WordLock®

I used these locks a couple of years ago, and I like the four letter combinations back then. I was surprised to see the locks do not have the same letters as they did a while ago. Also, there are some words in the current instructions that cannot be formed although the manufacturer seems to imply that they can. I don't know why they changed the number of letters available, but they should not have bogus documentation that implies you can make certain combinations of words when you cannot.

This little lock is fantastic. It's easy to use, and remembering a word is much easier than a number combination. Great idea! It held up well during my two-week trip to the UK, which involved a lot of traveling (and thus locking and unlocking).

Thanks for offering a solution to remembering how to open a lock by simply selecting a four letter word with this lock combination.

The WordLock travel device works beautifully and I was delighted to have purchased this prior to my flight and cruise trip to Alaska. My mother was even able to remember the four (4) letter "word" selected since I had purchased two of these for our trip. Thank you for this solution to remembering a lock combination.

These letter combo locks are the first ones I've used because I was always afraid I'd forget numbers. No problem remembering my special word, though! I used the same word for locks on two pieces of luggage. So glad to have this added sense of security.

We bought these locks for our trip to China. We've never locked our luggage before but we were told it was a good idea for this trip. Unfortunately, some bad guys wanted into my husband's suitcase so badly they actually ripped the zipper closure completely off the suitcase with the lock still attached and stole his camera. I'm sure the lock held even then! Great product--I bought a new one after fixing the suitcase.

Not easily forgotten

Sometimes words are easier to remember than numbers--this lock is one of those times. Even though there is a limit on the number of choices, I found enough from which to choose. I use this lock to secure my laptop compartment of my travel bag.

What could be more perfect than a lock whose combination is letters instead of numbers? It's just easier to remember ~ whether you're an aging baby boomer or someone drowning in number combinations which are ubiquitous in modern life. The lock is very sturdy and survived two TSA inspections, coming back to me safe and secured at baggage claim.

Just purchased 2 of these a month or so ago. After a 6/13/09 trip from Orange County to Portland, we're down to one lock. We checked 2 identical bags, each locked with one of these locks. One survived, the other was cut off the bag, damaging the zipper enough so the bag will require repair on our return. TSA agents will destroy even TSA locks if they're impatient or in a bad mood. So buy the locks, but buy enough to have replacement after TSA destroys them.

I was hoping these were like the padlock I had purchased for my gate. It had changeable wheels and allowed me to use my grandkids initials for a code. But these have fixed letters thus I could not use my favorite. But I still feel they are safer than other locks.l

Love them and will buy more!

I am simply THRILLED with this new WordLock from Magellan's!!!!! It is small, doesn't weigh much at all, fits my luggage soooo easily and is TSA Approved. and I am very completely satisfied with Magellan's service. The WordLock reached me before expected date, and in A-1 condition, complete with instructions and having never been opened. The instructions are sooo very easy to read and understand, as well. I will definately buy from Magellan's again.

We bought these and used them for the first time on a trip to Guatamala. The locks are easy to use and work well. The only problem was in Guatamala. If they do an inspection of your luggage they cut the lock off, and do so by cutting the rings on your luggage making it impossible to use any type of locking system again; and they don't return your locks. If I were to buy these again I would only use them in the U.S., and I would use plastic locking ties for international travel.