The Lochtags Blog

Lost & Found, Demystified.

Practical guides on protecting your belongings, recovering lost items, and how NFC technology actually works.

Business

Tagging keys for a fleet of vehicles: a practical guide

A field guide for trade businesses, rental companies, and fleet managers on tracking keys without losing your mind.

May 12, 2026
Company

Why a CAF veteran built a lost-and-found company in Leduc

The unglamorous origin of a Canadian NFC lost-and-found company.

May 8, 2026
How it works

How NFC tags actually work, explained simply

No batteries, no signals, no app. The simple physics behind NFC tags.

May 5, 2026
How it works

Bluetooth trackers vs NFC tags: which is right for what

AirTags and Tiles do one thing. NFC tags do something different. The honest comparison.

May 2, 2026
Travel

What to put on a luggage tag (and what NOT to)

Most travellers get their luggage tag exactly backwards. Here's how to do it right.

April 29, 2026
Privacy

Should you put your phone number on your luggage tag?

Why putting your phone number on your luggage tag is a bigger privacy risk than most travelers realize — and what to use instead.

April 28, 2026
Tech

NFC vs QR codes for lost-and-found tags: which is better?

A practical comparison of NFC tags and QR codes — scan reliability, cost, durability, privacy, and which one your finder is actually likely to use.

April 28, 2026
Travel

What to do if you lose your luggage at the airport

A step-by-step guide for the moment you realize your bag did not come down the carousel — what to file, who to call, and how to dramatically improve your odds of seeing it again.

April 28, 2026

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