pacsafe like products- Help please

ricgabriel · Sep 10th, 2005, 09:25

I'm travelling to india in a few weeks and i would like to know where on the internet can i buy pacsafe products from europe online stores. Specially i wouldlike to know if that are any other brans of this kind of protection gear and where i can find them?

Thanks a lot!

Ricardo

edwardseco · Sep 10th, 2005, 11:24

Do note that pacsafe exterior stuff is like a flashing sign saying, steal me valuables within. I am told that it can be cut with nail clippers and butane lighters. I picked up one at REI and hefted it. I immediately knew I would have to throw out all my stuff to make weight for the net and its no good against mosquitos.

That being said who am I to get in the way of commerce so here is a sample of what I got plugging in the string pacsafe online europe into google.com:

http://www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/pen...+Fits&cid=5 5

And there is always the famous nomadtravel site..

-m2- · Sep 10th, 2005, 20:16

Personally, I agree with edwardseco that the full external pack cover is overdoing it for most travellers, however the company has an interesting range of other, less conspicuous, products that more would find useful. In particular, I've used and recommended the 'travel-safe'. At any rate, here is a link to pac-safe's web site showing their range of security products. You will notice the links on the top of the page for locating a dealer, and for internet purchase.

http://www.pac-safe.com/viewallproducts.aspx

ricgabriel · Sep 11th, 2005, 08:46

I guess my biggest concern about my back pack is someone opening it and putting something illegal inside... I would like to be caught with something like that in india...

edwardseco · Sep 11th, 2005, 10:38

Paranoia strikes deep is a line in an old song that I can't name (Dylan?). I think it would have to be closer to chain mail instead of mesh to protect you fully from that risk. I just watch over my bag on the way out as would be a normal precaution..

Anders · Sep 11th, 2005, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricgabriel

I guess my biggest concern about my back pack is someone opening it and putting something illegal inside...

They dont give it away for free in India, if you want it you have to pay for it

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricgabriel

I would like to be caught with something like that in india...

Sunray · Sep 22nd, 2005, 21:33

Been away nearly 7 months now. You don't need them. Certainly not in India. Just a small lock and chain for the train is plenty. You can buy them in India for 50rs.

Bag slashing etc is so unlikley don't ever waste you time thinking about it. Certainly don't bother wasting cash. Those pacsafe things weigh a ton.

camelgirl · Sep 24th, 2005, 01:44

Gosh, no one's ever put anything INTO my luggage!! Maybe you're watching too many scary "young people in Asia" movies.

Best advice has been given already. Small locks, watch your bags, which you should do anyway, anywhere. India is quite safe overall. For all India's craziness, it's still quite mellow and mostly safe. Slashing bags and shoulder straps was/is a Thailand thing. Bag snatching in general is most famous in Rome Italy

, as are pickpockets. Apart from a pair of sandels (bought in India) which I had stolen on an overnight train trip in India, I've never had anything taken.

Use good sense and everything will be fine!

hfot2 · Sep 24th, 2005, 02:26

We actually bought one, tested it on our luggage and immediately returned the cussed thing - too cumbersome, too heavy, too hole-y, too everything we didn't want or need...And when you're not using it, it packs into a tidy package approximately the size of your backpack.

Sep 10th, 2005, 09:25	#1
ricgabriel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 27	pacsafe like products- Help please I'm travelling to india in a few weeks and i would like to know where on the internet can i buy pacsafe products from europe online stores. Specially i wouldlike to know if that are any other brans of this kind of protection gear and where i can find them? Thanks a lot! Ricardo

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Sep 10th, 2005, 11:24	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,788	Do note that pacsafe exterior stuff is like a flashing sign saying, steal me valuables within. I am told that it can be cut with nail clippers and butane lighters. I picked up one at REI and hefted it. I immediately knew I would have to throw out all my stuff to make weight for the net and its no good against mosquitos. That being said who am I to get in the way of commerce so here is a sample of what I got plugging in the string pacsafe online europe into google.com: http://www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/pen...+Fits&cid=5 5 And there is always the famous nomadtravel site..

Sep 10th, 2005, 20:16	#3
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,578	Personally, I agree with edwardseco that the full external pack cover is overdoing it for most travellers, however the company has an interesting range of other, less conspicuous, products that more would find useful. In particular, I've used and recommended the 'travel-safe'. At any rate, here is a link to pac-safe's web site showing their range of security products. You will notice the links on the top of the page for locating a dealer, and for internet purchase. http://www.pac-safe.com/viewallproducts.aspx

Sep 11th, 2005, 08:46	#4
ricgabriel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 27	I guess my biggest concern about my back pack is someone opening it and putting something illegal inside... I would like to be caught with something like that in india...

Sep 11th, 2005, 10:38	#5
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,788	Paranoia strikes deep is a line in an old song that I can't name (Dylan?). I think it would have to be closer to chain mail instead of mesh to protect you fully from that risk. I just watch over my bag on the way out as would be a normal precaution..

Sep 22nd, 2005, 21:33	#7
Sunray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North India Posts: 140	Been away nearly 7 months now. You don't need them. Certainly not in India. Just a small lock and chain for the train is plenty. You can buy them in India for 50rs. Bag slashing etc is so unlikley don't ever waste you time thinking about it. Certainly don't bother wasting cash. Those pacsafe things weigh a ton.

Sep 24th, 2005, 01:44	#8
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 982	Gosh, no one's ever put anything INTO my luggage!! Maybe you're watching too many scary "young people in Asia" movies. Best advice has been given already. Small locks, watch your bags, which you should do anyway, anywhere. India is quite safe overall. For all India's craziness, it's still quite mellow and mostly safe. Slashing bags and shoulder straps was/is a Thailand thing. Bag snatching in general is most famous in Rome Italy , as are pickpockets. Apart from a pair of sandels (bought in India) which I had stolen on an overnight train trip in India, I've never had anything taken. Use good sense and everything will be fine!

Sep 24th, 2005, 02:26	#9
hfot2 MemberS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 515	We actually bought one, tested it on our luggage and immediately returned the cussed thing - too cumbersome, too heavy, too hole-y, too everything we didn't want or need...And when you're not using it, it packs into a tidy package approximately the size of your backpack.

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