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First Rolling Papers

Second thing for sure is Filters

Now you need a grinder and there's a lot of good ones out there, this is the one I went with a few years back and I still use it all of the time, plus it came with a pollen press but... It's a bit pricey!

I'm gonna give you the rest of my typical setup that are less used by others and just the "little things"

• A hand needle or an long/avg size but THIN screw/nail (anything). This really is a must, what I use is this guy
  
  
• I have an average sized RAW (hemp) tray, however I've noticed I keep using it less and less. You'll be fine without one just use a book or something but it's something to consider.
  *Get yourself a magnifying glass man. One of my all time favorite activities while I'm high with friends or even by myself is to just check out this dank skunk beautiful in front of me y'know? I went a step further and just recently bought a full on microscope.
  
  
• This scale will be just fine give it a nice wipe every once n awhile and it will be fine.
  
  
• HEMP WICK!! you'll want one it really is nice to have a kind of controlled flame. A typical bic lighter is actually making your trees too hot! You burnin away all of that deliciousness bro, gotta get a hemp wick. My preference is humboldt's hemp wick, they have been nothing but amazing for me constantly giving me random fun stuff for free and their product is solid.
  
  
• Smell Proof Bags There's plenty of cheaper options that are probably just as good I just use these and haven't changed.
  
  
• Check this Jar out! You want to be an ent, that's good, that's real good. This jar is the perfect representation of a proud and happy ent, just keep it filled!
  
  Alright so that's the basic shiznit my man. On a side note I'd recommend just giving vaporizers a try if you have the resources. I just recently made the switch to a PAX2 from a grav water pipe. Let me tell you the transition has been beautiful. Anyways, I hope this was helpful. Toke care, pal.

So here's my crash course advice on how to go from no experience to having a good time with cigars, as well as a few pro tips at the end. I'm going to shotgun out exactly enough information so you can avoid common pitfalls, have some cigars on hand for friends, and spend very little money doing it. I'll break things up into sections.

Storage

First, things first. Don't even think about buying some fancy Spanish cedar humidor yet (or, maybe, ever). The cheap ones are shit, even if they look pretty. Often times the expensive ones are just as shitty. You have to season them, you have to check them for leaks (and fix them if they do leak), etc. etc. They have a place, but not in a newbie's arsenal.

Instead, get a Tupperware container with a good tight seal and buy a couple "Boveda" brand two-way humidification packs. You can get a big 60-gram pack for around $5, or a 4 pack for $15 or so on Amazon. They come in 62%, 65%, 69%, and 72%, based on what Relative Humidity (RH) they sync to. Why the different percentages? Some guys like their cigars drier, some guys like them moister. I, personally, prefer drier cigars and keep my own humidor at 65% and as a newbie I'd recommend you do the same because it gives you wiggle room--if things swing up or down a few percentage points you're smack in the middle of the golden zone. (Why is it the golden zone, you might ask? Too dry and your cigars will start to lose flavor and eventually dry out like the bundle of leaves they are, too wet and they will mold and/or get infested with pests.)

These packs are the magical devices that will keep the inside of your airtight container at the right humidity for your cigars. They suck moisture in when it is too humid and release moisture when it is too arrid. They are the gold standard for simple cigar humidification. Don't mess with tubes or tubs of gel, don't mess with sponges, and for god sake don't soak a paper towel with water and shove it in there--unless you like mold.

Tupperware + Boveda Packs = fool proof cigar storage. Keep the container in a cool place (ideally at 60-72F or so) where the temperature doesn't swing (no direct sunlight, not in a room that is scorching hot by day but freezing by night, etc.). With this setup you really can't go wrong. Put the packs in, put the cigars in, make sure to open the container once a week or so to exchange some air and let any outgassed gases from the cigars escape (young tobacco can outgas ammonia) and you've got nothing else to worry about.

Oh, a finally word about Boveda Packs. They say they're disposable and will eventually dry out (if you feel the pack and instead of feeling soft and squishy it feels gravely then it is drying out), so you have to buy new ones. That's bullshit. You can throw them in a ziplock bag with distilled water for a few hours and they plump right back up. I've had some that I've been recharging for years and they work good as new.

Cigars

Life is too short for shitty cigars. Note that I didn't say cheap (you can get really good deals on cigars if you know where to look). Gas stations sell shitty cigars. Don't smoke Swiffers or any other shit ass cigars that are really meant just to be blunt wrappers.

Try to find a cigar shop with a lounge nearby. Stop buy. Ask to talk to the owner or a knowledgeable staff member and tell them you're new to cigars and would like to pick out a few to try. While there are some dicks out there running cigar shops, 99% of the time you'll find a cool dude that is happy somebody new is getting into cigars.

Some things to keep in mind when talking the cigar lingo and shopping for cigars. The flavor of a cigar is totally separate from the nicotine level of the cigar. Just because a cigar has a dark wrapper and a spicier flavor doesn't mean it's going to knock you on your ass.

The terms to be aware of here are body, flavor, and strength. When people talk about cigar body they mean the overall experience of smoking the cigar and the effect it has on your palate. This particular word is pretty variable in the cigar industry but suffice to say it's pretty much like asking what the whole package of the cigar is--a full bodied cigar is typically going to deliver a lot on the next two items: flavor and strength.

Strength is the nicotine level. Some cigars have so little nicotine you barely feel any effect of it at all. Other cigars are so strong that if you smoke them too fast you might find yourself getting nauseous.

Flavor is just like it sounds. Cigars have a wonderful range of flavors. Spices, woody notes, leather, chocolate, earthy flavors, you'll find them all in cigars. When I first got into cigars I thought people who used words like "toasted", "licorice", or "mossy" to describe flavors were full of shit--but now I taste (and love) them too.

Before we get too far on a tangent, however, back to actually buying the cigars. Buy a few from your local guy. Be ware that the prices will probably be relatively high--local guys have to slap on state taxes and the overhead of doing business. A cigar that might cost $5 at the local shop might be had for $3 online. A cigar that costs $13 at the shop might only be $5 online.

Which brings us to online shopping. CigarsInternational.com is the biggest cigar seller in the U.S. Cigarbid.com is their auction division (where they auction off surplus at stupid good prices). I've probably spent $2,000-$3,000 on cigars there over the years... but if I'd bought the same cigars all locally it would have been $10,000+ easy.

Once you get a sense of what you like via local purchases, still throw the local guy some money now and then but definitely buy online to save money in the long run.

Smoking the damn things

Before all else. Smoke slow. Slower. Slower than that, god damn it. Newbies smoke their cigars too damn fast. It ruins the cigar. Remember what I just said about flavor? Every cigar on earth tastes like a big hot burning ball of tree leaves if you smoke it too fast. You should puff the cigar every minute or so. Don't puff-puff-puff-puff say two words to your buddy and then puff-puff-puff-puff again. It'll get so fucking hot it'll feel like you're inhaling from a blast furnace. Don't do it. Slow. One puff a minute. The smoke should almsot feel cool as it enters your mouth, not even really heating up until you get down to the last nub of the cigar.

Cutting the cigar. Important. Do not bite the end off. This makes Baby Jesus cry. Use a cutter. Don't use the super cheap freebie cutter they may have given you at the cigar shop. It's shit. You can pick up a low-end but perfectly serviceable cigar cutter off Amazon for $10. That's a great starter cutter. It's sharp, it has a backstop so you can't cut too deep, and it'll serve you well. The end of the cigar has a little cap made from a little scrap of leave, designed to seal it up. You just need to cut that ever so slightly to open the end of the cigar. Cut too deep and the wrapper starts unraveling and you have a bad time.

Lighting the cigar. Gentle. Gentle, gentle, gentle. You can fire off a quad-flame jet lighter at the thing until it's glowing red hot in under 10 seconds, but the first few minutes of your smoke will be shitty because it was burning so hot. I've lit plenty of cigars that fast, mind you, but it's not the right way to do it if you want the most pleasant experience possible. The best way to light a cigar is to essentially toast it. Put the end of the cigar near the flame (always butane or a wood match, never a fluid-loaded lighter like a Zippo as it'll impart a nasty taste) and toast the end until the heat of the flame begins to burn it. Rotate to ensure even coverage. Puff gently, check the end. You want the end to be evenly reddened. Toast more if need be. Rotate. Enjoy the cigar, remember, puff slowly. One puff a minute or so. Don't puff on it like you're trying to fan the flames of a camp fire.

The secret recipe summary

Store the cigars in Tupperware with Boveda packs. Buy cigars from a local guy to find the ones you like, shop online to save serious cash. Buy a decent but cheap cutter. Light carefully by toasting the end. Puff slowly. Smoke with friends and drink good booze.

All stuff I got from Amazon. The beard and wig came together (also came with stick on eyebrows, but they weren't very comfortable or visible so I didn't wear them), and the hat, robe, and satchel were also a package deal. Then I got some kind of bling necklace, the dollar signs multi-ring, and shutter shades which were advertised as "glow in the dark" though the glow only last about 5 minutes even though I put them under a bright light all day. I also got a long sherlock pipe that was very nice, totally legitimate (IE could actually be smoked from, though I didn't actually use it) and came in a nice storage box with felt or something inside, and was only $20.

All told, I probably spent about a hundred bucks on the costume. Just summed the current prices, $115.06 including shipping for the things that weren't available with Prime. I think that's a few dollars more than what I paid, some of the prices have fluctuated.

The beard and wig were pretty good quality IMO. The beard didn't stick on, but instead had a couple of straps that go around the back of your head and are covered by the wig. The wig was pretty thick and full of hair and looked very nice. Drinking was kind of bitch with the beard on; I drank out of bottles with moderate success if I was careful, but had to use a straw with anything from an open glass. After a while I started pulling the beard down so the mustache was below my mouth, to make it easier to drink.

