
Given the number of TSA locks we've had not make it thru a single flight I would argue they are not even acceptable against preventing your bags from falling open...I have found a plain cheap keychain carabiner seems more secure.
A lot of the failure is because it's a lock where you're required to give the key to everyone. What disappoints me is that the "detect if master used" is so easy to reset.
I have two of the Pacsafe card locks that are among the TSA locks in the start of the video, but I’m wondering about something. Nowadays I travel with less luggage. I have a 37 liter backpack instead of the 70 liter I had before. I might go to 40 liters but that’s still carry-on compliant for most airlines. So I’m wondering if I would be better off with something like Abus 145/20 combination locks. I know neither lock will hold off a determined thief, but then that’s not really the point since a bag can be easily cut into anyway. The question is though, if it’s worth staying with TSA locks for the odd airline that may have different carry-on regulations.
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“By a high tech device known as a paper clip” *THATS GOTTA HURT*
I CAME HERE TO SAY THAT XD
I don't want my tax dollars paying for hacking tools such as these. XD
@Jasper Van Nieuwkerke What's your AC? Nevermind, just take 12 damage.
OOF
Holy crap my face hurts from laughing so hard when he said that.
Clippy appears
"Looks like you're trying to defeat a security feature.
Would you like help?"
90s kids will remember! xD
*ding ding ding*
Don't get clippy with me pal.
Maan I miss that guy!
@@Lowezar Unpopular opinion.
Ah yes. Nothing can stand against the mighty paper clip. As always.
Though shall not open!
Had me laughing out loud for at least ten seconds
Let's go paper clip
paper clip > pen > sword
Did you say *Clippy*
I feel like TSA locks are just novelty locks for children.
I feel like TSA locks are purposely made to be bad, why waste time making a good lock when some random guy in Melbourne can open the lock with a key they found in a thrift store :/
Just like Harbor Freight 'safes' make great novelty piggy banks for kids
That little blue one literally looks like a diary lock
The purpose of TSA locks is not to have to destroy things while accessing and inspecting your luggage, because that is what happens without TSA locks. Unless you are a target for direct personal attacks and somebody really wants the things in your bags, your luggage can be considered safe while in transit, even when someone will actively look into it. Of course there are black sheeps that will steel things while getting paid for doing their job but that is a very small percentage.
@@ts757arse
You do realize that LOTO locks are to protect someones life from accidental systems energy restorations, right? In a factory environment, you have multiple trades that need to assure that the system they're working on stays off until they complete their job.
A cheap easily picked lock core that can be giggled open would be an invitation to open the lock, toss in the trash and claim the system wasn't locked out.
In our plant, we had a different color LOTO lock for each trade. The general foreman had a master key to the LOTO locks, but he alone had the key and wasn't going to take the lock off until the tradesman was contacted.
"If they have a high tech device known as a paper clip"
He got me in the first half not gonna lie
I'M RIDING A SQUIRREL!
""accidentally fall open" is why I use zip ties to close my luggage. Put a set a fingernail clips either in the outside pocket of the luggage or my carry on for easy opening. Cheaper, just as effective and unless they have an exact match for my zip tie I know if it's been opened.
Zip ties are a good idea. Thanks.
I wonder if they even bother to replace the zipties
I can open a lot of these with my fingernail, leaving no obvious evidence of tampering either - just pull on the tie to increase tension and move the ratchet pawl out of engagement towards the next click, then catch the end of the pawl with my nail to hold it up and slide the tie open. If my nail doesn't fit, every zip tie I've used can be opened with a small screwdriver or by shimming anyway.
you know that it has been opened - but from that point on nothing is securing the luggage from accidentally opening anymore. At least these kinds of "lock" can be closed up again. Not that eg German airport security would actually bother to close them up again...
Zip ties are super easy to shim open nondestructively; they're not great as tamper-evident seals.
I remember buying one of those once, locking my luggage, and at my destination finding no lock. How absurd of me to assume that minimum wage security theater would actually put it back after checking out my potentially explosive shampoo.
