Humidor recommendation for someone who can't check on it regularly...

[WatchmanUSA]

If you are going to be gone use Boveda. I would use 2, 320gram packs. You can over Boveda. The RH depends on the humidor type and seal. I probably would go with 69% if it is solid wood. If it has a glass top, maybe 72%. It depends if you live in a wet or dry climate. Go to the Boveda YouTube channel and watch some of their education videos where they discuss selecting the proper humidity level. A Boveda won’t go much over their stated RH level. They will go under if your humidor is leaky or in a very dry climate.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by WatchmanUSA

If you are going to be gone use Boveda. I would use 2, 320gram packs. You can over Boveda. The RH depends on the humidor type and seal. I probably would go with 69% if it is solid wood. If it has a glass top, maybe 72%. It depends if you live in a wet or dry climate. Go to the Boveda YouTube channel and watch some of their education videos where they discuss selecting the proper humidity level. A Boveda won’t go much over their stated RH level. They will go under if your humidor is leaky or in a very dry climate.

Ideal RH is a personal preference. There is no "proper" humidity level. So to suggest 69% or 72% as a target it not necessarily good advice. I know many cigar smokers, myself included, who prefer their cigars in the low 60s.

[BigAsh]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Ideal RH is a personal preference. There is no "proper" humidity level. So to suggest 69% or 72% as a target it not necessarily good advice. I know many cigar smokers, myself included, who prefer their cigars in the low 60s.

^^^ myself included as well ^^^...sage advice from an "old sage"...

[Rich34]

Originally Posted by WatchmanUSA

If you are going to be gone use Boveda. I would use 2, 320gram packs. You can over Boveda. The RH depends on the humidor type and seal. I probably would go with 69% if it is solid wood. If it has a glass top, maybe 72%. It depends if you live in a wet or dry climate. Go to the Boveda YouTube channel and watch some of their education videos where they discuss selecting the proper humidity level. A Boveda won’t go much over their stated RH level. They will go under if your humidor is leaky or in a very dry climate.

Thanks Watchman. The Boveda humidor I've ordered comes with Boveda packs in it. I'm not experienced enough to have a preference regarding RH yet so will follow the instructions and see how it goes. I just want the cigars to stay in good condition for several weeks without being checked up on.