The robe was nothing fancy, but looked good and wasn't too expensive. The color definitely isn't genuine but the beard/hair made the Gandalf part obvious to anyone who knew who Gandalf was. The hat and satchel were both made of very cheap thin foam, and the strap on the bag isn't adjustable I found it hung too low to be convenient. The hat also easily slid off of the wig, I had to use a few safety pins to attach it to the wig. LPT: Don't stab yourself in the skull with safety pins.

Both pieces of costume jewelry -- the necklace and the rings -- were cheap plastic. I probably could have gotten better quality stuff for a similar price, or gotten the same crap for cheaper if I tried, but it did the job. The necklace didn't have a clasp, you just slide it over your head, and it was a pretty tight squeeze. Definitely impossible to put it on or take it off without removing the wig, and someone with a particularly large head might not be able to put it on at all.

Some people "got" the costume better than others as was expected. Most people at least knew Gandalf, but I got some confused looks when I tried to explain the Cray part. A group of people took to calling me Wiz, I think as a combination of wizard and Wiz Khalifa. I really enjoyed the costume and I definitely want to use it again, especially since it was the most expensive one I've ever had. It was a lot of fun to put together and the general reaction was pretty positive, so I'd recommend it to someone who wants to put only small/moderate amount of effort for a pretty cool costume.

This is off the topic, but just as a side thought:

Everyone has their own preference when it comes to storing sticks, but if I may - as a new smoker too - Read over this. This was my experience.

" I've literally smoked a handful of cigars up to this point. All came from the local B&M and have been great. Super knowledgeable, helpful bunch of guys, that weren't rude to dude "wet behind the ears".

I enjoy the hobby, a lot.

I got a humidor, couldn't regulate it very well (50 count humi at $50, and only gave it 2 weeks), got frustrated with it, returned it and went the tuppedor route.

All seems really well with my tuppedor set up.

1. Cigar Oasis Caliber IV Hygrometer
   
2. 2 Cedar Trays
   
3. 1 Sistema 1870 Klip It
   
4. 2 Boveda 69% (60g)
   
   I let the tuppedor do its thing with only the trays, bovedas, and Hygrometer (no cigars) in it for a day - it settled at 72 degrees / 69 RH in no time. This is a set it and forget it solution. I love it!"
   
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   As someone new to the hobby I would recommend saving yourself some time and frustration. I know you have already purchased the humidor and its on the way, but if at all possible, you may just consider the Tupperdor route. Switching how I stored my cigars freed my mind and allows me to focus on whats really important - researching good sticks and enjoying them. Two weeks was a long time for me to constantly think about and attempt to season my humidor. And i researched and cross referenced everything on line and at my local B&M. The owners (three dudes) at my local shop all highly recommended the tupperdor route. These are guys who have been smoking cigars longer than I have been alive (30+ yrs).
   
   The owner said this to me (paraphrasing):
   
   "It isn't about having a fancy storage case. Its about enjoying time spent with good people. If someone gives you sh*t about how you store your cigars, but either they don't know what they are talking about, or they are an a**hole and you shouldn't waste your time on em. I've been using tupperware for over 10 years, and I'll never go back. Now --- if the president came over, then I may spring for a fancy box!"
   
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   Just a thought.
   
   T Eldridge

Hey! I'll offer up some noob advice since I just started a couple months ago myself and had these same questions. Firstly, welcome to the sub and to the cigar world in general. Hopefully you'll really enjoy your first few smokes and become a BOTL (brother of the leaf)! So here's the good news - a "starter kit" like you are asking about is actually so good that it can be a "lifetime kit." Many people here who have been in to cigars for many years still use this system. A humidor is very nice, but the cheaper ones aren't that great, and even the more expensive ones are truly not necessary. You can keep cigars in just as good condition in the setup I'm about to tell you as any that are kept in expensive humidors, generally. So what you want is nicknamed a tupperdor. Just like it sounds, it's tupperware made to be a humidor. The key is that it has to be airtight. So your basic glad snap lid things aren't usually good enough, but the ones that are airtight are still cheap, they just have snap tight latches and usually a rubber seal around the lip. This one is what I am currently using. Actually many people here use it as well. If you scroll down on that page you will see the "other people bought" suggestions are for a Spanish cedar cigar tray and a digital hygrometer, so you can see many people buy these for this purpose. [This is another option as well.] (https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Group-AJ25-Acrylic-Humidifier/dp/B00J21X9IS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501388463&sr=8-2&keywords=acrylic+cigar) This one has the cedar lining in it already but holds fewer cigars and displays differently,
your call. Then you will need a humidity pack like this one from Boveda. They are cheap and this size works for up to 25 cigars I think. Anyway, you simply put it inside the tupperdor with your cigars and close the lid, that's it! The Boveda packs will maintain the humidity int he box at 69%. There are other levels you can get like 72%, and that's more of a personal preference I think. I found that 69% was very common so I went with that and it's been working well for me so far. Also, you don't actually NEED the cedar tray, but it does have some benefits for long term storage of cigars. I actually grabbed some thin Spanish cedar sheets out of a used cigar box and laid them on the bottom of my box for now. Works fine. As for the hygrometer, it's also not required for your needs. I still don't have one. The Boveda packs do their job very reliably. So there you have it, an inexpensive and very reliable way to store cigars for the short term while you test out the cigar world, and it will work long term if you like it and decide to keep smoking. Certainly others with more experience than me will chime in here if I made a mistake or three, this sub community is pretty great. Anyway, enjoy and if you have more questions fire away!

Hey there, welcome!

I do want to warn you, there are a lot of Cuban Cigar (CC) fakes out there. Likely if you bought from a shop and they aren't Cohibas, you're probably fine, but you may want to check out habanos.com (looks like their standard map is down however) and see if the map isn't there.

That said, CCs aren't terribly hard to get in the US and there's a few sites that ship them by the box to the states. We have regular box splits on here (one person buys a box and ships it out at cost to other people in smaller batches, say 5 cigars each), and there's plenty of folks on /r/CigarMarket that will provide you some CCs if you search, or you can check out /r/cubancigars too. Funny enough they're usually much cheaper than what you paid in Canada because basically no taxes.

Honestly, I don't think there is much "working up" needed to smoke a CC. They're relatively mild compared to Dominican or Nicaraguan tobacco (in the grand scheme of things... of course there's bold Cuban and mild Dominican). Now, if we were talking about a Padron or a La Flor Dominicana, then yes, I'd say you'd need to smoke for a few months before you can be sure that the nicotine won't make you literally sick (rare but it can happen). Cubans? Nah, totally great for a newbie to smoke.

Also if you're new to cigars, don't let those things sit out. Get yourself a tupperware container and a boveda pack: https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Collection-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_2/135-6339489-8039356?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=74QK8XTVDEZSBPPK0WZ3 and https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-65-Percentage-Individually-Wrapped-Humidity/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=pd_sim_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MYA4CBWYAZRPR8N5JEKH

If you don't store the cigars in an airtight container with humidification, they'll dry out and not be the tasty smokes you were expecting.

Now, if you do want to keep your first CCs as a special smoke, I totally understand. Do keep them humidified though. Without humidification they will wither and eventually the oils will dry out and they won't be recoverable at that point (years without humidification but that isn't out of the question when you buy them and save them) But overall, they're not hard to get, smoke great, and are totally fine for a beginner to smoke. I say light 'em up! You can replace CCs easily enough.

Answers.

I mostly vape. I also have a bong. I don't usually smoke canons/cones. I can roll by hand, and do, if I'm rolling something big, but for just myself and my girlfriend, I just use the RAW 1 1/4 papers and roller with the cellulose filters.

I do not use tobacco. Only smoke straight green.

I do rehydrate now, only in the last few months. Never used to. Always just picked up and smoked right out of the bag.

It does make it easier for rolling a burns a bit smoother IMO.

With the roller, you pack the weed in with a filter, close it shut, spin it and it will compress the weed to the same side/shape as the filter. Once you've rolled and compressed, slide in the edge of a paper, start spinning the roller and it will pull the paper in and wrap it around the weed and filter. Open it and you have a perfect "cigarette" every time.

When rolling cone, larger joints, cross joints, etc... I like to use something to roll the paper with, a pen, a rolled up sheet of white paper, etc... To make it easier to hold the shape. Roll the paper around whatever I'm using and stick it to create a hollow cone/tube. Then I slip a paper filter/tip from the top, down to the bottom and let it unroll itself a bit to fit the open, then fill the weed in from the top. Different people have different methods. My "hand roll" method is a bit unorthodox and "assisted" but a lot easier than fumbling weed everywhere. If that's. It an option, just use the fold in a pack of paper to hold and fill with weed, then tuck/roll a corner and spin it between your fingers, similar to what the roller does.

I prefer to use the rollers though.

If you want to pick some up to try for yourself, here's the links:

The simple RAW 1 1/4roller:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cKLXCbHRW125D

With 1 1/4 papers: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0066WMVPS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bMLXCbGKAAPZE

With the slim, cellulose filters (a lot easier on the lungs): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XH6QGCX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kNLXCb5DB9S6T

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?

• Smoke slowly (one puff per minute).
  
  
• READ A LOT
  
  
• READ SOME MORE. Edumacate yourself.
  
  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.

1. Depending on how many sticks you plan on getting at a time, invest in a tuppedor. Don't waste your time with a wooden humidor (at least right now). I picked up these from amazon and all my ~40-50 sticks sit comfortably in there.
   