They're a lot higher than minimum wage. That was the whole point in unionizing the TSA.
That sounds like a hair raising experiance.
They can also catch and break in the machinery transporting the luggage around. They're pretty cheap shit
@@lwilton ah so they're over paid as well as being braindead... got it...
New product idea: TSA combination lock. The combination is set to "1234" and cannot be reset.
Only an idiot would use that on his luggage - or for the airlock over planet Druidia for all the Spaceballs fans (I'll admit it was 12345 in the movie, so slightly more secure than these locks) :-).
That's amazing, the president has that for his luggage
It'd be every bit as effective as any other TSA lock, since so many people already have access to the key, or a variety of different ways to intentionally (and accidentally) open your bag anyways, they might as well just make it a simple combination, since it's being used only for closure, not security purposes.
"Of course" the master key opens it? The "of course" seems optimistic given what you found with the master key on the travel gun safe.
The only sense of security with these TSA lock is if someone accidently takes the wrong piece of luggage off the belt. Maybe when they can't open the lock they will look at the name tag or baggage claim number. I always assume that every TSA agent, baggage handler, hotel maid, and thief can open the luggage.
"Really only for making sure your bags don't accidentally fall open" 😂🔥👌🏻
You know what else is good for that? A paperclip 🤣
@@MagicWuf or even something more outlandish... like a zipper.
It's for making sure you don't open the bag while sleeping
A paperclip is a high-tech security device in the same way that a TSA agent is a highly-trained security officer...
Back in the Eighties at London Heathrow Airport there was a conveyer belt from the aircraft that was unloading, through a tunnel, into the back area behind the baggage claim carousel. It was closed for a while to replace all the smoke detectors / spray heads. What they did not tell the baggage handlers was that now every other 'smoke head' was a covert camera. They caught handlers actually riding along the belt, opening bag after bag, as they were moved along. The police did an early morning raid and arrested the whole shift!
"High tech device known as a paper clip" LPL throwing shade😂
Paper clip is produced by high tech factory so the paper clip should be called high tech device
Whenever I want to explain the concept of a "security theater", the TSA lock always seems like a good place to start.
What i love about LPL videos is his knowhow and inside look on the industry and upcoming revolutionary equipment such as the Paperclyp
I knew it that someday *_"Clippy"_*_ the office assistant_ is going to be useful someday
I just don't think it would useful in this way...
In all honesty, a metal zip tie would be better than any of these.
How much does one cost?
Based on what I've seen of the lock market in these videos, the metal zip tie is a very high security option by comparison. I think the zip would push the video to the 3/4 minute mark.
How about a long (or several small ones put together) hose clamp? No key needed, but it can be tedious enough to dissuade Nosy Nancys.
@@derp-construction3341 Oooh, or one of those cable tie things that have the thin piece of springy metal in them that is wrapped and you can't work out which way to unwrap it, and literally 2 seconds in to "undoing it" you suddenly regret all your life choices that led to that moment?
Or you make a giant plastic clamshell package for your luggage. Good luck to the TSA getting that open without slicing an artery.
I remember some airports used to have big shrink wrap machines where you could completely plastic wrap your luggage. Would keep it from getting wet or dirty as well.
"Hightech device known as a paperclip." 😂
These belong to a category of locks formally known as "Why bother?"
I mean, it looks fancier than just using a bread tie on your bag, and it's just as effective!
Well, since my cheap luggage did not look very well after being dropped from plane few times I just secured it with duct tape and it worked really well. I assume everyone thought I must be too poor to buy decent luggage and cannot carry anything valuable. They would be right though:p
Still, I think getting superior lock is just asking for troubles, because if you spend more on security than others you are probably more likely to carry something valuable as well.
I freaking love the shade you casually throw out. I appreciate the heck out of your channel. Thanks for the video.
"Accidentally" fall open. :)
Happens a lot in certain airports - probably due to sudden changes in gravity.
@@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT And bumps from different sides.
