Washington Post 2000: Portable Door Lock
The Washington Post mentioned Walkabout Travel Gear’s Portable Door Lock in an October 15, 2000 Way To Go travel safety article about hotel-room security products.
Archived Washington Post article
Original article: The Washington Post, Way To Go, Sunday, October 15, 2000, page E02
Walkabout Travel Gear excerpt transcript
Road Test
The Washington Post — Way To Go — Sunday, October 15, 2000
By Elissa Leibowitz
Door locks. Like a door-jamming bar, Walkabout Travel Gear’s Portable Door Lock ($10.95) doesn’t make any noise. And it’s much smaller--about the size of a pocket comb. The lock uses two interlocking metal bits that have no chance of getting separated. It works by inserting the hook end in a door strike plate, closing the door, then sliding the interlocking bar across the door. Info: 800-852-7085, www.walkabouttravelgear.com.
BOTTOM LINE: Hotel managements swear by the safety of their rooms. Still, what’s the harm in a little extra peace of mind? These products work as advertised, are easy to use, pack easily and are well-priced.
