Travel Humi - not in use

[ggiese]

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.

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

[bigwhiteash]

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

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

[MarineOne]

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.

[ggiese]

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...

[Lopaka]

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.

Now that is a Cigar Bomb!

Dr. Lopaka

[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...

[bigwhiteash]

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.

[WhiteWidow]

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.

[ggiese]

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...

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...

[MarineOne]

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.