Rum Runners

[nikki303]

I am just curious about this~I keep reading about Rum Runner Flasks on here. I am just curious about how these work as far as being "undetectable". I am interested in the science here as far as the x-ray machines are concerned. I do not plan on smuggling alcohol on board and being called down to the naughty room.:eek:

[melbur]

yes, they even advertise they are undetectable by cruise lines

 

http://www.rumrunnerflasks.com/

[yogimax]

yes, they even advertise they are undetectable by cruise lines

 

 

... and if they say it, it must be true:rolleyes:

[Paul65]

I am just curious about this~I keep reading about Rum Runner Flasks on here. I am just curious about how these work as far as being "undetectable". I am interested in the science here as far as the x-ray machines are concerned. I do not plan on smuggling alcohol on board and being called down to the naughty room.:eek:

 

They are not "undetectable" on x-ray machines. They just won't look much like a typical bottle of booze, so they might not get flagged.

[Grand Prix Racer]

FYI,

 

Love the picture of the grey poodle.We have two poodles a grey one and a red one.

[kooljamming]

I do not plan on smuggling alcohol on board and being called down to the naughty room.:eek:

 

Hi Nikki, so the plan is to smuggle and not get caught:D:p

Many have reported about their successful use, so there could be truth in advertizing. This might sound a bit over the top but a company came out with wine bra and another came out with a container that looks like a 'battery operated toy' that can hold a fifth of booze. The naughty room might live up to its reputation, afterall:eek:

[mkolbicka]

So where do you buy the flasks?

[CruiseLover15]

So where do you buy the flasks?

 

Just google rum runners.

[gerif]

While they do not look like bottles of booze, they can still be seen on x-ray. RCI has started to wise up and there have been several reports of late of them being detected, so it's hit or miss. If found, you don't get them back.

[booze brothers]

Just google rum runners.

 

Use "repeat" for the code and you'll get a discount

[setsail]

They are not "undetectable" on x-ray machines. They just won't look much like a typical bottle of booze, so they might not get flagged.

 

Thanks for saying that. I have asked the same as the OP several times and never got an answer. They are plastic and booze also comes in plastic unopened bottles.

[Mary09]

They look a lot like the plastic bladder you can buy to haul drinking water in your backpack or hydration pack. You can buy replacement bladders at Walmart.

[LParente]

Do you think wearing a RumRunners T shirt while boarding might cause suspicion? :eek:

http://www.rumrunnerflasks.com/rumrunnert-shirts.aspx

[Mary09]

They look a lot like the plastic bladder you can buy to haul drinking water in your backpack or hydration pack. You can buy replacement bladders at Walmart.

 

I'm thinking you could also fashion something with a Foodsaver and their bags. Maybe double-bag it for extra peace of mind against leaks.

 

Maybe I should keep my ideas to myself, lest I start a hunt for Foodsaver bags and hydration pack bladders by the cruise lines. :p

[satxdiver]

The RRs are heavier plastic than foodsaver bags so they are more resilient and certainly easier to open and close on the ship. They are fairly inexpensive. Since they do not have the shape of a bottle, they are harder to detect but can be seen on a luggage scan screen if you look closely. That is the key however since they do not have a lot of time to look. With ships now carrying 3600 pax or so, they have to scan over 7000 pieces of luggage in a matter of a few hours before the ship sails. If a piece of luggage looks suspicious, they have to take it off and tag it as such. Again requiring a lot of time and manpower. Even though they catch some, they certainly do not catch all. The odds of success is very much in our favor. If you get called to take a trip to the "naughty room", you will have lost this time. People gamble all the time in the casino and some win but a lot loose. Bringing liquor aboard is a gamble but unlike the casino the odds of success are so much better.

 

Not too many years ago I was on the staff of a week long music festival where people camped and would leave their vehicles parked near their tents in spite of the rules to move them to the parking lot. So to get them to move the management would get a tow truck to come and tow one of their vehicles from the campsite but to drive all around with the car in tow so all could see. They would spread the word that towing was about to start! It emptied the campground of most vehicles! Scare tactics work as RCI well knows.

[kooljamming]

I'm thinking you could also fashion something with a Foodsaver and their bags. Maybe double-bag it for extra peace of mind against leaks.

