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United States of America, Omaha
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Review on πŸ”’ Ultimate Protection: Pacsafe Backpack Protector Silver in Size [specified] by Kerri Edwardz

Revainrating 2 out of 5

saved my bag from being stolen

I often leave my bag in my truck. Before heading back to the "big city" I didn't think much about securing my bag or anything else I left inside until I forgot to lock the doors. I quickly learned my lesson. the door lock on my truck had been torn out and shortly after moving into the city it was empty. Shortly thereafter I bought a 55 liter sack which kept my bag in the truck after two attempts to steal it. Some lessons learned: Tighten the bag as tightly as possible. If you leave it loose, the bag is easy to move and free from small items. I didn't do that, and during the assassination attempt the thieves didn't get it back, but they managed to forge a knife and a few other small items. Pacsafe is easier to crack when the mesh is fully stretched, so it works better with bags no closer to 55 liters. Lock your bag next to what you use to secure it. If possible, use a separate cable to attach the bag to an external object. The second time someone tried to take the bag, it partially came off, but the second cord prevented them from taking it, so they had to choose between staying in the truck and cutting two cords or the net. The cables and the web outlasted their tools and they gave up. So I need to replace my backpack but I haven't lost my gear. Last lesson: lock your car or truck! Both attempts were possible because I didn't make sure that the doors and windows of my truck were locked.

Pros
  • Pretty impressive
Cons
  • Mostly good but...