Theft Season

moondog · Sat Jun 01, 19 3:18 pm **Theft Season**

It’s that time of year again at the event site. A friend left his cloud kite bag and large pump under the trees. After his session both were missing.

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1838 Posts XTreme Poster

Yep...

I don't even leave my kite bag on the grass anymore, let alone my pump, or sandals, or...

Bummer

Lock it up in your car and use a lock box for keys. I no longer trust the key on the wheel, under the bumper etc method.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lock+boxes+for+keys&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8rbqsbnJ4gIVFtRkCh10uQADEAAYAiAAEgK23vD_BwE&hvadid=174224213898&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032850&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18237190421251194958&hvtargid=kwd-5010812685&hydadcr=8435_9618948&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_69c9a90t3s_e

Nak · Sun Jun 02, 19 9:44 am

Has anyone found a reliable waterproof pouch to hold a key fob around your neck? I've used Aquapac, but sometimes those fill with water without warning.

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2086 Posts PNW Bigfoot

Singlemalt · Since 21 Jun 2015 474 Posts White Salmon Obsessed

[url]HitchSafe HS7000 Key Vault https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I66JEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_4pc9CbP14MVBZ[/url]

If you have a heavy duty hitch, this works great. Mine is going on five years with no issues.

Dog poop and thieves, the season is officially started.

earthsurfer526 · Since 11 Jan 2009 55 Posts Hood River, OR

I lock my fob in my car using a faraday bag. then keep a metal key just to open the door secured to my harness.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H1C21O2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

the_pinkbandit · Since 03 Jun 2019 5 Posts Shoreline, WA Kook

[quote="eric"]Yep...

I don't even leave my kite bag on the grass anymore, let alone my pump, or sandals, or...

Bummer

Lock it up in your car and use a lock box for keys. I no longer trust the key on the wheel, under the bumper etc method.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lock+boxes+for+keys&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8rbqsbnJ4gIVFtRkCh10uQADEAAYAiAAEgK23vD_BwE&hvadid=174224213898&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032850&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18237190421251194958&hvtargid=kwd-5010812685&hydadcr=8435_9618948&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_69c9a90t3s_e[/quote]

The Masterlock lock is PRIME. Perfect tool for the kiter not wanting to bring their keys on the water. Although it isn't the kiter way to steal... it happens. Took one theft for me to figure it out and to never leave my stuff out at the event site again. Fits perfectly on the hitch ring of my car.

markamcclure · Since 20 May 2011 168 Posts Portland, OR Stoked

+2 master lock. I attach it to my bike rack. I also keep a spare exterior key in my baggie shorts pocket. Maybe a bit paranoid, but less stressful. I use a similar system for b/c skiing...

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Jun 03, 19 12:29 pm

The safest place for your key is in your prison wallet.

esommer · Since 17 Aug 2016 69 Posts PDX **CGKA Member**

Has anyone found an outside-of-the-vehicle lock box that is large enough for a phone?

McLovin · Since 11 Sep 2017 284 Posts Corbett Obsessed

This should work...

But it's a bitch to load and unload Shocked

Mc

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2588 Posts The 503 METAL

I sure miss the key pad entry of the Ford I used to have!

My solution was to get a "dumb" copy of my key. It opens the door and the alarm goes off, but I keep the FOB right there so I can quickly hit the unlock button and the alarm stops.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4909 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Ford's rock - and you can find the OEM keyless pad on amazon for $75

if using a masterlock or other lockbox - i put the keyfob in there and hide the key inside the car somewhere (assuming your key fob doesnt start the car)

in so cal they figured how to smash your obvious lockbox open and steal your car - bastards!

Nak · Thu Jun 20, 19 5:49 pm

Thanks everyone for the ideas! I have the hitch safe on my Blazer, but my Juke won't take a 2" receiver. Plus, the Faraday bags don't seem reliable enough. If my key is near the car, the car is unlocked. If my key is in the car, it won't lock and it starts with a push button. Shocked

I think what I'm going to do is vacuum seal a key fob and carry that sealed fob in an aquapac. That way the key is with me. As long as the vacuum seal is good, the sealed bag will be waterproof.

Dern · Since 11 Jul 2010 544 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

earthsurfer526 · Since 11 Jan 2009 55 Posts Hood River, OR

Yes some faraday bags are not as reliable as other. The current bag I have works great, yet you can also double bag the fob which is completely effective. I have also seen some faraday metal boxes that valets use, yet I have not found one to try.

I would shy away for ziplocking the fob and having it on your person. I know that my fob is very expensive and a hassle to replace. I feel that it is cheaper to spend 20 on a good faraday bag and not risk losing your fob.

shred_da_gorge · Tue Jul 02, 19 2:06 pm

Have seen a bunch of waterproof phone bags around for cheap, including on a table in front of NSI for $4 when I was at NYCSS for lunch earlier.