We’ve discussed taking your hookah to the beach and taking your hookah camping specifically. What about just traveling with your hookah in general? That’s what we’re here to discuss right now. You could say that this guide is the general outline to use when you’re planning on taking and smoking your hookah somewhere outside of your own home.
There are several factors to consider before going on a travel huka, ranging from the destination, method of travel, how many people will be smoking, and more. When I started to bring my hookah with me to friends’ homes, parties, etc. I quickly learned the basic things outlined in this guide to ensure my hookah setup was mobile-friendly.
How Far is Your Hookah Going & How Are You Getting There?
Bringing a hookah along with you for game nights, cookouts, or vacation smoke sessions is like packing an extra bag of fun. Depending on how long of a journey your hookah will be taking will determine what you will be able to bring. It will also play a factor into how you’ll be packing up your hookah gear.
House to House
I’m sure if you’ve owned or own a hookah you may have already had this experience. Bringing a hookah with you to a friend’s place is probably the most common way hookahs travel and it’s definitely the easiest. What you bring with you is your call. One shisha flavor or a couple, one bowl, two bowls, how many coals you’ll need, and what accessories you bring are up to you and what will be available at your destination.
House to a Cookout
Level Two of house-to-house hookah transportation. It’s pretty much the same as above, but one thing to take into consideration is how many people are planning on sharing a hookah with you. Set yourself up to avoid a “hookah fail” after all you are the hookah guru in this setting in most cases. Remember to bring enough shisha and enough coals to last the entire time you plan on smoking. If you’re planning on smoking outside where the cookout takes place, a wind cover can be a vital accessory to bring with you [and you’ll impress your smoking companions].
House to Party
Level Three. Outside of your normal “multi-smoker” hookah setup that you would bring to a small gathering like a cookout, there are a couple of other useful things to consider. Disposable hookah hoses ones are great for this type of setting. Everyone can have their own hose, they’re inexpensive to replace, and it’s very hygienic. If you don’t want to bring several hoses with you then a pack of mouth tips is a great secondary option.
House to Airport
We get this question A LOT. The good news is that since hookah has become much more of a recognized thing, traveling with one through the airport is less of a headache. Obviously the best options here are to utilize your checked bag, and if you already own a hookah on the small to medium scale, bring that one instead of your larger one. You’ll also be limited on how much shisha and charcoal you can bring. If you have an ultra-compact hookah like the Nano, it is possible to bring that into your carry-on. Keep in mind that it’s not inevitable you may have to explain preemptively, or when questioned, about what’s in your bag just as with anything else.
Know The Rules of Your Destination
You know I have to include this here, but it’s important to be courteous of the owner of where you will be smoking hookah.
. If you’re going to a friend’s house, then you probably already know their preferences and house rules on smoking inside. Be mindful of the areas where you guys will be smoking, and take note of any potential hazards in your smoking space. You don’t want to ruin a table or carpet with a rogue piece of hookah charcoal.
. One thing I’ve come to learn when setting up a hookah at a house party is to have a designated “hookah space”, and sometimes it’s also helpful to have a limit on how many people at a time can be sharing a hookah. This lowers the potential for accidents, especially when alcohol is being served.