Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you?

GolfNut · 06-19-2011, 10:01 AM

I know a LOT of folks use coolers for overflow/long term storage. Now are you using them just because they have ample room with a good seal or do you need the insulating capabilities they offer as well or both?

There are a lot of Spouses out there that do NOT like seeing ice chests stacked up around the house so I'm planning something a little better looking.

icehog3 · 06-19-2011, 10:13 AM

Ample room/worry free seal for me, Forrest.

Big_Ern · 06-19-2011, 10:15 AM

Keep my drinks cool. I don't have enough cigars to warrant having something that big yet

kelmac07 · 06-19-2011, 10:17 AM

Overflow storage for me. But the worry free seal is a plus.

markem · 06-19-2011, 10:21 AM

cheap, stackable storage with a solid seal

Ogre · 06-19-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

cheap, stackable storage with a solid seal

688sonarmen · 06-19-2011, 10:41 AM

I had two that were my only storage, they kept cool in the closet and were easy to re locate.

OLS · 06-19-2011, 10:53 AM

Ice chest haven't sealed well since Coleman stopped making their steel models with the rubber seal and double action clamp.
That said, a perfect seal is not entirely useful. I have 7 ice chests in service, all using beads to maintain 'some humidity'.
I have no hygrometers in service, and my cigars are fine. I find MOST humidors to be useless. People see what a good
humidor costs and they freak out and head right to a online humidor discounter and buy something as cheap as possible,
and then complain about it's performance. I know, I are one. But I never complained out loud, just muttered to myself.

I think anyone who feels like they will outgrow a 50 count should get an ice chest, and use the 50 ct for "bout to be smoked"
cigars only.

cort · 06-19-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

Ice chest haven't sealed well since Coleman stopped making their steel models with the rubber seal and double action clamp.
That said, a perfect seal is not entirely useful. I have 7 ice chests in service, all using beads to maintain 'some humidity'.
I have no hygrometers in service, and my cigars are fine. I find MOST humidors to be useless. People see what a good
humidor costs and they freak out and head right to a online humidor discounter and buy something as cheap as possible,
and then complain about it's performance. I know, I are one. But I never complained out loud, just muttered to myself.

I think anyone who feels like they will outgrow a 50 count should get an ice chest, and use the 50 ct for "bout to be smoked"
cigars only.

This post may be the smartest thing you ever said, Brad.

GolfNut · 06-19-2011, 10:58 AM

Brad, your Avatar is awesome!

OLS · 06-20-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GolfNut

Brad, your Avatar is awesome!

You want it? I am ready to go back to the smoking ant. Of course why would you want it, you have the coyote.
But if anyone needs to use it, it will be parked here:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...=avatar&page=2

Apoco · 06-19-2011, 12:07 PM

I used them in the past for the following reasons:

1) Relatively good seal
2) Spacious
3) Easy to find
4) C-h-e-a-p for the amount of space that you get
5) Stackable

longknocker · 06-19-2011, 12:16 PM

All My Long Term Aging, Storing Cigars Are In 3 Coolers. I Move My Ready To Go Smokes To My Waxing Moon Humidor That Keeps A Steady 63% RH. Coolidors Stay 5* Cooler Than My Humidor.

acarr · 06-19-2011, 12:19 PM

I use them for beer, coke, and food on a picnic. Although, I am trying to clean one now that had something stuck in the bottom of it. So I would say that I have used them to grow mold also

hotreds · 06-19-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

cheap, stackable storage with a solid seal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoco

I used them in the past for the following reasons:

1) Relatively good seal
2) Spacious
3) Easy to find
4) C-h-e-a-p for the amount of space that you get
5) Stackable

CigarNut · 06-19-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Ample room/worry free seal for me, Forrest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

cheap, stackable storage with a solid seal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoco

I used them in the past for the following reasons:

1) Relatively good seal
2) Spacious
3) Easy to find
4) C-h-e-a-p for the amount of space that you get
5) Stackable

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

These guys said it all for me!

