As I was prepping for an upcoming trip and checking some of my travel kit I stumbled across these travel locks. This little portable door lock, found on Amazon, is one of the coolest things to have on hand for a some increased security. It can be used almost anywhere on almost any door, offering extra time in the event someone is trying to gain access. The small size makes it ideal for travel or carrying in an EDC backpack and it deploys fairly quickly. One of the downsides is that the door does have to be open to install it. In an emergent situation, like an active assailant incident, or to stop a pursuer, it might quicker to barricade the door with furniture. But if there's a couple extra seconds to get it out and install it there is certainly an added level of protection.

This portable lock checks so many of the boxes we consider when adding a tool to our kit. It’s small, effective and easy to deploy. The only box it doesn’t check is multi purpose. It’s a specific tool for a specific job and while I’d prefer something more adaptable to other roles it still has found its way into my travel and edc kits.
Overall this is another lightweight easy to use tool that adds a level of protection and certainly provides peace of mind.
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