How do you set the TSA lock of your suitcase?
Setting a TSA number lock
TSA lock with slide
A TSA lock with slide is commonly seen on soft shell suitcases. This type of lock has a small slider with a keyhole, 3 gearwheels with numbers, and a small pin.
TSA lock with button
If you have a TSA lock with a button, you can click the zipper closure into the lock. In addition, the lock has a button on one of its sides.
Setting a TSA number lock
TSA lock with push lock
On this TSA lock with push lock, you can press down the keyhole with 'TSA007' on it. In addition, it has 3 gearwheels with numbers, a small pin, and 2 openings for the zipper closures.
TSA lock with clamp, and red lever
You can find a TSA lock with a clamp on hard shell suitcases. There are 2 different versions: with a red lever on the inside, and one without a red lever. This version is with the TSA lock with red lever.
TSA lock with clamp, without red lever
You can find a TSA lock with a clamp on hard shell suitcases. There are 2 different versions: with a red lever on the inside, and one without a red lever. This version is with the TSA lock without red lever.
Conclusion
Aren't you sure what kind of suitcase you want and do you find safety and user-friendliness very important? Choose a suitcase without zippers and choose a lock with a clamp. This way, thieves won't have a chance and moisture can't seep into the suitcase. You also don't have to worry about zippers being stiff or getting stuck. That's useful!
