Thursday, June 30, 2011

Why I've Forgone Zip-Ties

I used to zip-tie the zipper sliders on my luggage closed. I'd read about many people doing so when they were forced to check luggage, or as added security for a carry-on bag (for example, when left in a hotel room). It's a pretty good idea - no locks to be picked, and those zip ties are pretty impossible to get through without some sort of blade or cutting instrument. Also saves one from the worry of losing the keys.

Then I was introduced to videos such as these reminding us of a simple fact of engineering:





What's the point, eh?

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