Lumintrail 4ft vs 7ft Security Cable: Best Small Item Lock for You? I’ve been testing two popular Lumintrail security cables: the 4-FT and the 7-FT versions. Both are 12mm (1/2 inch) thick, vinyl-coated braided steel cables with sealed looped ends, and they share the same stellar 4.8 out of 5 stars rating from over 6,677 … Read more
DocksLocks Cable Lock Set vs DocksLocks Coiled Cable Lock: Best Bike Security? I’ve been testing two popular security options from DocksLocks: the Security Cable Lock Set (which includes a compact U-Lock with combination) and the Coiled Security Cable with Key Lock. Both come in lengths from 5 feet all the way up to 25 feet, … Read more
Venzio vs VIVBOO Heavy Duty Cable Lock: Best Budget Security? If you’re looking for a cheap way to lock up your bike, generator, or gate, both the Venzio Heavy Duty 4FT 12mm Cable and the VIVBOO 1/2-Inch Heavy-Duty Security Cable look like solid options. I grabbed both to see which budget-friendly cable actually holds up … Read more
iDFSEC vs WARLION Heavy Duty Cable Lock: Best Motorcycle Security? I’ve been testing two popular heavy-duty cable locks — the iDFSEC Heavy Duty Adjustable Cable Lock (15′ x 3/8″) and the WARLION Heavy Duty Adjustable Cable Lock (6ft x 3/8″) — to figure out which one actually keeps your motorcycle safe. Both have hardened alloy … Read more
7 best Generator Security Cable Lock for securing a Milwaukee Packout box If you’ve invested in a Milwaukee Packout box to haul your generator gear, you know the last thing you want is someone walking off with it. A solid generator security cable lock is the simplest way to anchor your setup and keep your … Read more
5 best Generator Security Cable Lock that can be used as a temporary gate lock If you need to lock down your generator but also want something that can temporarily close off a gate, you’re in the right place. Most cable locks are too short or too flimsy for both jobs. I looked for options … Read more
7 best Generator Security Cable Lock that is easy to thread through small holes If you’ve ever tried to lock up your generator, you know the struggle: most security cables are too thick to fit through those small frame holes or handle brackets. You need a cable that’s tough enough to deter theft but slim … Read more
7 best Generator Security Cable Lock that won’t freeze up in winter conditions I live where winters get brutal, and nothing is more frustrating than a lock that seizes up when you need to move your generator. A cable lock that stays flexible in the cold is a must-have for securing your gear without the … Read more
5 best Generator Security Cable Lock for securing a ladder on a roof rack If you’ve ever hit the brakes and heard your ladder slide across your roof rack, you know the panic. A good generator security cable lock for securing a ladder on a roof rack needs to be thick enough to resist cutting, … Read more
7 best Generator Security Cable Lock for locking up a child’s bike Locking up a child’s bike sounds simple, but most cable locks are either too thin to bother with or so thick and heavy a kid can’t even thread them through the spokes. I needed something that actually deters a thief while being easy … Read more