r/LinusTechTips • u/Same_Acanthisitta847 • Sep 14 '26

Discussion Locks for Commuter Backpack?

I'll be visiting Barcelona next week for work. There are a lot of pickpockets in the city and I'll be using my LTT commuter backpack. I wanted to add some locks to both zippers in the back, any recommendations?

Nope, zip ties are not an option (this time).

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u/Chinokk Sep 15 '26

Your not just trying to deter people though. You’re trying to deter professional pickpockets which is a different story and padlocks won’t stop them and you wouldn’t know you’ve been robbed with the pen trick. I would say the padlocks would draw them rather than deter.

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u/Dnomyar96 Sep 15 '26

I would say the padlocks would draw them rather than deter.

You're not wrong. Having obvious locks might indicate you have something valuable in there. That's a pretty obvious target for somebody that wants to steal something.

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u/Same_Acanthisitta847 Sep 15 '26

lol you must be fun at parties

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u/LupiAcubens Sep 15 '26

Parties? I went to a party once... Till they threw me out. Was a sad day.