Travel Humi - not in use

Hi everyone, quick question . . .

I just used my new travel humi for 3 days after utilizing 50/50 glycol mixture with spone humi., everything is fine. My question is, after your are done with the travel humi for a while, should I let the foam humi dry out and keep the box open, or does it stay seasoned with timely moisture renewal cycles ready for the next trip, closed? I am thinking I should keep it dry and open until the next trip, at which then, I will add more 50/50 or dist. water at that time . . . any feedback?

Mike

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Please start off by introducing your self.

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Oh, c'mon Will... This is NOT the Drivers License Bureau... :smiley2:



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I had to take a number at Sears Jewelry section during christmas. :smiley37: It was well worth it.

What kind of box is it?

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I had to take a number at Sears Jewelry section during christmas. :smiley37: It was well worth it.

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only if the jewelry section is near the lingere section:smiley2:

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only if the jewelry section is near the lingere section:smiley2:

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Well.. it wouldn't be the Christmas shopping season if the stores were any less hooter th..HOTTER than they are!

Wow, one and only post and he's already gone... that didn't last long

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Wow, one and only post and he's already gone... that didn't last long

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Shhhh.... Mike posted his first message and hasn't been back. Maybe he's been too busy to check back.

I'm quite sure when he returns this place will liven up!!! :smiley2:

I'm Mike, from Florida . . . 33 years of age, 2 children, great wife, great family. I like single malt scotch and hanging out with friends and family, and I am very dedicated to my business. I am not much for chit-chat, so I apologize for those who write to chat. I just utilized the spell check and grammar check (although I choose not to implement it at times being that I am merely thread writing).

I was really curious to what you all thought of my question, any feedback would be great. I hope you all had a great New Year, and I wish the best for you going into 2010.

. . . It's a Cigar Caddy, hard black plastic box.

I have two. I leave them cracked open. Usually if it's a day trip, I don't even worry about doing anything with the humidity.

Welcome from Bitterville.

Will

Thanks Will

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Originally Posted by bonsai411

I'm Mike, from Florida . . . 33 years of age, 2 children, great wife, great family. I like single malt scotch and hanging out with friends and family, and I am very dedicated to my business. I am not much for chit-chat, so I apologize for those who write to chat. I just utilized the spell check and grammar check (although I choose not to implement it at times being that I am merely thread writing).

I was really curious to what you all thought of my question, any feedback would be great. I hope you all had a great New Year, and I wish the best for you going into 2010.

. . . It's a Cigar Caddy, hard black plastic box.

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Single malt and a good cigar - is there any better place of refuge??? :smiley27:

I usually keep mine continually loaded with cigars - so I can make a quick exit when the opportunity presents itself. :smiley37: Once it is up to humidity, the seal usually keeps the rh inside very stable.

Good question, though, if you'd dry it out between uses. I suppose that really depends on how much you use it. If you use it frequently, it would be best to keep it humidified. If not - it would make sense to dry it out and leave it open and recharge when you fill it.

thanks - and yes, I agree - if not used often, I will simply let it dry and recharge it when needed. :smiley4:

The Cigar Caddy is the only box to have. I find that if I take fresh sticks from my humidor, the air-tight Cigar Caddy will keep them that way for several days. I don't usually bother with charging the little sponge in there, unless I'm going to be away for about a week or more.

I have the 5-ct, maybe the bigger ones are a little different, I'm not sure.

I usually remove the foam, except the very top and bottom, and just stack them inside Zip-Lock bags with Boveda packs.

I've got one of the off-branded 50 count Cigar Caddy's and yes they are VERY air tight, to the point that I've had to use the decompression valve when coming back from the States to Kuwait. Going from 6500 feet to sea level in Kuwait, I was able to watch the box expand slightly as the air pressure equalized.

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I usually remove the foam, except the very top and bottom, and just stack them inside Zip-Lock bags with Boveda packs.

I've got one of the off-branded 50 count Cigar Caddy's and yes they are VERY air tight, to the point that I've had to use the decompression valve when coming back from the States to Kuwait. Going from 6500 feet to sea level in Kuwait, I was able to watch the box expand slightly as the air pressure equalized.

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You should have been around in the days BEFORE the air pressure valve. Life was sure interesting back then... :smiley5:

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You should have been around in the days BEFORE the air pressure valve. Life was sure interesting back then... :smiley5:

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"Hey... I need a ride up to 5,000 feet so I can crack my humidor open" :smiley36:

Well its better than going from sea level to altitude .... I popped the latches on it and thought it was going to explode trying to get open.

I tossed my one cigar case as soon as I was able after I had to man handle it open (tore the seals all to hell). I thought the damned thing was glued shut after a flight. That just plain sucked... :smiley19:

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Well its better than going from sea level to altitude .... I popped the latches on it and thought it was going to explode trying to get open.

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Now that is a Cigar Bomb!

Dr. Lopaka

I have a question... When traveling with a cigar case on planes have you guys had any problems taking the cases on carry on?

I know I have read a post on traveling a while ago and they keep changing the regulations and such... Also can u take butane lighters on carry on and would it be a good or bad idea to bring a butane refill bottle? I would prob put in in my underneath luggage...

The refill bottle will be a really bad idea in ANY luggage.... Best not to bring any compressed explosive gasses on your trip, what with people lighting their underwear on fire these days!
You may get a bic lighter through, but I would still avoid the hassle and just buy one at your destination.

Cigars should be fine in your carry on.

I think it depends a lot on the guy sitting there at the X-ray machine, too. I've gotten body scanned at DFW with a lighter and swiss army knife with no problems, only to have them taken away at the completely empty Nashville airport on my way home. Besides, lighters and fuel should be easily obtained wherever you're going. If that's not an option, just leave your passport at home and they should let you through with no problem.

I have two travel humis (regular and flavored). During the summer they get used every week to go to and from the boat, and in winter only a couple times a month. I always keep them closed and humidified. I keep a couple of cedar strips in there. I've never had an issue with this, so for me it works. I don't know if it's technically "right."

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Originally Posted by UPinSmoke16

I have a question... When traveling with a cigar case on planes have you guys had any problems taking the cases on carry on?

I know I have read a post on traveling a while ago and they keep changing the regulations and such... Also can u take butane lighters on carry on and would it be a good or bad idea to bring a butane refill bottle? I would prob put in in my underneath luggage...

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How much is it worth to you to be stopped and quesioned? It's not worth my time/effort - my travel case, cutter and lighter (el cheapo) goes into the checked luggage. And every once in a while I have had my lighter and cutter confiscated (even though they're not supposed to).

I would think a bottle of butane fluid would be a definite no-no for carry on. I'd suspect they may even react to it being in a suitcase, if they were to find it...

CI sells a Colibri lighter transport device, looks like a giant yellow pill:

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...&stext=colibri

I've used this twice now to take a lighter home with me on vacation from Iraq and back again, so it's done both domestic and international travel without any problems. I just make sure it's filled before I take it with me so that if I need a good smoke somewhere I've got something to light one up.

Im going to Jamaica in a couple months for 6 days... I def wouldnt bring the butane refill on carry on but put it in stow away... And I guess ill prob put all my cigar stuff in stow away... Im thinking my butance should last me 6 days... if not ill bring a bic for good measure... thanks guys and sorry for hijacking your thread bonsai...

The TSA's policy on lighters is that they are fine for carry on, unless it is a torch lighter. All torch lighters are prohibited from both carry-on and checked luggage. The butane can is also a no-no.

ahh i see.... thanks for the info eville