Ask Slashdot: Anti-Theft Devices For Luggage? 293
New submitter SkinnyFatSmoothNeck writes "I'll be taking a long train ride in the coming month and I'm looking for ideas and recommendations on anti-theft devices to be used for carry-on luggage. The obvious precautions are always taken: never letting the bag out my sight, wrapping the bag strap around my leg while stowed and so on. But as this is a long ride, there will be a couple of nights involved. The first thing that came to my mind is a two-part device that triggers based on a specified proximity and is controlled from a remote (ie.: the device would be placed inside the bag and trigger a loud alarm if it strays outside of range). Perhaps a more advanced, albeit more expensive, device could also include GPS tracking. But beyond that, what other creative, ingenious or downright sensible solutions do you have to offer?"
Re:Don't fly (at least in US) (Score:5, Funny)
yea cause we all know trains fly
Black Mamba (Score:5, Funny)
Fascinating creature, the black mamba. In Africa, the saying goes 'in the bush, an elephant can kill you, a leopard can kill you, and a black mamba can kill you. But only with the black mamba--and this has been true in africa since the dawn of time--is death sure.' Hence its handle--'death incarnate. Its neurotoxic venom is one of nature's most effective poisons, acting on the nervous system causing paralysis. The venom of a black mamba can kill a human being in four hours if, say, bitten on the ankle or the thumb. However, a bite to the face or torso can bring death from paralysis within 20 minutes. The amount of venom that can be delivered from a single bite can be gargantuan. If not treated quickly with anti-venom, ten to fifteen milligrams can be fatal to human beings. However, the black mamba can deliver as much as 100 to 400 milligrams of venom from a single bite.
Just be sure to include a return address.
Re:Don't fly (at least in US) (Score:5, Funny)
Perhaps you weren't listening. He just wants to use a remote control with wireles receiver in the luggage. How could that raise a red flag?
How about... (Score:2, Funny)
a sticker, saying: "I've thought about this, I've prodded ./ -- you don't want this. -- Thank you."
Bright Pink Luggage (Score:4, Funny)
Re:luggage loser (Score:5, Funny)
this is what works for me:
hideously ugly and decrepit luggage.
Since 1992. Never failed once.
Yeah, good luck with that shit when the next hipster comes along and thinks your "retro" luggage is far too cool to pass up.
Put some weights in it, and his womanly hipster shoulders will dislocate with a sickly pop.
Re:luggage loser (Score:5, Funny)
this is what works for me:
hideously ugly and decrepit luggage.
Since 1992. Never failed once.
Sure, that works for you, but what would you suggest for those of us who aren't hideously ugly?
Re:Black Mamba (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Don't fly (at least in US) (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Simple is not always best (Score:5, Funny)
I always found an unusual odor puts off most people, including airport security. I was once pulled over at Charles de Gaul, on my way home, opened the case and was quickly told to be on my way. I had been traveling for some time and hadn't had any opportunity to launder stuff for a while.