Need Help might of made a mistake.

03-08-2011, 12:11 PM

I have alway been the "hey you want a cigar" guy or i would buy one or two from the shop and smoke it the same day.

I'm deployed to Afghanistan, and i have gotten in to cigars with a friend of mine. Its dusty, some times there are leaks when it rains and stuff always falls off the shelves and/ or gets crushed. So purchesed a Herf-a-Dor
LINK (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...CIO3700&cat=10

I figured it would solve most of those problems. Now as i read online its not good for storage.

Any tips on how to make it more storage friendly?

Thanks for the advice..

68TriShield · 03-08-2011, 12:16 PM

It's fine for storage in my opinion.Maybe a humidity pack if the cigars are going to be in there more than a couple weeks.
I would be happy to have that for storage.

kelmac07 · 03-08-2011, 12:18 PM

These are fine for storage while you are deployed. I have a small 2oz bag of Shilala beads in mine. You should have some type of humidification device (beads, water pillow, etc) to ensure they don't "dry out".

If you have any major concerns, PM a brother here (who just currently deployed) by the name of Tobii3 who uses these and larger versions religiously. He can provide you with all the "facts" about these being "battle tested".

Stay safe and thanks for your service!!

T.G · 03-08-2011, 12:23 PM

No, you did not make a mistake. That traveldor will provide you with decades of good service.

Typically Herfidores aren't used for long term storage due to the costs, but they are fine for it, especially in your situation. They just don't hold many cigars. You can pull the foam sheets out and store the cigars loose (bag the un-cello'ed cigars) and get about an extra 50% in capacity.

Since they seal quite well, don't go crazy on the humidification. If it were short term storage, you probably wouldn't even need humidification in there. Use something that can both absorb and release moisture - HCM beads, Heartfelt beads, Heartfelt humidity sheets or a bovedia pack.

You could also go scrounge a few empty ammo cans and wash them out, those work well for storage too. Just drop the box of cigars in and seal the lid. You won't even need humidification in one of them - one drop of water will last a year.

Also, welcome to CA. If you haven't yet, please post an intro over in the New Inmates section.

And, thanks for your service.

NCRadioMan · 03-08-2011, 12:32 PM

I've had cigars in several of mine for over 6 months with no problems even without humidification. You will need it though. It's a little bit dryer over there.

Welcome to CA and thanks for your service!

HK3- · 03-08-2011, 12:40 PM

I have nothing more to add... except, thank you for your service.

HollywoodQue · 03-08-2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HK3-

I have nothing more to add... except, thank you for your service.

+1

TBone · 04-06-2011, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I've had cigars in several of mine for over 6 months with no problems even without humidification. You will need it though. It's a little bit dryer over there.

Welcome to CA and thanks for your service!

...Welcome to the asylum and thank you for your service...

04-06-2011, 09:33 PM

Welcome to CA, the borthers and sisters here have a wealth on knowlege. Thank you for your service, and stay safe.

ghostrider · 04-12-2011, 10:30 PM

I use a converted pelican case for my traveldor when out on patrol, similiar in construction. I have the humidity sheets mentioned above and rarely need to add any water to them over a period of months.

03-08-2011, 05:08 PM

I think a travel packet/pillow is the way to go....just set and forget and your sticks should keep for months! From one active service member to another, keep your head down and be safe!

chachee52 · 03-08-2011, 07:32 PM

I used to have a 20ct traveldor that was my only storage. Used it for about 2 years before i started really getting into cigars. When I used it I would only smoke about 6x a year, now it's a little more!!!
I honestly haven't noticed a difference in the smoking quality. I just made surre that the humidty was good about once a month if i wasn't smoking for a while.
Good luck, stay safe and Thank you for what you do!!

chand · 03-08-2011, 07:40 PM

I think you made an excellent choice.

Add some form of humidification for long term storage and you're good to go.

captain53 · 03-08-2011, 07:48 PM

Should work fine but either way beats a cigar full of sand!

Good Luck, stay safe and Thanks For Your Service!

04-05-2011, 11:24 PM

I used to keep my cigars in an ammo can. Right now I have them in a small pelican case with some wet paper towels. I am waiting on some drymistat tubes and beads to keep the humidity up. It is ridiculously dry here and you have to stay ahead of it if you want your sticks to survive.

