Humidor suggestions, please

[jackattack]

I've started getting into cigars and am looking for suggestions for small humidors. My boss and I have started trading (pipe tobacco for cigars, best job ever) and I'm getting more cigars than I can smoke and I don't want them to go to waste. I'd like to keep it under $100 (if possible). Thanks in advance.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

There's a big semi air tight plastic container on amazon. I've been using them for years now, with a 62 Boveda. My cigars are all in great shape. It holds a couple hundred, for under 30 bucks.

People will suggest another one, I have those too. But these are bigger and better.

There are some glass containers that look promising too. I doubt that the extra cost is worth it. They might look fancier though.

These are a hundred times cheaper than a good wooden humidor, and a hundred times more effective than a cheap humidor.

Amazon.com

 

[fightnhampster]

There's a big semi air tight plastic container on amazon. I've been using them for years now, with a 62 Boveda. My cigars are all in great shape. It holds a couple hundred, for under 30 bucks.

People will suggest another one, I have those too. But these are bigger and better.

Amazon.com

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I use basically the same thing with a boveda pouch as well.

I also put old cedar cigar boxes from a cigar shop inside. Taking the lids off turns them into trays.

Not pretty, but it has kept my cigars smokable with little work.

 

[Philosophical Smoke]

This is the absolute best humidor you can buy, I promise!

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRIS-Weather-Tight-20-5-Gallon-82-Quart-Black-Tote-with-Latching-Lid/1001277976

You can put probably 500 cigars in one of these totes. I have kept mine in exactly this kind for almost 10 years and one large boveda pack will keep the humidity for upwards of a year.

 

[Rockyrepose]

There's a big semi air tight plastic container on amazon. I've been using them for years now, with a 62 Boveda. My cigars are all in great shape. It holds a couple hundred, for under 30 bucks.

People will suggest another one, I have those too. But these are bigger and better.

There are some glass containers that look promising too. I doubt that the extra cost is worth it. They might look fancier though.

These are a hundred times cheaper than a good wooden humidor, and a hundred times more effective than a cheap humidor.

Amazon.com

This is the way

 

[atwaterville]

This guy has a good idea of building a 250 count tupperdor for under $50.

 

[VDL_Piper]

What’s your price range @jackattack

Maybe something like this

Felix Tupperdor - Acrylic Humidor

The Felix - A Worthy Acrylic Humidor Introducing the Felix Humidor, designed to blend the practicality of a tupperdor with the elegance of traditional humidor design. The robust acrylic construction ensures durability, while the meticulous seal, reinforced with an additional acrylic lip on the...

caseelegance.com

 

[daveinlax]

I maintain coolidors in my homes.

I have some really nice humidors but for long term storage the coolers are the best.

I line them with cedar and use Bovida pacs for humidity.

For daily use I use a Bovida bagidor.

 

[LOREN]

What’s your price range @jackattack

Maybe something like this

Felix Tupperdor - Acrylic Humidor

The Felix - A Worthy Acrylic Humidor Introducing the Felix Humidor, designed to blend the practicality of a tupperdor with the elegance of traditional humidor design. The robust acrylic construction ensures durability, while the meticulous seal, reinforced with an additional acrylic lip on the...

caseelegance.com

Does acrylic give off gas or odor over the long term?

 

[VDL_Piper]

Does acrylic give off gas or odor over the long term?

I don’t know but I would assume no more than any other plastic or esky which a lot of people use.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

For a budget humidor, the one below might serve you well. I bought one of these for my friend, John, and he likes it:

Amazon.com

That said, higher quality humidors offer a level of stability (and craft) that can’t be achieved by budget models; be forewarned, though—humidor acquisition disorder will hurt your wallet.

 

[pantsBoots]

Cooler is your best and most economic route - I recommend humidity beads such as Heartfelt. They do better than Boveda and are much easier to recharge. If you want something pretty, you can find good used humidors on eBay - just be sure to examine the pics well to confirm there is no warping or damage to the wood.

 

[Briarcutter]

Cooler is your best and most economic route - I recommend humidity beads

Yes, this!

