Pacsafe 55
From Pacsafe
Featuring patented eXomesh Ultimate security technology, the PacSafe is an adjustable high-tensile stainless steel locking device, designed to cover and protect a variety of bags and packs from tampering, pilfering and theft. Throw it around your pack, secure it to something fixed and get on with your adventure. Four sizes mean there's one to fit almost every type of backpack, soft-sided wheeled luggage or duffel bag. Built for multi-purpose use. Whether outdoors, touring or adventure travelling, PacSafe's tough and expandable design fits most popular sized backpacks, duffels or soft-sided wheeled luggage. Padlock and carry pouch included. Pacsafe 55 fits small backpacks and luggage from 1550-3400 cubic inches.
LEAVING THE HOTEL ROOM WITHOUT WORRIES
PACSAFE is ideal for many situations, but I find it particularly useful when you need to leave your computer, cameras etc. in the hotel room or in any other places, while I go out for dinner or to an appointement. It is well made, but mostly it gives you peace of mind.
Secure but bulky
I bought this for my son for a trip to England that combined camping and hosteling. It looks very secure, and flexible in how it can be used. I thought it a good idea, but son elected not to take it. He felt it was too heavy and bulky (folded) to warrant the space and extra weight. I think he was also self conscience about using it. It is quite obvious when wrapped around the outside of a backpack and too awkward and bulky to use inside a fully packed backpack. Now he uses it as dorm room security, discreetly hidden inside an old backpack. Consider whether you see the heftiness of the stiff, heavy wire as a bonus or a nuisance.
