Locking Tent

[scoobybydoo]

First time at V so prob going to head to green campsite. Wife thinks we should put a small padlock on the tent to reduce chance of someone going in and nicking stuff, however I think it makes it look like we would have something good in there and be more tempting.

Is it worth doing?

[godmutha]

First time at V so prob going to head to green campsite. Wife thinks we should put a small padlock on the tent to reduce chance of someone going in and nicking stuff, however I think it makes it look like we would have something good in there and be more tempting.

Is it worth doing?

[MilkyJoe]

First time at V so prob going to head to green campsite. Wife thinks we should put a small padlock on the tent to reduce chance of someone going in and nicking stuff, however I think it makes it look like we would have something good in there and be more tempting.

Is it worth doing?

[amfy]

A padlock also says "We are out at the moment so theres little chance of us catching you trying to get into our tent."

If people want to get into a tent, they can just slash it, so if someone is going to steal from me, I'd rather still have somewhere to sleep.

[staffsknot]

Simple things really to reduce theft - anything nickable you can carry then keep on you or don't take, anything you seriously won't need until leaving then get a locker... oh and stick your wallet in your sleeping bag or a safe stash at the far end of the tent - its amazing how people get stuff nicked by leaving it in their jeans next to the door so a hand can come in and help themselves.

Also if your going to have a rucksack have that at the far end of the tent if possible too, so many people leave a daysack in the porch of a tent and then wonder why its been nicked, its because they can.

Padlocks attract thieves and if you want a classic practical joke apply padlock to your mate's tent zips and watch for ten minutes as they try and get out - just make sure they aren't dumb enough to try and cook in it!

Edited July 19, 2009 by staffsknot

[gee24]

another rule I've followed is to pull everything out your bags... they arent gonna search through all your stuff and its an excuse if your a messy get like myself

[CharlieR85]

Don't do what i did last year, i put all my cash in the inside of a loo roll when i was hammered for safe keeps....couldn't bloody find it for 2 days! haha. I've never experienced crime at V (although i'm sure it happens) the padlock does seem like a bad idea. Staffs is right, push it all to the back and keep it messy and not in a bag!