Whether you’re about to embark on your first flight or you have TSA pre-check, the worry of lost luggage applies to everyone. Here are three affordable, airline approved tracking devices that put your mind at ease.
Smart Unit
$90, Amazon
This Kickstarter success story raised over $50,000 from 454 backers. Smart Unit displays your bag’s whereabouts on a map and knows if your luggage has been opened during transport or if someone walks away with it.
Lug Loc
$70, pay-as-you-go service, Amazon
Lug Loc allow you to track your suitcase on a map and has an amazing battery; one charge lasts 15 days! The first 30 days of service are free, then it’s a pay-as-you-go charge system which is great for not-so-frequent fliers.
Trakdot
$40, $25 annual service fee, Amazon
Upon landing, Trakdot sends you a text with the city that your luggage is in. This is a cheaper, simpler option.
