Master Lock Cable, Steel Cable With Looped Ends, 4 ft. Long, 85DPF, Black

Being a photographer/storm chaser, I sometimes have to leave my gear (several thousand dollars worth) in the vehicle when I dont really want to. While everything is insured, Id rather not come back to find it smash and grabbed and have to deal with replacing it. So this year I bought Pelican cases (which are super strong) and this cable, as well as a couple of locks. This this is really thick! What I do is run this cable down around the factory seat mounts (these are made to withstand crash forces) and then put the ends into the locks I put on the Pelican cases. Sure, if someone had enough time and could make enough noise, they could probably eventually either cut the cable, the locks or the lock place on the cases. But the intent here is to prevent any smash and grabs when I HAVE to leave the gear in when I go in a store or something. I think this will work perfectly for that scenario, and give me some peace of mind. Its all about making it harder for someone to grab your stuff, so they move on to the next car.

This is a very durable and well made cable. I use this cable to lock down my items that are aboard the roof rack of my 4runner to keep anyone from stealing the items up there. I love the exterior finish of this cable, its made of some kind of soft synthetic plastic that will not scratch up my paint. The metal cable inside is very strong and has yet to show sine of any weakness. I keep it outside in the weather constantly facing harsh conditions such as sub zero temps to a very scorching blazing sun that loves to bake things. I strap this down under high tensions and it has yet to break on me, I would recommend this product to anyone that is looking for a good cable for security.

Good for the price. Im using it to lock up a boat at a reservoir and it works fine. Plenty long enough to lock onto a tree. Also heavy enough to deter someone from stealing the boat unless they really want to, in which case no heavier cable is going to deter them, they will cut through anything if they really want to. I dont find very many steal small rowboats around here, its way too much trouble for very little gain. They are far more likely to smash a boat in which case a lock and cable wouldnt stop them.

One thing to know, this isnt for Sketchy areas and most certainly, not over night areas. Its for locking your bike up when you want to go to a store, or the bathroom... Its better than nothing ... thats for sure... For me, I dont think I could carry enough locks in my bag, to feel 100% comfortable... So I put my bike on my insurance policy. Peace of mind. Personally, I use mine when camping at the campgrounds in a state or federal park, I loop it around/underneath one of the tires... then snake it through the frame and lock up the seat as well. Its just peace of mind. 9 times out of ten no one is walking around with bolt cutters to take your bike in a campground. Pros, seems heavy duty, cables has a nice thick rubber so it wont scratch your bike or rust, loops are wide enough for the ends to pass through it. its 15 feet... relatively cheap and easy to carry... long enough to lockup both tires, seat and whatever to a non removable object tree, etc...etc... with room to spare! Cons, not secure as a U-Lock, kinda heavy... Is it better than a U-Lock? Absolutely not! However, you really need to think about where you CAN use a U-Bolt type lock. If there are no bike racks a U-bolt is useless. You have to access your risks. How sketchy is the area you are locking your bike up... How long will you be locking your bike up. If you are EVERYDAY biker that has a routine, like a job ... Where everyday Mon-Fri, you always lock your bike up for 8 hours a day... Or go shopping for hours... or parking it overnight in a public garage ....Then YES! Get a U-BOLT Lock! As for me, I travel to different areas and dont have a routine ... nore do I leave my bike (unattended) for hours. So, I think this lock is good enough for me! ANY lock can be cut, Its just making a bike thief try a little harder..and lets face it... if a thief wants your bike he/she is going to get it! I hate to say it. If your bike is worth more than 2500 bucks, consider getting theft insurance. I lock mine up with an all weather A-bus 701B lock. Get a decent lock, the last thing you want is a lock that freezes up and you got to leave your bike to find a way to cut though your own lock! Buy lock lubricants and clean them often to keep them working good. Get a weather lock especially if your bike doesnt have fenders! Also, consider not getting a huge heavy lock so you can lock it up to an easy to cut cable. So, pretty much any lock will work... as a thief wont will go after the weakest link. Buying a 80 dollar lock for a cable lock isnt going to make it more secure.

Just as advertised , and great price.

Excellent length for wrapping around two bikes at the campsite while attached to the travel trailer. Nice thick cord.

The cable is long enough to lock at least 4 bikes together. It winds up nice to be able to stow in the bike bag or backpack. Weve used this to lock our kayaks to our truck as well.

Used on a 2-week camping trip to hold down the fort; it worked perfectly.

I have a trailer hitch rack that holds four bicycles. I got this to wrap around the bike and lock to the hitch to secure the bikes and the rack. It is the perfect length for that and seems sturdy. Sure, it can be cut easily with the right equipment, but Im not relying on this for locking bikes up at night or anything - just when Im nearby but cant keep my eyes on the bikes.

Purchased to secure my kayak closer to the boat dock when out camping, and I was surprised by how thick the cable was. I almost went for a larger size and Im glad I didnt. Worked perfect and the length was great.