What do you DISLIKE about your Cigar Caddy?

[spectrrr]

simple question: What things could be improved on the large 30 stick count cigar caddy / herfadors?? What is that one feature you wish it had, or that one thing that you always wish could be done better.

In a similar vein, what do you think it does very well, a feature that you love and feel is essential to travel and herfing?

I am looking to build my own custom unit, one that will hopefully do a better job, and hold about 75 sticks in it. But I need al ittle design input, as I don't have a 30 count one and do not know what needs improving. (I've got a 15 count, but EVERYTHING needs improving on that guy!). And if I like the end result and can build it for a reasonable price, I'll make em available to folks here in lunyville as well.

[tobii3]

A "holster" on the outside for lighter, cutter etc.....

Hey, you SAID LoonyVille......

[ahc4353]

A "holster" on the outside for lighter, cutter etc.....

Hey, you SAID LoonyVille......

I agree with Tobii, a place to carry a lighter and cutter.

And a button, that when pushed, refills it with old floral CC's.

Let me know when it's ready.

Thanks!

[Mugen910]

I agree with Tobii, a place to carry a lighter and cutter.

And a button, that when pushed, refills it with old floral CC's.



Now this man is thinking!!!

errrm...The lighter/cutter holder works too.

[CigarDood]

What don't you like about the 15 count model. I'm thinking about getting one.
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[TRicker]

I would say a secret hidden bear trap, so when anyone tries to mooch, WHAMMO!!

[tsolomon]

I just got the Puck 50 from Cigarmony to use in it, so custom foam trays would be the next addition and maybe I can work out a space for a cutter and lighter. As for new features, since they all look the same at a herf, a place to slip a business card into would be great.

[spectrrr]

reguarding the space to carry a cutter and lighter(s), do you really want this to be on the outside of the case, or is inside ok? (it wouldnt take away from the storage space).

2 main problems with the 15ct model, otherwise its an ok unit.
1) not nearly enough space for my uses. I really want to be able to carry more with me to a herf.
2) if you've got 12-15 sticks in there, its real solid, nothing moves around. but any less than 10-12 sticks in it and things rattle around in it unless you have something else in there taking up the extra space.

[ahc4353]

reguarding the space to carry a cutter and lighter(s), do you really want this to be on the outside of the case, or is inside ok? (it wouldnt take away from the storage space).

2 main problems with the 15ct model, otherwise its an ok unit.
1) not nearly enough space for my uses. I really want to be able to carry more with me to a herf.
2) if you've got 12-15 sticks in there, its real solid, nothing moves around. but any less than 10-12 sticks in it and things rattle around in it unless you have something else in there taking up the extra space.

I would want the lighter and cutter on the inside. As for my "special" button I'll let you pick.

Side note I would never use a travel case that did not have the foam trays. Ever.

[CigarDood]

reguarding the space to carry a cutter and lighter(s), do you really want this to be on the outside of the case, or is inside ok? (it wouldnt take away from the storage space).

2 main problems with the 15ct model, otherwise its an ok unit.
1) not nearly enough space for my uses. I really want to be able to carry more with me to a herf.
2) if you've got 12-15 sticks in there, its real solid, nothing moves around. but any less than 10-12 sticks in it and things rattle around in it unless you have something else in there taking up the extra space.

Thanks for the info. Would you recommend any other brands.
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[spectrrr]

Thanks for the info. Would you recommend any other brands.
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depends on what size unit you want to carry, how many sticks you want to hold, how much you want to spend, etc

a lot of folks like the 18ct model. For another $15-$20, you can order some improved foam trays so everything stays in place. The better foam trays also allow you to get the capcity up to 24 or even 32 sticks if you smoke shorter 6" cigars, or 18-24 if you smoke churchills.

and there's the 30 count cigar caddy as well. beyond that, there's not too many options out there that are readily available, hence why i'm building my own :)

[spectrrr]

Side note I would never use a travel case that did not have the foam trays. Ever.

no worries there.. I learned the hard way with the 15ct cigar caddy. anything I do will have those trays :)

keep em coming guys - I really want to design this thing right!

[Arrow111]

the 15ct. is hard as hell to open after a flight. i guess cabin pressure creates a vacuum which makes it impossible to open without a screwdriver =/

[bobarian]

Mine keeps running out of smokes. WTF??? I think I got a bad one. :bs

[Opusfxd]

Mine keeps running out of smokes. WTF??? I think I got a bad one. :bs

Yours does that too? I thought I had the only one that did that. Better watch for a recall on these defects.

[BlackDog]

2 main problems with the 15ct model, otherwise its an ok unit.
1) not nearly enough space for my uses. I really want to be able to carry more with me to a herf.
I don't see this being a fault. If it was advertised as a 15 ct model, and it carries 15 sticks, then it's doing exactly what they said it would do. I do, though, have an issue with desk top humi's that say they hold (for example) 100 sticks and really only hold 60 or 70.