 

[Zamora]

I'm a firm believer in Tupperdors. A cabinet humidor is worth it if you make a lot of box purchases, but a desktop humidor is basically just fancy furniture and I don't think it's worthwhile unless you have a lot of cigar smoking friends over you want to impress. Tupperdors are not only much cheaper, they're much simpler to maintain. No seasoning or anything, all you need is an airtight plastic container, a boveda pack, and a hygrometer.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

I'm a firm believer in Tupperdors. A cabinet humidor is worth it if you make a lot of box purchases, but a desktop humidor is basically just fancy furniture and I don't think it's worthwhile unless you have a lot of cigar smoking friends over you want to impress. Tupperdors are not only much cheaper, they're much simpler to maintain. No seasoning or anything, all you need is an airtight plastic container, a boveda pack, and a hygrometer.

LOL, I have a simple cedar "desktop" arriving within the next couple of days. It will sit on a workbench in the garage or in our walk in closet -- not trying to impress anyone. We'll see how it works out. Also have a small plastic "tub" -- doesn't strike me as any more modest that the wooden box, but in either case I don't buy stuff to show any of it off or really care what others think about it, just for my pleasure.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

LOL, I have a simple cedar "desktop" arriving within the next couple of days. It will sit on a workbench in the garage or in our walk in closet -- not trying to impress anyone. We'll see how it works out. Also have a small plastic "tub" -- doesn't strike me as any more modest that the wooden box, but in either case I don't buy stuff to show any of it off or really care what others think about it, just for my pleasure.

I agree—my desktop humidors are for my pleasure and enjoyment and how they condition my cigars, not impressing anyone.

 

[pantsBoots]

I'm a firm believer in Tupperdors. A cabinet humidor is worth it if you make a lot of box purchases, but a desktop humidor is basically just fancy furniture and I don't think it's worthwhile unless you have a lot of cigar smoking friends over you want to impress. Tupperdors are not only much cheaper, they're much simpler to maintain. No seasoning or anything, all you need is an airtight plastic container, a boveda pack, and a hygrometer.

I couldn't disagree more regarding desktop humidors. Not only do they help me organize my smoke-now vs. aging stock, but as stated above, they are great for fine-tuning a target RH once cigars are removed from the long-term aging cooler. And no one ever gets to see them but me! And once seasoned (which I did years ago), they are as easy to maintain as the cooler.

Incidentally, of anyone is considering a Tupperware/cooler for cigar storage, make sure you wash them well before use and sit in the sun for a day or 2 to dissipate any new plastic smell - found that out the hard way.

 

[Zamora]

I couldn't disagree more regarding desktop humidors. Not only do they help me organize my smoke-now vs. aging stock, but as stated above, they are great for fine-tuning a target RH once cigars are removed from the long-term aging cooler. And no one ever gets to see them but me! And once seasoned (which I did years ago), they are as easy to maintain as the cooler.

Incidentally, of anyone is considering a Tupperware/cooler for cigar storage, make sure you wash them well before use and sit in the sun for a day or 2 to dissipate any new plastic smell - found that out the hard way.

You're right about aging, I forgot to mention that. And yes absolutely necessary to wash out Tupperware and let it air out, I let mine out for three days

 

[tubbyninja1337]

This guy has a good idea of building a 250 count tupperdor for under $50.

Great post! These bins right here are the ones I use for both cigars and pipe tobacco. If you go to Costco they'll sometimes have them on sale for $10 each but they tend to sell out fast. Those baskets are new to me but I love the idea and definitely need to pick up a few! I ended up picking up spanish cedar trays and building a little 2 tier tray.

This is an older picture but those bins rock. The smaller tupperdor on the right is a Sistema with a spanish cedar tray, 62% Boveda pack and a govee hygrometer.

 

[Deano]

I have a gorgeous Savoy Zebrawood that sits empty. I use what @tubbyninja1337 posted above. I put cedar chips in them and boveda packs. I doubt the cedar chips are neccesary but they make me feel good.