Best way to transport cigars on a plane?

asolomon

I'm finally moving across the pond in a week, and I have about 15 sticks I want to bring with me. Most (but not all) are in cello. Any tips on how to transport them safely? I'm thinking of putting them in a ziplock so they don't move around too much and then in an old cigar box, but I'm not sure.

wwhwang

Try a herf-a-dor or the cigar jar here on CCom. Both can withstand a lot of punishment. If you call Kelly or Tim, you should be able to get it pretty cheap.

sightunseen

undulac

asolomon:

I'm finally moving across the pond in a week, and I have about 15 sticks I want to bring with me. Most (but not all) are in cello. Any tips on how to transport them safely? I'm thinking of putting them in a ziplock so they don't move around too much and then in an old cigar box, but I'm not sure.

You would be fine doing that. Also, if you have a water pillow, toss it in the ziplock. I travel quite a bit and just put them in my carry-on and have never had a problem.

Russ55

Are you looking for a solution that costs nothing, or are you willing to spend a little money?

Russ55

asolomon

sightunseen - no, sadly, I'm in the States now and this is a trip away from home. I just changed my location early because I have a feeling I'll forget to once I'm there Russ - looks interesting! What's it called? While I'm looking for storage solutions (see my thread in 101), for a one-time travel I wouldn't want to spend much.

Russ55

I'll pm you the info on where I got it, and how much I paid. It's pretty reasonable.

asolomon

Thanks Russ! PM back to you.

Krieg

get a traveldore, and don't check it!

lcpleel

get a herfador its great. i use my 15 count for all my trips most recently costa rica and mexico.

ENFIDL

I did back to back trips to Curacao and then California. I used my 15 count herf-a-dor with humi pillows in it and had no issue. Took 10 with me to each place and kept that bad boy in my carry on.

kuzi16

docbp87

Love my herfador. I plan on taking that plus a cigar jar to Vegas for Big Smoke, because there is no way I'm bringing all of those sticks back in my pockets.

dennisking

keester em. just sayin

Lasabar

dennisking:

keester em. just sayin

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asolomon

Thanks for, erm, some of those pics If anyone knows a good way to transport cigars fairly safely that doesn't require buying a herfador or something (because really, this is a one-time travel), keep posting! I'm thinking a cigar box and maybe some bubble wrap is the way to go.

zoom6zoom

That will work. Before I had a few herfadors, I used a ziplock or two with water pillows inside a cigar box.

shamrocked

I agree with everyone else - Grab a herfador and keep it in your carry-on baggage. I've made about three trips with them and never had an issue.