My first official post of 2010 and I ran into writer’s block! No kidding. 😛
So instead of blathering on, I’m going to show you a little tip I learnt from my McGyver Dad on how to secure your check-in luggage when you find yourself without a spare lock.
Use dental floss!
Dental floss is very strong and if you tie a double dead knot, it’ll hold long enough for you to get home. Its not fool proof but you’ll know when its been pulled apart or tampered with. Of course, it can be cut open but so can locks. Its only meant to be a temporary measure anyway.
After all most of us will have dental floss in our toiletry bags right? Right?! 😉
Tip: Unwaxed dental floss works better to secure luggage
So, the next time you forget to pack a spare lock for your spare luggage bag to return after your holiday, fret not. Its dental floss to the rescue! I love my McGyver Dad! 😀
I’m off to meet with friends for a good old fashioned brunch and chat. Its going to be so much fun 🙂
What are your weekend plans? If you are travelling, stay safe!
Paris B
Monstro says
January 2, 2010 at 11:10 amThat is so clever and creative! Your daddy is so cool!
Heaven knows I’ve been caught without a lock for my luggage before. This will surely come in handy, thanks!!
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:49 pmHey Monstro
I know! He’s da best! 😀
Nikki says
January 2, 2010 at 11:42 amhahaha this is a great tip Ms. Gyver 😛 I haven’t thought of this. I will be off for a wedding party ..my Bestfriends’s wedding over the weekend 🙂 Enjoy yours!
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:48 pmHi Nikki
I hope you had a great time at your friend’s wedding!
Jessica says
January 2, 2010 at 2:29 pmOooo..good tip! Thanks!
gio says
January 2, 2010 at 5:03 pmWhat a great tip! Your daddy is so clever. Thanks for sharing.
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:48 pmHi Gio
You’re welcome! Hopefully it helps someone 😉
Jessie says
January 2, 2010 at 6:07 pmOops.. I have to confess *whisper* I don’t really carry dental floss around *whisper*
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:48 pmHiya Jessie
Oooh! New Year Resolution to start! 😉
Shay says
January 2, 2010 at 7:43 pmGreat idea!!
However, I almost always don’t lock my bag and so far nothing has been stolen yet.
And I don’t have dental floss with me. I use an interdental brush. hahaha…but I will bring floss if I go camping. When there’s no clothes line, I will use the floss.
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:47 pmHi Shay
Guess you’ve been lucky 🙂 I don’t take chances LOL
Jean says
January 2, 2010 at 8:12 pmgreat tips!!
Tine says
January 2, 2010 at 9:15 pmThat is very teh awesome tip. I’m going to lock up both our big luggage with floss too! 😛
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:46 pmHey Tine
I’m sure your big luggages have locks! Still not sure how you’re bringing everything home 😛
All Women Stalker says
January 3, 2010 at 12:49 amNice tip! Thanks! I always find myself having no lock for my luggage at the last minute… very bad habit… I know
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:46 pmHi there
I always carry a spare, but this tip does come in very handy
Jyoan says
January 3, 2010 at 2:01 amThis is a great idea for me to know if anyone has attempted to touch my luggage! Better than a lock, cos I heard that they can pick locks, and then simply lock it back again, without my knowledge.
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:46 pmHi Jyoan
I tend to use locks with combinations. But I guess nothing’s fool proof. Perhaps I’ll double up with floss too! 😉
Connie says
January 4, 2010 at 2:38 amooh! great tip!
I use those stick flosses. Imma have to buy stringy dental floss for this purpose 😡
ParisB says
January 4, 2010 at 4:45 pmHey Connie
Just for this purpose? Nolah right?
Debbie says
September 7, 2010 at 12:34 amThat’s pretty resourceful. Dental floss is really strong, apparently dancers use them to sew ribbons to their shoes.