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| Eschew Obfuscation |
I like the occasional good cigar. My problem is that I am only an occasional cigar smoker. Consequently, when I buy a couple of good cigars, it is usually a couple of weeks before I smoke the last one, and I am finding that they are pretty dried out by them. So, I know that I need a humidor - but don't know much (anything) about them. I assume some are better than others. What do I look for in a decent humidor (and where to buy one) without breaking the bank? As always, I appreciate your suggestions and wisdom! _____________________________________________________________________ “Civilization is not inherited; it has to be learned and earned by each generation anew; if the transmission should be interrupted for one century, civilization would die, and we should be savages again." - Will Durant | ||
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Like gun safes, buy one larger than you think you need. Trust me. "I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965 | |||
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How many do you smoke a week? If its one a week i wouldnt bother! I ended up not keeping up with mine and eventually just decided to buy as i go. What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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Boveda packs in a sealable container. _____________________ Be careful what you tolerate. You are teaching people how to treat you. | |||
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Get the humidity up and season it for a week at least before you put sticks in it, then keep an eye on it and adjust the humidity after the sticks are in, keep your hands off and let it simmer a while. I think Boveda targets it's product for a different market but it works great for cigars, 72% Boveda packs keep mine at 72%. | |||
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It's probably less than one a week, which is why I have not gotten one yet. But, I bought three nice cigars about 6 weeks ago. I fired up the third tonight and it was pretty dry. Is your thinking due to the "hassle factor" of maintaining the humidor? _____________________________________________________________________ “Civilization is not inherited; it has to be learned and earned by each generation anew; if the transmission should be interrupted for one century, civilization would die, and we should be savages again." - Will Durant | |||
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Never heard of these. This sounds like a great idea. _____________________________________________________________________ “Civilization is not inherited; it has to be learned and earned by each generation anew; if the transmission should be interrupted for one century, civilization would die, and we should be savages again." - Will Durant | |||
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Get the humidity up before, check after you put the sticks in, fondle the Boveda packs when you get a stick out to make it's not getting "gritty" inside, and enjoy. The only hassle is when you try to "improve" things. | |||
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Learn about green oasis floral foam and a 50/50 solution of propylene glycol and distilled (never tap) water to humidify monitored by a hygrometer and thermometer to provide a constant environment of about 68' to 70' F and 70-72% humidity. Link to original video: https://youtu.be/ehxbh-8qdsw Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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A link to Boveda's tobacco storage products: https://www.bovedainc.com/store/tobacco/ They also have some videos about how to properly season a wood humidor and other good information but I can't find them at the moment. | |||
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Only advice I offer is to beware of Cuban Crafters brand humidors. They look nice and are described nice but are very shoddy. Other than that I suggest solid wood with cedar liner over veneered mystery wood. | |||
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For that light use I'd suggest a small tupperware container and Boveda packs. | |||
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Another option could be a Xikar travel humidor. They are great. For about $20, you'd solve your problem and have a nice "pelican case of cigar cases". They are good for short trips/golf/cigar bar, but in the past I've forgotten about it and the cigars have been fine (longest was about 2 weeks). https://www.amazon.com/XiKar-X...Travel/dp/B001CZH7PI | |||
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for your use, get the Boveda bags. drop your sticks in the bags then put the bags in something crush-proof. Enjoying a cigar shouldn't include any irritation. "The days are stacked against what we think we are." Jim Harrison | |||
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| stupid beyond all belief |
correct. i quit buying online in bulk and as the stash dwindled down I would just forget about it and come back to dry cigars anyway. it obviously costs more to buy singles but seeing I couldnt keep up with the maintenance it didnt matter cause a dry cigar would be unpleasant to smoke so buying the by two get 1 deal wasnt even worth it. What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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Yup - in spades. "Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay - and claims a halo for his dishonesty." ~Robert A. Heinlein | |||
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For me it's not just the humidity it's the temperature too. I am fine in the Winter months but when it starts getting hot out I suffer. So I converted a cheap wine cooler a few years ago and it has worked out great with Xikar Solution Beads and a regulated temp. | |||
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This is what I did. I ordered a couple of the Boveda packs and a rubbermaid container (I've learned to tamper with the wife's  ).Thanks for all the good input - much appreciated! _____________________________________________________________________ “Civilization is not inherited; it has to be learned and earned by each generation anew; if the transmission should be interrupted for one century, civilization would die, and we should be savages again." - Will Durant | |||
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Until you get enough to need one of these:  Stick with Jeff's recommendation and get a Tupperware container and buy a Boveda pack online or at your cigar shop. I prefer the 62% ones. Here's the container I used (had three of them before I bought the wine fridge pictured above): https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...ilpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 | |||
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