Whether you are heading out to a golf game, after-hours business meeting or your favorite cigar lounge, having the right cigar travel humidor can make all the difference in how your cigars turn out. Humidity and physical damage are your biggest risks when traveling with cigars, especially when you are flying. While a cigar case is helpful for short trips, a travel humidor is needed for more substantial travel.
Generally, a cigar travel humidor is designed to be crushproof and airtight. It will contain a humidity pack and an internal hygrometer to keep your cigars at a comfortable level of moisture. It will also have a small compartment for a cutter or triple jet lighter. Many of them will have a leather carrying strap or clip so you can attach it to your belt or bag.
The type of foam used in a cigar travel humidor can greatly impact how well it performs. Ester foam is best for storing fragile items, as it is very flexible and can fit objects of different shapes. Polythylene is better for heavier objects, and is designed to be more resilient against shocks. Pro-Cell is a denser foam that can hold heavier items and is good for displaying items, but it is not as flexible as Ester or Polythylene.
Many of the best travel humidors will also have a divider that is molded to fit a specific diameter, or a set of trays that can be inserted to create that size divider. This can greatly improve the storage capacity of a travel humidor, so you don’t have to be quite as sparing in your packing. Some of the better brands will even have pipes molded into the foam to give a pre-shaped space for inserting a particular length or shape of cigar.
One final thing to consider when selecting a travel humidor is the seals. You can test this by closing the humidor and squeezing it. If it hisses, that is a sign that the seals are not as tight as they should be and will leak air even under no pressure.
A good cigar travel humidor will be made of materials that can withstand the rigors of travel and the rough conditions of airplane flights. It should also be easy to clean, and come with a warranty that will cover any problems that may arise. It should also have a high enough storage capacity to meet your needs, and you can personalize it with etchings or engravings that will make it even more special. A high-quality humidor is the best gift for any cigar aficionado who loves to travel. It will ensure that his favorite smokes are in top condition for any occasion. And it will be a gift that he will remember you for every time he goes to take them on the road.