03-08-2011, 12:11 PM	#1
Lock and Load Guest Posts: n/a	Need Help might of made a mistake. I have alway been the "hey you want a cigar" guy or i would buy one or two from the shop and smoke it the same day. I'm deployed to Afghanistan, and i have gotten in to cigars with a friend of mine. Its dusty, some times there are leaks when it rains and stuff always falls off the shelves and/ or gets crushed. So purchesed a Herf-a-Dor LINK (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...CIO3700&cat=10 I figured it would solve most of those problems. Now as i read online its not good for storage. Any tips on how to make it more storage friendly? Thanks for the advice..

03-08-2011, 12:16 PM	#2
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. It's fine for storage in my opinion.Maybe a humidity pack if the cigars are going to be in there more than a couple weeks. I would be happy to have that for storage.

03-08-2011, 12:18 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. These are fine for storage while you are deployed. I have a small 2oz bag of Shilala beads in mine. You should have some type of humidification device (beads, water pillow, etc) to ensure they don't "dry out". If you have any major concerns, PM a brother here (who just currently deployed) by the name of Tobii3 who uses these and larger versions religiously. He can provide you with all the "facts" about these being "battle tested". Stay safe and thanks for your service!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-08-2011, 12:23 PM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. No, you did not make a mistake. That traveldor will provide you with decades of good service. Typically Herfidores aren't used for long term storage due to the costs, but they are fine for it, especially in your situation. They just don't hold many cigars. You can pull the foam sheets out and store the cigars loose (bag the un-cello'ed cigars) and get about an extra 50% in capacity. Since they seal quite well, don't go crazy on the humidification. If it were short term storage, you probably wouldn't even need humidification in there. Use something that can both absorb and release moisture - HCM beads, Heartfelt beads, Heartfelt humidity sheets or a bovedia pack. You could also go scrounge a few empty ammo cans and wash them out, those work well for storage too. Just drop the box of cigars in and seal the lid. You won't even need humidification in one of them - one drop of water will last a year. Also, welcome to CA. If you haven't yet, please post an intro over in the New Inmates section. And, thanks for your service.

03-08-2011, 12:32 PM	#5
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. I've had cigars in several of mine for over 6 months with no problems even without humidification. You will need it though. It's a little bit dryer over there. Welcome to CA and thanks for your service! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-08-2011, 12:40 PM	#6
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. I have nothing more to add... except, thank you for your service.

04-06-2011, 09:33 PM	#9
lyle23 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. Welcome to CA, the borthers and sisters here have a wealth on knowlege. Thank you for your service, and stay safe.

04-12-2011, 10:30 PM	#10
ghostrider Ridin the storm Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Drew Location: Va Bch Posts: 83 Trading: (4)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. I use a converted pelican case for my traveldor when out on patrol, similiar in construction. I have the humidity sheets mentioned above and rarely need to add any water to them over a period of months.

03-08-2011, 05:08 PM	#11
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. I think a travel packet/pillow is the way to go....just set and forget and your sticks should keep for months! From one active service member to another, keep your head down and be safe!

03-08-2011, 07:32 PM	#12
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. I used to have a 20ct traveldor that was my only storage. Used it for about 2 years before i started really getting into cigars. When I used it I would only smoke about 6x a year, now it's a little more!!! I honestly haven't noticed a difference in the smoking quality. I just made surre that the humidty was good about once a month if i wasn't smoking for a while. Good luck, stay safe and Thank you for what you do!! __________________

03-08-2011, 07:40 PM	#13
chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. I think you made an excellent choice. Add some form of humidification for long term storage and you're good to go.

03-08-2011, 07:48 PM	#14
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. Should work fine but either way beats a cigar full of sand! Good Luck, stay safe and Thanks For Your Service!

04-05-2011, 11:24 PM	#15
Teufel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need Help might of made a mistake. I used to keep my cigars in an ammo can. Right now I have them in a small pelican case with some wet paper towels. I am waiting on some drymistat tubes and beads to keep the humidity up. It is ridiculously dry here and you have to stay ahead of it if you want your sticks to survive.