What do you use when you travel?

[bluenoser]

Well we've decided to cancel our Disney vacation this spring due to a mix of local economy taking a hit (I'm straight commission so when economy's down my pay's down) and Canadian dollar being so low to the US dollar so instead we're thinking about heading west for a week through the mountains and out to the west coast (Vancouver) for a week. This has me thinking about how I'm going to bring along some cigars to enjoy along the trip. I know I could just toss a few into a Tupperware container with a boveda and be done with it but I think I'd like to grab something a little nicer and sturdier. We'll only be gone a week and I'll probably bring the pipe/baccy with me too so won't need anything too big. What do you use when you travel?

[bluenoser]

Also wondering how well would one of these hold RH? maybe stuff a mini boveda in with them?
http://www.canadahumidor.com/cigar_cases/3_cigar_brown_wood_case_robusto/

[HabanoMan]

Either a CigarCaddy or an Otterbox. Both of these have an airtight seal. If the sticks are properly humidified you can safely leave them in for a couple of weeks without any humidification device. They have foam in them with "slots" for the cigars to safely travel without moving around. You can get them in many sizes from a 2 count to a 40 count. IMHO these are the best traveldors available.

Here is a link for the cigarcaddy http://www.cigarcaddy.com/

[bluenoser]

Thanks, I was actually looking at one of those on a site this morning and thought they looked pretty durable

[tmoran]

I use a Xikar travel case and it works really well.

[bluenoser]

I see cheaphumidor has a Triple Travel Accessory Combo that has a 4 cigar case with lighter and cutter for a decent price, these cases much good? I'm still lighting with a zippo and don't have a cutter (just been using a .308 casing punch) so it would cure a couple issues with 1 purchase.

[HabanoMan]

I see cheaphumidor has a Triple Travel Accessory Combo that has a 4 cigar case with lighter and cutter for a decent price, these cases much good? I'm still lighting with a zippo and don't have a cutter (just been using a .308 casing punch) so it would cure a couple issues with 1 purchase.

Looks good. Even if the seal is not perfect you could just put a water pillow in it. You will know how well it seals if it is hard to open. I have had to use a screwdriver, key, knife, etc. to open my Otterbox before because the seal was so tight.

At that price I say go for it. :stogie:

[EJGarnut]

local economy taking a hit (I'm straight commission so when economy's down my pay's down) and Canadian dollar being so low to the US dollar


Understandable why you canceled your trip. Between work being slow & the dollar diving, along with about a 2.5% exchange it really hurts to have to pay my US bills every month now.


I cant talk from any experience with cigar transport other than tupperdor. I carry less expensive smokes for a week at a time while on my work shift, and they do just fine in a quart storage bag...and the price is right too

[bluenoser]

Yea we just didn't want to have to pinch pennies on the trip because of it all. We'll try again when things turn around, maybe next year.

Does anyone know who Cheaphumidors uses for shipping to Canada?

[tmoran]

I see cheaphumidor has a Triple Travel Accessory Combo that has a 4 cigar case with lighter and cutter for a decent price, these cases much good? I'm still lighting with a zippo and don't have a cutter (just been using a .308 casing punch) so it would cure a couple issues with 1 purchase.

That looks like a great setup, but I'm not sure about your math. 4 cigars in 7 days does not add up to me.

[bluenoser]

That looks like a great setup, but I'm not sure about your math. 4 cigars in 7 days does not add up to me.

Also going to to be bringing my pipe and not sure how much "cigar time" I'll have so 4 would probably do... if not I'll look for a local B&M

[Ropey]

10- or 15-count herfador on ebay

[OnePyroTec]

I used to sell these (a lot) in the old days when I sold tobacco. I still use the same one I bought for myself in the early 2000's

http://www.thesherman.com/deluxe.html

[mi000ke]

I use a small rectangular tupperdor that holds about 20 cigars. I pack it with a small amount of bubble wrap to keep the cigars from moving and bring and extra sheet to add as the number of cigars miraculously goes down. That and a small boveda and I'm good. It's very sturdy.

[bluenoser]

Thanks for the replies, I'm going to order the Triple Travel Accessory Combo from CH. Also thinking about picking up one of these to try as well, not sure how long they'd hold the RH but if nothing else something nice to toss in the golf bag or bring to work.

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[Indyhp]

I have the Xikar 5 and 15-count travel cases and like them alot. They are better-made than Herf-a-dor and Cigar-Caddy, which I have owned and tossed when I got the Xikars.

SeriousCigars.com has them for a reasonable price.

[HabanoMan]

I have the Xikar 5 and 15-count travel cases and like them alot. They are better-made than Herf-a-dor and Cigar-Caddy, which I have owned and tossed when I got the Xikars.

SeriousCigars.com has them for a reasonable price.

You must have got a bad cigarcaddy. We ran over one 3 times with a truck at the First Annual Herf & Surf. It still sealed as well as when it was new. Of course it didn't look that great but it did have "character" as well as a great story to tell at future Herfs. ;)

[Dijit]

The cheap humidors deal is a good deal. I have two xikar traveldors. A 4/5 count and a 40 count just depends on my travel plans as to which one I take.

