Chain/Cable and lock
I'm in the process of gathering the gear I'll need for a trip through Central and South America. I've read in several posts that a heavy chain and lock is both a good way to deter and prevent theft. I've been looking around, and it seems that most chain and lock combos run close to 10 lbs/4.5 kg or more. (This is for lengths that would allow you to go around another fixed object) Do most people actually bring a 10 lb chain on a long trip? I've also seen some armored cable locks by ONGUARD and they run about half the weight of a heavy chain of equal length. I know that the chains are better protection and the heavier the better, so I guess my question is, would the armored cable locks be sufficient and a heavy chain overkill? Thanks
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