Security of boot bags

I have acquired a boot bag, second-hand which does not seem to be able to be locked.

Now, I assume people generally put their boots in their bag, in the hold. What arrangements do folk make to ensure no-one dips into the bag and helps themselves?

Do I need to be concerned, or is it generally safe?

I put a cable tie though all my zips on every bag/case.
I think left from case is pretty rare though.

I put my boots in my rucsac. My OH puts her boots in a suitcase. Not used a boot bag for many years.

Then, I carry my rucsac, and hand baggage, and my OH's suitcase. :oops:

We never lock our boot bags and have never had a problem. That's not to say I can guarantee there won't be any problems, but by the law of averages....
I think you should be more concerned about the damage the baggage handlers do to the bags. I would say 3 years is about max life of a boot bag by the time the handlers have thrown them around.

Actually, thinking about this a bit more (I know its sad but the wife is away and there is nothing on the telly, so nothing else to do but dream of skiing).
Unless you are going to put more into your boot bag than boots. Then for the average brain dead scumbag thief, then its pretty obvious what is going to be inthe bag. Inthat case they are unlikely to waste time breaking into the bag to steal the boots, then leave the empty bag. If they want the boots, they will take the whole package.
also, if you look on utube you will see how easy it is to break into a zipped bag then seal it up again leaving no evidence of a break in. Apart from the missing goods of course.
So in essence, a lock is a total waste of time and if anything may hint that there is more in the bag than just boots.
so there go. Now what will I do for the rest of the night?

I don't see why anyone would need to use a boot bag. My boots go in he main case in the hold, or alternatively like Dave mac says use a rucksack and carry them on. It's just another bag to lose, and I've seen too many boot bags come out on the carousel with broken bits falling out of them.

Tony_H wrote:I don't see why anyone would need to use a boot bag. My boots go in he main case in the hold, or alternatively like Dave mac says use a rucksack and carry them on. It's just another bag to lose, and I've seen too many boot bags come out on the carousel with broken bits falling out of them.

Point 1: They are quite heavy, so would push my case over the 20kg limit, but then, having them separate would still count towards my weight allowance - wouldn't it? It means having to carry less clothing etc in the case though. In the previous years, when I have not carried boots, my case weighed about 17-18kg. I think my boots will be about 6-7kg. My OH carried her boots last year - one in each of our cases, and I think the combined total weights was about 35kgs.

Point 2: The boots are big, so I don't think I can get them in a bag which will get within the size restrictions for cabin luggage, but I shall have to check that. In addition, am I wrong in thinking that they've intrioduced a weight limit for cabin luggage too?

I guess that Huwcyn has arrived at the core issue. Weight. I accept this may not be the way that most people do things, but I have two elements to packing planning.
1) I have a two packing lists, winter and summer.
2) The winter packing lists details the weights of most items.

When I am away for just a week, it is pretty easy to stay under 15kgs. Three weeks is no more difficult, because I wash clothing. I actually take less clothing on the longer trips.

I take painting gear, pads, paper, paints, picture cards, brushes, etc. These take up almost a kgm.

Point of info~ my ski boots weigh 4.1kgm, those of my OH, 3.6 kgm.

I don't find it difficult to stay well within the limit.