Abstract: Locking pull-tabs for a zipper include a first pull-tab that may be connected to a first slider and a second pull-tab that may be connected to a second slider of the zipper. The first pull-tab and second pull-tab include a first locking coupler and a second locking coupler, respectively. The first locking coupler and second locking coupler may enable the first pull-tab and second pull-tab to engage each other in a manner that secures a zipper in a closed arrangement and, thus, provides some security to contents of an item that are enclosed in the item with the zipper. The first locking coupler and second locking coupler may engage each other in a manner that requires intentional and conspicuous manipulation of the first pull-tab and second pull-tab to uncouple them. Methods for locking a zipper are also disclosed.

Abstract: Locking pull-tabs for a zipper include a first pull-tab that may be connected to a first slider and a second pull-tab that may be connected to a second slider of the zipper. The first pull-tab and second pull-tab include a first locking coupler and a second locking coupler, respectively. The first locking coupler and second locking coupler may enable the first pull-tab and second pull-tab to engage each other in a manner that secures a zipper in a closed arrangement and, thus, provides some security to contents of an item that are enclosed in the item with the zipper. The first locking coupler and second locking coupler may engage each other in a manner that requires intentional and conspicuous manipulation of the first pull-tab and second pull-tab to uncouple them. Methods for locking a zipper are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective case is defined by inflatable panels and an inflatable top. When the panels of the protective case are inflated, they may protect an object (e.g., a camera, other photography equipment, a portable electronic device, etc.) that has been placed within a receptacle of the protective case from impacts on the protective case. The protective case may be used alone to carry the object, or it may be introduced into a bag (e.g., a backpack, a camera bag, etc.) that may in turn be carried by an individual. Methods for storing and transporting objects, such as photography equipment and portable electronic devices, are also disclosed.