The $15 Humidor

Flynnster · 10-18-2011, 04:35 PM

Well I've been thinking about it for a while, and with a recent trade it was necessary. Went out and bought a humi pack and a container. Wham Bam and I've got a Humi. Now I've got some more room and a place for stickers when I get them.

Now a nice cutter and my list of "wants" will be complete!

longknocker · 10-18-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

Well I've been thinking about it for a while, and with a recent trade it was necessary. Went out and bought a humi pack and a container. Wham Bam and I've got a Humi. Now I've got some more room and a place for stickers when I get them.

Now a nice cutter and my list of "wants" will be complete!

Works Well, But Why 72 RH??? I Use The Same Set Up, But Prefer 65 RH. The Tupperware Tends To Hold Moisture In.

Jefft72 · 10-18-2011, 04:41 PM

Doing the same thing myself, but I had picked up a humidipak from the B&M and need to replace it with a proper Boveda pack.

Cheap, effective, and it travels well.

Flynnster · 10-18-2011, 05:04 PM

Knocker, it was the lowest any of my local places had. And it says that it will be around 68% if the air it is going into is resonably dry, which right now the weather is. Next go around I'll probbly steop down to a 65 or 67 bag (whichever they have)

taltos · 10-18-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

Knocker, it was the lowest any of my local places had. And it says that it will be around 68% if the air it is going into is resonably dry, which right now the weather is. Next go around I'll probbly steop down to a 65 or 67 bag (whichever they have)

Just make sure that you crack the top periodically to keep the humidity from building up. If not, it will exceed 80% very quickly.

MrClean · 10-18-2011, 07:00 PM

Looks kinda empty to me......... just sayin

nofeardiver · 10-18-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

Just make sure that you crack the top periodically to keep the humidity from building up. If not, it will exceed 80% very quickly.

Flynnster · 10-18-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

Looks kinda empty to me......... just sayin

I'm working on it man!!

Zeuceone · 10-18-2011, 10:23 PM

I'm using the same brand but its bigger with some 65% beads. It works great but if the temp goes up the humidity stays at about mid 70's.

falconman515 · 10-19-2011, 12:55 AM

If that's what you are starting with I can't wait to see what it progresses to in 6 months time from now.

This damn hobby is a MASSIVE Slippery Slope!

irratebass · 10-19-2011, 04:26 AM

Crongrats!!

MrClean · 10-19-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

I'm working on it man!!

I have a humidor for my regular sticks and a tupperdor for the infused stuff. I bought the biggest sealable container that my Walmart had, it has about 20 sticks in it and it looks empty, no way I'll post a pic of it...

WittyUserName · 10-19-2011, 09:18 AM

Looks great, I love my tupperdor

Blak Smyth · 10-19-2011, 09:25 AM

Those Taboos look amazing, seems like a great place to start!
Good luck and we will see your cabinet within a year!

Remo · 10-19-2011, 09:27 AM

Looks good but get a BIGGER one

OLS · 10-19-2011, 09:55 AM

I think in the end you will be unhappy with the 72% bag-o-mersture. As others have mentioned, 65% is really great.
HOWEVER, for a leaky container, and faux-tupperware does tend to lose moisture over time, perhaps 72% is not so bad.
Perhaps someone with experience could chime in. I have not had a tupperdor since the late 80s, maybe early 90s.
One thing for SURE, though, those containers are all better than a desk drawer, so you are on the right path.

Flynnster · 10-19-2011, 12:33 PM

OLS why do you say I will be so unhappy? This was the best I could get in a short time and I will switch to something lower next time I find it. If I find my cigars to moist I will just dry them for a bit.

CigarNut · 10-19-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

OLS why do you say I will be so unhappy? This was the best I could get in a short time and I will switch to something lower next time I find it. If I find my cigars to moist I will just dry them for a bit.

I think that he is trying to say that you may find that at 72% your cigars will be over-humidified and not smoke well.

10-19-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

OLS why do you say I will be so unhappy? This was the best I could get in a short time and I will switch to something lower next time I find it. If I find my cigars to moist I will just dry them for a bit.

I find when my cigars are at 70%+, they have a hard time staying lit and burning evenly.

My 65% box, every stick burns very well, and I get huge smoke from it.

Next step, get yourself a bigger tupperwear (you can get them cheap at second hand stores), or just make the jump to a cooler.

Also, keep in mind, if you plan on keeping the sticks in there long term, it helps to have some spanish cedar in there to help "age" the cigars. Plastic obviously doesn't age/mellow cigars at all.

I think ultimately, I'll have a cooler with cedar for long term storage, and a nice 100ct humidor at 65% for "ready to smoke" sticks. As well as a tupperware for infused stuff.

irratebass · 10-19-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

I have a humidor for my regular sticks and a tupperdor for the infused stuff. I bought the biggest sealable container that my Walmart had, it has about 20 sticks in it and it looks empty, no way I'll post a pic of it...

I have a Tuppador for mine as well, my BIL is going to sell me his small 20-50 ct humi + his sticks and a lighter for $30, which I will use for infused smokes, but until that magical day happens when I have cash I will have to contiue using this, I have been at walmart eyeballing their selection and I have my next one picked out already lol.

10-18-2011, 04:35 PM	#1
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	The $15 Humidor Well I've been thinking about it for a while, and with a recent trade it was necessary. Went out and bought a humi pack and a container. Wham Bam and I've got a Humi. Now I've got some more room and a place for stickers when I get them. Now a nice cutter and my list of "wants" will be complete!

10-18-2011, 04:41 PM	#3
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: The $15 Humidor Doing the same thing myself, but I had picked up a humidipak from the B&M and need to replace it with a proper Boveda pack. Cheap, effective, and it travels well.

10-18-2011, 05:04 PM	#4
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: The $15 Humidor Knocker, it was the lowest any of my local places had. And it says that it will be around 68% if the air it is going into is resonably dry, which right now the weather is. Next go around I'll probbly steop down to a 65 or 67 bag (whichever they have)

10-18-2011, 07:00 PM	#6
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: The $15 Humidor Looks kinda empty to me......... just sayin __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-18-2011, 10:23 PM	#9
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: The $15 Humidor I'm using the same brand but its bigger with some 65% beads. It works great but if the temp goes up the humidity stays at about mid 70's.

10-19-2011, 12:55 AM	#10
falconman515 Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 660 Trading: (35)	Re: The $15 Humidor If that's what you are starting with I can't wait to see what it progresses to in 6 months time from now. This damn hobby is a MASSIVE Slippery Slope!

10-19-2011, 04:26 AM	#11
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: The $15 Humidor Crongrats!! __________________

10-19-2011, 09:18 AM	#13
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10-19-2011, 09:25 AM	#14
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: The $15 Humidor Those Taboos look amazing, seems like a great place to start! Good luck and we will see your cabinet within a year! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-19-2011, 09:27 AM	#15
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10-19-2011, 09:55 AM	#16
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: The $15 Humidor I think in the end you will be unhappy with the 72% bag-o-mersture. As others have mentioned, 65% is really great. HOWEVER, for a leaky container, and faux-tupperware does tend to lose moisture over time, perhaps 72% is not so bad. Perhaps someone with experience could chime in. I have not had a tupperdor since the late 80s, maybe early 90s. One thing for SURE, though, those containers are all better than a desk drawer, so you are on the right path.

10-19-2011, 12:33 PM	#17
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: The $15 Humidor OLS why do you say I will be so unhappy? This was the best I could get in a short time and I will switch to something lower next time I find it. If I find my cigars to moist I will just dry them for a bit.