Use a traveldor for three months, or buy a small desktop?

Sauer Grapes · 02-27-2011, 10:16 PM

I'll be spending three months away from home this summer. I'll need to buy something to use while I'm away, as I'm not taking my vino with me. I currently have a 10ct cigar caddy, so that alone won't cut it.

I'm considering the following options.

1) getting a small desktop (that will hold 40 or so) and bringing the cigar caddy with me, or
2) getting a larger cigar caddy or similar traveldor and just use that for three months.

My concerns are that I won't need a desktop after the three months, so it'll just sit around after that, and I'm not sure if I should use a larger cigar caddy for that long of a term (3 months).

What suggestions do you guys have?

md4958 · 02-27-2011, 10:18 PM

get yourself a large cigar caddy. you can always utilize cigar caddy later, and storage will not be a problem it has a better seal than any desktop you can find

md4958 · 02-27-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

get yourself a large cigar caddy. you can always utilize cigar caddy later, and storage will not be a problem it has a better seal than any desktop you can find

I forgot to mention... if you take the foam trays out of the cigar caddy, and use baggies, you can fit a ton more cigars... A 50 count caddy can easily store 3 times that amount.

shilala · 02-27-2011, 10:56 PM

How's about a Tupperware container. It can go right from kitchen to suitcase to kitchen. Done deal.

CigarNut · 02-28-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

How's about a Tupperware container. It can go right from kitchen to suitcase to kitchen. Done deal.

Scott's right! And you can use a small amount of HCM

(or Heartfelt) beads to keep the RH steady.

Make sure you get a food-worthy container, not a storage container.

Bill86 · 02-27-2011, 10:31 PM

Large caddy and Heartfelt bead tubes. It seals airtight so I wouldn't see how you couldn't store cigars in there indefinitely.

HollywoodQue · 02-28-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Large caddy and Heartfelt bead tubes. It seals airtight so I wouldn't see how you couldn't store cigars in there indefinitely.

+1

Sauer Grapes · 02-28-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Large caddy and Heartfelt bead tubes. It seals airtight so I wouldn't see how you couldn't store cigars in there indefinitely.

I didn't remember to type this last night, but the seal is exactly why I wasn't sure how it'd be long term, since there isn't any air exchange at all.

I guess I could open it once a week at least (which shouldn't be a problem).

md4958 · 02-28-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I didn't remember to type this last night, but the seal is exactly why I wasn't sure how it'd be long term, since there isn't any air exchange at all.

Arent you going to smoke cigars out of it? The simple process of opening up the caddy to grab out a cigar is more than enough to "exchange" the air.

I think a lot of people get worked up about air exchange...some people store their cigars airtight for decades and think the lack of air exchange is actually a positive thing. I dont think youll have to worry about a couple months.

Sauer Grapes · 02-28-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I didn't remember to type this last night, but the seal is exactly why I wasn't sure how it'd be long term, since there isn't any air exchange at all.

I guess I could open it once a week at least (which shouldn't be a problem).

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Originally Posted by md4958

Arent you going to smoke cigars out of it? The simple process of opening up the caddy to grab out a cigar is more than enough to "exchange" the air.

I think a lot of people get worked up about air exchange...some people store their cigars airtight for decades and think the lack of air exchange is actually a positive thing. I dont think youll have to worry about a couple months.

You must've missed the other part of my quote?

md4958 · 02-28-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

You must've missed the other part of my quote?

If you mean:

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I guess I could open it once a week at least (which shouldn't be a problem).

No, I saw it. But from your post you made it seem like it had to be opened to air out. Like I said before:

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I think a lot of people get worked up about air exchange

bscottskangum · 02-27-2011, 10:31 PM

small cooler? It would be reusable later, but that is just me being my cheap self.

loki · 02-27-2011, 10:37 PM

where ya working this summer mate?

markem · 02-27-2011, 10:49 PM

which one are you more likely to reuse at a later date? If neither, go the small cooler route. If nothing else, you can sell a cooler more easily on craigslist later.

Sauer Grapes · 02-27-2011, 11:05 PM

Tupperware is a decent idea, and I used that as a humidor when I started anyway.

Seems like the consensus is to go the cigar caddy route. I aware how good the seal is, I just wasn't sure if it was fit for long term storage, but I guess I can't see why it wouldn't be.

