Comments on: Stogie Tips: The Amazing Flying Cigar Man

By: Padronnie

Padronnie — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:50:46 +0000

I've snuck my Ronson through in my checked luggage a few times without a problem. What's the worse they will do? Confiscate it? Then I'm only out four bucks…

By: dmjones

dmjones — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:30:58 +0000

I ditto CWS on the issue of bringing a torch in a "legal" container. I have one that I've used a couple times and I loaned it to a buddy to use as well. No problems getting checked baggage through with the DOT/TSA-approved container. If I remember correctly, they say you're legally allowed to put two lighters in said container, but I've never been able to get two of them to fit.

By: CWS

CWS — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:11:31 +0000

You can check(not carry-on) your torch lighter if you place it in a special case. Most online retailers carry the case and it's about $15. Mine is bright yellow with a TSA & DOT seal of approval. Every time I've checked my luggage, I've never had a problem . . . http://www.elighters.com/tranzpack.html

By: Marcus

Marcus — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:39:04 +0000

I did a lot of reading before I went to the Big Smoke last November and it was legal to bring a cigar cutter but not the jet(tourch) lighter like most refillable butane lighters. As long as it's like a Bic type lighter, you are good to go. I have an old low profile cigar box that I use for trips and I can fit ten toro sized cigars in it. Not at bit of metal so I can put it in a carry on without an issues.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:35:17 +0000

I did a lot of reading before I went to the Big Smoke last November and it was legal to bring a cigar cutter but not the jet(tourch) lighter like most butane lighters. As long as it's like a Bic type lighter, you are good to go. I have an old low profile cigar box that I use for trips and I can fit ten toro sized cigars in it. Not at bit of metal so I can put it in a carry on without an issues.

By: Moro

Moro — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:07:54 +0000

For lighting ye can also get the cheap Zippo insert and, since Zippos ARE allowed, then ye've got little to worry about. Or just bring a soft-flame butane lighter. I haven't tried this, but have heard good things of the XiKar scissors getting through as when folded and attached to yer keys, it looks like a simple keychain.

By: BubbaGene

BubbaGene — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:07:36 +0000

For protection, recycled aluminum or glass cigar tubes work well. I save the large ones that will hold most cigars. Many come with a sponge in the cap for humidifying. I don't recommend using it as such for obviou reasons unless the cigar being stored is still in the wrapper.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:06:20 +0000

Cigar cutters are permitted by TSA. Its Web site used to say that explicitly, although it does not now for some reason. But if you look it up in the federal register, they are permitted.

However, you will probably lose an aregument with an agent. Leave the expensive Xikar at home and bring a plastic-housed cutter.

I say skip the torch lighter. They have long been forbidden in checked or carry-on luggage, even before 9/11. If you bring one and it's caught, it will delay your luggage and everyone behind you in the security line.

Djeep disposables work well with cigars.

By: CWS

CWS — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:17:38 +0000

HumidiPak makes a great Ziploc bag for all sizes of cigars. www.humidipak.com