I know it's not ideal, but I have a kids' pencil box I am going to line with foam for a travel humidor. I have a humidipak from my CRA order. All I need is a hygrometer. Just because that's how I roll...

I've been thinking of some, and wondering if anyone's tried this one:

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well here is a tip man you could use a Tupperware or somthing like that. they work i keep one at work.
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How many you looking to hold? Tupperware is good. Why not just get the herfador 10-15 count or something similar?
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You can usually pick up the 15 count herf-a-dor for like $11 on c-bid and it's 5.95 for shipping.
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A hygrometer is only going to tell you how leaky that pencil box is. I'll do that for free. It's really leaky. :-):-)
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I've never seen that hygrometer, but it certainly looks useful. Where is it from? Also, I've never had much luck with humidipaks. If I'm not going to be storing cigars for a long time in a travel case (which I rarely do), I'll forego the humidification anyways. The cigars will stay fresh for long enough for me to smoke them or put them back in the humidor.
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I ddin't know the ones on CBid were that cheap. That's why I was going this route...to save some $$. I was thinking about doing it for this year's trip to Disney, since we'll be gone about 5 days. (Ergo the wanting to save) I'll only need 3 or so, seeing as how I'll be near Fuego one of those days, and I'll have my pipe. I might experiment with a gasket of some sort to stop the leaking....or just look on C-Bid and get one of those.

I found that hygrometer on amazon. Here:Ambient Weather Hygrometer
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I use the little Havana Hygrometer which is very similar in shape and can usually be found on Famous.

http://www.famous-smoke.com/little+h...ter/item+16714

Got mine off CigarMonster for about $15.
:-)
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A hygrometer is totally unnecessary as is a travel humidor. Tupperware will work fine, or even a ziplock bag. No water pillow or other humidification is needed either. Just throw the sticks in a ziplock and get on with the vacation. I have kept smokes on my desk for weeks in a ziplock, in fact there are 6 or 10 in there right now. :-)
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Bob is wise -- listen him.

You really want to keep it simple when you are traveling with cigars. Use a ziplock unless your cigars may need protection while traveling (e.g., to keep from getting squished); otherwise a small tupperware container is fine.

If you want you can use a small Cigar Caddy or the like, but you don't need humidification or a hygrometer for a five day trip -- unless you are going to the artic or some other place with extreme temperature and humidity...
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Going to Florida. Disney.

I don't want them to get squished an we're doing Disney express, so they'll go fom baggage hold to baggage hold to room. I'll have to pack them the night before.
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I would just buy a small herf-a-door... I travel to disney every year and I carry my sticks in my travel on. You will also need a TSA approved case for lighter you need to stick that in your checked bags.
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Listen to Bob, I go to Nags Head for 2 weeks every year and just use a large Tupperware and haven't had any problems.
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:-):-)
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Will do.
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Just checked the TSA web site. "Common" (soft light) lighters are now allowed on carry-ons. The torch lighters are still regulated to the checked bags. Says nothing about needing a case.
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Torch lighters are banned and can be confiscated from all bags. I've managed to get some through with the "egg" TSA approved case, but I wouldn't be surprised if it gets confiscated one of these trips. I only pack my beat up Jetlites so I won't be disappointed if it happens. Bics and other soft flame lighters don't need to be checked at all and are allowed.
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Here is a 15 count with a BIN for 20.00 http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...ravel-Humidor/
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If you have a few days to wait the 5 and 15 count on cbid often sell for 11.00.If you don't already have exposure to the site that money saved on a traveldor WILL be spent on other things (X1000's). be forwarned.....danger-danger- dangerous site to bank accounts and alot of relationships......

Good luck and happy bidding!:-)
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