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Thermapen thru TSA??

thetrim
thetrim Posts: 11,377
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Has anyone tried successfully or unsuccessfully to get a Thermapen thru TSA? I'll be traveling in a few weeks and want to bring it w me for some cooking I'll be doing...

TIA
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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • AlmaHolzhert
    AlmaHolzhert Posts: 18
    Just tell them it's an anal probe if they ask.  That's my trick.  
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,080
    I have never carried one on the plane.  I have put it in my checked luggage many times without a problem.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,131
    I have routinely carried a ThermoPop on travel via checked luggage. It is a permanent fixture on my packing list. Reason I favour ThermoPop over the ThermaPen for this application: lighter, smaller and cheaper to replace if lost or damaged. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,077
    I have never tried it, always in checked luggage.  Given the security , you won't get it thru.  If you need it and only have carry-on luggage then I would ship it to your destination.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,377
    AlmaHolzhert said:
    Just tell them it's an anal probe if they ask.  That's my trick.  

    Is that a Mayor Pete joke? He's been such a disasster as has this whole joke of an administration.... But I don;t wanna go down that rabbit hole. That's why I've been off the site for a few years.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,377
    JohnInCarolina said:
    thetrim said:
    AlmaHolzhert said:
    Just tell them it's an anal probe if they ask.  That's my trick.  

    Is that a Mayor Pete joke? He's been such a disasster as has this whole joke of an administration.... But I don;t wanna go down that rabbit hole. That's why I've been off the site for a few years.
    "Politics ruined this site but here I am talking about politics!" has always been such a weird flex on this forum.  

    Spoken like the man that is the problem...
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,377
    I'll prob leave it at home.... Thanks for the feedback.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,764
    thetrim said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    thetrim said:
    AlmaHolzhert said:
    Just tell them it's an anal probe if they ask.  That's my trick.  

    Is that a Mayor Pete joke? He's been such a disasster as has this whole joke of an administration.... But I don;t wanna go down that rabbit hole. That's why I've been off the site for a few years.
    "Politics ruined this site but here I am talking about politics!" has always been such a weird flex on this forum.  

    Spoken like the man that is the problem...



    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Elijah
    Elijah Posts: 786
    They may not make them anymore, but I got hassled about one of the Keychain thermometers once. They let it through after examining it. I wouldn't try the full size  =)
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,287
    As they've confiscated two wine corkscrews from me, I wouldn't chance it with a $100 Thermapen.  
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    "When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."

    - Lin Yutang


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,160
    I have , no issues 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,585
    You still cook?

    😎

    Hope things are going well for you
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,689
    lkapigian said:
    I have , no issues 
    I bet you let your passengers carry whatever they want!

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,795
    I unknowingly brought a 12 pack of these to and from Florida in my carry-on.  No issues.  Granted, the t-pen is longer. . . 

    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,160
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    lkapigian said:
    I have , no issues 
    I bet you let your passengers carry whatever they want!
    lol, what’s funny is how easy it is coming from Mexico, it’s literally a touch and go “ do you have any drugs or weapons “ lol no dogs no deplane 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Florida Grillin Girl
    Florida Grillin Girl Posts: 4,986
    I once brought home BGE corn holders that I won at an Eggfest, I never even looked in the box. I couldn't believe they got through security when I opened them at home, they were SHARP. I guess it depends on which airport.
    But, no, I wouldn't try bringing a thermapen, except in checked luggage.
    Happily egging on my original large BGE since 1996... now the owner of 5 eggs. Call me crazy, everyone else does!
     
    3 Large, 1 Small, 1 well-used Mini
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  • OhioEgger
    OhioEgger Posts: 947
    I'm pretty sure they allow knitting needles, so not much different.
    Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 843
    edited May 25
    I like the dash for travel and price.  There is a dash mini that is pretty short. If you are staying at an Airbnb maybe tough to time the shipping for when you are there but maybe you could ship to a ups store in the town. 
    They have the gray color classic thermapen on sale for $60 today for some reason. Enjoy the trip, cooking on vacation is a lot of fun. 
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,377
    lkapigian said:
    I have , no issues 
    You probably have some kind of cured meat product ready to sacrifice at any time for the TSA. 
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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