Vapes on Planes - Traveling With Vaporizers

[M0J0]

There is a law against paraphernalia. It is a felony. Max fine $5000. Max prison time 2-5 years. Same as first offense of possession. Not sure if that is different than domestic or other state laws. Is it? However, I've seen vapes for sale at different places. There is a head shop that sells arizer solo and others (way overpriced). I've read though that sometimes those places get shut down. There has been an attempt to decriminalize in the past couple years, to make it just a $150 fine or something without jail time for the first offense, but it didn't pass. Hopefully next time. With a clean vaporizer with an herbal blend or tobacco it could probably be a non-issue - not recognized. Don't know if sending by mail in that state could be better. Or better just avoid it all together. Wanted to see if anyone knew for sure. @M0J0 what would you advise for someone wishing to travel with a vaporizer to/from PR? Thought you might be able to chime in on this topic.

I'm no expert, but I asked a friend once who had a friend that worked in the USPS and he told me that packages to and from Puerto Rico get scrutinized more than the ones going state to state.

A few years ago, they caught a large ring of gun traffickers in the airport. They were paying the baggage handlers let the bags with guns through. SO I guess it's a hot topic there.

You may be better off mailing it to someone in the island, but I don't know. These things are tricky and I usually err on the side of caution.

 

[bounce5]

What does more scrutinized mean? Do they have dogs smell all the packages? Are they allowed to open packages and examing the contents? @M0J0 or anyone with an informed opinion...... For something like a VM, say the person was moving permanently to Washington State - even if it was taken care of by using the screen and cleaned immediately with iso after every use, dry herb only- so it's hardly dirty...you think packing or sending just the holding ring - which is the priciest piece - the other pieces can be replaced - you think its too risky and better to leave it behind?

 

[flotntoke]

However, it's the only US territory besides the northern maraina islands to have commonwealth status.

(commonwealth status in orange)

Great trivia, but again not sure how it relates. "Commonwealth" is something specified in state or territorial constitutions, but doesn't have anything to do with being somewhere between state and territory status. And, if you get busted it doesn't mean shit. What does is penalties for whatever you get busted for and PR looks like someplace you REALLY don't want that to happen. Have never been there myself, but would figure enforcement plays an even bigger role as it does most places.

Back on point.. anything in the USPS system can be opened if reasonable cause for suspicion - not just in PR, but anywhere. People get away with plenty all the time, but have seen a few get caught by being stupid. If it is already that clean and heading one way, I'd soak in simple green or similar for a few days, then in ISO for a few days, rinse, disassemble and spread the parts around your checked bag. Still a chance you could get caught (always is), but if there is no material on your stuff - and I mean absolutely none - there would be nothing for a dog to smell. A little tobacco in the same checked bag would allow you to claim that was what it was for. Even better, vape a little of same tobacco and leave it dirty with that.

 

[grokit]

Have never been there myself, but would figure enforcement plays an even bigger role as it does most places.

I lived there for a few months about 20 years ago, I hope they have better weed now. It was the same as many other oppressed places in the usa, the lighter your skin color the more freely you can indulge.

 

[bounce5]

Wow, I found out about ion scanners and this...
http://www.popsci.com/technology/ar...scan-you-anything-and-you-would-never-know-it

 

[t-dub]

Wow, I found out about ion scanners and this...
http://www.popsci.com/technology/ar...scan-you-anything-and-you-would-never-know-it

Yes, thats a picosecond laser, and it can tell you what you ate for breakfast from a hundred and fifty feet away. No joke. I posted about this before. Thank goodness these aren't deployed yet but I see them coming in home land mobile security control points like shopping malls, sporting events, and even in hospital emergency rooms, airports, etc. Anywhere you want "service" of some kind in "public" they will be there. Its kinda like the license plate scanners they have now that track your car movement and put it in a data base linked to your "profile".

More here on the picosecond laser: http://gizmodo.com/5923980/the-secret-government-laser-that-instantly-knows-everything-about-you

 

[HSIHP]

Just booked a flight for denver in June and I really want to bring my Solo along. I was thinking a few burn offs and a good ISO cleaning of the oven and I should be fine throwing it in the check on. I'll probably bring an Air stem and keep it in my carry on with all my toiletries, thoroughly cleaned of course.

Before heading home I'll probably leave the stem behind and mail the Solo back just to make sure we come home clean. Has anyone flown with a Solo? I think no one will bat an eye since they are probably worried more about bombs and trafficking more than a personal unit.

