You want to travel but don’t want to leave your vaping device at home. How can you bring it with you without it being confiscated? Luckily, vaping devices are allowed for travel with little inconvenience as long as you follow these six tips.
Carry-On Luggage Only
E-cigarettes and vape pens must be carried with you onto the plane, either in your carry-on luggage or on your person. According to the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, rules regarding e-cigarettes, because of the risk of fires due to faulty batteries, devices containing batteries are banned from being allowed in checked luggage.
The liquid itself is allowed in checked luggage, but because of the risk of leakage, it is not recommended, especially during travel. As luggage can be tossed around when being loaded, the chance of your liquid breaking open can be increased. If you feel you need to pack extra liquid, making sure to double bag can decrease your chance of finding a mess when unpacking. For a more convenient and hassle-free vaping experience on the go, you may want to consider using IndeJuice, which offers a wide selection of e-juices, including higher nicotine strengths. Opting for a higher nicotine strength can reduce the need to vape as often while traveling, ensuring you have a smoother journey without compromising on your vaping preferences.
Original Container
By placing your vaping equipment in their original container, or by labeling the contents, this can avoid extra scrutiny at the security checkpoint. Most security personnel are used to seeing vaping supplies, but because of their similarities to weapons or explosives during the scan, by labeling them you can simplify their job and not waste unnecessary time.
Follow the 3-1-1 Rule
As with any liquids, make sure to follow TSA’s rule regarding allowable amounts in your carry-on luggage. The liquid must be 3.4 oz. or smaller, fit in a one-quart clear plastic bag and you are allowed one bag per person. You will want to follow this rule as you don’t want to lose your favorite, expensive vape juice unnecessarily and be without it when you land.
No Vaping in Airports or Airplanes
While this should be a common-sense rule, some people will argue that vaping is not smoking so should be allowed. It is not. You do not want to find out the hard way the consequences if you are caught puffing on your vape. By planning ahead and bringing nicotine patches or gum to chew, you can avoid the nicotine withdrawal and not miss the vaping as much until you get to your destination.
Research Your Destination
Rules can change when you cross boundary lines whether they are for the city, state or country. Research the rules at your destination or layover to avoid surprises when it comes to regulations.
Pack to Avoid Leaks and Damage
E-cigarettes are expensive and sensitive devices. You want to pack your supplies to not only avoid cosmetic damage but functional damage also. You also want to make sure to avoid completely full bottles of e-juice. The cabin pressure inside the airplane can cause the air inside the container to expand and result in a split, opened container. Not only will this waste the e-juice you are bringing with you, but it will also make a mess of the inside of your purse or bag.
Packing your batteries in a separate container will also help protect them from short-circuiting by touching other metal items inside your bag such as keys or change. You may want to tightly wrap them to avoid unnecessary fire risks.
For most users, e-cigarettes are an important part of their daily lives. They are particular about their hobby and want to keep to their routine as much as possible. Planning ahead for changes while traveling can have a huge impact on enjoyment and contentment while on a trip.
If you are used to vaping and wanting to travel, a little bit of planning will help things go smoothly. Just make sure to follow the rules about packing your equipment and not vaping in restricted areas and you should be able to enjoy yourself while on vacation or business travel.
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