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Reddit mentions of Boveda for Cigars/Tobacco | 69% RH 2-Way Humidity Control | Size 60 for Use with Every 25 Cigars a Humidor Can Hold | Patented Technology For Cigar Humidors | 4-Count Resealable Bag
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RESTORE AND MAINTAIN cigars with the global leader in 2-way humidity control. Place Boveda in your humidor for precise Relative Humidity (RH) so they’re ready for that perfect moment—the smoke. Choose among 4 RH (65%, 69%, 72% and 75%)ORDER 69% RH for wood humidors with a tight seal or airtight acrylic humidors. (Depending on personal preference, also appropriate for up to 1lb English, flakes and other non-flavored pipe tobacco)HOW MANY BOVEDA FOR YOUR HUMIDOR? Use one (1) Size 60 Boveda for every 25 TOTAL cigars a humidor can hold. Example: For a 100-cigar capacity humidor, use four (4) Size 60 Boveda at once. For bigger humidors, use Size 320 BovedaNOTHING TO ADD OR ACTIVATE—Eliminates the mess of using water, gels, beads or PG (Propylene Glycol) in your humidor. Automatically adds AND absorbs moisture to keep your premium cigars fresh and tasting the way cigar makers intendedLONG LASTING—Maintains the right RH for a wood humidor for 2-4 months and an airtight humidor for 6-9 months. A simple touch test will let you know when it’s time to replace this humidity control—the Boveda will feel rigid and crunchy
Specs:
Color | Boveda Brown |
Height | 1 Inches |
Length | 7 Inches |
Number of items | 4 |
Size | 2.1 Ounce (Pack of 4) |
Weight | 0.1322773572 Pounds |
Width | 6.5 Inches |
Lets start before Cubans, and I'll assume you know nothing about cigars and just start from the beginning.
Okay, as far as humidors go, there are a bunch of options. The quickest and easiest way is to buy a tupperware container that seals well and a few boveda packets (you can get either on amazon). I'd recommend 65% if you're using a "tupperdor" (69% for a wooden humidor...of course depending on the climate where you live etc...). Rough rule of thumb is to use one 60 gram packets for every 25 cigars the container can fit. We'll get more into wood humidors later.
The next thing you'll want to have is a digital hygrometer. You can snag one for 15-20 bucks on amazon. If you're using multiple tupperdors, I wouldn't worry about having one in each, just switch the meter to a different container every week or so to make sure they're staying good. With boveda packets, you shouldn't have a problem. Anyway, when you get your hygrometer, you want to calibrate it. The packaging or instructions may say that it is calibrated at the factory and does not need to be tested. Ignore that. Get a bottle cap, fill it about 2/3 up with table salt, and a few drops of water. Put the cap in an airtight container (a zip lock bag will do) with the hygrometer. Wait a day, and see what the hygrometer says. If it says 75%, you're good. If it doesn't, adjust it until it does, and then leave it in the bag a few more hours to make sure it stays there. You will find that you may develop your own preference for the Relative Humidity (RH) of your cigars, but it your container is reading in the mid sixties to the low seventies, you're around where you want to be. Keep an eye on the temperature, too. I like to keep mine below 70 degrees F. If they get into the high seventies, your cigars may literally begin hatching beetles.
Now onto wooden humidors: these are much more of a pain in the ass than tupperdors, in terms of setting it up. As far as a specific model, there are a ton and it depends on too many things to specify from the information you gave. Personally, I'd recommend a humidor that can hold more cigars than you plan on needing. My first humidor holds fifty cigars. I now have another 25 count (although, that was free and I didn't need it until I figured "fuck it, might as well fill it"), a 100 count, and two tupperdors. So as far as picking one out, I'd recommend again going bigger than you think you need, make sure it is at least lined with spanish cedar, and just check reviews to see how it seals. Every humidor will have bad reviews because a lot of people don't know how to season them, so look for reviews from people who seem to know what they're doing. And I'd personally stay away from anything with a glass top, it's just another place it can lose a seal.
