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Cigar Tailgating Essentials

There’s nothing more enjoyable than gathering with your closest friends on gameday, cracking some cold ones, grilling your favorite food, and having fun times. What’s a better complement to such an environment than some quality cigars! Read on for our cigar tailgating essentials and some pro tips to enhance your experience.

Tailgating Essentials

Whether you’re a seasoned tailgating veteran or preparing for your first experience, there are some essentials you must have for tailgating success.

  1. Food and Drinks – chips and dip, pasta salad, hoagies, burgers and hot dogs, sausage and onion, beer, wine, bourbon, soda, water. A good variety allows for plenty of options for everyone’s personal preference.
  2. Comfortable Seating – No one wants to sit on the curb or the ground. Make sure you have suitable options for seating such as camping chairs or beach chairs
  3. A pop-up tent – The weather may not always be on your side. A pop-up tent is a versatile item to protect you from the heat and sun or provide cover in the case of rain or snow.
  4. Yard Games – Socializing is a huge part of tailgating, and what better way to pass the time than with some yard games. Cornhole is usually a staple, but there are plenty of other portable and easy to set up yard games.

Best Cigars for Tailgating

Opinions vary about the best cigars for a tailgate, but the truth is there is no defining list. Instead of suggesting one or two options, consider joining our Cigar of the Month Club. Receive a variety of premium, hand-rolled cigars from top brands in the industry every month. Impress your pals with some of the finest cigars on the market, hand selected by our experts. Multiple options are available, including four or eight cigars delivered right to your door just in time for your next tailgate.

Cigar Tailgating Accessories

Now you’re set for your tailgate, but what about the cigars? There are a few things you must bring to ensure a quality smoking experience.

  1. Travel Humidor – No one wants to go through all the trouble of gathering their favorite cigars, packing them in the car, and getting to the tailgate only to find that their cigars were damaged in transport. Make sure you have a portable cigar case or travel humidor to keep your cigars protected. A Her-a-dor travel humidor is a great choice. Don't forget to toss in a Boveda humidity pack to keep your cigars at the proper humidity level. 
  2. Cigar Cutter – Whether you are a fan of the v-cut or more of a punch person, you will want to bring a quality cigar cutter to get the best cut for your premium smokes. Get a clean cut, every time with the Xikar Xi2 Cutter.
  3. Torch Lighter – Don’t let the wind ruin your smoking experience. Make sure you have a quality torch lighter to light your cigars in any weather condition. The Xikar Hedron Lighter is the cadillac of cigar lighters, and will never let you down. Or try the Smiley Quad Torch Lighter and make quick work of lighting your cigars with the four powerful, wind-resistant torch flames.

Now take this newfound knowledge, sign up for the Cigar of the Month Club today, and become the go-to cigar guy or girl at your next tailgate!

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There’s nothing more enjoyable than gathering with your closest friends on gameday, cracking some cold ones, grilling your favorite food, and having fun times. What’s a better complement to such an environment than some quality cigars! Read on for our cigar tailgating essentials and some pro tips to enhance your experience.

Tailgating Essentials

Whether you’re a seasoned tailgating veteran or preparing for your first experience, there are some essentials you must have for tailgating success.

  1. Food and Drinks – chips and dip, pasta salad, hoagies, burgers and hot dogs, sausage and onion, beer, wine, bourbon, soda, water. A good variety allows for plenty of options for everyone’s personal preference.
  2. Comfortable Seating – No one wants to sit on the curb or the ground. Make sure you have suitable options for seating such as camping chairs or beach chairs
  3. A pop-up tent – The weather may not always be on your side. A pop-up tent is a versatile item to protect you from the heat and sun or provide cover in the case of rain or snow.
  4. Yard Games – Socializing is a huge part of tailgating, and what better way to pass the time than with some yard games. Cornhole is usually a staple, but there are plenty of other portable and easy to set up yard games.

Best Cigars for Tailgating

Opinions vary about the best cigars for a tailgate, but the truth is there is no defining list. Instead of suggesting one or two options, consider joining our Cigar of the Month Club. Receive a variety of premium, hand-rolled cigars from top brands in the industry every month. Impress your pals with some of the finest cigars on the market, hand selected by our experts. Multiple options are available, including four or eight cigars delivered right to your door just in time for your next tailgate.

Cigar Tailgating Accessories

Now you’re set for your tailgate, but what about the cigars? There are a few things you must bring to ensure a quality smoking experience.

  1. Travel Humidor – No one wants to go through all the trouble of gathering their favorite cigars, packing them in the car, and getting to the tailgate only to find that their cigars were damaged in transport. Make sure you have a portable cigar case or travel humidor to keep your cigars protected. A Her-a-dor travel humidor is a great choice. Don't forget to toss in a Boveda humidity pack to keep your cigars at the proper humidity level. 
  2. Cigar Cutter – Whether you are a fan of the v-cut or more of a punch person, you will want to bring a quality cigar cutter to get the best cut for your premium smokes. Get a clean cut, every time with the Xikar Xi2 Cutter.
  3. Torch Lighter – Don’t let the wind ruin your smoking experience. Make sure you have a quality torch lighter to light your cigars in any weather condition. The Xikar Hedron Lighter is the cadillac of cigar lighters, and will never let you down. Or try the Smiley Quad Torch Lighter and make quick work of lighting your cigars with the four powerful, wind-resistant torch flames.

Now take this newfound knowledge, sign up for the Cigar of the Month Club today, and become the go-to cigar guy or girl at your next tailgate!

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