The accidentally actually happens fairly often, usually due to flyers overstuffing their suitcase full of nonsense and straining old, worn-out zippers. Theft may happen, but stupidity is far more common.
Where actual security matters, these locks are poor choices - but as an escape room designer, I absolutely love these things! Master keys for all my combination locks are an absolute dream to have.
As always quality videos and simple explanations of how locks can be disabled, learn what not to purchase. Have a great day and thanks for the videos.
"Really only for making sure your bags don't accidentally fall open"
Absolutely savage
"Nice looking lock you got there."
"Thanks! It's so my bags don't accidentally fall open"
"Hi there, it looks like you're trying to open a lock. Would you like some help?"
oh this is best channel on youtube by far. its brilliant the ice cold dry humer is perfect.
I picked my second ever lock today in the real world. Thx!
I'm better off with the twist ties I used on my duffle bag. It says, "There's obviously nothing of value in here", and the TSA agent doesn't get the warm feeling of power by using the master key.
The TSA doesn't get a "warm feeling of power" by using the master keys, they get a strong sense of irritation for having to get out the keys, log the usage, all to open a suitcase full of nothing remarkable, held closed by a useless lock that barely works to keep the bag closed, let alone secure.
Hey LPL, I think you should also show people how simple it is to open luggage with just a pen that splits the teeth. Can quickly cover it up by sliding the zipper with lock over it. It has definitely helped me save some money on luggage locks.
High tech paperclicp! Macgyver had one of those! The slack on the red cloth! Awesome vid as always!
We should survey the phrase,
"Your bag accidentally fell open."
Does this remind you of:
○ Walmart
○ Pickpockets
● TSA
○ Boot Camp
We used to travel a couple of times a year. I would "lock" our luggage, but only to (hopefully) prevent the latches from accidentally popping open. I think everyone (and their brother/cousin) can easily get into baggage in transit (or, some luggage handler/inspector could just swipe, or "lose," your entire bag).
"Used for making sure your bags don't accidentally fall open" killed me
I bought a Hard Shell luggage after my Fabric luggage broke while on vacation. The Hard Shell luggage has built in TSA lock in the latch that helps keep it closed. I was so afraid of losing the keys. Now I know I can just get the TSA master key.
I use 2 different coloured zip ties to secure my luggage. I also use super cheap nylon bags when I travel. In a life of frequent travel I have never had a single problem.
Lady Penelope's butler Parker always uses the top tech paperclip ;-)
One of my coworkers actually uses a TSA lock on their locker , not that any lock is really that necessary where I work but I prefer the Abus I use.
My dad uses the all brass AMERICAN he was issued by the ARMY in '78.
I like the concept of a sign that the TSA has opened it (if properly implemented). At least it allows me to say that the bag is no longer secure and I would go through the red channel on arrival to indicate that I am no longer sure that no-one has tampered with my luggage (eg put a small packet of drugs in my socks).
I was reading something (can't remember what) about a US traveller who had a non TSA lock on his luggage. When questioned by the TSA he said he was carrying a firearm and was required to lock it securely. The bag was opened and he removed his _gun_ which I think was the receiver (second amendment nuts or even LPL himself can correct me about this) and was scoffed at by the TSA person. A cop was called over and asked if what he was carrying was classed as a firearm to which the cop replied _most definitely_ .
So, you now have a way of using a real lock on your luggage that will keep it safe unless LPL becomes a member of their gang.
this guy can do picking expertly but also a good roaster
I use white plastic zip ties. The purpose is to prevent someone tampering with my bags during the time before check in and the time luggage is waiting for pick up. I toss extra zip ties in the luggage. Some times those in security have cut the zip ties to search bags and then replaced them. Thanks for that. Some times they cut the zip ties and don't replace them. Oh well. In any event I feel zip ties are better than using cheap locks or good locks that will be destroyed by TSA.
Love the hi tech paper clip! Cheapest lock pick I've ever used.