Seems like I'll be on the lookout for a 40 or 50 ct. cigar caddy the next couple months. (I'm cheap, so I'll look for a deal, and if I don't find one I'll hit up cigarmony).

loki · 02-27-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Tupperware is a decent idea, and I used that as a humidor when I started anyway.

Seems like the consensus is to go the cigar caddy route. I aware how good the seal is, I just wasn't sure if it was fit for long term storage, but I guess I can't see why it wouldn't be.

Seems like I'll be on the lookout for a 40 or 50 ct. cigar caddy the next couple months. (I'm cheap, so I'll look for a deal, and if I don't find one I'll hit up cigarmony).

you can always take some ceder dividers from boxes and line the foam with it

Bill86 · 02-27-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Tupperware is a decent idea, and I used that as a humidor when I started anyway.

Seems like the consensus is to go the cigar caddy route. I aware how good the seal is, I just wasn't sure if it was fit for long term storage, but I guess I can't see why it wouldn't be.

Seems like I'll be on the lookout for a 40 or 50 ct. cigar caddy the next couple months. (I'm cheap, so I'll look for a deal, and if I don't find one I'll hit up cigarmony).

Watch cigar monster for the 40 counts.

Sauer Grapes · 02-27-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Watch cigar monster for the 40 counts.

Thanks for the tip. How often do they come up?

T.G · 02-27-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Tupperware is a decent idea, and I used that as a humidor when I started anyway.

Seems like the consensus is to go the cigar caddy route. I aware how good the seal is, I just wasn't sure if it was fit for long term storage, but I guess I can't see why it wouldn't be.

Seems like I'll be on the lookout for a 40 or 50 ct. cigar caddy the next couple months. (I'm cheap, so I'll look for a deal, and if I don't find one I'll hit up cigarmony).

With a boveda pack or a tube of beads (HF or HCM) a cigar caddy or pelican case is good for months of storage. Heck, even without the pack or tube it's good for a fairly long period of time, how long depends on how often you open it.

Devanmc · 02-27-2011, 11:06 PM

ive been using a 50 count xikar travel humi since i joined as 1 of my humis. granted i have a cooler and a desktop now but the point is it worked rather well for me while i was in the barracks.

get a travel humi, they dont look as fancy but they work great!

02-27-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Use a traveldor for three months, or buy a small desktop? I'll be spending three months away from home this summer. I'll need to buy something to use while I'm away, as I'm not taking my vino with me. I currently have a 10ct cigar caddy, so that alone won't cut it. I'm considering the following options. 1) getting a small desktop (that will hold 40 or so) and bringing the cigar caddy with me, or 2) getting a larger cigar caddy or similar traveldor and just use that for three months. My concerns are that I won't need a desktop after the three months, so it'll just sit around after that, and I'm not sure if I should use a larger cigar caddy for that long of a term (3 months). What suggestions do you guys have?

02-27-2011, 10:18 PM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Use a traveldor for three months, or buy a small desktop? get yourself a large cigar caddy. you can always utilize cigar caddy later, and storage will not be a problem it has a better seal than any desktop you can find __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

02-27-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Use a traveldor for three months, or buy a small desktop? How's about a Tupperware container. It can go right from kitchen to suitcase to kitchen. Done deal. __________________

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Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Use a traveldor for three months, or buy a small desktop? Large caddy and Heartfelt bead tubes. It seals airtight so I wouldn't see how you couldn't store cigars in there indefinitely.

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Use a traveldor for three months, or buy a small desktop? which one are you more likely to reuse at a later date? If neither, go the small cooler route. If nothing else, you can sell a cooler more easily on craigslist later. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-27-2011, 11:05 PM	#15
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Use a traveldor for three months, or buy a small desktop? Tupperware is a decent idea, and I used that as a humidor when I started anyway. Seems like the consensus is to go the cigar caddy route. I aware how good the seal is, I just wasn't sure if it was fit for long term storage, but I guess I can't see why it wouldn't be. Seems like I'll be on the lookout for a 40 or 50 ct. cigar caddy the next couple months. (I'm cheap, so I'll look for a deal, and if I don't find one I'll hit up cigarmony).

02-27-2011, 11:06 PM	#20
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Use a traveldor for three months, or buy a small desktop? ive been using a 50 count xikar travel humi since i joined as 1 of my humis. granted i have a cooler and a desktop now but the point is it worked rather well for me while i was in the barracks. get a travel humi, they dont look as fancy but they work great! __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best