• Plastic "humidor"
  
• Hygrometer
  
• Boveda Packs, although I might lean towards the 65% next time. Also, you only need 1 pack in a tuppedor, 2 is overkill. They can also be recharged, so don't throw them away when they dry out.
  
  

2. If you have a nice brick and mortar tobacco store (not a hole in the wall place that caters only to e-cigs and accessories) near you, visit them and ask questions. If they are worth their salt, they should be fairly knowledgeable about cigars. They will point you in the right direction. I stupidly didn't do this and just kind of bought random shit online and have had mixed results with what I bought. The stuff I've bought at the store has been much, much fresher too. However, you will be spending 30-40% above what you'll pay online. I found it worth it for how much time and effort the staff spent helping me, but it is quite a bit more expensive.
   
   
3. If that's not an option, look for sampler packs online. You can find cheap options that include a bunch of different sticks so you can sample a variety. I would suggest looking at smallbatch mixes find a price you're comfortable with spending (30 to 40 should be plenty, maybe buy 2 of the $30 to $40 packs so you end with ~10 cigars) and in the comment section of your order mention that you're brand new to cigars. He should be able to make an excellent mix for a new smoker. Use code "rcigars" for 10% off (without the "", not sure if valid for the mix).
   
   
4. Also, if you don't come from a background of smoking cigarettes, stick with the mild to medium strength cigars. I smoked a few full strength ones from the samplers I got and they kicked my ass. It was unpleasant to say the least. If you DO plan on smoking a full strength cigar, smoke on a full stomach and drink something sweet with it. Sweet tea or a pop of some sort works well to quell the nicotine content.
   
   
5. Accessories. All you really need is a decent cutter and a torch lighter and you're all set.
   

• A cutter
  
• A butane lighter
  
• Fuel [Note, you can use cheaper fuel, but your lighter may get clogged with shitty zippo butane fuel.]
  
• Some sort of ashtray. You don't realize how nice it is to have one until you don't have one and have no place to rest your cigar.
  
  

6. If you do find a cigar you enjoy, try buying a 5 pack of it. Let it rest for a week or so and try them out over the course of a month or several months and see if you enjoy them as much as you did the first time. See if they get better with age. I have far too many 1 offs that I enjoyed, but would I still enjoy them a month from now? 2 months from now?
   
   
7. Oh, and generally stay away from infused cigars. They use shittier tobacco since they can mask it with flavors. The girlfriend still likes these, but I think she's starting to come around to a natural sweetness/chocolate taste instead of an artificially infused one. Plus they stink up your humidor and can potentially ruin the taste of your other cigars in them if they are in close contact.
   
   
8. Online sites that I've enjoyed purchasing from and ship quickly:
   

• http://store.cigarfederation.com/
  
• http://www.smallbatchcigar.com
  
• http://www.holts.com
  
• Stay away from Thompson Cigars. I've also had issues with jrcigars. They held my order for no reason and I had to contact them to ship it out. I ordered it over 10 days ago and still haven't seen anything, although it's supposed to be here on Tuesday.
  
  

9. Look up retrohaling. You'll taste more of your cigar this way. Warning, it does burn the hell out of your nose the first handful of times you do it. Start with a mild cigar instead of a full strength one like I stupidly decided to do. :P
   
   Hopefully this helps.
   
   Edit: Many edits to fix errors and add additional info.

I haven't purchased a lot from TNT, but I think you'd probably be better served buying some name brand sticks you'll be able to get in the future. TNT isn't really well known for high quality cigars. If it's between those two options, definitely grab some sticks from Shad. Lots of other good places as well, with name brand sticks.

As for the Humidor, honestly, wood Humidors are more trouble than theyre worth. Grab a gasketed Tupperware like this as well as some 65% Boveda packs and you'll be in great shape. These will keep your cigars in perfect shape, with the least amount of maintenance.

This. Don't fuck around trying different kinds, allow my 10 years of trial and error to work in your favor and just get this brand:

http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Flower-Daisy-Screens-Container/dp/B00J1U26AC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

The screens are great at keeping your piece really clean, especially if you have a bong or bubbler. I started using screens when my piece broke like your gf's did, but I use them now in every piece I own.


EDIT: While you're at it, pick up some of this stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/Grunge-Off-Super-Soaker-Cleaner/dp/B002LURISY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

It's an all natural cleaner, best I've ever used. After you've used a screen for a couple days and it gets gunky, just toss it in a shot glass with this cleaner. After a week or two, after you've gone through ~10-15 screens, dump the cleaner back into the bottle (it's reusable, like 20x or more reusable) and the screens are clean as when you bought them. It works on pipes, too. Just pour it in at night, and dump it out the next morning, and you piece will be perfectly clean. It's a little expensive, but like I said, it's reusable. I'm a heavy smoker, and I've been using the same bottle for almost a year now.

1. A spliff, by definition (in the US), is a joint with tobacco mixed in. When I used to smoke cigarettes, making a spliff was a great way to use less weed, and many believe smoking tobacco with weed enhances you high a lil
   
   
2. Yes, that's a fair amount for a standard J
   
   
3. There are a lot of great videos on youtube (like this one!), but it basically just takes practice and discovering your own preferred method. However, nowadays I just use this plastic joint roller that actually works perfectly. I get a perfect J every time when I use this
   
   
4. It all depends on how much airflow you want. That said, a J/blunt/spliff works better with ground weed, while picking can get the job done in a moment of desperation haha you would just need to make sure it's rolled well in that case
   
   
5. No difference. Your dad's method is also my preferred method and arguably adds more support for the crutch, but its just a preference
   
   
6. HA! I would actually buy all those strains haha they mean nothing though and the name only roughly associates to a "family" of weed. Many times, strains will be named after the two strains they are made from. Example: Purp OG is just OG Kush mixed with Purple Kush, and so on

> If I get a box of these (or whatever else) then should I get them earlier and rest them in a tupperdor to age for a wee while before March?

It doesn't hurt to let your cigars age for a wee while, buying them now and smoking them in march should only be a good thing for them.

For myself, I like a minimum of 1 month before I smoke, which means that they've had time to settle and adapt to the humidity/temp of my tupperdor. some people age some cigars 5 years +! it's all preference really.

> If I do have to age in a tupperdor, what Boveda pack should I go for? 62/69/72? Is there a rough length of time to age?

I use the 69 boveda packs, it's essential that you have a hygrometer/temperature device in there as well (they're cheap enough on Amazon) so that you can monitor the humidity and temperature.

I bought the 10 pack of 8gram boveda 69s link, they're little sachets that are particularly good for shipping.

In an air tight container like a tupperware box, it's harder for the box to cool down, so having the mini packs means you can add/remove them to maintain the correct temp/humidity - i have about 5 in mine at the moment (the tupperware box size also makes a difference on how many you need to use.

> There is a B&M shop near me in Glasgow that I could pick up a single to try, but again, if I buy a single should it be aged first?

again, i'd leave it in there a month personally - just to settle and then smoke away and see if you like it. especially if you're looking at dropping £100+

> So, if the Secretos are good then hurrah!

Not had them myself, but they're a solid 4/5 on cigar-review.org! so smoke away!



Also, Congratulations!

I've heard good reviews about this product but haven't tried it myself http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BFDN80Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1464713848&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=pax+case&dpPl=1&dpID=31bKXkbemgL&ref=plSrch

On the other hand I use a pelican case everyday and I've been happy with it. Definitely smell proof, water tight and durable. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004WKK8BU/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1464713978&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=pelican+1010&dpPl=1&dpID=51py2nS0FqL&ref=plSrch

Lastly I carry a medtainer. Also, water/smell proof and durable. Holds my flowers and does a great job getting that nice fine grind I like for my pax. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DRHHYJI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1464714149&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=medtainer&dpPl=1&dpID=41cjz-wDGJL&ref=plSrch

That's been my set up for almost a year in an illegal state. It's worked very well for me.

If you need some happy, I suggest listening to some of your favorite music or get lost in a video game :) It always helps me. THIS would help make me VERY happy. Thank you for the contest mostawesomechic! I hope you cheer up!

TO ALL NOOBS looking to build a tupperdore. Or seasoned guys looking to build yet another: [Here is a great piece of tupperware](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OW0Y000/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1] on amazon. I recently got it and I couldn't be happier. Great size, great seal, and even has a moisture tray (I just put my boveda packs under that).

Here's a great Humidity/temp gauge

For humidity, Boveda packs are the way to go. A lot of the guys here suggest 65% humidity. Mine is at 69% but I may cut back, we'll see.

Also smoke a Drew Estate - Undercrown. Medium bodied cigar with great flavors and a really nice sweet taste throughout. (Sorry if you've seen me say this many times, it's a great cigar haha)

EDIT Here's another, cheaper tupperware option suggested by /u/nicknameisnub

I mean... 'technically that's not following the letter of the law.

The reality however is that no cop is going to know the difference. If you have a jar with a 2018 date on it, who is that cop to tell you that you're not allowed to smoke year old bud? It's not like the cop is going to sniff your jar labeled as Kush IV and go

> Whoa whoa hold up here champ, this jar says Kush IV but it smells more like Cannatonic, what kind of stunt are you pulling here little man?

He's going to look at the jar, look at your ID and send you on your way.

As for the drying out issue? I'd highly recommend investing in some Boveda's. I'm personally a fan of the 62% ones but the 58% ones work good as well. But they'll keep your bud from drying out for months. They'll also keep it from getting too humid during the summer months. You just drop one in your mason jar (or more really if you want) and it'll maintain the proper rH for you at all times.

They carry them in all sorts of sizes but the 4g or 8g ones are going to be the best for your home use. I personally like the 8g ones simply because they're going to typically last a little bit longer.

