Handgun & Bedside Safes · Vaultek
Vaultek LifePod 20 Biometric
2.7/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
A light, water-resistant biometric case for a handgun in the car, a range bag or a suitcase, with a keypad, two keys and a steel security cable.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best for car and travel in Best Biometric Gun Safe – 6 Fingerprint Picks and a Recall Check: Travel and vehicle storage for one handgun up to about 9.25 inches long; it is a polymer case tethered by a cable, so it slows a thief rather than stopping one.
What we like
- Maker says it is water resistant, airtight and dustproof, and it floats
- 9V battery rated for up to a year, plus a micro-USB backup port and two keys
- Light at 3.3 lb and TSA compliant for checked luggage
What to know first
- Polymer case, not steel: security depends on the cable and where it is anchored
- Too thin for a bedside safe that must resist a determined pry
Product details
| Brand | VAULTEK |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vaultek Safe, Inc. |
| Model | VLP20 |
| Part number | BLP-20-BK |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 12.25 inches x 8.5 inches x 2.88 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 12.25 x 8.5 x 2.875 inches |
| Lock and backup | Fingerprint reader, backlit keypad, 2 keys |
| Fingerprints | Up to 20 |
| Power | 9V battery (up to 1 year); micro-USB backup |
| Exterior | 12.25 x 8.5 x 2.875 in |
| Interior | 9.625 x 7.25 x 2.125 in |
| Weight | 3.3 lb |
| Water | Water resistant, airtight, floats (maker claim, no IP rating published) |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- LIFEPOD 20 BIOMETRIC can be unlocked using the water resistant fingerprint scanner, touch sensitive Smart Sense backlit keypad, or backup manual keys. To lock LifePod simply press and hold the lock pad to engage the internal locking mechanism. An optional anti-picking feature can be enabled to prevent picking of the front keyway. Features a built-in lock system using precision engineered safe technology and anti-impact latch design.
- Building on the successful LifePod platform, LifePod 20 can store a full-size handgun up to 9.25” long, features a removable interior tray for stackable storage, and a convenient interior LED light.
- TWO LAYERS OF STORAGE. Removable Interior Tray provides an extra layer of storage and features a series of slots for attaching belongings and EDC gear. Interior Dimensions are 9.625” L x 7.25” W x 2.125” H.
- DESIGNED TO PERFORM. Advanced non-metal polymer construction is engineered to be lightweight with superior strength and drop tested to be the ultimate rugged lockbox. Side compression latches and inner rubber gasket seal off the interior from environmental factors. LifePod is weather resistant, airtight, dust proof, floats, and is TSA compliant.
- Powered by a 9V alkaline battery (not included) with a battery life of up to one year under normal use. LifePods can also be used without a battery and still function as a water resistant case. The front rubber keyhole cover disguises a hidden micro-USB port to power the unit in case of a dead battery.
- Includes (2) Manual Keys, Steel Security Cable, Lid Organizer, Removable Interior Tray, Interior Foam Padding, and Carry Handle.
From the product's Amazon listing, as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC. The seller writes this text, not us, and Amazon may change it.
What owners say
Summarized from 2 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- Keypad and fingerprint programming is easy
- Biometric lock is handy for travel and the car
Complaints
- One detailed owner found the reader works, but not every time
Sources: Vaultek LifePod 20 Biometric owner reviews at Safe and Vault Store · Vaultek Safe reviews on Trustpilot