Speaking of seasoning, you have to season a wooden humidor, which means to sort of saturate the wood to the correct humidity level. If you don't, the wood will eat up the humidity being released by your humidifying thingamajig instead of it being all for your sticks. There's a couple ways to do this: you can get distilled water (or a premade solution of distilled water and propylene glycol, it really doesn't matter) and wipe the wood down with it, with a barely damp cloth or sponge. If you get the wood too wet, it will warp and the humidor won't seal. Then leave a bowl or shot glass filled with the distilled water in the humidor and let it sit a few days. Note that the water being distilled is not optional, do not use any other water, no tap, no spring water. Only distilled water. You want nothing in the humidor except spanish cedar, cigars, and moisture.
The easier way to season a humidor is to buy boveda seasoning packets. They regulate the environment in the humidor to 84%. Buy the same amount you'd need if they were regular bovedas, one per 25 cigar capacity. Put them in the humidor, close the humidor, come back 14 days later and take the packets out. Replace them with (I'd recommend) 69% packets. Put cigars in over the course of a few days (you don't want to add them all at once, it will swing RH levels).
I'd recommend this for a tupperdor, in the largest size:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this humidor, I like it:
http://www.cheaphumidors.com/the-othello-checkerboard-pattern-cigar-humidor.html
I also have this smaller humidor which I'm still seasoning, but it seems to seal well enough:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072NZK9K4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seasoning packets:
https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-Humidity-Seasoning-Humidifier-Dehumidifier/dp/B004NXXBLA/ref=sr_1_10?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1502648759&sr=1-10-spons&keywords=boveda+seasoning&psc=1
Packets to regulate RH (pick whatever RH you'd prefer, I like 69 for wood and 65 for tupperdor):
https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-2-Way-Humidity-Control-Large/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1502648826&sr=1-1&keywords=boveda+69
Distilled water/propylene glycol if you want to go that route:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040OEB6G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hygrometer (I like round ones because a lot of humidors will have a cutout for the shitty analog hygro they all come with and the round ones will fit there):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004167OY4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Someone let me know if I missed anything.
Edit: I didn't mention beads, the "soak this weird thing in distilled water" humidifier or kitty litter because I really don't think there's a good reason to steer someone towards them, but I really haven't ever used any of it so if someone wants to add something about those, please do.
DON’T DO THIS^
Get some of these.
Choose any RH that you prefer. They control the RH with a two-way process that will either absorb or release water depending on the need of the container. Also, some people recharge them with distilled water. I haven’t tried that yet.
Definitely read the wiki cover to cover for all the general specifics.
To answer your questions:
> Do I leave them in the wrappers they came in when I store them in the humidor?
The wrapper is the outer most layer of tobacco on the cigar. Cigars consist of filler, binder, and wrapper. What you're referring to is the cellophane (cello) and it's really up to personal preference. I think a good rule of thumb is "store them how you buy them." If they're in cello when you buy them, just leave them in. The pro is that it'll protect the wrapper. The con is that it supposedly won't age a quickly, but that's a) supposedly and b) we're talking about storing cigars for years and I'm guessing you're not at that step yet.
> Is distiller water ok to use for the humidifier?
Yes, this is what you should use. What kind of humidifier are you using? If you're using the floral / foam puck, pitch it and get some 69% or 65% Boveda packs. You need about 2 packs for every 50 cigars you're storing.
> How long can I store em' before I smoke em'?
The short answer is "forever under ideal conditions." Ideal condition is about 68F and 68% relative humidity (RH). You may want to let them "rest" in your humidor for a few days after you buy them because sometimes they're over/underhumidified at Brick & Mortar (B&M) cigar shops.
> Advice for tasty cigars?
Welcome and good luck! PM me if you have any more questions.
Here's my advice since I literally just started a few weeks ago. This is exactly what I wished I knew before I spent money on random cigars from various sites.
Hopefully this helps.
Edit: Many edits to fix errors and add additional info.