[Darrell]

Mine keeps running out of smokes. WTF??? I think I got a bad one. :bs

Yeah, I got the same shitty model. :mad: :r :D

[ahc4353]

Mine keeps running out of smokes. WTF??? I think I got a bad one. :bs

Yours does that too? I thought I had the only one that did that. Better watch for a recall on these defects.

Yeah, I got the same shitty model. :mad: :r :D



See, my "special button" would fix this problem! :ss

[AD720]

Not a dislike or complaint but it would be really cool if my caddy had some sort of compartment, maybe in the lid somehow, that holds a cutter and lighter. I always loose some space and also worry about them rattling around and beating up the cigars.

[nozero]

I'd like to be able to remove the top and bottom foam pieces as well as the humidifier. A seperate compartment on the left or right big enough to store a lighter and cutter would be nice. That way they don't bounce around and damage the smokes. Other than that, I wish mine had the purge valve, not that I've needed it yet, but I think it's a cool feature.

[SUOrangeGuy]

How about a clear panel so you can see the humidity level without opening it?

[Old Sailor]

On my 24 count here's what I did in the lid:
cut out enough foam, not too deep though for my palio, lighter, draw tools, and a small bottle of pectin for repairs. Then I added a small piece of black stretch elastic (crazy glued) to hold each item in place.......works like a charm.

[cf2112]

I have some spanish cedar trays that were made to fit my 30ct. I keep them in my cabinet humidor and when I use the they hold 65% for a week and work great. I can put 24 cigars, a cutter and if I remove one cigar a lighter.

The gentlemen that made them is no longer a poster, maybe you could make some?

[spectrrr]

I have some spanish cedar trays that were made to fit my 30ct. I keep them in my cabinet humidor and when I use the they hold 65% for a week and work great. I can put 24 cigars, a cutter and if I remove one cigar a lighter.

The gentlemen that made them is no longer a poster, maybe you could make some?

interesting idea.... I don't have the skills to make em, but a guy I know a few miles from my house is a master crastman, he could certainly do it.

but what about padding? it seems to me that this would create a rather rough environment for the cigars, especially if it was not full...

what about space on the sides of the case where you could insert spanish cedar boards around the foam trays, do you think that would work as well?

[groogs]

I would have to say nothing. It does exactly what I need it to do, and it holds RH perfectly. I can't think of anything I would want changed on it, unless of cours the automatic refill button was an option.:ss

[shvictor]

I would have to say nothing. It does exactly what I need it to do, and it holds RH perfectly. I can't think of anything I would want changed on it, unless of cours the automatic refill button was an option.:ss

Maybe you can go press Al's secret button and see what pops out..;)

[spectrrr]

How about a clear panel so you can see the humidity level without opening it?
I'd love to do that, but I dont think my manufacturing skills are up to snuff for such an undertaking :)



Maybe you can go press Al's secret button and see what pops out..;)

Grape White Owls :tu

[N2Advnture]

The biggest complaint I get from people who buy the Cigar Caddy over the Xikar travel humidors is that there is not place to put the Puckifier in the lid foam.

Additionally, I always thought that a cut out to wedge in a lighter, cutter and hygrometer (western caliber III) would be awesome.

I hope this helps

~Mark

[cf2112]

interesting idea.... I don't have the skills to make em, but a guy I know a few miles from my house is a master crastman, he could certainly do it.

but what about padding? it seems to me that this would create a rather rough environment for the cigars, especially if it was not full...

what about space on the sides of the case where you could insert spanish cedar boards around the foam trays, do you think that would work as well?

If I can find my digital camera I'll take some pic and post them this afternoon.

[hoyohio]

Mine does exactly what it is supposed to do -- hold cigars for a limited amount of time. RH should not be an issue unless you are taking this thing on the road for a week or more -- which is really not what it is intended for.

As to a place for accessories? I would never store anything next to my cigars -- especially something filled with lighter fuel. That's why God made pockets... :)

[mojo65]

As for new features, since they all look the same at a herf, a place to slip a business card into would be great.

I dressed my Herf box up with some custom stickers.....

[Dogwatch Dale]

I'd really like to see a separate compartment for lighter & cutter that's accessible without having to open the entire case. Needs to keep these items away from the cigars and be able to get to them without disturbing the cigars.

The business card slot is a good idea too. My travel cases are all "stickered up" too, so no one will confuse it with theirs, but if I left it somewhere in a fit of drunken stupor it would be nice to have some contact info visible from the outside.

[Linus]

Since I travel alot, I would love a wider cigar caddy, not fatter. Takes up too much room with it being so big.

[spectrrr]

the problem with storing a lighter in the case is that a number of folks are understandably hesitant to store butane near their cigars. the only solution I can think of for this is to place the lighter inside of a tiny airtight container, and then place that alongside of the cigars. this would keep your cigars safe, but you would still have to open the case to get to the lighter. plenty of space for other accessories like a fullsize 6" draw tool will be included in the same spot.

