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Cigar FF

Cigar FF

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I've been using a Rockwell 3-Cigar case to travel back and forth to work with. I like the fact that it protects the cigars when being banged around. It is lined with cedar and I'm curious if this is hurting my cigars.
 
I recently noticed, when I put the case back in my Lock and Lock after being out for about a day, the humidity dropped 10-15%. I don't expect it to retain the RH for 4+ days but I expect it to retain for at a minimum, 2 days. I put it in my Lock & Lock b/c the RH is rock solid 98% of the time and never has any trouble recovering when some drier cigars make it in there.
 
I'm aware this case dries out but I leave it in the Lock & Lock when not in use and have attempted to season the case 2 times. I've even wiped the interior cedar down with a damp cloth to see if that helped. No dice.
 
Am I doing something wrong here or is it time to find a new short term, portable case? Is there a life expentency on these types of cases? I got it 2-3 years ago. I have a larger travel case but it's too big to throw in my backpack which is why this 3 cigar case is so convenient.I really enjoy the size of it but not at the expense of drying cigars out, which I've noticed that they have been a little dry lately.
 
I use a plastic baggie and small humidipak in my Atoll 3 cigar cases that have the removeable dividers. I usually take petit or regular coronas in a case if I think I need to keep the cigars humidified. Also have used regular tubo tubes in the case to keep the cigars fresher.
 
I also have some 2 cigar cases that have two heavier gauge aluminum cylinders with great screwtops. 
 
In my experience, the cedar lined cases are good for 1 day if you keep them humidified. 
 
Thanks for the response MadMonk. I may have set my expectations a little high with this case. 
 
A plastic baggie is a great idea that I overlooked and would probably solve the issue. Who makes the aluminum cylinder cigar case you mentioned? 
 
Cigar FF said:
Thanks for the response MadMonk. I may have set my expectations a little high with this case. 
 
A plastic baggie is a great idea that I overlooked and would probably solve the issue. Who makes the aluminum cylinder cigar case you mentioned? 
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Cigar Classics. I've never found anything under about 5.5 or so inches. Mine are the two counts but, I think they have a 3 count.
Very nice quality. Very limited selection.
 
You're case shouldn't hold humidity for that long...it's not intended too.

Just throw a large humi-pak in the loknlok.
 
Probably get away with putting the case and a humpack in a zip lock.
 
Or get one of the travel Humi-pak bags.
 
 
Or get this....(or make your own from a Tubo.
 
http://www.prometheuskkp.com/products/humidors/accessory/tube.htm

 
Then pick up a 4-5 finger case:
 
http://www.fuenteagedselection.com/main/product/fuentestory2011-box.htm
 
Or pay too much for one of these on Wingtip ;)

http://wingtip.com/product/brizard-co/travel-show-band-humidor/41133
 
I use a 15ct. Otter Box. They make smaller ones. They are air tight, water proof and just about indestructible. With a humidification device, they'll hold humidity longer than you require.They are not pretty. Highly recommended.

Doc
 
I have a five count like the last link Grateful posted. That works too with the humidipaks. I also like that tube grateful1 posted.
Also have a "Black ops" case similar to what doc posted about. It is pretty short so, robustos and the like but, I paid just a few bucks for it on one of the Auctions done by Famous or CI. 
Depends if you want a true pocket job with nice looks, or just a functional one.
I have a lot of cases. My nicest, imo, are my Atolls. Beautiful cases. My favorite, a plain leather simple style 2 piece.
 
I guess I thought this case would hold RH a little longer. No loss. You have to learn someway right?
 
I have a larger travel case which I use for trips. What I'm looking for is something to take with me back and forth to work that is durable. I usually take 3 cigars with me and make a game time decision on which to smoke. I don't always have the opportunity to get the case or cigars back into a RH friendly environment right away. My initial thoughts were the cedar lined case would keep the humidity longer then just leather or something else. 
 
I am going to look over the options posted here. Thank you guys, for your recommendations. 
 
At the present, I don't think looks matter. Something that is functional and can protect the cigars is my main concerns. 
 
Devil Doc said:
I use a 15ct. Otter Box. They make smaller ones. They are air tight, water proof and just about indestructible. With a humidification device, they'll hold humidity longer than you require.They are not pretty. Highly recommended.

Doc
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I have a 10ct and 2ct and agree,if size isn't an issue. The 2ct is to big to fit comfortable into a pocket, so on most occasion I find myself tossing sticks in the 10ct. The seal on these are second to none. I've taken them on a plane and had to use a butter knife to break the seal. They are virtually indestructible and float. A couple of different companies make them, make sure to get one with full length piano hinges
 
If you go with a pocket style, remember to try just using plain old cigar tubes inside. I smoke a lot of petit coronas so, those tubes fit great, and keep the telescopic ones short.
 
Any recommendations on a good 2 ct for the pocket?  Just want something to go out on the town with that isnt bulging. 
 
Peterk814 said:
Any recommendations on a good 2 ct for the pocket?  Just want something to go out on the town with that isnt bulging. 
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I don't usually get complaints about bulging.   :whistling:   
 
Peterk814 said:
Any recommendations on a good 2 ct for the pocket?  Just want something to go out on the town with that isnt bulging. 
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Nothing I know of other than a plain leather two piece size specific case. I have a 2 count Montecristo for Petite Coronas, and a 3 count that will hold 50 RG and down. I do like these sort of case most IF I'm putting it in my pocket. All that said, nothing, imo, beats saving your regular cigar tubes and throwing a couple in your pocket.
 
I have a buitifull Atoil case that was gifted to me about 15 years ago, it holds 3 sticks upwards of a 52g ea. I also have an inexpensive leather case for corona's and smaller. But when I only want one and I'm not sure where I'll be when I put fire to stick I usually just put something in a old aluminum tube. It's not rocket science.
 
thinde said:
I have a buitifull Atoil case that was gifted to me about 15 years ago, it holds 3 sticks upwards of a 52g ea. I also have an inexpensive leather case for corona's and smaller. But when I only want one and I'm not sure where I'll be when I put fire to stick I usually just put something in a old aluminum tube. It's not rocket science.
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Atolls are the nicest I know of. I have two. Got both at a steal. Not sure if they are still made. I love the removable/re-positional dividers. They're supposedly reinforced with Aluminum but have never been able to verify.
 
Oh. They are a little more bulky than a plain leather deal.
 
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