Full Album


This is my biggest haul yet. I’ve spent the last few months working my way through lots of singles. I still have some more I want to try(hence more singles in the haul) but I did find some that I could be happy smoking every day until the end of time. Oh, and the Mayans MC show just started and I’m stoked to start watching.


In the bottom left of the picture are a few cigars I picked up from B&Ms. I get the urge to check out every B&M I see and have to buy something.


The two boxes in the top left are from ihavanas. Partagas Serie D No. 4 and Hoyo de Monterey Epicure No. 2. Never had either one but they’ve been suggested highly by many people.


Everything else is from Fox. If anyone needs more convincing to order from Fox, check this out. I purchased the box of Tatuaje Tattoos, two Boxes of Oliva Melanios, and the 13 singles directly below them. All the 40ish singles below that, to the right of that, all the swag and accessories, were free. A sick Jet Line tabletop lighter, a Lotus tabletop lighter, a 3 finger leather case, an Oliva ash tray, hats, cutters, golf towels, and of course the handwritten notes. u/lvsquared seriously hooked it up! I’m already a customer for life, but now I want to move to Arizona when I retire and work at Fox. Golf, cigars, and whiskey. Sounds like heaven to me.


Check out the album for pics of the tupperdor. I got this Iris Weathertight bin from the container store. This is the 36qt size which I had to upgrade from the 19qt size when I placed this order. This holds about 200 cigars how I have it set up, but could hold much more if you were to keep them in ziploc bags. It has a foam gasket on the lid to keep it sealed. I open it once a day to get some airflow in. I use a Caliber IV hygrometer which I glued some angled metal to and placed magnets on the outside of the box to keep it viewable from the outside. In the bottom of the tupperdor I placed some cedar wood planks to enhance the aroma and act as somewhat of a humidity sponge. For humidity I use 8x 60 gram 65% Boveda packs. To hold my singles I bought Feathergrain wooden drawer organizers. These are the 6”x9”x2” size. I put some hot glue on the bottom of them so they will nest in each other and not slide around. They hold my singles beautifully.


Thanks for reading. I’ve gotta let these babies rest now. I can’t wait to try each one in a month or so.

Ey! this might be a late reply and what i am about to say may have already been written but what i did to keep my cabbage good was to use Boveda 62-Percent RH 2-Way Humidity Control, 8 gram - 10 Pack to keep the humidity in check and so that mold does not grow on your delicacy. for storing i used Ball Wide Mouth Pint 16-Ounce Glass Mason Jar with Lids and Bands. hopefully this helps out and keeps your buds good to go for a long time to come! hope you have a great day!

Welcome man!!! Cigars are amazing!! This bunch of jerks here is amazing.

1. Cutting - Just the tip. LOL. YOu want to cut just enough to get a decent are flow.
   
   
2. Storage - Ziplock or tupperware is perfect. But dont use damp PT. Get a Boveda pack.
   
   
3. Smoking. You might be waiting to long. about every 30-45 seconds Max. Also the cigar could be to humid.
   
   
4. This is a good starting point
   
   Enjoy the hobby man!! Also there is a lot of info here as well!

I use one of those RAW Rolling Machines as I very rarely smoke joints but sometimes they're necessary for parties or events. My hand rolling technique is trash and they come out looking like a joint from the 70's so this setup is pretty great for uniform size and shape results.

Loose filters can be a number of problems. Too small of a filter being the easiest thing to blame it on. If you roll straights it can be hard to make the filter stay in, I usually try to keep the filter rolled as tightly as possible and pinch it between my fingers when rolling so it will expand to fit the paper when I let go, I sometimes rip gum tips off papers and use the glue to keep filters in when I'm having trouble. Alternatively if you roll straights, I find rolling cones really makes the filter sit better, as well as smoking better. If all else fails a raw rolling machine (I bought mine couple years back at my local headshop couple years back for something like 4$, and its never failed me) is a great investment for really cheap and wont break on you anytime soon. If you load one of these with about a .8 of rolling batch and a pretty fat filter it will roll you something that is extremely similar to a brand name somke in both look and feel. Good luck and happy rolling.

There are three things you need: Air tight container, humidity control and light tight. You can buy expensive light tight containers if you want to keep the jars out on your shelf. I keep mine in the dark so I use clear glass jars.

I have flower I have kept this way for 6 months and it really worked for me, last week I smoked some quad Heirba Apple pie that I forgot about, that I had purchased over 6 months ago and the terp smell was just as strong as I recall it being back then.

I like these for half oz or less:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D9FQNI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the ounces I have I just bought a larger flip top mason style jar except it has a wire clip mechanism to close the lid, I bought those at the dollar store for $2.

I also used boveda packs mostly the medium size 8g

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JV27MF4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have also rehabilitated a number of dry weed purchases so I bought these hygrometers which I do move around in my jars just to make sure the humidity is under control. You dont need one in every jar but when you buy an ounce or more of quads its just another little way to protect your investment

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ML5H1XW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BTW, I dont care what anyone says, I have rehabilitated some dried out boveda packs by putting them in a bundle of good, new boveda packs for a few days. Also if you have a lot of really dry flower, it can dry out the boveda pack so I will put a piece of damp (with distilled water) paper towel in the jar with the boveda pack for a day or two and that will equalize the humidity (this is where the hygrometer really comes in handy)

My setup is pretty cheap and considering I buy enough flower to keep me stocked (with allot to choose from) for months its well worth the investment. I have also not bought any new boveda packs, if they are sealed in the jar then they dont lose their function at all.

I got you.

Container like this but this same one can be found cheaper at Target. You may need to use a free ship to store pick up option.

At least one of these, but two can stack in the above container.

A digital hygrometer. I use this guy.. Feel free to shop around obviously. Avoid analog hygrometers and make sure to calibrate it before trusting it. Techinally you could get by without one, but it's nice having the confirmation.

Two of these (65% for tubberware, imo). The four pack is $6 more if you want extra, buy two tupperwares or whatever.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtOfRolling/

It’s a filter and there are tons of videos that you can find to show you how to do it but it takes a lot of practice. I prefer cones because it’s super easy. People that roll traditional joints will probably tell you that their way is better but I subscribe to, do what works best for you.

Link to cones:
RAW 1 1/4 Classic Rolling Paper Pre-Rolled Cones (6 packs of 6 cones, 36 total) Includes Roll With Us Doobtube

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSXVTLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ROYUCb5CP7C81

The cigars left to your dad probably haven't been maintained. While it may have been good/better than your swishers, cigars are waaaaaaay better when properly maintained. At this point, the cigars you have probably aren't worth keeping. Premium cigars need to be maintained in a humidified environment, and part of the cap (the closed bit) needs to be cut in order to smoke them (unlike something like backwoods).

Some of my favorite "entry level" (really, you can start with smoking with whatever you like, taste is taste :) cigars are the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne, the Man of War Ruination, and the Undercrown. These cigars vary a bit in taste, and can help you draw out your palate pretty well (though really, you can smoke whatever you like).

There is a great reccomendation page in the wiki (and the wiki is very useful for just starting out, it will contain everything in depth!). For buying cigars, I'd suggest finding five-packs of things you're interested in on CigarMonster, where a five pack will average around $20-25.

For maintaining your cigars, I'd suggest a larger tupperware container with a good seal. Take the tupperware container, wash it well with soap and hot water (to get the plastic smell out), get two or three boveda packs, and just drop them in there with your cigars (take the boveda packs out of their plastic wrappers, but don't tear them open). Bingo!

It's a great hobby, and really doesn't cost a lot to get into. Just stay financially responsible, and don't smoke when you can't afford it :)

The good news is cheaphumidors.com is actually a fairly well respected site by this sub. I can only hope that's where he got it =) We even get a nice 15% off with them. (See the side bar - Cigar Deals)

That being said, grab a couple of these bad boys - Bodeva 84% packs. You should only need one to season your humidor. Follow the instructions on/in the package.

For calibrating - Install the analog one, and forget it. Its now a glorified cork for your humidor. Grab a digital one and a calibration kit.

Welcome to the family!

For best maintenance of cannabis moisture (think cigar humidor) get a glass Mason jar and throw a 62% RH Boveda pack in there and your buds well stay fresh for months. The packs are like $10 for 12 and they last a long time so it's a no-brainer purchase. They are two-way humidity control, so they will both absorb moisture to dry out buds that are too wet (to a certain degree) and release moisture to hydrate dried out buds.

[edit]
Amazon link to 12x 62% Boveda Packs with Prime, $13.49
Amazon link to 10x 62% Boveda Packs with free regular shipping, $8.99

Seriously, buy them if you like fresh cannabis, they're so cheap and so effective you'll wonder why you didn't use them before.

I too have issues with my hands and I found a thing on Amazon called The Cone Artist for about $7 that really helped me. It's two pieces that fit together to give you a cone shaped mold to roll your paper around with a recess to hold a crutch. After you've formed your cone, you can slide it off, pack the funnel, and fill accordingly. Super simple and mine has lasted for a couple years now. I've also seen them from time to time in local head/glass shops. Here's a non-affiliate amazon link to it. Hope this helps, Ent! Good luck!

I'm a cigar lover so I'd suggest cigars. $100 can buy you a 5 count travel humidor, 5 good cigars, a cutter, and a lighter.

My personal recommendation on the 5 cigars are:

• AJ Fernandez New World
  
• Drew Estate Undercrown
  
• Camacho Ecuador
  
• Alec Bradley Nico Puro
  
• AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut
  
  These cigars are very good quality and tasting. They cover a range of flavors and are cigars I always recommend to new smokers, nothing here is strong and over powering. Depending on how many groomsmen you have, you can cut some of these away and double down on the others. All of these cigars are available in 5 packs. I would buy them from JR Cigars or Small Batch. The JR Cigars Reddit coupon code is "RCIGARS15" for 15% off (some brand exclusions). The SmallBatch Reddit coupon code is "rcigars" for 10% off.
  
