ShiftyMac
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:15:05 AM
Can anyone see anything adverse about storing cigars in a Cigar Caddy 40 count for any period of time. They are marketed as "travel humidors" but I'm thinking they could be used for periods of months as long as the proper caare is taken. Any thoughts
05busa
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:18:23 AM
they make your smokes smell stale if left to long
ShiftyMac
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:23:32 AM
s that because of the foam padding? I could make my own dividers inside if that's the case.
05busa
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:26:16 AM
i think it is...they hold te moisture i believe
nickatnite
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:28:27 AM

s that because of the foam padding? I could make my own dividers inside if that's the case.

ShiftyMac wrote:

you could do that, or just take the foam dividers out. you'll be able to store more sticks inside that way too.

ShiftyMac
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:30:22 AM
Alright sounds good. Appreciate the input
05busa
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:37:34 AM
if u dont use any dividers u can get 20-30 more smokes in
ShiftyMac
Saturday, October 1, 2011 2:35:35 AM
I will certainly be taking that route then
bdrizzle
Saturday, October 1, 2011 10:22:06 AM
One of those costs more than a 100 count humi. U could also use a humi bag. Their cheap
Nicar
Saturday, October 1, 2011 10:56:43 AM
Forget that... get a cooler and make a coolidor! Or make a tuppador!
ShiftyMac
Saturday, October 1, 2011 11:01:26 AM
Might have to do that as I see myself outgrowing it very fast
Nicar
Saturday, October 1, 2011 11:23:26 AM
Got one tuppador... Empty wooden cigar boxes...beads...set to go for cheap
cacman
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:00:39 PM
^^ Yep... put pieces of cedar in it (break-down boxes, the liners from between rows, sleeves) and beads. You could also put a small computer fan inside, and just remove it when using for travel.
ShiftyMac
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:10:05 PM
That computer fan idea is a pretty good one I like that. Love all the input guys
lou2row
Saturday, October 1, 2011 3:04:26 PM
These guys think small. Start watching auctions for upright freezers. Easily 3000 count storage on the cheap.

Cause that's how I roll, bitches.

ShiftyMac
Saturday, October 1, 2011 3:11:44 PM
^^^word
dpnewell
Saturday, October 1, 2011 3:36:18 PM
Here ya go Shifty. Cheap long term storage for 300 to 500 smokes.

http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/c/posts/376752/A-Couple-Of-My-Coolers 

Grouch
Monday, October 10, 2011 9:35:24 PM
My long term is a tuperwear container about 18X15X10. Never counted but it holds a bunch. I lined it with cedar and use some cedar diveders, added two jars of crystals and then wrapped it with plastic wrap before the lid goes on. The humidity stay remarkably stable, I check it no more than once a month if I am not into it adding or taking out.. Fits nicely under my side of the bed.
BuckyB93
Monday, October 10, 2011 10:00:10 PM
I've been using totes and coolers since nearly day one of this addicting hobby. I have a few desktop humis but I don't even use them.

I haven't lined the containers with cedar, just use the boxes they come in or leftover ones from my local. I've also used ziplock freezer bags with a block or two of cedar (they used to sell/auction off a "box of blocks" but I don't see any right now).

I've had smokes stored for many years in such containers with no problems as long as you maintain the proper humidity and temperature. Some folks say the container needs to be burped periodically but I know of some respected old timers who say that burping is not necessary.

I don't spend a lot of money, energy, or worries about storage. It's pretty simple, keep temp and humidity in your preferred envelope and the cigars couldn't care less what bed they sleep in.

engletl
Monday, October 10, 2011 10:36:49 PM
have 4 Sterilite Tubs. each about 5 cubic feet of storage. 1 lbs of Rh Beads in each and zero problems
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