Don't-lose-the-bag Must-haves

A good bag needs good security too! Think about it, we carry so much in there, laptops, calculators, books, pens and not to mention all the gear if you are taking specialty classes. Often we leave those bags with stuff unattended for long periods at a time, whether it be in a hallway or out in the open fields during a sporting match. So, it makes sense to have them secured, especially when in the company of strangers, pickpocketers and mischievous friends.

Quick Hacks

Hack #1: Attach a GPS tracker onto your bag so you know where it is at all times. Plus it makes it easier if you need to go looking for it.
Hack #2: Secure the main compartment zips with a luggage lock to avoid your items spilling out and don't leave fragile or valuable items behind.
Hack #3: Keep your bag off the floor to avoid getting it trampled on.

Now, let's show you our handpicked items that will be best suited for protecting all of your gear sitting inside your bag, with bag locks and GPS trackers. Purchase them today for fast shipping and be well and truly ready for the new school year.

There are two main types of bag padlocks that are great for bags.

There are the steel shackle padlocks and the steel cable padlocks. When considering the steel shackle, ensure that the shackle can fit comfortably through the loop of the pull tag on your bag's zipper. You don't want to struggle and then having to cut off (or accidentally break off) the pull tag.

The second option and with the certainty of definitely fitting through the pull tag loop is the steel cable padlocks. Steel cables are flexible and are a very easy and quick way of looping most or all of your zippers together.

To avoid having to carry keys around with you all day, be sure to look for ones that can be opened with a combination wheel.

If you are constantly having to search for your bag, then a GPS tracker is a must for you. GPS trackers are a simple tool that comes in a convenient and handy size for your bag. Simply place a GPS Tracker, such as Chipolo inside your bag or maybe as a bag charm on the zipper and add them to your smartphone. Instead of wasting time to try and find them, simply tap on your phone, and they will call out to you. You now know where your bag is at any given time.

if you want to go one step higher, there is also the padlock that is Bluetooth enabled and a GPS tracker all-in-one gadget. The Bluetooth aspect allows you to unlock your padlock through an app and additionally, you can track down your bag wherever it is on campus. It couldn't get any more convenient than that!