  The Travel Humidor
  
  The Lighter
  
  The Cutter
  
  You should also order these to put one in each travel humidor to keep the cigars in perfect condition. Otherwise, they'll dry out on you.
  
  Let me know if you have questions.
  
  EDIT: You'll also need a can of butane. To you know, fill the lighters with fluid to actually light the cigars :)

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.

Probably last year’s bud that wasn’t stored great. If he’s selling pounds cheap it’s almost guaranteed it’s old shit. It probably was pretty dank when it was fresh but it’s probably dried out.

You can easily rehydrate old bud, it won’t be like it was fresh but it’ll smoke better. Don’t put any fruits or vegetables in jars with your weed it can cause it to become too moist and mold. Instead what you want are these. It’s 2 way humidity control so your weed won’t dry out but it won’t become too moist either.

Like the other guy said, spoon pipes are alot less of a hassle, but if you insist on joints here's my suggestions:

1. RAW/Zigzag
   
   
2. [This wan] (https://www.amazon.com/79mm-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8)
   
   
3. You can make your own easily with business cards and what not but if you want go with RAW filters.
   
   
4. Mason Jars FTW
   
   
5. Mason Jars FTW
   
   
6. Weed

NP :) Let me know what you end up going with.


Here is one thing that you should really consider. Cigar's are very sensitive to humidity. That's why(as I'm sure your aware) cigar's are stored in humidors, where the humidity is controlled, and held at a very precise level. Since you don't have a humidor, I would highly recommend one of the following two options:

1. Give the cigars to your brother a two or three weeks before the bachelor party. Obviously tell him that your intention is to smoke them together. Then he will be able to place them in his humidor for safe keeping.
   
   
   
   
2. Use a zip-lock bag and a boveda pack. A boveda pack releases and absorbs moisture to maintain an exact level of humidity in a confined space. A zip-lock bag is a cheap, airtight container that will allow you to store the cigars with the boveda pack. Put in a drawer(somewhere away from direct sunlight.
   
   
   

When starting out always go for the tupperdor route. It doesnt matter what the environment is the cigars remain the same rh.

​ The default setup for a new cigar smoker is this: Systema container | cedar tray | Boveda 65 | Hygrometer. You could get away with not buying the hygrometer as long as you use the Boveda's but It's always good to know the rh. Other recommendations: The Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter and another great tool to have is the PerfecDraw, not cheap but worth every penny.

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[20+ Glass Flower/Daisy Screens [20 Pcs w/ Small Container] || $4.49 || free shipping]
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J1U26AC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=P5OXOL1DKS4B&coliid=I1RX3ITNA6Y2M6)

They can help with that too, but they can also be helpful when there is too much humidity since the packets are a 2 way humidity control.

I haven’t used them either, but they seem to get really great reviews from other growers as well!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JV27MF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_9NKqDbM8YDGAS

Do not freeze them. Assuming that you keep humidity in check you have no concern over beetles.

Take a Tupperware container (or any airtight container) with you which is at least 8" long, then buy a humidity packet called a Boveda, which you can her on Amazon. This packet will automatically regulate the humidity to be just right.

Keep them sealed up, and open the container only when needed. They will age beautifully like this for years. Also store them in a dark place at around 68° f

Airtight glass kitchen canisters work well too. These TightVac containers are great too, just make sure you get the big one. Either of these will also need a Boveda pack. URLs below.

Tightvac - 5oz to 24 Ounce Vacuum Sealed Container - Black Body/Black Cap
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048Z5KUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N9y4CbFRKPYH2

Anchor Hocking Montana Glass Jar with Fresh Sealed Lid, Black Metal, 1.5 Gallon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M9SPJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_j.y4CbVT5TMFH


Boveda 72 Percent RH 2-Way Humidity Control, Large, 60 gram, 4-Pack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LHQEOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_f9y4CbGZ53VGP

So I'm not exactly sure what you mean by water pillow. However, if it looks like this then it's probably a Boveda pack, which are very popular humidification devices, and for good reason. They take the guess work out; you just throw one in with your sticks. I'm guessing that's what they included with your shipment, and it's what myself (along with most everyone else here) would recommend you use to humidify your cigars in a humidor.

So to answer your question, yes, you're fine to leave them in a bag with a boveda, if that's what you have. But if you are buying/have bought 50 sticks, I'd recommend the upgrade to a tupperdor.

i normally start with like 75%-80% for the first week or so then drop it down to 70% for the rest of the aging. This allows the meat to dry out slowly at first so the casing doesn't harden and trap in moisture which can lead to spoilage. I think it is important to get an adjustable hydrometer and calibrate it so you know your actual humidity and not assumed. However, if your meat didn't spoil but just hardened around the edges, you can vacuum seal the end result for a couple weeks and it will even it out and improve the mouthfeel.
this is a good hydrometer and this is a good calibration kit

If you get a pack of the RAW filter tips (not the perforated ones, the brownish ones that are usually like $1 -THESE) and roll it up REALLY tight itll fit inside the condenser. Stick it inside

After that, take a Qtip and clip off one of the cotton tops. Use the stick then to puh the filter through the dynavap. When it comes out, the filter paper will have pushed most of the oil and absorbed very little.

To clean the bowl piece use any thin piece of metal, some pocket knives have good parts on them for that.

EDIT: Then sandwich the wax with bud or AVB

Tupperdor. Can be any size you like pretty much. They cedar trays are completely optional.

Buy this:
Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 232 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tFGGBbEKPFVT7

And this:
Boveda 65% RH 2-Way Humidity Control for Cubans, Oily Wrapper Cigars & Wooden Humidors, 4 Count 60-Gram Packets (Humidifier/Dehumidifier)-by Boveda Inc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KVC1VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OHGGBbZ56RXAT

Then add a hygrometer like this:
Cigar Oasis Caliber IV Digital Hygromter by Western Humidor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXOKQVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lIGGBbM73ZESW

If you want trays, I like these and two of them fit with room to spare around the sides for your bovidas and hygrometer.
F.e.s.s. Fess Storage versatility Cedar Tray with Adjustable Divider https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733TYGWX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SffLBbPJZC8XN

Store in a cool part of the house. Done.

Anything "RAW" in that case. Without spending too much money I'd suggest a raw rolling tray, raw papers (1 1/4 size is what most people roll with), and some tips! If he has a difficult time rolling his own joints you could always get him a rolling machine. They're pretty cheap.

Rolling machine

Tray

I cannot vouch for the machine, but everything else is pretty basic. Pretty much everyone uses Raw papers these days. I prefer variety myself, but yeah.

It's super strain dependent. The lowest I've gotten is 10% and that's from a single strain. Average is 15%+. Humidity is a big thing too. With these and dialing the time and temps down on certain high yielding strains you can easily get 20%+. Gorilla Glue #4 and Blueberry have been my biggest yielders so far(pics are a couple weeks old but still using the same flower today). If you tell the people at the dispensaries that you're going to press it they might be able to direct you towards better yielding strains too. And instead of using an ounce or more just testing times and temps, you might want to just press small buds one at a time, checking out the color, stability, yield, flavor for like single dab presses. Then you find what works the best without having to buy an ounce of each strain just to experiment.

Hello /u/epitome59. Welcome to the sub.

Seasoning a desktop humidor takes time, up to two weeks. So first thing is to be patient. Having it at 60 after 2 days is not bad.

To help the process, get some distilled water. Dip your finger in it and run it along the seal of the lid. The lid is the most common spot for a leak. As the water is absorbed, it will slightly swell the lid and better seal it.

Is the humidor a glasstop model? If so, there might be gaps between the glass and the wood which could also cause the humidity to leak out. To fix this, get some aquarium sealant or low/no odor caulk and put a bead of it around the glass on the inside of the humidor. This will prevent any current and future leaks.

You are correct to leave the cigars out of the humidor until it is properly seasoned. If you haven't already, place the cigars in a ziplock bag. It would be best to get a Boveda Pack to place in the zip lock.

Once seasoned, humidity between 65-70 is best. 75% is too high and could lead to mold. The preferred humidification method is Boveda Packs as they are very low maintenance.

I think I got all of your questions, let me know if I missed anything or if you have any followup questions.

Good luck.

http://www.amazon.com/F-e-s-s-Long-Churchwarden-Tobacco-Pipe/dp/B004ECU1W2

Picked this one up a couple years back. Ultra cheap, pretty durable, massive bowl (as it's intended for tobacco), filter is incredibly hard to clean so I just removed it. Best of luck!

Love mine!

You may want to invest in a Skunk Case as well to contain the smell and to protect your pricey investment.

Enjoy!

I just converted from humidor to tupperdor. Pick up a sistema in either 101 or 67 oz, and some boveda packs to keep the humidity. It's seriously the best way to keep sticks fresh and is super easy to setup.

this is what most people i know use: raw paper filters (raw is the brand)

the picture above is part of the zig zag papers booklet flap, it's the og way, it's actually a great theme of this picture; cannabis picked apart by fingers, ripped out flap from the same packaging as your paper that i assume will be hand rolled. a great cowboy/down to earth feel

http://i.imgur.com/HMdRcFX.png - it's probably this part of the booklet

SolairesBFF said...
> What's up guys, I recently received four hand wrapped Cuban cigars as a gift. I just ordered this off of amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Group-AJ25-Acrylic-Humidifier/dp/B00J21X9IS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497314534&sr=8-1&keywords=cigar+humidor+jar and some 69% humidity packs. Will this set up be sufficient? Will it hurt the cigars if I only store 4 In a humidor meant for 20-25? Thanks.