 

Maybe I should keep my ideas to myself, lest I start a hunt for Foodsaver bags and hydration pack bladders by the cruise lines. :p

 

Before you share your ideas online, get a patent. For years I joked about smuggling booze in my bossum. Someone came up with the "Wine Rack"

 

One male reviewer said that they were smaller than advertised:D:)

 

http://www.amazon.com/The-WineRack-200-008-Wine-Medium/dp/B001FYZZI2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1279567068&sr=8-1

[nikki303]

Thanks for all of your replies. I just could not figure out how it was being said that they were undetectable. I am surely no expert on x-ray machines, but I was thinking that these machines can see pretty much everything in your luggage. Happy cruising everyone!!

[Sequim88]

Undetectable as obviously a booze bottle. Many tips say that if packed strategicaly with items if greater density (shoes) above and below it can further obscure the outline so as to not look suspicious. I think pint size ones will fit in men's shoes.

 

As far as scanning very quickly there are automated pattern detection programs (like newer cameras that can automatically find faces) that can flag a bag for removal and further scrutiny. So really all you need to do is fool the computer first.

 

Since bags are scanned laying flat across the broadest surface taping a RR to the vertically side of the suitcase that has the most structure (usually a side with wheels) will further de-pattern it. Or pack between binoculars and a toiletries kit. Also do not overfill the RR, not only for expansion on airplane but also to deregularize the shape. The more of a blob the better.

[yogimax]

Undetectable as obviously a booze bottle. Many tips say that if packed strategicaly with items if greater density (shoes) above and below it can further obscure the outline so as to not look suspicious. I think pint size ones will fit in men's shoes.

 

As far as scanning very quickly there are automated pattern detection programs (like newer cameras that can automatically find faces) that can flag a bag for removal and further scrutiny. So really all you need to do is fool the computer first.

 

Since bags are scanned laying flat across the broadest surface taping a RR to the vertically side of the suitcase that has the most structure (usually a side with wheels) will further de-pattern it. Or pack between binoculars and a toiletries kit. Also do not overfill the RR, not only for expansion on airplane but also to deregularize the shape. The more of a blob the better.

 

I think I'd rather just forego all this nonsense and enjoy my cruise.

[Mary09]

I enjoy cruises more when I'm not paying through the nose for each drop I drink!

 

The Rum Runners really are pretty cheap. I guess the Foodsaver bag idea is a bit out there. :p

[schmoopie17]

I enjoy cruises more when I'm not paying through the nose for each drop I drink!

 

 

As they used to yell on "Family Feud"...good answer, good answer!!

[Twoboyzandadog]

Rum Runners? Never heard of them.

[lablvr2]

I enjoy cruises more when I'm not paying through the nose for each drop I drink!

 

The Rum Runners really are pretty cheap. I guess the Foodsaver bag idea is a bit out there. :p

 

Amen, sistah! I used RR's this past cruise and they worked really well. I've also brought on plastic bottles of rum and they made up to the room just fine.

 

One flamer so far?

[lablvr2]

Rum Runners? Never heard of them.

 

 

Google and use repeat code when ordering. You won't be sorry :)

[Tucker in Texas]

I've used my rum runners on several cruises with 100% success (knock on wood). I "dress" them with a t-shirt or pants, put another piece of clothing on each side and put all in a jumbo zip-lock bag. I pack everything I can in jumbo zip-lock bags so there are many in my suitcase.

 

I, also, take a six pack of soda--the 20 oz type. I pack three to a jumbo zip lock bag. My hope is if they flag my suitcase when I get to the naughty room and they ask "Do you have alcohol in your suitcase?" I can say truthfully say "I have soda" and they can see it is really soda when I open the suitcase and hope they don't delve any further. This worked unintended for a friend of mine whose suitcase was flagged. She had a Sprite bottle of vodka in her suitcase and a bottle of Bloody Mary mix. When she opened the suitcase, they pulled out the Bloody Mary mix (which was in a bottle the size of wine or liquor) and asked her if it was alcohol. She told them it wasn't. They gave it back to her and sent her on her way--the vodka still in her husband's shoe.

 

I, also, seal the rum runners in food saver bags for which I am glad I did. Last week I had one of the rum runners "leak." I am sure it was my fault. I filled it too full and didn't tighten the cap enough and the pressure on the airplane in the hold caused it to leak out. Not one drop escaped from the food saver bag so if you have access to a food saver, use it. I just poured the wine in a glass and then put it back in the rum runner.

 

Tucker in Texas