I think the market the lock Co's appeal to are the senior travellers who no-doubt feel some sense of security by applying one of these to their case, ironically usually hand luggage. The same people that triple check they have locked their front door (which can easily be picked, bumped or snapped) before travelling. Just check the travel shops at the airport, there are loads and loads of these useless things, everywhere! Don't forget the trusty biro trick on the zip though, good job they don't know that one, otherwise they would never leave home!
I think a good direction of protecting the seal reset would be by having say a pin that is only exposed when the shackle has been unlocked via the key provided. (Say that the intent is for this to be pressed with a paperclip or a pencil for the reset) Of course that would mean that this lock would have to provide some of its pins for unlocking the protection to said pin so perhaps they would want some weird mechanism on the existing lock involving side pins (say perhaps a quarter rotation opens it and half rotation exposes the pin).
LPL not pulling any punches. ".....Or to make sure your luggage doesn't accidentally fall open." The amount of shade in that sentence caused an ice age.
Still better then master lock
Shockingly, no. These are impressive in that they are even worse.
Looked away for half a second and he had that lock undone. Wow. Haha.
A locking strap has one single useful feature. If you get one in an interesting colour or pattern you can tell your black suitcase apart from the 200 other identical black suitcases on the carousel. Other than that I just don't put anything in hold luggage I can't afford to lose as you aren't going to secure a suitcase full stop.
“a knife will as well” WOW
In this case, it is safer to use a anti tamper seal... At the very least, you will know that your luggage was tampered with... Cheaper also.
I use tamper seals when I travel, and provide a handful of ones of a different color inside on top of everything in case the agent doesn't have any zip ties. Goes in with a blue seal and comes out with red? Opened.
As always, make sure valuables are in your carry on bags or lock them with a more secure lock inside of your check bag in a way that they cannot be removed through non-destructive means.
Hey LPL (and other locksport fans) there is a person I saw on facebook that works at a small museum in the Elgin (IL) History Museum that has a lock problem, they have a few vintage parking meters with tube locks that they need changed/decoded etc. but they are on a tight budget. I recommended the locksport community as someone might like the challenge to use their powers for good. the post is in the group "Weird Secondhand Finds That Just Need To Be Shared" and I suggested LPL and bill if maybe they know someone in the area. and I posted to LPL's wall. thanks.
I'd love you to do a video on what locks you can't get into! O need to keep things safe!
At least your luggage won't fall open. A glowing endorsement.
A twist tie would work just as well as these locks.
High tech paper clips🤣🤣, you're killing me smalls🤣
TSA isnt the only craptastic travel locks lol. Thanks for sharing
twist tie works just as well to keep your bags from falling open, and you can't lose the key :D
Luggage locks are only intended to prevent accidental latch failure and pop opens anyway. If you buy a Samsonite product, you get a key to any Samsonite product, for example.
I saw the video length and thought, "Oh, maybe LPL found a TSA lock that gave him some trouble." Nope! They are all so bad that he did not even bother trying to pick them.
why bother picking a TSA lock when you can just buy/print the key?
TSA keyways are actually kind of hard to pick (though most TSA locks can be easilly decoded and whatnot). The real gap in security is the fact that you can just buy the master keys for a few bucks online.
@Nacho Mammy There is no law that would be enforceable for that. The 1st Amendment (especially the part about journalism) would definitely protect showing off the TSA's "security" BS. Best that can be done is if you have an NDA with the TSA/Lock Company and worked with them or some such.
@@kidthorazine Not really, you can rake them open in less than a second.
@@clipsburg412 if you can can tension them. Its usually easier to rake the owner keyway if you have to go that route.
This lock with indicator is actually a good thing! The paperclip breach is a terrible flaw, though.
The last time I flew I only had to take some tools. I just used a zip-tie to hold the case closed. Now I see that's all I need, something to keep my stuff from "accidentally falling open."
The moment you hear "only a master key"can open it is when you know you should run
These locks are symbolic, in that they are locks, making it a crime to break them without consent. A paperclip or zip tie offers similar security, but without the legal backing.
Hmm he seems to not be roasting this lock design nearly as much as I ....
1:30
Oh, there it is!
