Adequate Storage?

[Buckles]

Still new to cigars, and just recently acquired enough of them to need any kind of storage.
At the moment, I have all my cigars in a Pelican case with a Boveda 69. Ive only got about 10 cigars at the moment, is this type of storage adequate for keeping them in good shape?

 

[EO80]

You should be good with that for a few weeks. May want to start looking for a larger storage option soon if you plan to stick around. It is a steep cliff to fall off of here and it does not take long to lose footing.

 

[Hamm]

@EO80 isn't kidding! That thing will hold humidity pretty well, which is what really matters. You'll be upgrading in the very near future though, I can almost guarantee it.

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

You're good to go......for now. Only thing I would do is change out the 69 for a 65 Boveda but that's personal preference.

 

[Buckles]

@EO80 isn't kidding! That thing will hold humidity pretty well, which is what really matters. You'll be upgrading in the very near future though, I can almost guarantee it.

I have some larger Pelican cases too, however I may be looking into the Wineador route.

 

[Hamm]

You're good to go......for now. Only thing I would do is change out the 69 for a 65 Boveda but that's personal preference.

Definitely this too. 65% and 65° is perfect, IMO. That's what I keep all of mine at.

I have some larger Pelican cases too, however I may be looking into the Wineador route.

Wineador is definitely a good route.

 

[KookaRocha]

Still new to cigars, and just recently acquired enough of them to need any kind of storage.
At the moment, I have all my cigars in a Pelican case with a Boveda 69. Ive only got about 10 cigars at the moment, is this type of storage adequate for keeping them in good shape?

They aren't kidding. I started last month with a Pelican 1400 and about 10-15 sticks. I'm now using an 8 bottle wineador have at least 30 in my possession and am expecting over 40 more from CBid in the upcoming week.

Do not visit CBid with alcohol (or in my case on Oxy) and a credit card nearby #blametheoxy

Also, if and likely when you upgrade, don't tell these people! They're too generous-I'm expecting a mailbox armageddon this week.

 

[danmdevries]

Pelican cases and the like make for great humidors.

 

[Buckles]

Ive got about 10 Pelicans in various sizes. Great products with lots of uses.

 

[tadpole]

Adequate? Yes....

...Right up until you posted to this forum. Rookie mistake.

 

[jonesry09]

^^^ I was just about to say this.

Your screwed!!

 

[KookaRocha]

HA! I'm not the only one! I'm gonna join in on this assault. (Sorry, you may be subject to the purchases made on my Oxy induced shopping spree) but hey, it's a bomb, right?

 

[Buckles]

Im already looking for a whine cooler lol.
Hoping Craigslist will turn something up, if not I'll just buy new.

 

[StogieNinja]

That's a perfect setup (though I'm with the "get a 65%" group).

I've been looking at the Pelecan cases myself. Want to grab one of the 9.5x7.25 size as a large Herfador at some point.

 

[Thedude]

Whatever you buy you fill.

This was my second large storage unit... It's "Jenga'd" even more now. This was a year ago...


150qt.

 

[tadpole]

Imho, I think he is okay with the 69% - for now. other than the cigars, there isn't anything to absorb any humidity to keep it there (Spanish cedar, etc)... Every time he opens it up, a lot of the humidity will escape. The current boveda won't have to work as hard to get the humidity back up

 

[CVAC085]

Never would've thought a pelican case for a make-shift temporary humidor. Nice! I would think it's in need of some cedar lining possibly??? But I'd also recommend a wineador or even a larger scaled humidor. Check here though before you buy any of it. I don't think any of us would want to see you make a purchase and it's something that isn't too good of a quality humi or wineador. Then we can have some fun with you! I mean....just let us know! LOL.

 

[dontWIZonme]

Don't feel pressured by the guys here to have a wineador. I plan on getting a cooler here soon for boxes, since my wineador is filling up rapidly. I don't particularly want two wineadors running all the time.

 

[CVAC085]

A friend of mine did a coolidor and said that was the best thing he's ever done. And it's easy to maintain. Just needs to be somewhere in the house with somewhat of a consistent temperature if I'm not mistaken??

 

[StogieNinja]

If i could get ahold of every newbie, I would advise they go;
-Tupperware or pelican-type case
-upgrade to a 28qt cooler (Walmart or Amazon for like $25) for beginning a stash
-when that's maxed, upgrade to a wine cooler (if looks are important) or larger cooler (if they aren't).

Would save so much expense and hassle. Wish someone woulda told me early on!