Traveldor Seasoning

Krish the Fish · 02-09-2011, 01:55 AM

It's late and I'm about to fall asleep, but I got a new traveldor today, and I was wondering if anyone else seasons theirs? Mine has an aluminum shell, but it's got thick spanish cedar on the interior, and I figured I should probably season it to keep it (and my 'gars) going steady for a while. Do you think it's a worthwhile effort to season my travel humidor? Other than the rare trip (couple times a year), the most use it will probably see will be to herfs or just down to smoke at a buddy's.

Also, it came with a 70% Credo, but I prefer 65% (have 2 lbs of 65% HF beads in my wineador). Should I use HF bead tubes, the Credo "Le Tube" (as it's called, or Boveda packs for my humidor? Here's a stock pic of what it looks like (I have pics too, will fish them up in the morning):

Thanks in advance!

Krish

longknocker · 02-09-2011, 04:32 AM

Doesn't Need Seasoning. I use one 65RH Boveda Pack In My 40 Ct. Cigar Caddy. Stays A Solid 65 RH.

jkim05 · 02-09-2011, 06:43 AM

It's air tight and a very small volume, so no seasoning required

taltos · 02-09-2011, 07:14 AM

I have a wooden cigar case that I leave opened in one of my coolers that is maintained at 60% and I take it out when I need to use it. I keep my 15 count Cigar Caddy stocked with cigars for going out on my porch or to friends' houses and I use a couple of drops of water on the clay humidifier in the lid. Never a problem.

02-09-2011, 07:49 AM

season it slowly. Put a 72% Boveda in there, close it, and dont open it for a week.

Bill86 · 02-09-2011, 11:23 AM

If and when I get a travel humi I'm just grabbing a heartfelt bead tube and tossing it in there. I would imagine this is the easiest and most effective thing to do.

CigarNut · 02-09-2011, 11:39 AM

Depending upon how long I am going to be using my cigar caddy (and which size caddy) I put in a 1 oz or 2 oz HCM Soft Bead Stick. The 1 oz is the size of a Petite Corona and the 2 oz is about the size of the Corona. They fit pretty well in the trays and since they are dry to the touch (like a Boveda Pack) it does matter if the cigars come into contact with them.

smokinpeace · 02-09-2011, 11:41 AM

I agree with those who say it doesn't need to be seasoned. I would use a Heartfealt tube or a Boveda pack.

Krish the Fish · 02-10-2011, 05:53 PM

Here were those pics that I promised, along with an update:

(I took the Credo 70% "Le Tube" out)

I ended up throwing a sponge in there and seasoning it like my desktops. Figured that it wouldn't hurt. It's been two days and the ambient in the traveldor is 64%. I'll wait till it breaks 70+% and then I'll put 2 medium bead tubes in there. What do y'all think about this plan?

bobarian · 02-10-2011, 06:27 PM

64% is perfect for me.

One tube should be more than sufficient.

Krish the Fish · 02-10-2011, 07:18 PM

Yeah I think you're right, 2 medium tubes would be overkill. I'll just stick with the one.

Thanks!

02-10-2011, 08:58 PM

this is not a plastic cigar caddy. it has a wood insert. If that wood is drier than the cigars that go in the case, the wood will suck moisture out of the cigars. season that travel humidor .

Krish the Fish · 02-10-2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonC

this is not a plastic cigar caddy. it has a wood insert. If that wood is drier than the cigars that go in the case, the wood will suck moisture out of the cigars. season that travel humidor .

This is what I assumed initially, which is why I figured it would be best to add pictures. It's being seasoned right now and should hopefully be done by tomorrow, before I go off to the b&m.

Thanks guys!

(BTW: if anyone is interested in the humidor, it is the "Rimowa Travel Humidor". You can't order it online, but I phone-ordered it from Rimowa's Beverly Hills flagship store. I couldn't find much information about it online, as it appears not many people buy it...)

02-09-2011, 01:55 AM	#1
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Traveldor Seasoning It's late and I'm about to fall asleep, but I got a new traveldor today, and I was wondering if anyone else seasons theirs? Mine has an aluminum shell, but it's got thick spanish cedar on the interior, and I figured I should probably season it to keep it (and my 'gars) going steady for a while. Do you think it's a worthwhile effort to season my travel humidor? Other than the rare trip (couple times a year), the most use it will probably see will be to herfs or just down to smoke at a buddy's. Also, it came with a 70% Credo, but I prefer 65% (have 2 lbs of 65% HF beads in my wineador). Should I use HF bead tubes, the Credo "Le Tube" (as it's called, or Boveda packs for my humidor? Here's a stock pic of what it looks like (I have pics too, will fish them up in the morning): Thanks in advance! Krish

02-09-2011, 04:32 AM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning Doesn't Need Seasoning. I use one 65RH Boveda Pack In My 40 Ct. Cigar Caddy. Stays A Solid 65 RH.

02-09-2011, 06:43 AM	#3
jkim05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 519 Trading: (17)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning It's air tight and a very small volume, so no seasoning required

02-09-2011, 07:14 AM	#4
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning I have a wooden cigar case that I leave opened in one of my coolers that is maintained at 60% and I take it out when I need to use it. I keep my 15 count Cigar Caddy stocked with cigars for going out on my porch or to friends' houses and I use a couple of drops of water on the clay humidifier in the lid. Never a problem. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

02-09-2011, 07:49 AM	#5
RonC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Traveldor Seasoning season it slowly. Put a 72% Boveda in there, close it, and dont open it for a week.

02-09-2011, 11:23 AM	#6
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning If and when I get a travel humi I'm just grabbing a heartfelt bead tube and tossing it in there. I would imagine this is the easiest and most effective thing to do.

02-09-2011, 11:39 AM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning Depending upon how long I am going to be using my cigar caddy (and which size caddy) I put in a 1 oz or 2 oz HCM Soft Bead Stick. The 1 oz is the size of a Petite Corona and the 2 oz is about the size of the Corona. They fit pretty well in the trays and since they are dry to the touch (like a Boveda Pack) it does matter if the cigars come into contact with them. __________________ 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.

02-09-2011, 11:41 AM	#8
smokinpeace Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Brennan Location: Virginia Posts: 179 Trading: (6)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning I agree with those who say it doesn't need to be seasoned. I would use a Heartfealt tube or a Boveda pack.

02-10-2011, 05:53 PM	#9
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning Here were those pics that I promised, along with an update: (I took the Credo 70% "Le Tube" out) I ended up throwing a sponge in there and seasoning it like my desktops. Figured that it wouldn't hurt. It's been two days and the ambient in the traveldor is 64%. I'll wait till it breaks 70+% and then I'll put 2 medium bead tubes in there. What do y'all think about this plan?

02-10-2011, 06:27 PM	#10
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning 64% is perfect for me. One tube should be more than sufficient.

02-10-2011, 07:18 PM	#11
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: Traveldor Seasoning Yeah I think you're right, 2 medium tubes would be overkill. I'll just stick with the one. Thanks!

02-10-2011, 08:58 PM	#12
RonC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Traveldor Seasoning this is not a plastic cigar caddy. it has a wood insert. If that wood is drier than the cigars that go in the case, the wood will suck moisture out of the cigars. season that travel humidor .