Packaging Cigars For Troops

[bi11fish]

OK so I would like to send some cigars to Afghanistan, now my next problem is how to pack/package them so the guys can get them in smokable condition.

[T.G]

Put them in a ziploc bag with a single water pillow. Wrap the bag in bubble wrap, pack in styrofoam packing peanuts. Or better yet, use bags of real peanuts, beef jerky, slim jims, gum, non-melting candy, puzzle books, etc as packing around the cigars.

Use a USPS priority flat-rate box. If you send parcel post, it could take months to get there. The largest box size has a discount for APO/FPO addy's - with discount, it only costs about a buck more than the medium sized box (which does not offer a discount) but is almost twice the size.

[Stinky]

Originally Posted by T.G

Put them in a ziploc bag with a single water pillow. Wrap the bag in bubble wrap, pack in styrofoam packing peanuts. Or better yet, use bags of real peanuts, beef jerky, slim jims, gum, non-melting candy, puzzle books, etc as packing around the cigars.

Use a USPS priority flat-rate box. If you send parcel post, it could take months to get there. The largest box size has a discount for APO/FPO addy's - with discount, it only costs about a buck more than the medium sized box (which does not offer a discount) but is almost twice the size.

Good advice. . . I agree. Suck the air out of the baggie (use a straw). How many cigars are you sending? If it's a full box, seal the box inside a large 'freezer' baggie with the water pillow outside the box. The cigars will be fine. THANKS!

T.G. is on it! Pack it with a bubble wrap and tons of snacks. We enjoy the cigars while snacking on some good old American goodies. Thanks for thinking about us out here in the mountains.

Originally Posted by T.G

Put them in a ziploc bag with a single water pillow. Wrap the bag in bubble wrap, pack in styrofoam packing peanuts. Or better yet, use bags of real peanuts, beef jerky, slim jims, gum, non-melting candy, puzzle books, etc as packing around the cigars.

Use a USPS priority flat-rate box. If you send parcel post, it could take months to get there. The largest box size has a discount for APO/FPO addy's - with discount, it only costs about a buck more than the medium sized box (which does not offer a discount) but is almost twice the size.

[bi11fish]

Thanks for the tips and info. I will be going out to PO and get the box then see how much I can stuff into it. I have a coolidor that could use some rotation so It will be a grab bag.

[Stinky]

Post some photos of your gift-box (contents).