security

I'm heading down to Californiaon a 10 day road trip to visit family. I'm planning on staying in 2-3 hotels, as well as a few campgrounds. My Wee has 2 Happy Trails Teton Panniers, and a Givi 46L top case. What's the best practice when checking into a hotel as far a security goes? Do you take...

I was wondering if anyone has actually tried the $20 and less alarm systems out there? I've been thinking about installing one. Probably will end up with a $40 disc lock, but thought I'd check these first. I read the other threads on them, but no one has actually seemed to have any experience...