Thank you for sharing, SolairesBFF. I'm thinking I'll pick up a few of those for myself and I'll be sure to share how they work out for me. Could anybody recommend a good thermometer/hygrometer to put inside where the humidifier currently is( assuming there is a way to remove it? )?

I see that there is a second humidor, the Franklin Display, on OP's link and I am wondering if anybody here know whether or not that humidor is going to be worth a buy. I'm sure I'd have to buy some Spanish cedar to place inside but I'm afraid I'd it would be hard to store such a large humidor away from light.

Like the others said, get a digital hygrometer. The analog ones are junk and shouldn't be trusted. The Caliber IV is a good choice. Also, you'll want to calibrate it using one of these. I put containers of distilled water on every level and left it for a few days. Just let it do its thing. Lightly moistening the shelves and drawers will help, but don't overdo it because they can warp.


As for humidification, the general rule of thumb for Boevda is one 60g pack for every 25 cigars that the container is ABLE to hold (for example, if it's listed as a 100 ct you'd need at least 4 packs). You might want more than just 12 of the 60g packs. 65% is what you want.


Our wineadors seem to be similar in size so for reference, I use 6 of the 320g packs (one on each shelf/drawer) and the humidity is rock solid. It might be excessive but keep in mind that you can't have too many Bovedas since they're self-regulating. The more you have, the longer they'll last and work more efficiently.



Another thing to note is if you have a drain plug at the bottom of your wineador is to plug it. It's just another spot for humidity to escape.

I use a grinder. The buds don't break up enough for me when I do it by hand. Use a RAW rolling machine to roll joints. They burn a lot better that way because I can't roll a joint on my own to save my life. Lol

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.

Here's what I use. Saw some recommendations here, and skimmed the Amazon reviews to see lots of people using this setup too.
Container https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Spanish Cedar Trays https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And two 65% Bovedas
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=twister_B00P2HIJ2C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This setup will easily hold 50+ cigars. You can fit two of the trays, and the Bovedas fit on each end. I haven't had more than 27 cigars at a time in it yet, but they all fit in the top tray along with my hydrometer with some room for a few more. Right now, the bottom tray has air packets to help regulate humidity by reducing empty space.
Here's a pic: http://imgur.com/PsDM8oQ

I think a good tuppador setup is a Sterilite 20 Qt Air Tight Storage Tote with some large 65% Bovedas and some cedar cigar trays, along with a digital hygro. The cedar trays are completely unnecessary but just nice to have for organization and easy access.

Or check out cheap humidors if you want a wooden one. I think they have a discount code floating around here somewhere.

Not tried these with pipe tobacco but I've recently rescued five Cohiba Especiales after they were left in an unsealed box for ~ 10 years and although it took six weeks it worked well.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boveda-B72-60-OWC-4PK-4-Pack-Humidifier-72/dp/B004LHQEOY


They basically add or remove moisture till the humidity gets to the set amount. Would be a little high for pipe baccy but you could always keep checking then remove when ready.


Oh and they are not usually that expensive, it was just the first hit on Amazon, should be able to pick up in a pipe /cigar shop.

That's cool, no judgement. But a rolling machine like this one. https://www.amazon.com/RAW-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rolling+machine&qid=1572918887&sr=8-1
A pack of papers and a Glass crutch are minimal effort for a much more powerful and cheaper experience. https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Rolling-Genuine-Cigarette-Straight/dp/B07BMXR6GC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Glass+Cigarette+Rolling+Filter+Tips&qid=1572918993&sr=8-3
The smallest amount of effort will afford you a better experience, that's all I wish to point out.

I use the 8 gram 62% packs with anywhere from a quarter to an ounce and store directly with the flower in glass jars. I also have a pelican case with some loose samples or last bits and I keep a few packs at the bottom of that as well. 10 for $12 with Prime.

I'm not an expert or a cultivator but something like 59% would be better for storage (the next lowest level is 49%) so I open the jars periodically and don't change them until they're crunchy.

They work by returning moisture to the dry flower and stabilize it like a cigar humidor. It doesn't restore terpene content but smoking super dry bud is nasty so it still does a lot of good.

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.

Buy a large plastic airtight container, like this one that is highly recommended

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U

Grab a few boveda, I use 65% personally

https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-65-Percentage-Individually-Wrapped-Humidity/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=sr_1_cc_5_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1549155129&sr=1-5-catcorr&keywords=boveda+65%25+humidity+pack

2-3 will be enough. That will keep them good for a long long time. I would unwrap the boxes and prop the lids open when putting them in the Tupperware, just for airflow.

Also, congrats on the wedding!

In my opinion, I wouldn't bother with anything other than this: https://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Oasis-Caliber-Digital-Hygromter/dp/B00JXOKQVW/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1539454042&sr=8-10&keywords=hygrometer

The price is fair, it's easy to calibrate, and the battery life is solid. Make sure to calibrate as well: https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-One-Step-Hygrometer-Calibration-Kit/dp/B000A3UBLA/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1539454125&sr=8-3&keywords=boveda+calibration+kit

Well here in America pipes and bongs (water pipes lol) are sold as "For tobacco use only."

Tobacco is 18 in US so I assume you're gonna have to buy offline. I got my grinder off Amazon for about 10 USD and it's been great so far.

Here's the grinder. Good 4 piece for cheap, keif catcher works well

This is 4 packs of 50 raw papers. Standard size

And this is a 5 pack each with 50 tips for keeping "tobacco" out of your mouth.

Try a rolling machine (Amazon). I've given up on hand rolling. Honestly even the rolling machine was a pain in the ass for me to get right (took me like 20 attempts after watching a REALLY simple youtube video) but eventually I got it right.

The thing I figured out was that the herb needs to be somewhat dense for it to roll right. I only like to smoke a little at a time so I didn't want to fill the entire joint.

I fixed that by cutting a piece of a plastic drinking straw and stuffing it with rolled up filters. I put the straw at one end of the roller, and the (actual) filter at the other, that way I can pack herb into the open area tightly without using too much.

Now that the herb is packed in nice and tight, I roll it up, seal it, and kind of pinch the straw out of the joint and twist it up. They come out a little pathetic looking but who gives a shit? They smoke really nice and it's the perfect amount.

If you're interested I can take a few pictures to illustrate what I mean about the straw.

Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter

Can't wait to get my own, I'm stealing my girlfriend's dad's at the moment. Best cutter I've used, perfect cut every time and it's like cutting warm butter.

You buy the humidity packs at certain percentages. You keep it with the bud in an airtight container (out of the light preferably) and it keeps the the humidity in the jar at that percentage. Lol at least that's how I understand it works.

Amazon is believe is the cheapest and these are great for up to 7 grams.

https://www.amazon.ca/Boveda-2-Way-Humidity-Control-Pack/dp/B00JV27MFY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=boveda&qid=1569165686&sprefix=boved&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQUpJTEFDMFVTMEZCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTM5MjEwOU8zNjlCNVJSTlJHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4OTEwMjgyV1pGVFlOVEVMNFZKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

Until someone more knowledgeable chimes in and asks for more pictures... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put those in a tightly sealed tupperware with some sort of humidification device. Preferably a Boveda pack

Honestly, there isn't much.

You're gonna be better off adding some more storage.

Buy a Boveda

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boveda-65-Percent-Individually-Wrapped-Humidity/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511366126&sr=8-1&keywords=boveda+65

And a lock n lock

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lock-Rectangular-Storage-Container-Clear/dp/B0000AN4CS/ref=sr_1_12?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1511366146&sr=8-12&keywords=lock+n+lock

(or get a much bigger one)

A boveda in one of those will pretty much last for a couple years and the only limit to how much you can store is the size of the lock n lock (there are bigger 12l ones which I use)

Don't go overboard. Just buy a $10-20 spoon pipe, a nice grinder(this and this are both good ones in different styles), and an eighth of some good weed. Don't go overboard immediately. If you want a bong just get it off DHgate or bongoutlet.ca (most of the bongs you'll find in headshops are the same exact pieces for 500% more). If you want to get a vape the Arizer solo is amazing for $120 and the MFLB is decent for $80. Since it's a legal state there's really no reason to bother with joints unless you really like them. Any papers / grinders / rollers you can get on amazon really cheaply.

Also get some of these screens for the bowls, they basically stop all weed from getting sucked in

http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Flower-Daisy-Screens-Container/dp/B00J1U26AC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1412465537&sr=8-4&keywords=daisy+glass

I found using Randy's rolling papers helped me learn how to roll because it has a wire running down through it and helps give you the technique to roll. and it turns in to a roach clip kinda thing so they are kinda cool.

But these rolling machines are fantastic and worth a the couple bucks they cost.

I'm too clumsy to even stuff a cone well, so I made this cone in Fusion 360 and printed it on my Ender 3.

It's really nice to be able to stuff the cone without worrying about it collapsing. The cap at the top holds up the edges so you don't accidentally fold them down, and I put notches in it so you can pull it out easily. I was able to stuff a bunch of joints while sitting out in the wind no problem today.

Works with Raw 1 1/4 Classic Cones

Thingiverse

More pictures

I hope it can help somebody out!

I believe Cubans like to be around the %65 mark. I started a tupperdor recently with these 3 products and it's working out great..

