Cooler's

[markem]

No one needs a wood humidor to store/age cigars. Period. They are very nice to have and I have 3, so I am not truly biased here.

Coolers are great. I've used several over the years. The main issue is the seal. I do not like the ones that have plastic latches as plastic tends to become weaker with repeated use. I'd go for one with a metal latch. I'd also do a flashlight test at the store or immediately when I got home to make sure that there aren't air gaps.

I know one brother who has an amazing collection, amassed over years of collecting, that all sits in a stack of coolers.

[Lockspur]

Originally Posted by markem

No one needs a wood humidor to store/age cigars. Period. They are very nice to have and I have 3, so I am not truly biased here.

Coolers are great. I've used several over the years. The main issue is the seal. I do not like the ones that have plastic latches as plastic tends to become weaker with repeated use. I'd go for one with a metal latch. I'd also do a flashlight test at the store or immediately when I got home to make sure that there aren't air gaps.

I know one brother who has an amazing collection, amassed over years of collecting, that all sits in a stack of coolers.

I was having the exact issue with my Igloo 152qt's. But $3 weatherstripping fixed that. Hard to latch closed the first time, but now it's no biggie.

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by markem

No one needs a wood humidor to store/age cigars. Period. They are very nice to have and I have 3, so I am not truly biased here.

Coolers are great. I've used several over the years. The main issue is the seal. I do not like the ones that have plastic latches as plastic tends to become weaker with repeated use. I'd go for one with a metal latch. I'd also do a flashlight test at the store or immediately when I got home to make sure that there aren't air gaps.

I know one brother who has an amazing collection, amassed over years of collecting, that all sits in a stack of coolers.

Mark is right that the plastic hinges on typical Igloos are it's weakest link. However, there are metal replacement hinges available from Amazon, etc.