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Re: The Truth About Cigar Gadgets
By Jesse | April 11, 2007 |
Patrick at the Stogie Guys has a post about the insane cigar gadgets that are competing against cigars for the cigar smokers hard earned cash.
I tend do agree with him but I think there are a few things every cigar smoker should have.
A good cutter:
I myself have a Palio, but I’d be happy with a Xikar or something even cheaper. I’ve tried using my 
fingernails and even biting the end off but I don’t like the way I end up destroying the cigar.
A Humidor:
If you plan to have any amount of cigars around the house for any time long periods of time get yourself a humidor. I’d suggest finding a place online as most local cigar shops tend to mark these up quite a bit. Until you know for sure you want to keep cigars at home just pick up an airtight plastic container from a grocery store and put a humidification pack in it. I like the Boveda packs because they are fairly easy to monitor until you get a more complicated setup.
An Ashtray:
Depends on where you smoke really. I’ve got three for free by just attending different cigar events over the years.
A Lighter:
I had a $60 lighter that lasted six months and a $16 lighter that lasted my for 3 years. I’ve even used a disposable when I misplace my torch lighter. Heck I’ve even used a torch! I do recommend a butane lighter and not a fuel lighter like a Zippo because the fumes can change the taste of the cigar. I use a Firebird myself.
A Travel Humidor:
Get yourself an Otterbox Cigar Caddy! I’ve got the five count and don’t go anywhere without it.
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Topics: Cigar Talk |
April 11th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
You’re right: There are a few things every cigar enthusiast must have. Among those are a cutter, an ashtray, and a humidor.
I think my colleague’s main point is that getting caught up in unnecessary gadgets is as detrimental as it is expensive.
April 11th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Never used a Palio, but heard good things about them. I just use my Xikar cutter. Reliable and gets the job done. Lighter I also use a Xikar Lighter. I do have a Rocky Patel table torch lighter for when I misplace my Xikar. Stinky ashtray a must for cigar smokers. I love it.
April 11th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
I agree with him there, heck at times I’ve even been caught up in that gotta have it gadget mania.