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container, Large, 9.6 Cup, Clear 1991158 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JCNEJVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Qj-LDbMRTKMCA

Goabroa Mini Hygrometer Thermometer Digital Indoor Humidity Gauge Monitor with Temperature Meter Sensor Fahrenheit (℉) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QC7JRDP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ik-LDbHPA1BEJ

Boveda 65-Percentage RH Individually Over Wrapped 2-Way Humidity Control Pack, 60gm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_el-LDb9K3MND1

Here is the link. It is worth what surprisingly little it costs :D and it ships really fast, too. Yay Amazon!

I use stash jars that are 3" tall and 2" diameter (standard size) to hold weed. Line these in the back in individual holding slots of 3 or 4. Sectioned off from the front and length wise a simple trough to hold items like vapes, pens, paper, grinder. For humidity control use Boveda 8g packets in each jar. They last for months keeping his cannabis fresh.

If you really want to trick it out pick up some Swagstr stash jars and matching grinder on Etsy. They also sell stash boxes so have a look for design ideals.

I’m not talking about the machine it’s self [these are the best papers I’ve ever used](RAW 1 1/4 Classic Rolling Paper Pre-Rolled Cones (6 packs of 6 cones, 36 total) Includes Roll With Us Doobtube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSXVTLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WV2OCbFRJ24PX). You really don’t need the machine as these are super easy to use. Perfect joint every time. I tried to link to amazon but it didn’t work. RAW 1 1/4 Classic Rolling Paper Pre-Rolled Cones (6 packs of 6 cones, 36 total) Includes Roll With Us Doobtube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSXVTLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WV2OCbFRJ24PX

Sorry only tried Boveda and have been very satisfied, wish I figured this out years ago.


Amazon is reasonable at just over $2 a pack and 4 month eta seems ok no?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00JV27MF4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

Others use the ones on the ocs site say they are fine think they are cheaper to around a $1 if I recall correctly

You could always try a joint rolling machine and see if you like that. Im so bad at rolling, but using the machine works like a charm I find. An extra $2-3 just for them to roll it for you is quite steep when you think about it, and the machine pays for itself after 4 uses at that rate.

https://www.amazon.ca/RAW-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8

The salt test can be weird at times. Not enough water or to much water. I have tried it numerous times and it works for me about 60% of the time. So with that being said I bit $8 the bullet with my lastest hygrometer purchase and bought one of the Boveda Calibration Kits

It worked like a charm. If you have more than one humidor or a couple of tupperdors or whatever the case maybe it says it will last 3 months.

On another note. The glass top humidor may be leaking around the glass. Buy some sealant and put it around the glass on the inside and see if that helps. I know a lot of people have trouble with leaks in glass tops and use a sealant to hold rH

Hey buddy. Im not the guy to talk to about THC levels and all that. But the prerolls are kinda expensive. If u were gonna use those regularly I recommend hopping on amazon and getting the RAW joint roller for 10$. It works well and will save u money in the long run
https://www.amazon.ca/RAW-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539797371&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=raw+rolling+machine&dpPl=1&dpID=41nISmL1jVL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/79mm-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1481849549&sr=1-3&keywords=zig%2Bzag%2Broller&th=1

Or just type joint roller in amazon. They are super easy to use and make fat joints in a second or two

Sorry, somehow I did not see that there were some comments on here. Yeah, I got the Titan case that a lot of people raved about, and did not care for it very much. But this skunk case on Amazon is totally perfect. Completely airtight an odor proof. Weird right now it shows as being out of stock on Amazon.

Pax 2 Smell-proof Hard Plastic Case; Pocket-carry with Flip-top for Easy Access (Black) By Skunkcase https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BFDN80Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OqKMxbT6KKKK9

I bought them on Amazon because of the shipping cost but you can get them on their official website.
I use the 62% and not the 58% because I can always dry my weed easily if I want - which isn't needed anyway because 62% is just right. The 8 gram pack is a good size, fits anything from 1/8th to an ounce so exactly my need.

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1. Buy one of these: https://www.amazon.com/79mm-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8
   
2. Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKgzux_xk_w
   
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I've had great luck with these:

https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-62-Percent-2-Way-Humidity-Control/dp/B00JV27MF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505064579&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=boveda%2B62&th=1

If you are not too rough with them, they can be recharged and reused easily. Just put them in a sealed container alongside a shotglass or something filled with water, and leave them alone for a few days.

Not really. The stuff you're thinking of putting in it is typically more moist and doesnt pack as well in a machine of this caliber. Save the $70 bucks and maybe go with something like this instead.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002CNE9H8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1449539448&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=cigarette+roller&dpPl=1&dpID=41m6FQ7ldPL&ref=plSrch


Although hand rollies still work better i think.

https://www.amazon.com/RAW-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8

I believe he’s talking about something like this and if that’s the case these will make your life 100% easier if you can’t roll too good on your own

Y'all motherfuckers snitched. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JV27MF4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I was buying these for 12$ 6 months ago and now they are 30 on amazon.

By the by, they are the best thing ever. Anyone who doesnt use them gets instantly converted when they see how fresh your weed is. Try and order them online, head shops are rip off for them.

these would be better since they are larger. They will last longer and work for more cigars. this is a generally well regarded digital hygrometer as well if you're making an Amazon order.

Hygroset II

Small, very easy to calibrate (turn the dial). I recommend using the Boveda Hygrometer Calibration Kit to calibrate it as well.

I've never used them. If you're not familiar with hand rolling I recommend this like thing.

Don't try to overstuff it and you'll make perfect little cigarettes. Use 1.25 papers.

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004LHQEOY/ - the 65% version

That's the easy and practical way. It's also a great long term overflow if you do end up getting something fancy down the road.

I can't stress how awesome the automatic cigarette rollers are. They are 5 bucks, and worth their weight in gold.

it takes about 2 minutes to learn how to use it.
every joint you roll is perfect, cylindrical, tight, same diameter of a cigarette. and because they are so perfect, they look a lot more like a cigarette.


edit: here is the one i have
http://www.amazon.com/79mm-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8

good idea! i just bought this to match these papers! and you put up a very valid point with the technicalities of the tubes vs thin rolling paper and the filters! thanks for ur input!

You might save them with some TLC. The question is is it worth it. Depends on the sticks. Assuming you want to proceed, get an airtight container something like this, put the cigars in with one of these. Then just wait a few months.

Try using a cigarette roller. My thumbs are shot and this makes it super easy.

Yes but it will stink and also taste differently when you relight it.

I’m not sure about at Ganjika or the OCS but at the Wee Smoke Shop in dt Brampton you can buy rollers. The brand is Raw and it’s no more than $10. It’s a little contraption where you put the weed into it and a filter paper, then you just close it, feed a rolling paper through, give it a twist, lick the paper and you have a smokeable joint. (Not the prettiest or best roll but it’s fast and small and convenient). Here’s a link to it on Amazon

Yes, boveda packs provide humidity control and are pretty much the standard for storing herb properly. If you're storing for as long as a year, they would be a must have. Even if you open the jar weekly, you'll be fine. They can also (I've heard) be reconstituted when they expire, to be used again. Never tried it, you'd have to google that one for more info. I bought these: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JV27MF4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I recommend the Cone Artist, a great alternative rolling device.

Just get a cigarette roller. They are cheap, easy to use, and roll a perfect joint every time.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_whtmDbKRM9TMZ

Looks solid, nice job! I take the easy way out and just use a roller. RAW 79mm 1 1/4 Hemp Plastic Cigarette Rolling Machine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ysbuyb9KZCJWV

Tobacco is wacko man! Next time you wanna roll I recommend rolling with RAW Unbleached Organic Hemp Papers. They burn amazing even too [6]

Most will recommend the Sistema 1870.

You can optionally get a Spanish Cedar Drawer for organization.

You will need a hygrometer.

And finally Boveda. Most people will recommend 62% or 65% for a tupperdor setup.

Yea these are the ones I use. Perfect for mason jars. The 4 gram ones are nice for the smaller jars so you don't have to crumple them.

Boveda 62 Humidity Packs

Hygrometers

The bud should pretty much break off the stem by hand before you jar. Throw in a boveda pack and a hygrometer and monitor them to make sure you're no higher than 62% humidity. No need to burp. Just make sure to keep an eye on the humidity. I lost 20g to bud rot while curing even though I had a boveda pack in the jar because my humidity was a little too high, and my bud was in too large of nug that it couldn't get any airflow. I also didn't have a hygrometer in that jar. You can take the meters out after the humidity stabilizes in the jar and be fine too.

The Cone Artist, $5 on Amazon. Takes a little bit of practice but their tutorials videos on Youtube helped a ton. I get perfect joints every time.

https://www.amazon.com/Cone-Artist-Roller/dp/B00V2KL5CY

Yes, you need something to protect that tea! You might consider a "tupperdore", an inexpensive and easy to assemble piece of tea equipment. Just get an air-tight container you can fit your tea in and add a Boveda pack to it. I'd say go with 72% since your area is so dry. You can get them HERE They look like THIS but instead of cigars, you would use your tea.

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?

Joint Roller


check this out, I don’t use it but I heard it gets you perfect joints every time!

61% is fine, lots of people on here use the 62% humidity packs to cure including myself. I would look those up if you're interested in making it easier.

https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-62-Percent-2-Way-Humidity-Control/dp/B00JV27MF4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1490171342&sr=1-1&keywords=boveda%2Bmedium%2Bhumidipak%2B62&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=4200a7-20&linkId=b04d288afe006122b6e62ddc901be1f1

This is the easiest way to roll a joint I've found. Just roll a crutch and slide it into the bottom of the orange tube. Then wrap a king size paper around the tube and the top of the crutch and seal it. This allows you to pull the cone cleanly off of the orange part. Then you put your cone on the clear part, and put ground herb into the top. You can shake it around, or use the orange part to pack it down.
1 X Cone Artist Cone Roller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V2KL5CY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kKLsDbKTG33YW

please guys stop using food to add moisture, its a great way to get mold and funky tasting product. they make humdi packs for cigars that will give you a desired % and it wont make your shit taste funky.

http://www.amazon.com/Boveda-4-Pack-Humidifier-72/dp/B004LHQEOY

If I had $70 I would do a build your own sampler. Invite some friends over and burn through them.