[AlBaron]

this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PYOYP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

with a couple of 8g Boveda packs inside

Alex

[Rocket Scientologist]

Also thinking about picking up one of these to try as well, not sure how long they'd hold the RH but if nothing else something nice to toss in the golf bag or bring to work.

Did you already order? The case you pictured is a bit overkill IMO. Craftsman's Bench makes good cigar cases, I'd look at them. And those types of cases aren't for long term, just day trips.

[Trackmyer]

Got a bunch of 5 stick Xikars, a 15 count, and then the poppaherf Xikar.

Five stick is good for tossing a stick or two for the day in with a boveda.
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r589/trackmyer/Cigars%202015/409C5DF9-EF5A-4A07-A8F0-4A58F2FD6B66.jpg (http://s1173.photobucket.com/user/trackmyer/media/Cigars%202015/409C5DF9-EF5A-4A07-A8F0-4A58F2FD6B66.jpg.html)
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r589/trackmyer/Cigars%202015/1FCE7657-917C-4084-89EB-A07F972B4F17.jpg (http://s1173.photobucket.com/user/trackmyer/media/Cigars%202015/1FCE7657-917C-4084-89EB-A07F972B4F17.jpg.html)

The 15 count sees very little action last couple years, so it just hangs out at home. Not big enough for my travels, or B&M purchases while Im on the road. If Im on other side of state and see some sticks at a B&M I like, I just toss em in this big fella, and Im good to go knowing my sticks have a Boveda keeping everything groovy till I make it back home.
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r589/trackmyer/Cigars%202015/B042DD94-2200-4165-A1E5-9B8FAFE20836.jpg (http://s1173.photobucket.com/user/trackmyer/media/Cigars%202015/B042DD94-2200-4165-A1E5-9B8FAFE20836.jpg.html)
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r589/trackmyer/Cigars%202015/E8530343-F0EE-4BA9-927D-9AFE14DF24DC.jpg (http://s1173.photobucket.com/user/trackmyer/media/Cigars%202015/E8530343-F0EE-4BA9-927D-9AFE14DF24DC.jpg.html)

Noticeable size difference though, so depends on how many your going to need room for. Bigger is usually better, hate to not be able to fit everything you may buy during travels.
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r589/trackmyer/Cigars%202015/A2A15398-0416-4B95-B0F4-55327FD8930D.jpg (http://s1173.photobucket.com/user/trackmyer/media/Cigars%202015/A2A15398-0416-4B95-B0F4-55327FD8930D.jpg.html)

[Browns7213]

Honestly, I just take a zip lock bag and assume 2-cgars a day while on vacation, but I always over pack and end up bringing some home. If you wanted a bit more piece of mind you could use one of these.

http://www.atlanticcigar.com//Humidification/Atlantic-Cigar-Arturo-Fuente-Humipak-Bags-Medium.asp

[bluenoser]

I ordered the triple combo from CH, haven't decided on ordering another yet. Really like the look of the Cohiba one I posted but not sure I want to bother

[Indyhp]

You must have got a bad cigarcaddy. We ran over one 3 times with a truck at the First Annual Herf & Surf. It still sealed as well as when it was new. Of course it didn't look that great but it did have "character" as well as a great story to tell at future Herfs. ;)I had seal issues with multiple Herf-a-dors and one Cigar Caddy, which looked identical except for the label. Not so with the Xikars.

[Rocket Scientologist]

I ordered the triple combo from CH, haven't decided on ordering another yet. Really like the look of the Cohiba one I posted but not sure I want to bother

If you only get one, you picked the right one from a versatility perspective. You can take that 4 cigar case everywhere and for extended periods. I wouldn't use the Cohiba sleeve or any other sleeve for more than a day (I have the Xikar Envoy, 3 finger). That's the type of case you'd slip in your suit jacket pocket to take to a wedding or something.

[bluenoser]

Yea I figure the cohiba sleeve would be good for the golf bag or going to work meetings etc... They have them on sale at canadahumidors for $14 for robusto size or $22 for the churchill so I'd probably go with the churchill so it'l hold nearly anything I'd want to bring but they're currently out of the churchill so if they get more in before the sale ends I'll probably grab one. Thanks

[B daddy]

Well, I'm just a low class Tupperware carrying fool. Every day in my backpack to work. Chuck it in the suitcase whenever I travel.

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u578/B-daddy2/Cigars/98E0A89A-B4B5-42CD-84A6-F84BF775AAE3_zpsjc2gtdam.jpg (http://s1322.photobucket.com/user/B-daddy2/media/Cigars/98E0A89A-B4B5-42CD-84A6-F84BF775AAE3_zpsjc2gtdam.jpg.html)

[bluenoser]

Nothing against tupperware, just know how the wife packs and if it's not up to black box standards it probably won't survive. Hoping one of these nice travel cases will hold up decent, plus the included cutter and lighter are definitely something I needed.

[Deke]

this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PYOYP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

with a couple of 8g Boveda packs inside

Alex

I second this. I use the Pelican 1060 case -- foam in the bottom, plus it will bleed to equalize air pressure so it doesn't lock up after going up in an airliner.

I have a second one I put a few cigars in with a lighter, fishing license and camera phone for fishing on a boat -- waterproof and floats. Got that one in yellow.