I like the idea od a buisness card holder or something along those lines so there is a name and phone # on the case if its misplaced. I'll have to see if I can find a stick-on external pouch that would fit the bill.

good ideas guys, keep em coming =).
any other features you'd like to see on a roughly 80 stick capacity traveldor?

LINUS: are you saying that the 4" deep size of the current xikars is too big, or that you would prefer something that stayed in the 4" raange but expanded outwards instead of downwards. (are you interested in a low capacity 20-30 stick model that would look more like a slim laptop case?)
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[Linus]

Ya. The 4" deep size is too big. It'd be nicer if it was closer to the 2" size but wider (so think of say a single layer of 10-15 sticks). When I went to Mexico City earlier this year, I brought some sticks with me just in case I couldn't get a cigar store (not know where I was going to be) but also brought an empty case so I could get some sticks from there. The bulkiness of the deeper caddies makes it annoying when trying to organize a suitcase. If it was, however, wider and flatter, then it's easier to lay clothes on top, etc.

So yes, I'd be very interested in a low capacity 20-30 stick model that was more a slim laptop case sizing. :)

[RonC]

I look at the 1 inch thick lid foam as a waste of space. Pull it out, and replace it with a foam cigar tray. A thin piece of foam or bubble wrap on the lid will protect your cigars just fine. The Boveda is also a real space saver. Both of these tips will increase capacity.

[RonC]

Ya. The 4" deep size is too big. It'd be nicer if it was closer to the 2" size but wider (so think of say a single layer of 10-15 sticks). When I went to Mexico City earlier this year, I brought some sticks with me just in case I couldn't get a cigar store (not know where I was going to be) but also brought an empty case so I could get some sticks from there. The bulkiness of the deeper caddies makes it annoying when trying to organize a suitcase. If it was, however, wider and flatter, then it's easier to lay clothes on top, etc.

So yes, I'd be very interested in a low capacity 20-30 stick model that was more a slim laptop case sizing. :)

go to ebay and get a deal on a slightly used Pelican or SeaHorse brand Laptop case. Take the foam out, and see my site for foam cigar trays. I have a good amount of customers who have gone this route until Cigar Caddy introduces a laptop case size Cigar Caddy.

[hotreds]

Yup, a place for a cutter and lighter- without taking space away from the 'gars-would be ideal!

[RonC]

there are plenty of "man Purses" available at leather stores. I have a small leather bag that holds my small Zero Haliburton case. It has zippered compartments to hold lighters and cutter, plus a small can of butane.

[spectrrr]

I'd really like to see a separate compartment for lighter & cutter that's accessible without having to open the entire case. Needs to keep these items away from the cigars and be able to get to them without disturbing the cigars.

I found a case once, only once, that fit that bill... it was a laptop case, with a seperate compartment that you could get out from the outside on the top. big enough for cell phone and keys.

now i wish i could find it again... it was pricy, around $130, made by an Italian design firm.

[spectrrr]

there are plenty of "man Purses" available at leather stores. I have a small leather bag that holds my small Zero Haliburton case. It has zippered compartments to hold lighters and cutter, plus a small can of butane.

Ron - I'm curious, whats the big thing about the Zero Haliburton cases? they seem really pricy for what looks like a metal version of the plastic cases everyone uses... but of course life is in the details, so i'm curious about em :)

[RonC]

Ron - I'm curious, whats the big thing about the Zero Haliburton cases? they seem really pricy for what looks like a metal version of the plastic cases everyone uses... but of course life is in the details, so i'm curious about em :)

well, it makes me feel like James Bond when I carry one.

on the serious side, they do look awesome. they are not as rugged as a Cigar Caddy, not even close. They can dent is you dont handle them with care. Also, they are not airtight. They do have a gasket that provides a dedcent seal for travel, but you do not want to get them wet.

[poker]

Not sure how many folks here know this, but the CEO of Cigar Caddy is a member here. Maybe he's taking notes! ;)
(no I will not divulge his username)

[Benzopyrene]

Its to small!

[Cigar Caddy]

Not sure how many folks here know this, but the CEO of Cigar Caddy is a member here. Maybe he's taking notes! ;)
(no I will not divulge his username)

Definitely not taking notes. I don't know where you get this info. I heard he doesn't have a clue and is a registered communist!

[icurrie]

What do I dislike about my Cigar Caddy?






Not having one, man I got to get one of these things.

[poker]

Definitely not taking notes. I don't know where you get this info. I heard he doesn't have a clue and is a registered communist!

I heard the same thing but I don't believe it! :r

[spectrrr]

Not sure how many folks here know this, but the CEO of Cigar Caddy is a member here. Maybe he's taking notes! ;)
(no I will not divulge his username)

hehe, actually I do know this, his username is very stealthy, I'd have trouble guessing it ;)

but thats ok, I don't think I've said anything I wouldnt mind saying to his face. I'm just trying to build a better mousetrap. If he wants to take any of the ideas in this thread and make it a viable product available to the masses and do it for 1/2 the cost that I can, then everyone wins! :tu