Tupperdor on the cheap?

[coyote_5]

Hey guys,

anyone have experience using one of those cheap sterilite bins you can get at Target etc? I can get a 66qt bin for like 11 bucks or something, and that seems a lot cheaper than I'd pay for a comparable sized cooler. The lid locks on, not sure about the seal, but it wouldn't be very difficult to improve I wouldn't think.

Any opinions, experience, advice? Sterilite vs. igloo/coleman?

Thanks!

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[tobby4]

I have no experience, but I really doubt that the seal will be good enough even with modifications to use the tupperware... You might be better off putting up a little more money and going with the cooler...

 

[Donk]

I have no experience, but I really doubt that the seal will be good enough even with modifications to use the tupperware... You might be better off putting up a little more money and going with the cooler...

I have to agree, go with a cooler. Better insulated and will hold the Humidity much better.

 

[CWS]

Poor seal and no insulation will make it very difficult to keep the humidity and temps stable. 48 quart coleman at Walmart is $13 bucks.

 

[Donk]

48Qt, is kinda small, isn't it. my 70qt only holds 11 or 12 boxes, with room for beads and fans and cedar and a little air space.

 

[coyote_5]

Yeah you know in hindsight, I was thinking about this after I made the thread and wondering about the insulation factor and how thin that sterilite is.

Maybe not such a good idea. If I'm going to spend the $$ on the sticks, I reckon I can spring for a good home for 'em!

Thanks guys

 

[Donk]

Good call man, I love my coolidor, and it holds all my valuable sticks too. Plus it is just as good at holding temp and humidity as a desktop humis does. Puck up a good large cooler, they all come in under $50 so go as large as you can and you'll have a great large storage humi for your boxes.

 

[indyrob]

3 48qt coolers at Target: $51.00
Total area for cigars: More than enough and can seperate things like aging, daily, and weekend/special cigars.

I think this is the way to go, atleast that's what works for me.

 

[CWS]

48Qt, is kinda small, isn't it. my 70qt only holds 11 or 12 boxes, with room for beads and fans and cedar and a little air space.

Depends. I have 2 -125 quarts coolers for boxes, 1 48 quart for small boxes, 1 48 quart for lose sticks in bags and three 300 count desk tops. I like the 48 because they are easy to move around. The 125's sit way back in the closet.

 

[tobby4]

I have a 75 that is the most unorganized thing ever..

 

[Donk]

yeap mine to, I need to organize it better.