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The best luggage trackers that will safeguard your precious cargo

Take control of your personal belongings with these stellar luggage trackers.

The best luggage trackers that will safeguard your precious cargo

Take control of your personal belongings with these stellar luggage trackers.

Oh my God Allah says the tracking device made *** mockery of what United Airlines claimed was happening with the suit. They gave it to me that it's out in the suburbs and I would not have gotten it back if I hadn't gone viral on twitter. She tweeted as *** suitcase repeatedly moved from the north east apartment complex to *** Mcdonald's and suburbs in Virginia and Maryland over three days, they kept saying that it was safe in *** delivery center and none of that was true. The tweets got six million views and others joined the hunt as Valerie made four trips to the apartment building trying to intercept yesterday. She found other luggage empty and abandoned behind the building, raising suspicions about possible theft. She called MPD Here's how she reacted after being reunited with that lost suitcase today, but I'm really happy. I have my bag back. I'm really upset at United. I still want answers as to why my bag has been in someone's car in this building for three days and has taken trips out to go shopping several times. I don't think they've told me the truth about what happened. United. Get your act together. Stop lying to people. That's the worst part. My word of advice besides Air tag is take *** photo of all your things before you travel and if airlines says that they're going to deliver bags to you say no, I'll pick it up. That was my big mistake. I should have said I'm coming to the airport to pick it up. Don't let them give it to *** third party
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The best luggage trackers that will safeguard your precious cargo

Take control of your personal belongings with these stellar luggage trackers.

Travel chaos has been making headlines all summer. Canceled flights and long delays dominate the storyline, but one of the most pressing and under-reported issues is actually the alarming rise in lost luggage. Just in the first quarter of 2022, more than 684,000 bags were mishandled, from Air Travel Consumer Reports, published by the Department of Transportation.

“Mishandled,” in airline parlance, means the bags were “lost, delayed, damaged or pilfered.” American Airlines was the worst offender, mishandling an average of nine bags for every 1,000; Allegiant was the best at delivering bags, according to the Air Transportation data crunched by (Allegiant only mishandled 1.8 bags per 1,000).

In response, many travelers are taking control of their luggage themselves via luggage trackers. We found the best on this growing market of smart travel devices, below.

Best Luggage Trackers

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What to Consider

Finding the right tracker can mean the difference between going off on a vacation stressed, or in a state of blissful anticipation. Keep the following in mind and you’ll be sailing away on a cloud of joy in no time.

  • How Is It Activated? Some trackers are only activated if scanned by a Good Samaritan or luggage handler who is trying to track down the owner. While this will ensure that most luggage gets found (the tags are attached to the suitcase on the outside), it isn’t bulletproof.
  • Battery: Most — but not all — tags include batteries. You'll need to make sure the battery will last for the duration of your trip. One of our picks also has a 17-day battery life (one of the longest in the market), which is something to keep in mind if you're going to a faraway place.
  • Subscription Fee: Some of the most effective trackers require a monthly subscription fee. For regular travelers, it may be worth it. For a special occasion, check to see if you can do a short-term subscription.

From Apple's famed AirTag tracker to devices made specifically for traveling with a checked bag, these are the best luggage trackers on the market right now.

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Best for iPhone Users

Apple AirTag

amazon.com
$36.88

Key Specs

  • Subscription Fee: None
  • Material: Plastic, metal
  • Batteries Included: Yes (1 lithium metal battery required)

Apple's AirTag . The one-tap setup is easy—even for the tech-averse. You simply connect your AirTag to your iPhone or iPad and can track luggage (or any other item you attach it to) via Ultra Wideband technology.

You can put the AirTag into Lost Mode, and be automatically notified when it’s detected through the Find Me Network. Communication on the Find Me Network is encrypted for privacy, and location data is not stored.

AirTag is compatible with iPhone models 11 and 12. More than 84% of over 55,400 users on Amazon give the AirTag 5 stars.

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Easiest To Use

Dynotag Web Enabled Luggage Tracker

amazon.com
$22.95

Key Specs

  • Subscription Fee: None
  • Material: Polymer-coated steel
  • Batteries Included: None required

This luggage tracker offers peace of mind for any item you attach it to. It's built to last and doesn’t require batteries or a subscription service to operate it.

Instead, it works via web browser, and you simply set it up on your phone or computer. The tag itself has a QR code, and you'll receive an email when someone scans the code. Info includes times and locations where the tracker was viewed.

Reviewers say the “durable” and “easy to set up” tag ensures they “never worry about losing” their luggage when traveling. Others like it so much, they bought more tags for valuable items, and use them as tracking devices for their pets too.

Best Splurge

Americaloc 300 Mini Portable Tracker

amazon.com
$65.98

Key Specs

  • Subscription: $25 per month
  • Material: Plastic, metal
  • Batteries Included: Yes, rechargeable

This GPS tracker is pricey, but extremely effective. It can be used for luggage, vehicles, people, and assets of all kinds. There is a subscription fee that costs $25 per month, but the more time you buy, the cheaper the fee is.

The tracker offers a 17-day battery life before needing a recharge, real-time information, and the ability to track the item from any computer or phone with the Android or IOS App installed.

Reviewers say this product is “reliable” and helps “you track anything that is important to you.”

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Unlimited Distance

Tracki GPS Tracker

amazon.com
$18.88
$17.72

Key Specs

  • Subscription Fee: $19.95 per month
  • Material: Plastic, metal
  • Batteries Included: Yes, rechargeable

This Tracki has no limits on distance, thanks to 4G LTE technology. A monthly fee of $19.95 is required to activate and use the tracker. You can trace locations on vehicles, equipment, valuables, and people.

The tracker comes with an embedded SIM card that works worldwide and can be attached via the included magnet, silicone cover, belt clip, keychain, or lanyard.

The rechargeable battery life lasts up to 5 days when tracking every 1-5 minutes; if real-time tracking isn’t necessary, it lasts 30-75 days when tracking one to three times per day. While Tracki works with GPS satellites, it can also utilize Wi-Fi routers when GPS is not available.

You’ll get alerts when the tracker crosses a Geo-fence zone you pre-set, plus low battery warnings, via text or email. The Tracki includes a lifetime warranty.

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Best Real Time Information

LandAirSea GPS Tracker

amazon.com
$14.95

Key Specs

  • Subscription Fee: $24.95 per month
  • Material: Plastic, metal
  • Batteries Included: No (1 Lithium Ion Battery required)

This tracker leverages 4G LTE technology to track luggage, vehicles, or other important assets, all over the world. The waterproof, compact tracker can be attached to a vehicle via magnet, slipped in a pocket, or hidden in a backpack, case, or purse.

You can track the luggage with Google Maps in real-time with the SilverCloud App. Sign up for text or email alerts, set geo-fencing and boundary alerts, and get consistent updates on an item’s whereabouts.

The tracker is compatible with iPhones, Androids, Macs and PCs. A monthly subscription fee of $24.95 is required to activate, but you can get up to one alert per minute once you activate it.