Mailing Butane

[Chubno]

I'm visiting my daughter in AZ for christmas and she gave me a lighter and a can of butane. I know I can't take it back tomorrow on the plane but how do you mail butane? Is there a special way I need to pack it?

BIG thanks for your help

 

[smokem94]

UPS ground

 

[L8A]

I always put mine in my checked bag on the plane

 

[Headbanger]

Shipping might be more than simply buying another can when you get back home. If we're me I would leave it there, not worth the trouble to sneak on plane or to ship it for one can.

 

[carocaniac]

Easiest way is to mail it to yourself. Another suggestion for the future is the Zippo Air Case.
http://www.zippo.com/Products/ZippoAirCase.aspx

 

[veeref]

I'm with the others in leaving the can of butane behind. Either that, or mail them both to your home. If you leave it behind, at worst, its like $6-7 at a store in Michigan.

Butane is NOT allowed on an airplane, even on checked luggage. I wouldn't try it; the TSA will probably yank it and leave a note behind.

 

[Fia]

I would leave the butane with her so you always have when you visit. I did the same with my mother. Just left a can (and inexpensive torch) with her for those times I visit. Not even worth mailing to yourself. The postage saved could go to you buying a can when you get home.

 

[smokem94]

UPS ground