How Long to Season Cigar Caddy?

E.J. · 11-06-2009, 04:18 PM

Just purchased a 18 stick Cigar Caddy. Came with the Boveda pack. I was under the impression I could use it right away, but the instruction said 2 weeks.

Maybe it was the Boveda pack that was saying 2 week wait....but whatever it was, open....put Boveda pack in, close....wait 2 weeks.

This is not a great option for me.....

Thoughts...advice.....?

Whee · 11-06-2009, 04:19 PM

Have to say I never seasoned any of my caddies, and they seemed to do just fine.

The Poet · 11-06-2009, 04:22 PM

WTF? If you're using the Caddy as, well, a caddy as opposed to long-time storage, I can't see the need to season it.

bvilchez · 11-06-2009, 04:22 PM

Same here...never seasoned

chippewastud79 · 11-06-2009, 04:22 PM

Not even sure how you season a plastic box. What in there holds humidity besides the small green disc?

I use the caddy as more of a dry box. Unless you are going to have them out of a humidor for weeks at a time I wouldn't worry about a humi-pac.

E.J. · 11-06-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

WTF? If you're using the Caddy as, well, a caddy as opposed to long-time storage, I can't see the need to season it.

8 Days worth of storage.....

E.J. · 11-06-2009, 04:29 PM

Maybe the foam absorbs some of the humidity...? I don't know?????

Just telling what I am reading and then bringing in the question....

No green disk...just humi-pak....

chippewastud79 · 11-06-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

8 Days worth of storage.....

8 days, no problem. There is enough humidity in the sticks to maintain smokability

The Poet · 11-06-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

8 days, no problem. There is enough humidity in the sticks to maintain smokability

11-06-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

8 days, no problem. There is enough humidity in the sticks to maintain smokability

Agreed.

However, try and keep them someplace cool. Don't leave them in your trunk in 80 degree weather or anything like that.

E.J. · 11-06-2009, 04:45 PM

EXCELLENT! Thanks for the info and setting my mind at ease.

Besides a little movement here and there, the case should be in climate controlled environment.

What a wealth of knowledge this place is....

11-06-2009, 07:19 PM

use it right away. the instructions on your boveda refer to a new wood desktop humidor.

Sauer Grapes · 11-06-2009, 07:21 PM

Really it depends on the type of seasoning. Sale or pepper, you should probably season for two weeks. Now, if you add garlic or cayenne into the mix, it cuts the seasoning time down to only a few days.

bobarian · 11-06-2009, 08:55 PM

It will take at least two weeks to season properly. Add humidification device and monitor closely, checking Rh every 60 minutes. Chart your Rh for any fluctuations. After two weeks if your Rh maintains within 10% then you must recalibrate your hygrometer and test for another two weeks. If you miss any 60minute reading during the two weeks you must start over from the begininning.

Now this is the critical part, do not put any cigars in the caddy, ever. Use a double seal ziplock bag and leave the caddy at home. If the Rh remains constant you can use the caddy on your next trip.

Of course you could just bypass the seasoning part and just put your cigars in the caddy once you take it out of the box.

Barteur · 11-06-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

It will take at least two weeks to season properly. Add humidification device and monitor closely, checking Rh every 60 minutes. Chart your Rh for any fluctuations. After two weeks if your Rh maintains within 10% then you must recalibrate your hygrometer and test for another two weeks. If you miss any 60minute reading during the two weeks you must start over from the begininning.

Now this is the critical part, do not put any cigars in the caddy, ever. Use a double seal ziplock bag and leave the caddy at home. If the Rh remains constant you can use the caddy on your next trip.

Of course you could just bypass the seasoning part and just put your cigars in the caddy once you take it out of the box.

joetownhound · 11-06-2009, 11:40 PM

Now that is just wrong.

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Originally Posted by bobarian

It will take at least two weeks to season properly. Add humidification device and monitor closely, checking Rh every 60 minutes. Chart your Rh for any fluctuations. After two weeks if your Rh maintains within 10% then you must recalibrate your hygrometer and test for another two weeks. If you miss any 60minute reading during the two weeks you must start over from the begininning.

Now this is the critical part, do not put any cigars in the caddy, ever. Use a double seal ziplock bag and leave the caddy at home. If the Rh remains constant you can use the caddy on your next trip.

Of course you could just bypass the seasoning part and just put your cigars in the caddy once you take it out of the box.

E.J. · 11-08-2009, 01:12 AM

I do appreciate you making fun of the ignorant.....

14holestogie · 11-08-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I do appreciate you making fun of the ignorant.....

All in good fun, brother.

yourchoice · 11-08-2009, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I use the caddy as more of a dry box.

I've been doing this too with great results. I pick out what I think may be next ten or so victims and keep the caddy in the car. I don't do this during the summer but the car still gets warm sometimes. For the short time they're there I'm not too worried about them though. Besides, it's nice to always have a few with me in case the mood strikes.

However, I do not return any of them to my main humidor. Not worth worrying about the temperature spikes and potential beetle larvae hatchings.

11-06-2009, 04:18 PM	#1
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? Just purchased a 18 stick Cigar Caddy. Came with the Boveda pack. I was under the impression I could use it right away, but the instruction said 2 weeks. Maybe it was the Boveda pack that was saying 2 week wait....but whatever it was, open....put Boveda pack in, close....wait 2 weeks. This is not a great option for me..... Thoughts...advice.....?

11-06-2009, 04:19 PM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? Have to say I never seasoned any of my caddies, and they seemed to do just fine. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

11-06-2009, 04:22 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? WTF? If you're using the Caddy as, well, a caddy as opposed to long-time storage, I can't see the need to season it.

11-06-2009, 04:22 PM	#4
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? Same here...never seasoned

11-06-2009, 04:22 PM	#5
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? Not even sure how you season a plastic box. What in there holds humidity besides the small green disc? I use the caddy as more of a dry box. Unless you are going to have them out of a humidor for weeks at a time I wouldn't worry about a humi-pac. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

11-06-2009, 04:29 PM	#7
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? Maybe the foam absorbs some of the humidity...? I don't know????? Just telling what I am reading and then bringing in the question.... No green disk...just humi-pak....

11-06-2009, 04:45 PM	#11
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? EXCELLENT! Thanks for the info and setting my mind at ease. Besides a little movement here and there, the case should be in climate controlled environment. What a wealth of knowledge this place is....

11-06-2009, 07:19 PM	#12
RonC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? use it right away. the instructions on your boveda refer to a new wood desktop humidor.

11-06-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? Really it depends on the type of seasoning. Sale or pepper, you should probably season for two weeks. Now, if you add garlic or cayenne into the mix, it cuts the seasoning time down to only a few days.

11-06-2009, 08:55 PM	#14
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? It will take at least two weeks to season properly. Add humidification device and monitor closely, checking Rh every 60 minutes. Chart your Rh for any fluctuations. After two weeks if your Rh maintains within 10% then you must recalibrate your hygrometer and test for another two weeks. If you miss any 60minute reading during the two weeks you must start over from the begininning. Now this is the critical part, do not put any cigars in the caddy, ever. Use a double seal ziplock bag and leave the caddy at home. If the Rh remains constant you can use the caddy on your next trip. Of course you could just bypass the seasoning part and just put your cigars in the caddy once you take it out of the box.

11-08-2009, 01:12 AM	#17
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: How Long to Season Cigar Caddy? I do appreciate you making fun of the ignorant.....