My pleasure.
This is what a bunch of people use including my self. I do have a real wood burl humidor but I find this so much easier.
https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Noodle-31-7oz/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sistema+KLIP+IT+Rectangular+Collection+Food+Storage+Container%2C236+Oz&qid=1569968747&sr=8-1
And for the Boveda people usually use between 65% and 70% I recommend this.
https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-2-Way-Humidity-Control-Large/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=sxts_kp?keywords=boveda+67&pd_rd_i=B004LHSOBK&pd_rd_r=7b646bb8-358c-4cf6-a16c-a33cbe3765ab&pd_rd_w=BR0KH&pd_rd_wg=td0lO&pf_rd_p=81d99bd4-f902-4b23-8928-b05d50fd5b3c&pf_rd_r=TKJPQR38W0MAYQX607YQ&qid=1569968891
Sistema Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 29 Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_xrm2j1LMyVMWG
Caliber IV Digital Hygromter by Western Humidor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXOKQVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_9KjCtKfo9QUur
Boveda 69% Rh 2-Way Humidity Control, Large 60 g, 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_o5LMyb0GGBK1P
Welcome to r/cigars!
First thing you need to do is get rid of that paper towel asap! You will over humidify your cigars and you might get mold too! Go to your local B&M and get a boveda pack or order one online. Then use an air tight tupperware container to hold your cigars and humidity. Super cheap and many many people use this as an option. As for building your own. Get an ammo can or a gun case and line it with spanish cedar. It will hold humidity perfectly and you'll get your woodworking skills a bit wet for your next bigger project.
This is the setup I have.
The container:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hygromter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXOKQVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Boveda Packs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LHSOBK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cedar tray (optional):
https://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Cedar-Tray-HUMI-TRAY-Cigar/dp/B00B9234HE/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00B9234HE&pd_rd_r=JS6RQJY49RAXMS0VRDF6&pd_rd_w=vNV6l&pd_rd_wg=ZB7Ip&psc=1&refRID=JS6RQJY49RAXMS0VRDF6
If you don't really care about looks, we suggest a tupperdor - much easier to maintain (read: no maintenance) and much cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007WQSML4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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http://www.amazon.com/Boveda-2-Way-Humidity-Control-4-Pack/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425328494&sr=8-1&keywords=boveda+69
There are a lot of us from DMV on here, and several good cigar shops in the area as well. What area in D, M, or V are you located?
If your humidifier has the green material in it, you probably want to pitch it. Eventually it will start to get moldy, which will then transfer to your cigars. The Drymistat tubes are good, and a lot of people here use Boveda packs (also available at most cigar shops). Other than a calibrated hygrometer -- again, common opinion here is to go with a digital one -- you're good to go with you humidor.
ok, cancel you order from Thompson and lose their web address.
Then order these for humidification and this fo peace of mind.
edit: and if you don't have a tupperware yet, anything that looks like this with the sealing gasket will work. They sell them at target, walmart and everywhere online
Cool, I'm going to go with these and this. Thanks guys!
Get one of these weathertight bins and a box of these bovedas and you'll be good to go
Hygrometer recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Quality-Importers-HygroSet-Hygrometer-Humidors/dp/B000H6CZQE
69% Boveda packs: https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-2-Way-Humidity-Control-Large/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1486016508&sr=1-1&keywords=69+boveda
You said you already have the humidors. The rest will take care of itself with a little monitoring. You can get as fancy, or as frugal as you want, these are really the only necessities though.
What sticks do you like by the way?
No. Those are really small. Mostly for keeping cigars fresh while shipping.
You want these.
http://smile.amazon.com/Boveda-4-Pack-Humidifier-69%25/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407968375&sr=8-4&keywords=Boveda
amazon link!
Boveda 69% Rh 2-Way Humidity Control, Large 60 g, 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sPgFDbR35K4Y7
http://www.amazon.com/Boveda-4-Pack-Humidifier-69%25/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410570949&sr=8-1&keywords=boveda+69