That said, does anyone know of a vape renting service in Denver? Probably could make some good money off that...

 

[Vape Hound]

The only vaporizer I'd dare take aboard a plane would be one that has NEVER once been used. Those drug sniffing hounds at the airport can pick up even trace amounts of residue that would be way too small to be visible, and I shudder at the very thought of what could go down at some foreign airport, if I were to get singled out by the dogs.

It is definitely NOT worth the risk and stress, in my view, to carry a used vaporizer across international boundaries anywhere on this planet. If I was determined to use a vaporizer while on a foreign vacation, I would take a brand new, UNUSED one there with me, and then deep-six it in the hotel trash, before boarding the return flight.

Having to buy a replacement vaporizer once back at home may be the wasteful consequence of throwing one away while on an overseas vacation, but the alternative of spending hard time in the pokey would be a far greater price that I frankly don't want to incur at any time, if I can help it.

 

[RwaNde]

Vapes, CBD oil no probs. One is 'medicating' with 2 shots a vine finished with beer, I push my honey and eJuices.

 

[MuushuPork]

Hey guys! Flying from fl to DCA and back. Would like to bring a brand new in box K1 tank, a vision spinner 2 mini and a 10 ml needle tip bottle filled with 1.5 ml of ejmix and shatter. For personal reasons i need to put it in my checked luggage. Just wanted to get opinions on this and how to go about safely. Planning on putting the battery in a box or ziploc. Ill clean it first. Will leave K1 in its packaging and will probably wrap bottle in plastic and put in toiletries bag. Should i put it all in the clear liquids bag? Or separate? Anyway thanks!

 

[livewithkindness123]

I know this thread is old but if anyone needs this info here it is . I am an air force vet. Ex law enforcement 10 years and ex tsa supervisor also 10 years now disabled . Flying with a vape is ok tsa looks for threats knives guns bombs and water just kidding about water. They are not trained to look for drugs but if its in their face they will call a airport leo. I myself was called many times on pipes which most tsa agents called bongs because they didn't know better. The first thing I would would ask the agent is it on our forbidden list...No can it cause harm...No but its used for pot my response then was how do you know that were you trained for "pot pipes"...No ok then what's the problem. And off the passenger went . Now on the other hand we have found amounts of mj then the airport police take over and I've seen people arrested for 1 small joint to a kilo brick and I have seen people let go for a joint to a med bottle full depends on the leo that responds. I travel with a vape heres what you should do clean it very well no bulid up on it or smell. Put a piece of cotton in the chamber add some ecig drops on it . Pack it with the drop bottles and if you have any shisha tobacco put it with it . You might get it looked at but it'll be ok in carry on or checked bags if you want to take a chance in checked bags things get missing from there all the time . We have all seen tsa agents on the news for stealing this is not the norm there's also airline workers and air port staff we all know there are bad apples everywhere.

 

[Chill Dude]

@livewithkindness123, thanks for posting that. A lot of good information. I've traveled with my portable vape and cannabis dozens of times without any problem. I generally pack the vaporizer in my checked bag along with a small container of ground up weed( perhaps two or 3 grams). I always keep it in plain site and attach a copy of my Cali cannabis reccomondation form... I never try to hide it... Should I?

Edit: I also want to add that I've had my bag inspected 3 times( that inspection form left inside my bag) with everything in plain sight and again no problem..this is only domestic travel through several states, however, no travel to the south or Midwest where they may not be as accommodating..

 

[FlyingLow]

I also take clean vapes everywhere, Ill get material when I land...

FWIW my airport has revised the security checkpoint lines several months ago. Now ALL passengers entering must walk several times past the dog sniffing areas as the line twists and turns.

 

[Been Vapin]

Not sure if this video from 2010 has been mentioned. Love the track suit.

 

[vakednotfried]

Hell yeah I take a vape with me on a plane. I have a vapman designated just for holidays. I only use it for holidays its easier to clean. Haven't tried international but in Australia I always do. If they take it I don't care its not expensive and that is why I got her

 

[Mr. Gweilo 420]

I have a trip coming up this week. I have already sent a Flowermate Pro, Flowermate Mini, a Flowermate water adapter and two Chinese bubblers to my destination by mail. I will use the stuff for two weeks and gift it to family members.

