Lotusguy Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I got the Xikar 5, 10, and 15. Extremely sturdy and no problems at all. I heard that some have an issue with the foam smelling when new but that was not the case with mine and can be fixed by washing it and airing it out. Highly recommended. If you fly a lot like me, I recommend putting a hair across the gasket to allow for easier opening after air travel. I use a Boveda for humidification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Cool advice, will try it next time. I recommend putting a hair across the gasket to allow for easier opening after air travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingMeadery Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I use the Xikar 5 count with an extendable humidification tube and a sachet at times, depending how long I am travelling. Have seen some really nice wooden sleeve ones, but all of them can only take small RG sticks... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vondegroot Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I love mine. I store it in the humidor, so when I do use it, all the foam inside is at 65%, and I never bother to use a humidifier. I've gone away for 3 weeks and had no problems. aHHhh we think alike! I still throw in a pillow or bobcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vondegroot Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 That's kind of what I heard about the design and the clips. Break easily. I was actually just looking at mine the other day and shaved down the nubs that keep the hinge from going up! Such a terrible design. Plus the hinges are tighter than necessary... I'd like to get the pins out, but they're rammed in there BLOODY TIGHT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer14 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I have the same one, like it, rarely put any humidification in unless going for more than 5 days, seals very tight. In fact, I use it on the boat to pass cigars to other boaters - they toss out a lure on a rod, or throw a line if they are close, I tie this on and it floats over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevblue18 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I have one. But I never keep cigars in them long enough to worry about humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targa88 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Where did you find the extendable humidification tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingMeadery Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Where did you find the extendable humidification tube? I purchased it through "The Humidor Company", in Christchurch NZ It's quite good, although if you overfill it fluid showers out until it settles down. Can extend the length to customise the amount of humidification released. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLuis Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I love my dunhill travel humidor. I also have a 3 cigar case for shorter trips or poker games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have a 5-stick one of these, as well as the larger 24-stick case version. Excellent pieces of hardware - very worthwhile to have. Like others have said, either use a small Boveda pack or a small tube of Heartfelt / RH Beads, and you're good to go. I've not had the snaps / clasps break on mine, but I have had buddies who have had this happen. Send a simple e-mail (perhaps with a picture attached) to Cigar Caddy / Quality Importers, and they'll send you the replacement parts under warranty. Easy to re-and-re for the warranty repair part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarbreak Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have the 15ct from Herf-a-dor and its great. I use it everyday so that I can have some selection at lunch time lol. I've taken out the foam divider and put some cedar in it and always have a 72Boveda pack in there. Works like a charm and i've tested mine by puting a slim digital hygrometer and it reached the 62-68 rh range and I work in a dry office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babalouie Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I've got one of the 5 ct cigar caddies by otter box. really like it. don't use gyloc, just a humipak or a small heartfelt tube. Seal is great. on some trips I've had to use a screwdriver to get it open with the change in atmospheric pressure between starting location and ending causing it to almost fuse shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2021 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Love that humi, use it all the time for my fishing/hunting trips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Have switched over to a couple of boveda packs, and it's working excellently. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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