I know several people are concerned about traveling with their PV, especially especially big metal mods.
Recently traveled from ATL to ORD with the the following in my "man-purse" (an iPad bag with some extra storage): GGTS, UFS V2, a provari, 10 batteries, 5 attys, 2 tips one bottle juice (in plastic bag). Chargers, more juices etc in check bag.
That's a lot of metal for a small bag, and considering it's mostly unrecognizable from what they are used to seeing, I expected something. In line got my bins, pulled the iPad out, as well as the bagged juice, and the 'man-purse' in the second bin, coat (with wallet and phone) and shoes in the first. First bin passes through, and a pause to look at the second one. Looking at the X-ray screen, the following was expected; "Bag check".
I already had my shoes and coat when I was asked to come to the screening table (plan ahead). We proceeded and as she pulled out the provari, I said "that is a e-cig, in the black bag you will find another, disassembled, as well as a supply of batteries for the both, is the TSA website recommends rechargeable batteries be in carry-on, not checked", all being nice as could be, on a very busy travel day.
She nodded, paused, and said.... "Hows that working for ya? I just moved here from NY and was paying $10 a pack, cheaper here, but I gotta quit"... So to whole envanglical things starts, and a a minute later it's "Have a great trip, and thanks".
While home, my brother-in-law took to vaping, so my proveri is on loan, as could say "start smoking again, I'm taking my toys with me". ORD security didn't batt an eye at the GG and 8 batteries. pulling the atty might have helped.
The point has been made a few times: They aren't illegal, they just might not be easily recognized. If there is an issue, being nice goes a long way. One might disagree with a lot of the TSA policies (add me to that list) , but the people doing the screening aren't the policy makers..
Be informed, be nice, and getting that big metal mod through security is not a problem.
-Z
Recently traveled from ATL to ORD with the the following in my "man-purse" (an iPad bag with some extra storage): GGTS, UFS V2, a provari, 10 batteries, 5 attys, 2 tips one bottle juice (in plastic bag). Chargers, more juices etc in check bag.
That's a lot of metal for a small bag, and considering it's mostly unrecognizable from what they are used to seeing, I expected something. In line got my bins, pulled the iPad out, as well as the bagged juice, and the 'man-purse' in the second bin, coat (with wallet and phone) and shoes in the first. First bin passes through, and a pause to look at the second one. Looking at the X-ray screen, the following was expected; "Bag check".
I already had my shoes and coat when I was asked to come to the screening table (plan ahead). We proceeded and as she pulled out the provari, I said "that is a e-cig, in the black bag you will find another, disassembled, as well as a supply of batteries for the both, is the TSA website recommends rechargeable batteries be in carry-on, not checked", all being nice as could be, on a very busy travel day.
She nodded, paused, and said.... "Hows that working for ya? I just moved here from NY and was paying $10 a pack, cheaper here, but I gotta quit"... So to whole envanglical things starts, and a a minute later it's "Have a great trip, and thanks".
While home, my brother-in-law took to vaping, so my proveri is on loan, as could say "start smoking again, I'm taking my toys with me". ORD security didn't batt an eye at the GG and 8 batteries. pulling the atty might have helped.
The point has been made a few times: They aren't illegal, they just might not be easily recognized. If there is an issue, being nice goes a long way. One might disagree with a lot of the TSA policies (add me to that list) , but the people doing the screening aren't the policy makers..
Be informed, be nice, and getting that big metal mod through security is not a problem.
-Z
