Master Lock TSA Approved 4 Dial Resettable Metal, Steel Combination Luggage Lock

I received the Master Lock Padlock 4696D 1-5/16in (35mm) Wide , Set Your Own Resettable Numeric Combination TSA-Accepted Luggage Lock with Extended Reach Shackle in exchange for this review. This lock is TSA approved which allows your luggage to be unlocked and inspected by authorities without damage to your luggage. This is a very versatile padlock, not only is it easy to use and easy to set the combination you want , you also don't have to worry about where you put the key like you do with the old style locks. The directions are included in the package but I followed a video on Master locks YouTube channel for instructions which I found made setting the lock combination was much easier to understand. You also can change the combination you have preset at anytime you want. So if you give out the combination to someone and you don't want them to have access again you can just reset it to another combination. It has an extended reach shackle and a flat sleek black design which makes it so much easier for many things, from luggage, laptop case, lockers, tool boxes, bikes anything where you need a shackle with that little extra reach.

Awesome quality lock. I've always had the Master TSA locks for luggage. They never get stuck and doesn't stop working for years and years. I've even had hand-me-downs from a generation ago because Master is a trusted brand. The difference is these are for equipment. The shackles for my luggage are specifically for luggage and the shackles are much thinner than this. This one is great for lockboxes and equipment cases. It's even good for my toolbox. The diameter of the shackle is the same as those for gym lockers, with extended shackles for those cases with awkward lock closures. The lock on this is so sturdy and is actually quite hefty in weight. And the 4-combination piece is easy to set and use. I'm sure TSA would have no problem opening these. I would NOT use this for my usual luggage though. Even if I were to somehow have big enough zipper holes to string the shackles through, the extended length would make it easy for anyone to zip open my bag and slip a hand in. So, I'd only use these for cases, equipment, and stuff – things that are intended to be used with this lock. It's GREAT for every day use too, like my toolbox.

I like that I can set my own combination on this padlock. The large shackle makes it easy to turn the lock so that you can see the combination window while the padlock is locked on a devise. To me, this lock is too large for a suitcase, but it works great on my tool shed. The hardest part of using this padlock, is getting it out of the packaging! After holding together the torn instructions, I found it easy to set my own combination and use the padlock.

The Master Lock Padlock 4696D (1-5/16in (35mm) Wide), with Extended Reach Shackle, is a Great Luggage Lock for your suitcase, when you travel. You can set Your Own Numeric Combination, with this lock, but it also gives you the ability to reset the Numeric Combination, as needed too. This lock is a TSA-Accepted Luggage Lock, so the folks at the Transportation Security Administration, can open it, if they need to verify the contents of your checked suitcase, and then they can relock it afterwards, which keeps your stuff safe. It is made by Master Lock, so you know it is great quality, and a very strong lock. It was simple to set the Combination, and also simple to reset the Combinationtoo. So, if you are looking for a luggage lock that is TSA-Approved, then the Master Lock Padlock 4696D (1-5/16in (35mm) Wide), with Extended Reach Shackle, would be a Great Lock choice for you and your luggage.

I received this lock this week and even though it is intended for use on locking your luggage I must say it has more uses than for luggage! We have our back yard fenced in with privacy fencing and it has a wooden gate to it which we need to keep locked, it is the law as we have a swimming pool in our back yard. So, before I got this lock I had a bigger padlock on the gate and it was difficult to close it as it was just too big. So, this lock is so streamline it fits perfect and it is now easy to lock the gate. It has numbers for you to set your own combination and the numbers are big so you can see them very easy which makes it work just beautifully for me.

I am a budget traveler and I enjoy staying at hostels when I travel internationally. I always have to have a lock so I can lock up my belongings, and using a lock that requires a key is fine, but I'm always fearful of losing the key (although it's never happened). I love that this lock is durable and not flimsy looking/feeling. It's definitely heavy and well constructed. The fact that I can set my own combination and not have to worry about a key is the greatest thing ever. I love the convenience of that, and I look forward to using this lock when I am able to travel again.

The Master Lock padlock is a very useful lock to have around. This lock is TSA accepted so you can lock your luggage without being concerned with you luggage being damaged during inspection by the TSA. Since it does not use a key, you don't have to worry about loosing the key. As extra security, you can set and reset your combination without any problems using the instructions included with the lock. The shackle part of the lock is extended more than your normal padlock making it easier to fit into your luggage to secure it. Although this lock is stated to be used on luggage, I can see that it would also be useful in other instances to secure your belongings. The lock is a nice size, being nearly 1 1/2 inches wide. You choose 4 different numbers for the combination, so the possibilities are almost endless for your combination you choose. Since the lock is made of steel, it makes it difficult for the lock to be cut. Master Lock has been around for many years, and this lock like their others, will last for a long time. The security and convenience of this lock will make securing luggage when traveling a breeze!

This MasterLock travel combination lock is Travel Sentry TSA approved. The design has some special features: a 1 7/8 inch hasp and double-sided access to the tumblers for entering your 4-digit code. Follow the directions carefully when setting your private code the first time. I will be buying more of these locks so all my travel bags are better-secured.

The Master Lock Padlock 4696D 1-5/16in (35mm) Wide Set Your Own Resettable Numeric Combination TSA-Accepted Luggage Lock with Extended Reach Shackle has some downfalls. The length of the shackle is too long. You can open almost anything that is locked just enough to get in. Far away, it looks like it's solid strong metal, but it is not. Anyone can cut through this lock with a cheap pair of pliers if they wanted to. This is not made for securing traveling luggages in my opinion. Pros about The Master Lock Padlock 4696D Set Your Own Resettable Numeric Combination Luggage Lock with Extended Reach Shackle has some pros. It is great for locking something with thickness to it like a toolbox. The Master Lock Padlock 4696D 1-5/16in (35mm) Wide Set Your Own Resettable Numeric Combination TSA-Accepted Luggage Lock with Extended Reach Shackle has a thicker shank which means that the lock should not be simple to just twist off by thieves. It looks secure on my daughter's Pelican Case. The seahorse shape is pretty cool looking. Because there are 4 numbers there are over 10,000 combinations, a thief will not just stumble across the code. Would I recommend this lock for luggage, NO. Would I recommend this lock for things like toolboxes and trunks, yes.

The shackle was way too big for my luggage. I reached out to see if I could do a return and the restocking fee plus postage I would have had to pay made that impractical.