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/build-your-own-mega-sampler/2010403/

My choices would be

1. HC Series Maduro2 Robusto
   
   
2. Diesel Unlimited d.X
   
   
3. Romeo y Julieta Vintage #7.5
   
   
4. Rocky Patel ITC Limited Reserve Bear
   
   
   
   You're also going to want to store them somewhere. For an additional $16 on Amazon you can get this and this
   
   You can store them under your bed. That boveda should last you a couple months. After that you can either buy a new one, or spend $1 on a gallon of distilled water. Soak your boveda for a few days until the hard chunks inside are gone and you're ready to go again.

Someone on this reddit turned me onto the Cone Artist cone roller, it is awesome! It does what this pencil does, but then also helps with loading it up.

or order 500 perfect filter tips (or 1000 if you halve them like i do) for less than $5
http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Papers-Filter-Booklets-Standard/dp/B005JFFY02/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377472640&sr=8-1&keywords=500+filter+tips

Weed may smell grassy even tho it's skunky in the room but that smell typically goes away during drying and will definetly be gone sometime in the cure.

Make sure to have proper airflow and to dry and cure your buds properly.
I use boveda 62% as soon as they go into the jars. And I Crack them every day for the first week or two to help the rh stabilize then onto the long cure.

Boveda 62-Percent RH 2-Way Humidity Control, 8 gram - 10 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JV27MF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dDXmzb6G60E5Y

Source: my last harvest all smelled a bit grassy until at least dry and 1 strain took 3 weeks in cure to get rid of its grassy smell.

You should get a joint/cigarette roller like this one . It’s great for shaky hands because it does all the work for you. They are also cheap. One of these would help you so much!

Boveda makes humidipaks that a lot of ents use to keep their stash fresh. I highly recommend it, much more efficient than doing something weird like using a chunk of lettuce or an orange peel. Glass jars should be enough for storage but there are some more expensive containers specifically for cannabis, but I've never tried one because my mason jars work fine for me.

This is the best and exactly what you need.

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1700-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B002ARYB8I?pf_rd_p=dd4f5b57-ba5b-418b-a348-64ec62df14cc&pd_rd_wg=0Py5K&pf_rd_r=R5PS2EGNG7P032CQFWAJ&ref_=pd_gw_cr_simh&pd_rd_w=hOSZL&pd_rd_r=0311bab0-f171-4e9a-bf15-a7ac55a25cb0

and this

https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-patented-Unwrapped-Resealable-broadleaf/dp/B077KVC1VY/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Boveda+65&qid=1573581468&sr=8-4

and this

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-ITH-10-Thermometer-Hygrometer-Temperature/dp/B0140UC9XQ/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=hygrometer&qid=1573581498&sr=8-14

https://www.amazon.com/RAW-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8

I got you 👌🏻

I use these when I get new hygrometers. I know about the salt test and it does typically work. however, I prefer these. I also have 4 digital hygrometers in my main humidor as I font trust just one kind lol.

https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-One-Step-Hygrometer-Calibration-Kit/dp/B000A3UBLA/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487130155&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=bovada+calibrationp

From what I've come to know the cotton tips filter out almost all THC. These are my go to for joints. You get a lot of them for cheap I think its a pretty good deal.

RAW 79 mm 1 1/4 Hemp Plastic Cigarette Rolling Machine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_edMOkcAuvMmwN


I can't roll for shit either. This makes it simple and cake to roll perfect every time. Look into vaporizers! It will change how you use weed for ever!

How many groomsmen?


If you're just buying a cutter for this event no need to be fancy, just buy a cheap straight guillotine cutter, something like this. Unless you're trying to get a cutter for each groomsmen as well?

If you smoke regularly then I recommend you get this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sqlqzb3NDCH8J. Buy some Elements King size Papers and a pack of tips. You'll save a lot of money!

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

https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-62-Percent-2-Way-Humidity-Control/dp/B00JV27MF4/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Boveda&qid=1571790006&sr=8-6

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Jars-3-Pack-Large-Ultraviolet/dp/B00UY9TH2O/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=infinity+jars&qid=1571790072&sr=8-9

\^ Should help with keeping your herb fresh at least.

Amazon is the best place I've found.
https://www.amazon.ca/Boveda-Humidipak-Medium-Humidity-Control/dp/B00JV27MF4

Yeah, you can also get a cone artist on amazon for $6, which is a cone maker and filler :)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V2KL5CY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499789989&sr=8-1&keywords=cone+artist&dpPl=1&dpID=410WYG5%2BMXL&ref=plSrch

Cool, I'm going to go with these and this. Thanks guys!

Mason jars from the dollar store or like walmart work fine then just keep one or two of these in the jar with it. It will basically bring dry bud back to life with moisture and makes it sticky again/keeps it sticky and fresh if you already have good bud :) One boveda pack could probably last a month and there are ways to "recharge" them if you're cheap but personally I just throw them out once they dry up too much.

The solution kills two birds with one stone. It humidifies and it contains an anti molding agent. The distilled water will just humidify. For a short term solution the water is fine. But always check your cigars for mold growth. Don't smoke mold.

The boveda packs will also help reduce your chances for mold and will be cheap at your local smoke shop or on amazon The boveda packs in the xikar travel humidor will last a very very long time.

My cop out suggestion is to get a joint roller on amazon. They take a little trial and error (the first time i used it [4] i made it explode and my weed got all over me) but once you get it right it makes perfect

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CNE9H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1h1sybB0M7NEH

get a rolling machine:
http://www.amazon.com/79mm-Plastic-Cigarette-Rolling-Machine/dp/B002CNE9H8

I have one of these and it works like a champ.

If you're looking for a 4 piece grinder with a kief catch... Make sure you don't say kief. Proper term is pollen. Made that mistake once lol. Also, if you have the money, I'd grab a small spoon pipe. See if they have filter tips (example), would be better than card stock.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00V2KL5CY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_2o3WCbWMHW3DY

worth the money, makes perfect cones.

Bought the skunkcase on Amazon. Have had it for 2 weeks now. Works amazingly well.

Pax 2 Smell-proof Hard Plastic Case; Pocket-carry with Flip-top for Easy Access (Black) By Skunkcase https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BFDN80Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bFHryb4F86Q96

Those are glass "jack" or "flower" screens for a (weed) pipe or bong slide. Better than metal screens, more easily cleaned and clog less. The silicone container is usually used to store cannabis concentrates.

Example

Ya the only case I use is to hide the smell. So not really the question your asking but the skunkcase is fantastic, durable and water proof.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BFDN80Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9HaMAbW8GQMX1

> boveda pack
Something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Boveda-4-Pack-Humidifier-72/dp/B004LHQEOY

> cutter
Something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Cuban-Crafters-Cutters-CC-25BLKPERFECT-Perfecto/dp/B004KUNARQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1418906321&sr=1-1&keywords=cuban+crafter+perfect+cutter

I'm glad you're the OP because I'm baked and forgot how to pm someone, and I wanted you to see this. I just had a thought of something that would solve this problem for you. If you don't want to spend any money, a small pebble will do the job just fine.

Best cutter I have ever used and comes with a life time warenty!
http://www.amazon.com/Cuban-Crafters-Stainless-Perfect-Cutter/dp/B003MAZ9YW/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380868309&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=cuben+crafters

pick this up at the local shop for 5 bucks a few weeks ago and really love it..my cones are starting to look professional

Honestly, Amazon.com(.au) will likely be the most affordable place around. Here is a box of Double Platinum Blunt Wraps - Various Flavors 25 Packs (50 Wraps) for £16.93. That is what, about two dollars cheaper per pack than you are paying at the local shop?

If you are willing to pay the shipping cost to order the product from the US you can score some amazing deals on various products. For example, you can get 64 "RAW King Size Organic" rolling papers, a 110mm "RAW Organic" branded rolling machine, and a book of 50 "RAW Organic" filter tips for about $6(AUD). You can also order an extra 512 "RAW King Size Organic" rolling papers and 500 "RAW Organic" filter tips for about $15(AUD).

In the event that you want glass pieces you could always try Etsy. Many sellers are individuals just looking to sell their art. I am sure you could easily make shipping arrangements by contacting the individual. Here is a sick Piranha Plant pipe, a Pineapple Chillum that looks impossible to use, and a wicked Earth-tone pipe with Mandala designs on it.

I dont know about cigarette injector, but before I learned how to roll joints I had bought a raw roller. It makes flawless joints and it's really quick. this is the one I got. You can get a 1 1/4 size and a king size. But now I roll my joints faster. It just takes practice man.

Practice is the only way to get good. I would recommend picking up a rolling machine such as this one. Saves a ton of time and headache.

Don't buy the round screens with holes in, buy the little things that look like atomic models or flowers like these https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Flower-Daisy-Screens-Container/dp/B00J1U26AC/ref=pd_sim_236_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00J1U26AC&pd_rd_r=41284f09-b9c0-11e8-a24a-f51ac5fec97e&pd_rd_w=OAL9S&pd_rd_wg=aomMn&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=56838e6b-66d4-41e0-a762-743f1a1a628a&pf_rd_r=R2DKM4JNKVBNYY08Z0DM&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=R2DKM4JNKVBNYY08Z0DM

Not OP but it looks exactly like a pipe i have, got it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ECU1W2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1