N2 GOLD · 06-20-2011, 01:21 PM

I personally, only use humidors. I will say I have NEVER tried using a kooler so I can't say anything good or bad about them. From what I have seen & heard it is a great alternative. The one thing I will say is if it works for you great keep on truck'n...

forgop · 06-19-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfNut

I know a LOT of folks use coolers for overflow/long term storage. Now are you using them just because they have ample room with a good seal or do you need the insulating capabilities they offer as well or both?

There are a lot of Spouses out there that do NOT like seeing ice chests stacked up around the house so I'm planning something a little better looking.

You wouldn't know of anyone that might be able to build a large sized cabinet humidor that is a little more appealing than a cooler, would you?

J0eybb · 06-20-2011, 01:26 PM

My cooler fits inside of my hall closet. I had to move some stuff around (tossed out the wife's crap).

06-19-2011, 10:01 AM	#1
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? I know a LOT of folks use coolers for overflow/long term storage. Now are you using them just because they have ample room with a good seal or do you need the insulating capabilities they offer as well or both? There are a lot of Spouses out there that do NOT like seeing ice chests stacked up around the house so I'm planning something a little better looking. __________________ www.wineadors.com

06-19-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? Ample room/worry free seal for me, Forrest. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-19-2011, 10:15 AM	#3
Big_Ern Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Ernie Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 158 Trading: (1)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? Keep my drinks cool. I don't have enough cigars to warrant having something that big yet __________________ Love those Maduros

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? Overflow storage for me. But the worry free seal is a plus. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-19-2011, 10:21 AM	#5
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? cheap, stackable storage with a solid seal __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-19-2011, 10:41 AM	#7
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? I had two that were my only storage, they kept cool in the closet and were easy to re locate.

06-19-2011, 10:53 AM	#8
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? Ice chest haven't sealed well since Coleman stopped making their steel models with the rubber seal and double action clamp. That said, a perfect seal is not entirely useful. I have 7 ice chests in service, all using beads to maintain 'some humidity'. I have no hygrometers in service, and my cigars are fine. I find MOST humidors to be useless. People see what a good humidor costs and they freak out and head right to a online humidor discounter and buy something as cheap as possible, and then complain about it's performance. I know, I are one. But I never complained out loud, just muttered to myself. I think anyone who feels like they will outgrow a 50 count should get an ice chest, and use the 50 ct for "bout to be smoked" cigars only.

06-19-2011, 10:58 AM	#10
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? Brad, your Avatar is awesome! __________________ www.wineadors.com

06-19-2011, 12:07 PM	#12
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? I used them in the past for the following reasons: 1) Relatively good seal 2) Spacious 3) Easy to find 4) C-h-e-a-p for the amount of space that you get 5) Stackable

06-19-2011, 12:16 PM	#13
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? All My Long Term Aging, Storing Cigars Are In 3 Coolers. I Move My Ready To Go Smokes To My Waxing Moon Humidor That Keeps A Steady 63% RH. Coolidors Stay 5* Cooler Than My Humidor.

06-19-2011, 12:19 PM	#14
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? I use them for beer, coke, and food on a picnic. Although, I am trying to clean one now that had something stuck in the bottom of it. So I would say that I have used them to grow mold also

06-20-2011, 01:21 PM	#17
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? I personally, only use humidors. I will say I have NEVER tried using a kooler so I can't say anything good or bad about them. From what I have seen & heard it is a great alternative. The one thing I will say is if it works for you great keep on truck'n... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

06-20-2011, 01:26 PM	#19
J0eybb Feeling up at Home Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,084 Trading: (5)	Re: Coolers, Ice chest, coolidor, what purpose do they serve you? My cooler fits inside of my hall closet. I had to move some stuff around (tossed out the wife's crap). __________________ Live Chat http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60202