 

[vakednotfried]

that is my back up plan haven't had to use it yet. I would sketch out it would get lost lol ^^^^^^

 

[Mr. Gweilo 420]

that is my back up plan haven't had to use it yet. I would sketch out it would get lost lol ^^^^^^

Headed to your hometown actually which is also mine I got organised early and I know the packages have arrived safely. This time last year
I took two counterfeit Pax to Thailand but would not do it again. Too much hassle and risk to vape disgusting brick weed

 

[vakednotfried]

Headed to your hometown actually which is also mine I got organised early and I know the packages have arrived safely. This time last year
I took two counterfeit Pax to Thailand but would not do it again. Too much hassle and risk to vape disgusting brick weed

I wouldn't even entertain the idea of getting on in Thailand lol

 

[Mr. Gweilo 420]

I wouldn't even entertain the idea of getting on in Thailand lol

Ive done it many times. It is quite risky. The cops can piss test you whenever they want. I got pulled over by the cops 3 times last year and I was high each time. I look kind of straight and I was with my wife. Each time I immediately removed my sunglasses and smiled. I was okay but never again. Actually I may fear that Thai brick weed as much as Thai prison. It was really awful.

 

[vakednotfried]

Ive done it many times. It is quite risky. The cops can piss test you whenever they want. I got pulled over by the cops 3 times last year and I was high each time. I look kind of straight and I was with my wife. Each time I immediately removed my sunglasses and smiled. I was okay but never again. Actually I may fear that Thai brick weed as much as Thai prison. It was really awful.

yeah nah fuck that. I would have week or 2 off the herb any day over being in a Thai jail. I couldn't their for a holiday I would loose it at the little grubs trying to rip me left right and centre lol

 

[livewithkindness123]

@livewithkindness123, thanks for posting that. A lot of good information. I've traveled with my portable vape and cannabis dozens of times without any problem. I generally pack the vaporizer in my checked bag along with a small container of ground up weed( perhaps two or 3 grams). I always keep it in plain site and attach a copy of my Cali cannabis reccomondation form... I never try to hide it... Should I?

Edit: I also want to add that I've had my bag inspected 3 times( that inspection form left inside my bag) with everything in plain sight and again no problem..this is only domestic travel through several states, however, no travel to the south or Midwest where they may not be as accommodating..

I was told by our airport police that their captain said don't worry about small amounts if the person has a medical card from another state. But things change all the time and vary from one cop to the next . We have all come across cool cops and buthole cops . You might call the airport police where you are landing and ask how they handle it . I am really sorry but I can not tell you how to hide the cannabis so its undetectable . Here are some things that might help Your bags are only scanned at your departing airport unless traveling out of country. They are not scanned at each airport or at your destination so if you live in a free state travel to unfriendly cannabis state the bags are subject to your departing state . I would not put it in plain sight . Don't try to hide it too much what I mean is don't try to carve out the bottom of your shoes or anything like that maybe like in between your clothes or in your meds bag or shaving kit. Only take what you need no more. If ever asked about it be as nice as you can you really can't believe how important that really is.hope this helps.

 

[grokit]

I just superficially clean my crafty, and pack it with legal aromatherapy herbs. If there are any inquires, I respond by asking if they would like a demonstration of my consumption of legal herbs. No takers yet.

 

[zor]

I took a flight from coast to coast and brought with me my omicron + kanger tank of thcjuice as well as 20 or so abv cannacaps, all on carry on. Since it was a domestic flight I only had to deal with TSA, and they aren't looking for drugs. The Omicron was completely disassembled and the caps were in a prescription bottle. I know this probably isn't terribly helpful but just wanted to share my experience!

 

[bluenavey00]

Recently flown with my Arizer Air from London England to Amsterdam and thought I would add my experience.

I brought the air, clean stem and spare battery in a little case on the way out. I also borrowed a tobacco pouch off a friend and packed the stem with tobacco and capped it. I put the vape, stem, battery and pouch in my ego vape case. When it was security time I got the case out and put it in a tray with my other electronics. Wasn't even questioned and went though easy.

On the way back, after enjoying the last few puffs a short walk from the airport I put the stem in a small bottle of ISO, gave it a little shake as I was walking back to the airport, cleaned it out with water in the toilet sink before going back though security, came up 98% clean even with the very brief clean. Borrowed some tobacco, capped the stem, back in the case and went though without a second look.

Considering I stunk of herb, and so did the case the vape and herb was being kept with I was pleasantly surprised.