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#5 in Best Travel Padlocks (Non-TSA)

Master Lock 4688D Accepted Set Your Own Combination TSA Approved Luggage Lock, 1 Pack, Black

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Best Master Lock combination

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.3(20,842)

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Verdict scoreGood
70/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Master Lock 4688D Accepted Set Your Own Combination TSA Approved Luggage Lock, 1 Pack, Black

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the verified-purchase reviews we read, the Master Lock 4688D is the highest-volume combination lock from the category's best-known brand, with roughly 20,800 ratings, but its 4.3 average is notably lower than the top picks, pointing to a meaningful minority of reviewers reporting issues. The set-your-own combination and the established Master Lock name are the recurring reasons buyers choose it, and the sheer review count signals it's a default purchase for many travelers. No independent lab testing or specialist-community threads were supplied for this candidate, so we can't corroborate the brand reputation with measured security data here.

What reviewers liked

  • Massive review base (~20,800) from a well-known lock brand
  • Set-your-own combination is convenient and resettable
  • Default mainstream pick widely available

Where it falls short

  • 4.3 average is the lowest among the top picks, hinting at consistency issues
  • No independent testing supplied to back the brand reputation
  • Small dials and deterrent-only security typical of the class

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the verified-purchase reviews we read, the Master Lock 4688D is the highest-volume combination lock from the category's best-known brand, with roughly 20,800 ratings, but its 4.3 average is notably lower than the top picks, pointing to a meaningful minority of reviewers reporting issues. The set-your-own combination and the established Master Lock name are the recurring reasons buyers choose it, and the sheer review count signals it's a default purchase for many travelers.

No independent lab testing or specialist-community threads were supplied for this candidate, so we can't corroborate the brand reputation with measured security data here. The softer average suggests would-be buyers should read recent reviews for mechanism-reliability complaints common to small combination locks. It remains a sensible mainstream choice for those who want a familiar brand.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
TSA approved luggage lock enables screeners with the ability to inspect and relock luggage without damaging lock
Set your own three-digit combination luggage lock; TSA lock is best used as a luggage lock or backpack lock
Travel lock is constructed with a metal body for durability and a vinyl covered cable for resistance to abuse from baggage handling equipment
1-3/16 inch (30 millimeter) wide lock body; 1/8 inch (3 millimeter) diameter shackle with 1-1/2 inch (38 millimeter) length, 5/8 inch (16 millimeter) width
TSA lock is best used as a luggage lock, backpack lock, tent lock, tool chest lock, or as a storage case lock

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