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Vaultek LifePod 20
2.8/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
My car and travel pick: a 3.3 lb lockable case with a keypad, two backup keys and a 48 in steel cable that Vaultek says meets TSA guidelines. I would not use it as a bedside safe; it is for the gun that leaves the house.
$169.99 Price as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC In Stock
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Who it's for
- Best for car and travel in Best Gun Safe Under $300 – 5 Picks for Long Guns, Bedside and Car: Owners who drive, fly or stay in hotels with one full-size handgun up to 9.25 in long; it is polymer, so the cable does the anti-theft work.
- Best lock box with a built-in keypad in Best Lock Box for Flying With a Gun – 5 Picks by Lock and Weight: A traveler who wants one lock box for the flight, the hotel room and the car, with no padlocks to carry; it fits handguns up to 9.25 in long and needs a 9V battery for the keypad.
- Best purse and travel gun safe in Best Gun Safe for Women – 5 Compact Picks Sorted by Weight and Entry: For a woman who carries off-body in a purse or tote and needs a locked place for the gun at work, in the car or in a hotel; it is a polymer case, not a steel safe, so the cable around a fixed object does the anti-theft work.
- Best RV gun safe that rides in the tow vehicle in Best Safe for RV and Motorhome – 6 Picks to Bolt, Tether or Carry: An RVer whose handgun travels in the tow vehicle on driving days; it is polymer, not steel, so the cable and a hidden spot do the theft work.
- Best for weather and car-to-hotel moves in Best Gun Safe for Car – 6 Picks by Lock, Mount and Pistol Fit: A traveler who wants one case for the car, the boat and the airport; it is polymer, not steel, so the cable and a hidden spot do the theft work.
- Best for travel in Best Pistol Safe – 4 Quick-Access Picks for Home and Travel: For someone who moves a handgun between home, car and airport and needs a TSA-friendly locked case; it is a portable lock box, not a steel safe, so tether it with the cable.
What we like
- 3.3 lb, 12.25 x 8.5 x 2.875 in, fits handguns up to 9.25 in long
- Two backup keys and a 48 in steel cable for a seat bracket or bed frame
- 9V battery rated up to a year
- Built-in keypad lock, two backup keys and a micro-USB backup power port
- 48 in steel cable and a removable tray for layered storage
- Vaultek says it is water resistant, airtight, dustproof and floats
What to know first
- Impact-resistant polymer, not steel
- Owners say it is not quick-access storage for a bedside gun
- Interior is only 2.125 in deep, so the tray may not fit over a full-size gun
- Keypad needs a 9V battery; owners report surface scratches over time
- Impact-resistant polymer, not steel; a determined thief can cut or pry it
Product details
| Brand | VAULTEK |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vaultek Safe, Inc. |
| Model | VLP20 |
| Part number | VLP20-BK |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 12.25 inches x 8.5 inches x 2.88 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 12.25 inches |
| Lock | Capacitive keypad, single anti-impact latch, 2 backup keys (Vaultek) |
| Exterior | 12.25 x 8.5 x 2.875 in (Vaultek) |
| Interior | 9.625 x 7.25 x 2.125 in (Vaultek) |
| Weight | 3.3 lb (Vaultek) |
| Power | 9V alkaline, up to 1 year (Vaultek) |
| Fire rating | None |
| Cable | 48 in steel cable (Vaultek) |
| Body | Impact-resistant proprietary material blend (Vaultek) |
| Travel | Meets TSA guidelines (maker claim) |
| Handgun fit | Firearms up to 9.25 in long (Vaultek) |
| Seal | Water resistant, airtight and dustproof per Vaultek; no IP rating listed |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- Vaultek LifePod 20 rugged protection with a Built-In Lock System. Integrating Vaultek’s precision engineered safe technology and anti-impact latch design. LifePods feature a built-in lock allowing you to quickly secure the LifePod for added security when needed. LifePod 20 can store a full-size handgun up to 9.25” long, features a removable interior tray for stackable storage, and a built-in lid organizer. Easily portable to travel in your car, the office, on a boat, backpacks, and in luggage. Meets TSA guidelines.
- Smart Sense Keypad : The unique backlit touch activated Smart Sense Keypad allows quick entry using your customizable 4 to 8 digit master code with over 87,000 possible combinations, plus a one-touch lock action for fast securing. For added assurance, backup manual key entry is always available.
- 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. Additional storage is made available with the built-in lid organizer with a dedicated AirTag pocket. The interior dimensions are 9.25" long in overall length, 7.25" in overall width, and 2.125" tall.
- Designed to Perform : Vaultek advanced non-metal T3 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 complaint.
- Powered by a 9V alkaline battery (not included) with a battery life of up to one year under normal use. LifePod 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.
- Fitment : Handgun fitment up to 9.25" long in overall length, 7.25" in overall width, and 2.125" tall.
- 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 9 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- An easy theft deterrent and TSA travel friendly
- Holds a holstered handgun plus a spare magazine or two
- Sturdy build and the steel cable for tying it down
- Fits a full-size handgun with magazines for travel and the car
- Practical and reliable for car and air travel
- Backup keys and the USB emergency port; one owner's 9V lasted just over a year
Complaints
- Not quick-access storage for a bedside handgun
- Owners weigh it against cheaper first-generation cases
- The tray does not fit over a full-size gun, so check the depth first
- Some owners report surface scratches and foam wear
- Not really quick-access storage for a bedside handgun
- Costs more than the original LifePod
Sources: Northwest Firearms forum: Thoughts on the Vaultek LifePod 2.0 (search excerpt only) · USCCA Community: Vaultek LifePod 1 or LifePod 2 (search excerpt only) · Reddit r/CCW: Vaultek (search excerpt only) · The Armory Life: Vaultek LifePod 20 Biometric review (search excerpt only) · Vaultek: LifePod 20 owner reviews · r/CCW: Test run for flying with my CCW
Guides that include it
- Best Gun Safe Under $300 – 5 Picks for Long Guns, Bedside and Car
- Best Lock Box for Flying With a Gun – 5 Picks by Lock and Weight
- Best Gun Safe for Women – 5 Compact Picks Sorted by Weight and Entry
- Best Safe for RV and Motorhome – 6 Picks to Bolt, Tether or Carry
- Best Gun Safe for Car – 6 Picks by Lock, Mount and Pistol Fit
- Best Pistol Safe – 4 Quick-Access Picks for Home and Travel
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