Traveldor & hygro

Jasonw560 · 01-29-2012, 09:50 AM

I know it's not ideal, but I have a kids' pencil box I am going to line with foam for a travel humidor. I have a humidipak from my CRA order. All I need is a hygrometer. Just because that's how I roll...

I've been thinking of some, and wondering if anyone's tried this one:

cjhalbrooks · 01-29-2012, 09:59 AM

well here is a tip man you could use a Tupperware or somthing like that. they work i keep one at work.

CigarSquid · 01-29-2012, 10:11 AM

How many you looking to hold? Tupperware is good. Why not just get the herfador 10-15 count or something similar?

mkarnold1 · 01-29-2012, 10:25 AM

You can usually pick up the 15 count herf-a-dor for like $11 on c-bid and it's 5.95 for shipping.

14holestogie · 01-29-2012, 10:29 AM

A hygrometer is only going to tell you how leaky that pencil box is. I'll do that for free. It's really leaky.

andromalius · 01-29-2012, 10:30 AM

I've never seen that hygrometer, but it certainly looks useful. Where is it from? Also, I've never had much luck with humidipaks. If I'm not going to be storing cigars for a long time in a travel case (which I rarely do), I'll forego the humidification anyways. The cigars will stay fresh for long enough for me to smoke them or put them back in the humidor.

Jasonw560 · 01-29-2012, 12:43 PM

I ddin't know the ones on CBid were that cheap. That's why I was going this route...to save some $$. I was thinking about doing it for this year's trip to Disney, since we'll be gone about 5 days. (Ergo the wanting to save) I'll only need 3 or so, seeing as how I'll be near Fuego one of those days, and I'll have my pipe. I might experiment with a gasket of some sort to stop the leaking....or just look on C-Bid and get one of those.

I found that hygrometer on amazon. Here:Ambient Weather Hygrometer

01-29-2012, 12:50 PM

I use the little Havana Hygrometer which is very similar in shape and can usually be found on Famous.

http://www.famous-smoke.com/little+h...ter/item+16714

Got mine off CigarMonster for about $15.

bobarian · 01-29-2012, 12:55 PM

A hygrometer is totally unnecessary as is a travel humidor. Tupperware will work fine, or even a ziplock bag. No water pillow or other humidification is needed either. Just throw the sticks in a ziplock and get on with the vacation. I have kept smokes on my desk for weeks in a ziplock, in fact there are 6 or 10 in there right now.

CigarNut · 01-29-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

A hygrometer is totally unnecessary as is a travel humidor. Tupperware will work fine, or even a ziplock bag. No water pillow or other humidification is needed either. Just throw the sticks in a ziplock and get on with the vacation. I have kept smokes on my desk for weeks in a ziplock, in fact there are 6 or 10 in there right now.

Bob is wise -- listen him.

You really want to keep it simple when you are traveling with cigars. Use a ziplock unless your cigars may need protection while traveling (e.g., to keep from getting squished); otherwise a small tupperware container is fine.

If you want you can use a small Cigar Caddy or the like, but you don't need humidification or a hygrometer for a five day trip -- unless you are going to the artic or some other place with extreme temperature and humidity...

Jasonw560 · 01-29-2012, 04:00 PM

Going to Florida. Disney.

I don't want them to get squished an we're doing Disney express, so they'll go fom baggage hold to baggage hold to room. I'll have to pack them the night before.

Digs · 01-29-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonw560

Going to Florida. Disney.

I don't want them to get squished an we're doing Disney express, so they'll go fom baggage hold to baggage hold to room. I'll have to pack them the night before.

I would just buy a small herf-a-door... I travel to disney every year and I carry my sticks in my travel on. You will also need a TSA approved case for lighter you need to stick that in your checked bags.

joeobx · 01-29-2012, 06:30 PM

Listen to Bob, I go to Nags Head for 2 weeks every year and just use a large Tupperware and haven't had any problems.

01-29-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

A hygrometer is only going to tell you how leaky that pencil box is. I'll do that for free. It's really leaky.

Jasonw560 · 01-29-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Digs

I would just buy a small herf-a-door... I travel to disney every year and I carry my sticks in my travel on. You will also need a TSA approved case for lighter you need to stick that in your checked bags.

Will do.

Jasonw560 · 01-29-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Digs

I would just buy a small herf-a-door... I travel to disney every year and I carry my sticks in my travel on. You will also need a TSA approved case for lighter you need to stick that in your checked bags.

Just checked the TSA web site. "Common" (soft light) lighters are now allowed on carry-ons. The torch lighters are still regulated to the checked bags. Says nothing about needing a case.

