Elevation Lab TagVault fabric mounting tag ZDNET's key takeaways Elevation Lab's TagVault is $14.99 on Amazon, and comes in two- and four-packs.
The tag is a discreet solution to installing AirTags in backpacks, jackets, or other fabric articles, and is tough enough to withstand a lot of abuse.
Put some thought into where you apply it, since the adhesive is removable but not reusable. View now at Amazon
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Apple AirTags changed my life. Not only did they reduce my day to day stress levels when I misplace my keys or wallet, but they're a great tool for helping you keep and eye on -- and even find -- things when traveling. But, as I've said many times before, AirTags aren't really designed to be discreet. In fact, they're designed to stand out to prevent them being used for stalking.
But there are times when discretion is a good thing. For example, if I'm using AirTags to track my luggage or backpack or expensive Gore Tex jacket, I don't want it to be easy to find and remove. Elevation Lab has the answer with its new TagVault Fabric Extreme fabric mounts.
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I'm a big fan of Elevation Lab gear. They make the adapter that uses AA batteries to power an AirTag for a decade, along with a variety of things to make attaching AirTags to other things easier. And the TagVault Fabric Extreme is as good as everything else the company makes.
The idea is simple -- it's a little capsule attached to a piece of adhesive fabric -- but it's incredibly effective. You unscrew the capsule (like you would a big contact lens case), pop in the AirTag, screw the capsule back together, then decide where you want to attach the TagVault.
When you've figured that out, peel the backing off the adhesive and attach it. This is a one way trip, so if you want a tidy, crease-free finish, be a bit more careful that I was when attaching it to the item in question!
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