Forge TSA Approved Cable Luggage Locks, Re-settable Combination with Alloy Body, Black 2 Locks.
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Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Forge re-settable cable lock is the closest thing to a consensus pick in this category. Amazon's 22,000-plus verified-purchase reviews average 4.8 stars, and a write-up on upgradedpoints.com calls out the flexible cable design as good value. Walmart verified-purchase reviewers specifically praise the push-button cable release as easier to thread through zipper pulls than rigid-shackle alternatives, which matches what r/HerOneBag commenters say they want for train and backpack travel.
What reviewers liked
- Very large Amazon review base (22k+) with a 4.8 average, corroborated by Walmart verified-purchase praise
- Flexible cable threads through awkward zipper pulls and backpack straps that rigid shackles can't fit
- Re-settable combination means no key to lose, a feature r/BuyItForLife and r/Flights commenters consistently prefer
- Mentioned positively in upgradedpoints.com's TSA lock roundup
Where it falls short
- r/onebag commenters note the cable can be cut with pliers and the body broken with a screwdriver
- Like all TSA locks, opens with a widely-available master key set — flagged repeatedly on r/Locksmith and r/lockpicking
- r/tsa thread documents approved locks being cut during inspection anyway
- Three-digit combination is faster to brute-force than 4-digit alternatives
Across the reviewers we read, the Forge re-settable cable lock is the closest thing to a consensus pick in this category. Amazon's 22,000-plus verified-purchase reviews average 4.8 stars, and a write-up on upgradedpoints.com calls out the flexible cable design as good value. Walmart verified-purchase reviewers specifically praise the push-button cable release as easier to thread through zipper pulls than rigid-shackle alternatives, which matches what r/HerOneBag commenters say they want for train and backpack travel.
The caveats are the same ones r/onebag (a high-trust specialist community in our signal set) applies to every TSA lock: the cable can be snipped with small cutters, the body can be broken off with pliers, and any TSA-keyed lock can be opened by anyone who has bought a master-key set online. Reviewers there describe these as deterrents against casual pilfering, not as real security. As a checked-bag lock that won't get cut off at the airport and will survive baggage handling, though, the trust-weighted consensus is solidly positive.
- MOST DURABLE TSA RECOGNIZED AND ACCEPTED TSA LOCK. Forge TSA appproved locks are designed from the ground up to be the toughest luggage locks around. Our special alloy lock bodies, tightly braided and sheathed steel cables, hardened steel cable lock ends as well as patented internal mechanisms can take such a pounding that we back our product up with an unconditional lifetime guarantee. If you can find a way to break these locks, we’ll gladly refund or replace them.
- EASY TO SET 3 DIGIT COMBINATION. Our combination locks have an easy to use lever mechanism to set the combination. Simply set the locks to the factory default combination of 0-0-0, flip the lever with a pen and enter your personal combination. The combination can also be changed as many times as you like. Never worry about accidently changing your lock to the wrong combination or your combination being changed during rough handling.
- SECURITY WITH THE FLEXIBILITY OF A CABLE LOCK. Cable locks can handle situations that normal lock shackles simply can’t. Our tsa lock’s cable is thin enough to thread through all standard sized zippers and hard case lock holes but strong enough to protect your belongings. At a length of 4 in from end to end and an internal looped length of 1.5 in when locked, our cable offers the flexibility to secure nearly any suitcase, hard case, gun case, etc. on the market.
- ALWAYS RELOCKED, ALWAYS PROTECTED. Most TSA locks on the market do not need to be re-locked by a TSA agent after their inspection is completed. With our TSA luggage lock, the agent has to re-lock your suitcase to remove their key. With Forge you never worry about your suitcase locks being left open again.
- MANY USES WITH LOTS OF VARIETY. Forge travel locks can be used on a wide variety of items besides suitcases or luggage. These luggage locks can be used on a briefcase, gym locker, purse, backpack or laptop bag.
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