It's easy to carry the hiplok. After a few experimentations with tightness, I've found that the lock becomes quite light around my hips. It makes it much faster to get on and off my bike. This has made my daily commute much more convenient. It doesn't look like anyone has tried to steal my bike since I started using it, so it seems to be an effect theft deterrent for where I live. I'm skeptical about the durability of the plastic clip. I imagine the plastic will become brittle in 15-20 years, since that's been my experience with other objects made of similar material. I know I have a high standard for durability, so it doesn't effect the good review I'm leaving. However, I figure I'll mention it because it contributed to my hesitation to purchase the hiplok.