Noob Humidor

[hhuffman]

Hi All,

I am stationed in the middle east and cigars have recently become a regular part of my day as when the sun goes down we sit outside and "toast" the end of the day.

So, I bought a 25 pack of Cuban Cohiba #5's and need to get them in a Humidor ASAP. Problem is that I know nothing about humidors and don't want to spend a lot of money. There is nowhere to buy one in a store where I am so I have to order online.

Reviews I have read on all units less than $60 say the box is nice but Humidifying properties suck. What do you guys suggest?

Thanks,
Heath

 

[danthebugman]

Tupperware, toss in a Boveda pack or some humidity beads and you're set. Down the road as your stash grows (and it will) you can get a bigger humi. And post an intro in the Introductions Forum.

Dan

 

[JRL]

I agree with the bug man. Cheap and easy .

 

[BGC]

Tupperware, toss in a Boveda pack or some humidity beads and you're set. Down the road as your stash grows (and it will) you can get a bigger humi. And post an intro in the Introductions Forum.

Dan

:thumbsup:

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Tupperware, toss in a Boveda pack or some humidity beads and you're set. Down the road as your stash grows (and it will) you can get a bigger humi. And post an intro in the Introductions Forum.

Dan

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[hhuffman]

Excellent and cheap solution. Question for you. All I have at the Post Exchange are the "Humidor bags" for $5. Can I use one of those inserts instead of the Boveda in the Tupperware? Is it the same thing? Should I buy Tupperware and one of those inserts to hold me over until I can oder a Boveda and have it shipped?

Thanks again,
Heath

 

[BGC]

Boveda regulate Humidity and they're perfect to throw in a tupperware.

 

[danthebugman]

All I have at the Post Exchange are the "Humidor bags" for $5. Can I use one of those inserts instead of the Boveda in the Tupperware? Is it the same thing? Should I buy Tupperware and one of those inserts to hold me over until I can oder a Boveda and have it shipped?

Thanks again,
Heath

Not sure what a "humidor bag" is so I Googled it :laugh:. What comes up are mostly bags that contain some sort of humidity regulation and are a temporary storage solution. If this is what you are talking about it should be fine temporarily. I used a DryMistat tube for a while in my humi. It's a gel crystal type product that I got from my local B&M. I much prefer the Hearfelt beads I have now though as they're more reliable. I'd certainly pick up a Tupperware container and throw in some kind of humidity device. Heck I used a paper towel moistened with distilled water when I first started. Takes some work to get the right humidity level, but I did it.

Dan

 

[RonC]

do you have access to a watertight ammo box or pelican case?

 

[Zedman05]

That's what I have used when taking a bunch of sticks on a trip once because I lost my cigar caddy. An ammo box, or anything that seals air-tight works well enough, you just need to keep the humidity up so what you have doesnt crack and dry out. Like Bugman said, a moistened paper-towel does for the time being.
I don't know if the old "water in a cup of salt" to keep it at 70% would work, but I know it works to calibrate hygrometers.

 

[r3db4r0n]

Sounds like the tupperdor solution with some humidipaks as others of suggested would be the best short term solution

 

[Slow Burn]

ammo box humi!

 

[hhuffman]

Excellent guys. I found a nice large Tupperware container and in that humidor bag I bought for $5, I pulled a 69% Humidipak, which I just learned through Google is made by Boveda so I should be OK as is.

Thoughts?

 

[FireDoc83]

Tupperware, toss in a Boveda pack or some humidity beads and you're set. Down the road as your stash grows (and it will) you can get a bigger humi. And post an intro in the Introductions Forum.

Dan

It is very affordable and mobile for your guys situation... GOD BLESS YOU GUYS and Thank you for all you do :usaflag:

 

[danthebugman]

Excellent guys. I found a nice large Tupperware container and in that humidor bag I bought for $5, I pulled a 69% Humidipak, which I just learned through Google is made by Boveda so I should be OK as is.

Thoughts?

Sounds like a solid start :thumbsup:.

Dan