crazieshef Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I know people that bring back hookahs from overseas.. but has everyone ever tried traveling domestically, meaning within the US with a hookah? Did you take the hookah in your carry on luggage, or did you check the bag? Personally, I would never check it in, because they throw that sh*t around like crazy. Just wondering, because I will be going on vacation soon enough and was wondering if it was worth the risk. This might seem like a dumb question, but they conifscate nail clippers... so I rather ask before taking the risk. Have a wonderful day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold493 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I would be more worried about drug allegations if I were you. I think there is a general msiconception that hookah = weed smoker. Perhaps it would be best to just research and see if there is a hookah cafe were you are going plus it would be a cool way to meet some local people and get off the tourist track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooka_Master Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 When I came back from the us I with the hookah I bought, I put it in my luggage and wrapped clothes around so it didn't break. But when I got to europe I found a notice inside my luggage saying that it had been searched and stuff like that.. Luckily they didn't take/break it. I don't know if they checked it because they saw the hookah inside or it was just a random check. Btw, I went from Houston-NY and NY-Milan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 If its within the US, is it at all possible for you to just ship it to your destination? It would only cost anywhere from 10-30 (depending on how large it is), and would be much safer than risking taking it through the airport.I know at the airport, you can ship stuff from there. Look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenWizard Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Definitely have it shipped. You don't want it to be taken away because of someone's ignorance. You could probably get it back if it was taken, but is it worth the trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JByer323 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 We took it on the plane, put it in our carry on, packed well. No issues whatsoever. Then again, then three of us were checking multiple firearms each, so the hookah was probably the least of their worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I've taken about 17 Hookahs form Saudi to New Zealand, Saudi to UK, Dubai to New Zealand, Dubai to US and Dubai to Australia all with at least domestic at the end of each internatanal. I have had no problems taken them. one thing I do think is a good idea though, cos it has stoped questions from being asked once, is to take a pack of Hookah Tobacco with you so if they do ask you can show em what your gonna smoke... Packing:If you are checking a bag put everything but the bowl in it and let it go... the only thing I'd be thinking about is how much bubble paper are you wrapping to bowl in and carry that on with you... sh*t if anyone at the gate askes what it is just say it a glass jar...Good luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LestOH! Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 one of the smoke shop guys in my area Fedexs marijuana to himselfso why not Fedex your hookah to your destination?:] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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