Written by Nathalie
Edited on
7 August 2025
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08:50
How do you set the TSA lock of your suitcase?
Before you leave for your trip, you have to set the TSA lock of your suitcase. How you can do this, depends on the TSA lock of your suitcase. We'll explain how to set the different TSA locks.
Setting a TSA number lock
TSA lock with slide
A TSA lock with slide is commonly seen on soft shell suitcases. This type of lock has a small slider with a keyhole, 3 gearwheels with numbers, and a small pin.
TSA lock with button
If you have a TSA lock with a button, you can click the zipper closure into the lock. In addition, the lock has a button on one of its sides.
Setting a TSA number lock
TSA lock with push lock
On this TSA lock with push lock, you can press down the keyhole with 'TSA007' on it. In addition, it has 3 gearwheels with numbers, a small pin, and 2 openings for the zipper closures.
TSA lock with clamp, and red lever
You can find a TSA lock with a clamp on hard shell suitcases. There are 2 different versions: with a red lever on the inside, and one without a red lever. This version is with the TSA lock with red lever.
TSA lock with clamp, without red lever
You can find a TSA lock with a clamp on hard shell suitcases. There are 2 different versions: with a red lever on the inside, and one without a red lever. This version is with the TSA lock without red lever.
Conclusion
Aren't you sure what kind of suitcase you want and do you find safety and user-friendliness very important? Choose a suitcase without zippers and choose a lock with a clamp. This way, thieves won't have a chance and moisture can't seep into the suitcase. You also don't have to worry about zippers being stiff or getting stuck. That's useful!
