Portable Door Lock for Extra Safety
Overview
The Portable Door Lock 2Pack (Rerishom / “Locker”) is a small, travel-friendly supplemental lock designed to add privacy and prevent unauthorized entry. It uses a metal insert and an internal locking piece (red & black, stainless steel + ABS plastic) to block the door from being opened from the outside even with a key. The pack is advertised for home, hotel, apartment, bedroom and travel use and retails around $14.99.
How the lock works (brief)
- Insert the metal piece into the door strike (the gap in the jamb where the latch sits).
- Close the door so the inserted metal piece is trapped in the strike.
- Fit the internal handle/locking piece (red & black component) onto the metal insert inside the room — this prevents the latch from retracting and keeps the door firmly closed.
Does it fit apartment and bedroom doors?
Short answer: Yes — for most standard inward-swinging apartment and bedroom doors. Many users report successful use on bedroom and front doors. The device is specifically made for doors that close into a strike plate and create enough space to accept the metal insert.
Compatibility checklist
- Works well on standard inward-swinging hinged doors (bedroom doors, many apartment interior doors, hotel doors).
- Fits doors with a conventional strike plate and enough gap to accept the metal insert.
- Ideal for temporary extra security in rentals, hotels, Airbnbs, and shared housing.
- Does NOT work on outward-swinging doors (the device requires the door to close into the jamb).
- Not suitable for sliding doors, double doors without a strike gap, or some very narrow jamb clearances.
Installation — quick steps
- Place the metal insert into the strike area of the door jamb from the outside (or align it according to instructions).
- Close the door so the insert is trapped.
- From inside, slide the red & black locking piece onto the metal insert until it seats firmly.
- To remove, reverse the steps.
What helps it fit better
- Standard interior/entry doors with a typical strike plate — most users find a secure fit.
- A small amount of adjustment if the frame is close to a wall (some users report needing to wiggle the red/black piece into place).
- For added permanent security to a main entrance, combine this portable lock with longer reinforced screws in the strike plate (user recommendation).
Limitations and common issues
- Only works on inward-closing doors — it cannot be used on doors that open outward.
- Doors with very tight jamb clearances or unusually shaped strike plates may be difficult to fit.
- Some users find the red & black internal piece a bit bulky and tricky to insert until you get the hang of it.
- It is a supplemental lock — not a replacement for a high-security deadbolt or reinforced frame if you need permanent, structural security against forced entry.
Pros and cons (summary)
Pros
- Portable, lightweight and travel-friendly (comes with travel pouch).
- Easy and quick to install and remove — no tools required.
- Prevents opening from outside even with a key — good for privacy and temporary security.
- Low cost (about $14.99) and sold as a 2-pack for added convenience.
Cons
- Only works with inward-swinging doors that have a standard strike plate.
- May be awkward on frames very close to a wall or atypical strike plate shapes.
- Not a substitute for door-frame reinforcement in high-risk situations.
Product specifications (key points)
- Brand / Model: Rerishom / Locker
- Materials: Stainless steel + ABS plastic
- Color: Red & Black
- Product dimensions: 11 x 3.2 x 1 inches
- Item weight: ~0.24 kg (8.4 ounces)
- Pack size: 2-piece (Portable Door Lock 2-Pack)
- Batteries: Not required
- Included: Portable Door Lock (and typically a travel pouch per user reviews)
- Price: Approximately $14.99
Real user experience highlights
- “They fit BOTH my bedroom door and my front door!” — demonstrates real-world apartment/bedroom compatibility.
- Users praise the ease of use, compact size, and peace of mind for travel and rentals.
- One user notes difficulty when the door frame is very close to a wall, requiring some adjustment to get the internal piece to seat.
- Recommendation from users: combine with reinforced strike screws on an entry door for stronger permanent security.
Buying considerations and tips
- Confirm your door is inward-swinging and has a conventional strike plate before purchasing.
- If you plan to use it on an exterior apartment entry door, consider adding a reinforced strike plate or longer screws for structural strength.
- Carry the included travel pouch so you can use the lock in hotels and rentals — many buyers cite travel as a primary use-case.
- Practice installing it at home so you can set it quickly when you arrive at a hotel or rental property.
Conclusion
The Portable Door Lock 2Pack is a practical, low-cost supplemental lock that fits most apartment and bedroom doors that close inward into a standard strike plate. It provides quick, portable privacy and added security for travel and rentals. It is not universal — it won’t work on outward-swinging, sliding, or certain non-standard doors — but for the majority of standard interior and many apartment doors, users report it fits and performs well.
