Safety bags ordered don't work for me. 1st time in Europe &amp; wondering if this bag has pickpocket/theft features?
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No. But both strong velcro and straps should keep your contents safe. I will be using it in France in June.
1384273
It is cheap because this bag is a knockoff. I emailed Blackhawk direct and asked about the bag. Here was their reply: "We've never done a large, wheeled load out bag in the ACU / Arpat pattern. So I'm going to have to say this is likely a knock off."
1418116
forget locking it (*snip*) -- just use some small tie-wraps to tell you if it has been opened. if you are traveling to a truly sketchy part of the world, have your luggage completely "wrapped" in one of those shrink-wrap places.
710277
Unfortunately no. That is only one of the short comings I feel this bag has. Although I thought this bag would be more in tune with what I was looking for, it fell well short. You may want to look at a "Domke". If I had an opportunity to see it prior to purchase, I would not have.
1430805
Echoing Larry's response here as I and the person behind me with the EXACT same model (and color) got ours confiscated at security (September 2015). No matter what the battery says, if the scary security guy who speaks no english is not going to give it back to you, you are not getting it back. And don't try putting it in your luggage either. Fortunately, if you are flying a newer plane, they have usb ports in the seats .... yeah ... one thing the airlines do right to keep their customers happy on long flights.
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I've never taken my Helix out of the bag for TSA security BUT, I have a T-Pass bag which opens to show the laptop in the bag. Generally speaking, I've had to take devices out (when carrying a non-T-Pass bag) if it has a keyboard and opens.
1148496
This bag requires the key to be locked or unlocked. I currently do not have a bag in my possesion that does not require a key.
917602
Same here. I have 2 bags currently and neither have a "packed on date", just some type if bar code. It seems like Amazon should be answering that question. I would like to know that as well.
1444160
You may get by with it, especially in USA airports but when you go to other countries, it will be totally random. We have had small plastic toothpicks, diaper safety pins and various small key ring tools confiscated. I told one official that the 4" pry took had passed through TSA and foreign airport security without question many times...and was told "not a my airport!"
1199357
You should call amazon, they will take care of you!!! My shoulder strap was inside the bag, but I'm sure you checked there. Happy snapping!
1434856
Well, these gig bags need to be gentle with. I have had mine for more than 2 years, but I am very careful with it. The gig bag should have the world tour info in the pocket. Mine was new had it. Also Amazon has the A-Z guarantee. They are awesome with that. Hope this helps.
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No. The man who invented it said he took it through, but they will search your bag if you don't take it out. He said he had it in the bag and they couldn't see through it. You may want to call them though and double check. He said he didn't get in trouble or anything and they let it through.
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I have a different type of TSA friendly bag, and I have never been asked to take my laptop out. I have been traveling nearly every week for work for the past 8+ years to various cities around the USA so I have a pretty good range of experience at most major US airports. Whoever said they sometimes get asked to take theirs out must not have been packing it correctly.
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Yes they are. I am rough on luggage of any sort. Are you seeing a video that shows this as a "feature" of the bag? Link me if ya can
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I haven't had a chance to use my bag yet, just ordered it a little bit ago for when I have my second child. I'm sorry you had trouble with your bag, I will be sure to look out for that with mine.
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I don't think so. When I bought mine a couple of months ago I don't remember if I got one. But it is a great bag so far.
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Julian, I don't think this would get a second look. I have carried a Swiss Tech Products ST66676 Utili-Key Multi-Tool, 6-In-1, Stainless Steel for several years, and have never been questioned. Check it out. I've given many as gifts, and no one has been stopped by TSA yet.