Summer is here, and your calendar is booked with fun events and weekend getaways. But you might be wondering— how am I going to bring my trusty companion, my vape, along for the ride? Trust us here at Ooze to give you the scoop on how to travel with a vape. Whether you’re hitting the road or hopping on a flight, we’ve got the tips to give you peace of mind when packing your vape. It’s important to feel empowered to bring it with you and know it will remain safe, secure and discreet the whole trip.
Why is vaping the best option for travel?
Vaping is the best way to enjoy cannabis when you’re traveling. You definitely don’t want to bring raw flower on a plane, and even for a car ride, because it can be smelly and obvious. Plus, it’s a total pain to have to pack a bowl when you want a hit—not to mention, it’s the least discreet way to get lit.
Edibles tend to be a subtle option, but sometimes you just want a hit and aren’t trying to get completely baked, or want to wait an hour. Those can also get melty and smashed up in your bag if you’re traveling. That’s why vaping is truly the best way to enjoy cannabis while traveling. So, how do we do it safely and secretly?
Can I bring a vape on a plane?
If you’re considering flying with a vape, know that it’s completely legal and possible (not including the actual cannabis). Just make sure to turn off your vape battery before packing it, because if it’s on, something else in your bag could press against the button and it could overheat, possibly burning other things in your bag and even starting a fire. In-air fires have actually occurred due to exactly this. No thank you. It's so simple to just click the button 5x!
Another thing you’ll want to make sure you do is to pack your vape in your carry-on luggage or purse you’re bringing on the plane with you, not in your checked baggage. According to TSA, electronic smoking devices are prohibited in checked luggage. This way, if another object were to accidentally turn on your device causing it to overheat, you might be able to do something about it as opposed to on its own in another part of the plane.
How should I pack my vape for travel?
Whether you’re traveling by air or land, there are measures you can take to ensure you are safely traveling with your vape. No matter how you’re getting to your destination, it’s a good idea to invest in a case dedicated to your vape battery. This will guarantee nothing else in your luggage turns your device on by mistake when you’re moving your bag around. You’d think it would be impossible for something to click that little button 5 times, but when your bag is being jostled around and carried from place to place, it’s not. You can keep your charger for it in the same case, which keeps everything you need to vape right in the same place so you don’t have to worry about fumbling around or emptying out your whole bag to find the pieces you need.
If you’re going for a road trip and are going to want a smoke (vape) break on the way, pack this little case with your fully assembled and charged vape battery in a fanny pack or purse. The beauty of travelling with a vape is that you can pretty much enjoy it anywhere, since there won’t be any lingering smoke or smells after you’ve taken a few hits. If you’re waiting until you arrive, go ahead and throw it right in your main duffel bag or luggage so it’s out of sight, out of mind.
More Vape Travel Tips
1. Make sure you bring your charger with you! There’s nothing worse than having your vape with you but not being able to use it.
2. Use a vape battery that conceals the cart within it. Our Conceal feature (in the Duplex 2 and Novex 2 batteries) covers your cartridge for the ultimate discretion and protection. Not only will the fragile cart remain protected inside the device from other objects in your luggage breaking it, no one will know exactly what it is you’re vaping. And no one needs to know! This way you avoid nosy Karens wondering what you’re doing, and friends who might want to steal a hit, or ten, throughout the trip.
3. If you’re traveling to a cannabis-legal state, scope out the local dispensaries beforehand to know the deals you want to take advantage of. See which ones are closest to your rental or hotel so you can hook it up to your battery ASAP.
You don’t have to sacrifice your good-time medicine when you’re traveling this summer. Just follow a few simple rules to make sure you and everyone around you stays safe, and use our Ooze-approved tips to avoid drawing unwanted attention during your travels.
