We purchased Samsonite luggage straps 10 years ago. They were beginning to show their age and decided to purchase some new ones. We tried these, and recently took a trip across the country with 4 checked bags. Our flight had 1 connection. Upon arrival at our destination, we discovered that one of the straps was missing. Upon returning home, we had lost another one. No evidence that TSA had opened and searched either bag. Without the missing strap, it is unclear whether they came unclipped, or whether the strap broke at the elastic section or the along the main part of the strap itself. Not very pleased with the product.