Last Updated on September 10, 2019 by Editor G
When you travel, you are essentially at the mercy of whatever security system your hotel has to offer. Most decent hotels can keep you safe with high-end security systems in place like CCTV and swipe keys to use lifts.
But the same cannot be said for seedier hotels like roadside motels which either don’t the financial muscle to install more satisfactory security systems or they can’t be bothered to act in a manner that ensures your safety. If have done a fair bit of backpacking in your time, you’ll know what I’m talking about. I’ve had people entering my room at night on numerous occasions, but generally from lack of communications rather then anything sinister.
This is why portable security devices like portable door alarms were created, to give you peace of mind whenever you lay your head down to sleep in a foreign land
What is the Doberman Security Portable Door Alarm?
This device is exactly what its name suggests, a portable tool designed to ensure your safety when you travel. The device is just 3.2 ounces in weight, standing at 0.5 inches x 1.2 inches x 3 inches, which is quite small for a security system and ideal for traveling.
This alarm has a short, solid body featuring a spring clip trigger, a speaker, a flashlight, and a slot for four Lithium-Ion Batteries
The fact that it is so small means that you can take it anywhere and deploy it on any door. And the speaker is loud enough to produce a 100DB alarm, more than enough to rouse you and your neighbors in the event of intrusion.
How Does the Doberman Portable Alarm Work
This device has two blades attached to its body via a wire. Loop the wire around the door handle to keep the device in place. The blades are held together by a band. Take them out and remove the band without separating them.
Insert the blades, still held together, between the door and the door jamb. And that is it. Your alarm is set. If someone opens the door, the blades will fall from their place and separate, causing the main body of the alarm to generate a piercing sound.
Pros
1). The Alarm is small, portable and very light. You can take it with you wherever you go. You can even use it in your home if the need arises.
2). The alarm is very easy to use. It works in any setting that has a door.
3). It doesn’t take long to set up. You just have to insert the blades in the gap between the door and the frame. The alarm will do the rest.
4). The sound the device generates is more than powerful enough to alert you and your neighbors.
5). The product comes with two button cell batteries.
Cons
1). The device is not weatherproof. So you are discouraged from using it in settings that might expose it to rain.
2). The alarm works best when deployed in settings that have a door. You can’t use it on a tent, not without making some adjustments to the opening.
Conclusion
This Portable Door Alarm justifies its price tag. With a solid build, simple installation and a piercing 100DB alarm, you are assured great value for your money.
Gareth Evans is a travel writer and entrepreneur living life as a digital nomad. Gareth is currently living and working in Thailand.