CruisingLover Posted May 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I know there are M A N Y luggage tag holders out there (the kind you put your paper tag in that you print off) but I was wondering if there is a better kind? I have a couple that have those wire circle type fasteners and 1 of mine broke and I can't find JUST the fastener. So, I thought I might just be purchasing different ones. I was thinking of a carabiner fastener but then thought those might detach. Anywho....what do you all use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted May 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) If you still have the holder but not the wire, just use a cable tie. They’re cheap, come in all lengths and colors… just cut it off when you need to change the tag. EM Edited May 20, 2023 by Essiesmom 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted May 20, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2023 We've never bought holders. We just use wide, clear tape over the length of the tag, complete the circle around the suitcase handle, and overlap the remaining tape. It has never let us down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted May 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I have a small laminator at home -- very handy! Highly recommended! I laminate my printed tags and attach them with cable ties. Because I already own the little machine, this costs me pennies. I've been making two tags per bag (just in case), but they're plenty sturdy, and I don't really need to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 20, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 20, 2023 No need for holders. Our preferred cruise line provides pretty much “indestructible” self contained printed/plasticized tags. These are relatively new having replaced the former airline type luggage tags still used in most airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted May 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2023 If you want the plastic type to slip the tags for the ship, they are available on Amazon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammajamma2013 Posted May 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2023 One of our plastic tags is without the original loop, we use what is essentially a very large rubber band. We tie it onto the tag with a lark's head knot, then loop it onto the suitcase with another lark's head knot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 21, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2023 1 minute ago, mammajamma2013 said: One of our plastic tags is without the original loop, we use what is essentially a very large rubber band. We tie it onto the tag with a lark's head knot, then loop it onto the suitcase with another lark's head knot. No matter what knot you use, any kind of readily available “rubber band” (or string or yarn) is subject to breaking quickly, particularly if caught in any mechanized luggage mover at an airport. Cable ties are as close as you’ll come to the most useful “jury rig.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorne Posted May 22, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Amazon sells those loops of wire in batches of a few dozen. I have a whole package of them here; I'd happily give you one if I could. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammajamma2013 Posted May 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2023 23 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said: No matter what knot you use, any kind of readily available “rubber band” (or string or yarn) is subject to breaking quickly, particularly if caught in any mechanized luggage mover at an airport. Cable ties are as close as you’ll come to the most useful “jury rig.” True. OP is asking about the tags for the ship, though, not the airport. We don't leave these luggage tags on once luggage is going to the airport. We carry our luggage off ourselves and the only tags on the bags at that time are the ones specifically for the airport. I suppose they could come off going through the ships machinery, but then they would already be on the ship. We'd have to go down to customer service when we see that not all are bags are at our room. That would be inconvenient. I've used my very sturdy "rubber band" for the last four cruises with no problem. If a problem does come up, we'll deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On 5/20/2023 at 12:14 PM, CruisingLover said: I have a couple that have those wire circle type fasteners and 1 of mine broke and I can't find JUST the fastener. So, I thought I might just be purchasing different ones. I was thinking of a carabiner fastener but then thought those might detach. Anywho....what do you all use? I use a zip tie you can get a bundle of them at the Dollar store I also put our address etc as well as the ship name/itinerary in an outside pocket of the case & also on the inside Might be overkill but then they have no excuse to say they could not contact us We do not put the cruise line tags on until we are leaving the hotel & heading to the ship On disembarkation I remove any tags other that our personal one before handing it over at the airport also watch for the bar code stickers some airlines put on your cases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted May 23, 2023 #12 Share Posted May 23, 2023 We use wide clear tape to cover the tag Put one end through our luggage handle, match with other end and staple together Never had a issue 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingLover Posted May 23, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted May 23, 2023 21 hours ago, shorne said: Amazon sells those loops of wire in batches of a few dozen. I have a whole package of them here; I'd happily give you one if I could. I actually looked for just the loops on Amazon but had no luck 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted May 23, 2023 #14 Share Posted May 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, CruisingLover said: I actually looked for just the loops on Amazon but had no luck 😔 Google "cable rings". Should pop right up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted May 24, 2023 #15 Share Posted May 24, 2023 my first thought was cable tie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted May 24, 2023 #16 Share Posted May 24, 2023 10 hours ago, ceeceeDee said: my first thought was cable tie We have used those a lot. Or, some cordage looped through the tags and the bag handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney dog Posted June 2, 2023 #17 Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) On 5/22/2023 at 11:03 PM, ldubs said: Google "cable rings". Should pop right up. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E4SQNLS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I just bought these for my father for father's day. They came in yesterday and look pretty sturdy. I usually just cover the entire tag in packaging tape them punch a whole in it with a pair of scissors and use a zip tie, however I am thinking about buying another set of these tags for me. I cruise Carnival and they look like they would work. Edited June 2, 2023 by sydney dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now