The problem is that most locks are terrible security-wise!But where can I get a reasonable lock for my luggage, let's say when it's left unattended in a hotel room?
I like the sound of that green/red icon. Assuming the tsa agents wouldn't reset it, or if they could make it less easy to reset, that would be great to know if someone had been rummaging through your shit.
Nice video!
Love the humour. I logged in to try and subscribe. But it looks like I already am. :)
For the further Adventures of Cpt Dimple see video 1097.
Now this commercial break.
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I really don´t know, what life stage I am going through... Month ago, I didnt know anything about locks. I didn´t notice them in my life. Just used them on daily basis. It happens, that youtube recommended something about the picking locks. I said to myself, it could be fine to know it, in case, if I close my door without keys on me, lefting my child behind those doors. :-D Maybe it´s the LockPickingLawyer´s calm voice, that enchanted me... I started to watch random videos and... oh yes, you are right....I have set of Southord locpicks beside me. Damn, what just happend???
Duct tape also works really well to ensure your luggage doesn't come open during transit.
Yea I just weld the shackle to the lock body, just carry around an angle grinder not suspect at all
A high tech device known as a paperclip
Reminds me of the high security sponge
Luggage nowadays close with a plastic zipper, can be defeated and resealed whether or not there’s a lock in place.
Those locks that let you know if the TSA has gone in your bag are about as useful as a screen door on a submarine... The TSA usually leaves a note in your bag, will usually just cut the lock due to laziness, and as Lpl just showed, the mechanism is easily bypassed. Just don’t lock your suitcase and carry anything you value on board with you.
I just use a color ziptie. It's more an indicator somebody has opened it than protection because the bag itself is vulnerable to any number of attacks with a sharp knife.
Ayy another episode!
@ 2:04 "These should only be used for luggage in transit and even then not for security really only for making sure your bags don't accidentally fall open." LPL tries his best to find a use case for these "locks".
Hey, I have a high tech paper clip !! Wow now I can take over TSA locks!! 😬🤪
No wonder LPL can open any lock, he has the unconditional help of the Office Assistant.
Lock picking lawyer: posts a video*
Robber : write that down! Write that down!
Please consider a new video on what set a newbie should go with. I followed the banggood suggestion and it just bends up with 1/2 the force you put on locks. Maybe something based on brand? Thanks
Given the number of TSA locks we've had not make it thru a single flight I would argue they are not even acceptable against preventing your bags from falling open...I have found a plain cheap keychain carabiner seems more secure.
Holy, he used the high tech pick!
A heavy duty key ring is one of the best ways, it's not a lock so totally legal, just really hard and a pain to get it off and put it back on.
You should watch mike Boyd's video on trying to pick a lock with only some paper clips
Zip ties, lets you know if TSA or anyone has entered. And TSA will replace the Tie Stick if they cut it
You always make me laugh! Thanks!
"High-tech device known as a paper clip"
Nice one😂
LPL should have folded up the paper clip after testing the lock and slipped it on a few sheets of paper 🤣📎🔓
Wow great review
😎🌟⭐🌟⭐🌟
lock companies: i have zero skills, knowledge or understanding of locks.
also lock companies: i think ill make locks.
A lot of the failure is because it's a lock where you're required to give the key to everyone. What disappoints me is that the "detect if master used" is so easy to reset.
LPL says, "in any case", after talking about luggage. 🤭👍
I have two of the Pacsafe card locks that are among the TSA locks in the start of the video, but I’m wondering about something. Nowadays I travel with less luggage. I have a 37 liter backpack instead of the 70 liter I had before. I might go to 40 liters but that’s still carry-on compliant for most airlines. So I’m wondering if I would be better off with something like Abus 145/20 combination locks. I know neither lock will hold off a determined thief, but then that’s not really the point since a bag can be easily cut into anyway. The question is though, if it’s worth staying with TSA locks for the odd airline that may have different carry-on regulations.
This guy is awesome
Omg i just had a 3 min slapchop commercial before the actual video lol