5 finger bags

nutcracker · 05-02-2014, 11:24 AM

I've picked up a few 5 finger bags of cigars from vendors and DMK on a great newbie trade.
So my question is - can/should one leave the sticks in the bags - as they seem so very happy there, or should I decant them into the humi all naked and vulnerable?

pektel · 05-02-2014, 11:38 AM

I keep em in the bags. Easy labeling, safer from damage, yadda yadda...

Remo · 05-02-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

I've picked up a few 5 finger bags of cigars from vendors and DMK on a great newbie trade.
So my question is - can/should one leave the sticks in the bags - as they seem so very happy there, or should I decant them into the humi all naked and vulnerable?

Take them out and introduce them to fire

MrClean · 05-02-2014, 12:31 PM

I take them out, only because of space constraints.

WhiteMamba · 05-02-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

Take them out and introduce them to fire

Lockspur · 05-02-2014, 01:12 PM

If you're storing in a humi, you can leave them in the bags...just open the top. I like the bags for storing sticks received from others. Easy to label, store, etc.

nutcracker · 05-03-2014, 06:43 PM

So I assume the bags breathe a bit ??
If you guys are leaving them as is, do the sticks age adequately, or this for short term storage and shipping only?

T.G · 05-03-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

So I assume the bags breathe a bit ??
If you guys are leaving them as is, do the sticks age adequately, or this for short term storage and shipping only?

Different quality / manufacture bags will behave differently. In theory, these bags should be airtight, but in practice, they sometimes aren't. Some might leak (breathe) a bit while others won't / will only leak minimally.

I personally don't usually mess around with the cheaper, thinner 5-finger bags, because, well, they suck. I've left cigars sealed in the thicker bags for years and I'll pull the particular cigar(s) out a few weeks before I plan on smoking them and they smoke great.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 05-08-2014, 03:32 PM

If I am putting a bag of cigars into my coolidor, then I just leave the top of the bag open.

Most of them time I take them out and keep them in trays. Unless I want to keep them in the bag for labeling purposes, or if all my trays are full.

05-02-2014, 11:24 AM	#1
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	5 finger bags I've picked up a few 5 finger bags of cigars from vendors and DMK on a great newbie trade. So my question is - can/should one leave the sticks in the bags - as they seem so very happy there, or should I decant them into the humi all naked and vulnerable?

05-02-2014, 11:38 AM	#2
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: 5 finger bags I keep em in the bags. Easy labeling, safer from damage, yadda yadda... __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-02-2014, 12:31 PM	#4
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: 5 finger bags I take them out, only because of space constraints. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-02-2014, 01:12 PM	#6
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: 5 finger bags If you're storing in a humi, you can leave them in the bags...just open the top. I like the bags for storing sticks received from others. Easy to label, store, etc. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-03-2014, 06:43 PM	#7
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: 5 finger bags So I assume the bags breathe a bit ?? If you guys are leaving them as is, do the sticks age adequately, or this for short term storage and shipping only?

05-08-2014, 03:32 PM	#9
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: 5 finger bags If I am putting a bag of cigars into my coolidor, then I just leave the top of the bag open. Most of them time I take them out and keep them in trays. Unless I want to keep them in the bag for labeling purposes, or if all my trays are full.