Looking at buying a humidor

09-22-2011, 01:54 PM

Since getting into the cigar hobby I'm seriously thinking about buying a humidor to keep in my room. Since I'm always on the move between my home and college I was thinking about buying this travel humidor that I saw at one of the local shops. It's a travel humidor that would fit my needs and has gotten overall good reviews on amazon, but I want to hear what some of the more experienced members think? Since quality needs to be precise with a humidor.

Also on a somewhat unrelated note, since I'm just getting into the hobby is it a little too premature to get a humidor?

In any case here is the product in question,

http://www.amazon.com/5-Cigar-Travel.../dp/B000WI3UC0

Doctorossi · 09-22-2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

Also on a somewhat unrelated note, since I'm just getting into the hobby is it a little too premature to get a humidor?

I would say it's only too early if you lack confidence that you'll still be enjoying cigars in, say, two years' time.

Bill86 · 09-22-2011, 02:06 PM

I think that's not a bad idea to start with traveler. I'd get a 10-15 though.

Blak Smyth · 09-22-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

I think that's not a bad idea to start with traveler. I'd get a 10-15 though.

^---- Same thoughts!

DPD6030 · 09-22-2011, 02:32 PM

30 count would be my suggestion. If you find the slope like the rest you'll eventually have desktops, coolers and a vinotemp and possibly a walk-in

Ogre · 09-22-2011, 02:36 PM

Save yourself the money. Buy a 50qt cooler with a tight lid. Spend the money on cigars!! Just my opinion. They also travel real well.

DMK · 09-22-2011, 02:36 PM

or if you post a pic of an empty humi......

You'll be looking at coolers and a Vino before you know it...

timj219 · 09-22-2011, 02:59 PM

I started with a small (it holds about 10 cigars) tupperware container and a boveda pack. I actually had the tupperware already and just repurposed it. Total cost was about $4 for the boveda. That was over a year ago and though I've added more storage since then, I still use that original tupperware for travel.
If you do that you'll be able to treat yourself to some very nice cigars with the money you saved.

shilala · 09-22-2011, 03:32 PM

I have a 5, 10, and 15 Cigar Caddy. I'm pretty sure I got them all from Ron. His prices beat your link.
If you join his email list you can get another 10% off, as well. The 10 and 15 are a far better value and you can fit your lighter and cutter in there. I like the 5 because it fits in my car door.
I think it's a great idea, by the way.

CigarNut · 09-22-2011, 07:42 PM

Since you are new to cigars and don't know much yet, I would get yourself an inexpensive rubbermaid or tupperware container (one made for storing food). You can get one pretty cheaply and they will take care of your cigars quite well. You can use beads or a Boveda Pack to keep it humidified. Once you get more into this (slide further down the "Slippery Slope") you can get yourself something bigger as well as a travel humidor.

Just my

mosesbotbol · 09-22-2011, 08:25 PM

How many days will you go between home and college? Is price a major concern or utility?

Humidors can be pretty inexpensive; check Craigslist for them.

CigarSquid · 09-22-2011, 08:37 PM

30 count... or bigger is what I would do if I was in your shoes.

deadrise · 09-22-2011, 10:21 PM

http://tinyurl.com/3qg4s3b lots of nice small humis can be had for 20 bucks part of the experience is learning how to keep your cigars properly

09-22-2011, 01:54 PM	#1
Goldfinger Guest Posts: n/a	Looking at buying a humidor Since getting into the cigar hobby I'm seriously thinking about buying a humidor to keep in my room. Since I'm always on the move between my home and college I was thinking about buying this travel humidor that I saw at one of the local shops. It's a travel humidor that would fit my needs and has gotten overall good reviews on amazon, but I want to hear what some of the more experienced members think? Since quality needs to be precise with a humidor. Also on a somewhat unrelated note, since I'm just getting into the hobby is it a little too premature to get a humidor? In any case here is the product in question, http://www.amazon.com/5-Cigar-Travel.../dp/B000WI3UC0

09-22-2011, 02:06 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor I think that's not a bad idea to start with traveler. I'd get a 10-15 though. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

09-22-2011, 02:32 PM	#5
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor 30 count would be my suggestion. If you find the slope like the rest you'll eventually have desktops, coolers and a vinotemp and possibly a walk-in

09-22-2011, 02:36 PM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor Save yourself the money. Buy a 50qt cooler with a tight lid. Spend the money on cigars!! Just my opinion. They also travel real well. __________________

09-22-2011, 02:36 PM	#7
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,743 Trading: (86)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor or if you post a pic of an empty humi...... You'll be looking at coolers and a Vino before you know it... __________________ Darryl, SOB...

09-22-2011, 02:59 PM	#8
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor I started with a small (it holds about 10 cigars) tupperware container and a boveda pack. I actually had the tupperware already and just repurposed it. Total cost was about $4 for the boveda. That was over a year ago and though I've added more storage since then, I still use that original tupperware for travel. If you do that you'll be able to treat yourself to some very nice cigars with the money you saved. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

09-22-2011, 03:32 PM	#9
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor I have a 5, 10, and 15 Cigar Caddy. I'm pretty sure I got them all from Ron. His prices beat your link. If you join his email list you can get another 10% off, as well. The 10 and 15 are a far better value and you can fit your lighter and cutter in there. I like the 5 because it fits in my car door. I think it's a great idea, by the way. __________________

09-22-2011, 07:42 PM	#10
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor Since you are new to cigars and don't know much yet, I would get yourself an inexpensive rubbermaid or tupperware container (one made for storing food). You can get one pretty cheaply and they will take care of your cigars quite well. You can use beads or a Boveda Pack to keep it humidified. Once you get more into this (slide further down the "Slippery Slope") you can get yourself something bigger as well as a travel humidor. Just my __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-22-2011, 08:25 PM	#11
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor How many days will you go between home and college? Is price a major concern or utility? Humidors can be pretty inexpensive; check Craigslist for them. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

09-22-2011, 08:37 PM	#12
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,212 Trading: (39)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor 30 count... or bigger is what I would do if I was in your shoes.

09-22-2011, 10:21 PM	#13
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Looking at buying a humidor http://tinyurl.com/3qg4s3b lots of nice small humis can be had for 20 bucks part of the experience is learning how to keep your cigars properly __________________