14holestogie · 01-30-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonw560

Just checked the TSA web site. "Common" (soft light) lighters are now allowed on carry-ons. The torch lighters are still regulated to the checked bags. Says nothing about needing a case.

Torch lighters are banned and can be confiscated from all bags. I've managed to get some through with the "egg" TSA approved case, but I wouldn't be surprised if it gets confiscated one of these trips. I only pack my beat up Jetlites so I won't be disappointed if it happens. Bics and other soft flame lighters don't need to be checked at all and are allowed.

Barcode · 01-30-2012, 03:41 AM

Here is a 15 count with a BIN for 20.00 http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...ravel-Humidor/

jluck · 01-30-2012, 09:46 AM

If you have a few days to wait the 5 and 15 count on cbid often sell for 11.00.If you don't already have exposure to the site that money saved on a traveldor WILL be spent on other things (X1000's). be forwarned.....danger-danger- dangerous site to bank accounts and alot of relationships......

Good luck and happy bidding!

01-29-2012, 09:50 AM	#1
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Traveldor & hygro I know it's not ideal, but I have a kids' pencil box I am going to line with foam for a travel humidor. I have a humidipak from my CRA order. All I need is a hygrometer. Just because that's how I roll... I've been thinking of some, and wondering if anyone's tried this one: __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

01-29-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Traveldor & hygro well here is a tip man you could use a Tupperware or somthing like that. they work i keep one at work. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

01-29-2012, 10:11 AM	#3
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Traveldor & hygro How many you looking to hold? Tupperware is good. Why not just get the herfador 10-15 count or something similar? __________________ gaRRy

01-29-2012, 10:25 AM	#4
mkarnold1 Skol Vikings! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Mark Location: St. Charles, MN Posts: 1,015 Trading: (22)	Re: Traveldor & hygro You can usually pick up the 15 count herf-a-dor for like $11 on c-bid and it's 5.95 for shipping. __________________ [Help out the troops!

01-29-2012, 10:29 AM	#5
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Traveldor & hygro A hygrometer is only going to tell you how leaky that pencil box is. I'll do that for free. It's really leaky. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

01-29-2012, 10:30 AM	#6
andromalius Cigar Nirvana Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Jon Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 64 Trading: (0)	Re: Traveldor & hygro I've never seen that hygrometer, but it certainly looks useful. Where is it from? Also, I've never had much luck with humidipaks. If I'm not going to be storing cigars for a long time in a travel case (which I rarely do), I'll forego the humidification anyways. The cigars will stay fresh for long enough for me to smoke them or put them back in the humidor. __________________

01-29-2012, 12:43 PM	#7
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Traveldor & hygro I ddin't know the ones on CBid were that cheap. That's why I was going this route...to save some $$. I was thinking about doing it for this year's trip to Disney, since we'll be gone about 5 days. (Ergo the wanting to save) I'll only need 3 or so, seeing as how I'll be near Fuego one of those days, and I'll have my pipe. I might experiment with a gasket of some sort to stop the leaking....or just look on C-Bid and get one of those. I found that hygrometer on amazon. Here:Ambient Weather Hygrometer __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

01-29-2012, 12:50 PM	#8
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Traveldor & hygro I use the little Havana Hygrometer which is very similar in shape and can usually be found on Famous. http://www.famous-smoke.com/little+h...ter/item+16714 Got mine off CigarMonster for about $15.

01-29-2012, 12:55 PM	#9
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Traveldor & hygro A hygrometer is totally unnecessary as is a travel humidor. Tupperware will work fine, or even a ziplock bag. No water pillow or other humidification is needed either. Just throw the sticks in a ziplock and get on with the vacation. I have kept smokes on my desk for weeks in a ziplock, in fact there are 6 or 10 in there right now.

01-29-2012, 04:00 PM	#11
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Traveldor & hygro Going to Florida. Disney. I don't want them to get squished an we're doing Disney express, so they'll go fom baggage hold to baggage hold to room. I'll have to pack them the night before. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

01-29-2012, 06:30 PM	#13
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Traveldor & hygro Listen to Bob, I go to Nags Head for 2 weeks every year and just use a large Tupperware and haven't had any problems. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

01-30-2012, 03:41 AM	#18
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: Traveldor & hygro Here is a 15 count with a BIN for 20.00 http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...ravel-Humidor/ __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag and begin to slit throats

01-30-2012, 09:46 AM	#19
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Traveldor & hygro If you have a few days to wait the 5 and 15 count on cbid often sell for 11.00.If you don't already have exposure to the site that money saved on a traveldor WILL be spent on other things (X1000's). be forwarned.....danger-danger- dangerous site to bank accounts and alot of relationships...... Good luck and happy bidding!