My Dad Was a Delta Pilot, and These Are the Anti-theft Items I Bring on Every Flight Because of His Stories

"My travel safety education started during packing in my childhood home. As the daughter of an airline pilot (who also flew for the military), safety was always a top priority when it came to traveling. Pilots talk in the cockpit, and my dad heard too many stories from other pilots and air crew about in-flight theft to let his wife and daughters fall victim to something that could be avoided."

"I always travel with a carabiner because this tiny little tool comes in handy for so many things. I can hook my backpack to my rollaboard, attach my water bottle to a backpack, or even attach my purse strap to my belt loop while sleeping. This one from Nite Ize is my favorite carabiner because it has slide locks to ensure the aluminum gates won't open unintentionally."

Childhood travel safety emphasized keeping valuables in hand baggage and never letting that bag out of sight. Carry-on suitcases were reserved for clothes and non-valuable items because overhead bins can hide theft. Handbags and personal items require constant supervision to avoid devastating losses. Bringing a backpack to the bathroom and wearing it during long-haul stretches reduces the risk of losing irreplaceable items. Small tools such as a slide-lock carabiner can secure bags and straps, and a dedicated, compartmentalized backpack like the Pacsafe Go 34L supports organized, secure carry-on use.

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