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RaveDigger

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I just bought a box of Padron 2000s today, but I dont have a humidor or any humidifier. Also, I am quite lazy and don't feel like going to the store to buy a humidifier.

Questions:
1. Is it a bad idea to keep the box in a larger tupperware container with a shot glass full of salt/water as in the method people use to test hydrometers?
2. Is 75% humidity too much humidity?
3. Is too much (75%) humidity better than the ambient humidity? (I live in MA and it's not too humid this time of year.)

I'd like these cigars not to dry out and I do intend on buying a humidor soon, but even then it will need to be seasoned so it will probably be about a month before I can get these sticks into a proper humidor. Any ideas/suggestions/comments are welcome. Thanks!
 
Shit dude, I'll sell you an already-seasoned small humidor for 20$ if you really need one. But if not, then I definitly recommend humidity beads or something. I'd hate to see those cigars dry out.
 
First thing, disregard the ignorant, pompus comments. That's not a good reflection of the community here on CP. We're here to help, not make fun of people and be jerks.

You are on the right track with the tupperware container. It will work fine, a lot of people use tupperware instead of humidors...I did for several years and they maintain humidity great. Instead of the salt water mixture, go to Wal-Mart and buy a gallon of distilled water for 50 cents, and fill the shot glass with a little of that. If you have a hygrometer...then yes, 75% is too humid. You're looking for between 65-70%.

Hope this helps. Also, searching will provide tons of threads of information. :thumbs:
 
Honestly you may want to look into at least creating a makeshift tupperdor or coolidor. Grab some sort of humidifying element, even if that means floral foam or equisicat (search can help you here). It shouldn't take much time or be very costly and you won't ruin you cigars...
 
I think I'm just going to buy a humidor ASAP. Based on what I've read so far it seems like no one likes the idea of using a salt/water mixture as a humidifier, so I'm going to base my decision on the expertise shown above and do it right. I'm about to start a search for a humidor/digital hydrometer/humidification kit right now, but if anyone has any recommendations, I'd be most grateful for the advice.

Thanks to everyone who gave legitimate advice. If you felt the need to be a dick in response to a legitimate question, I'd recommend signing up at my350z.com, you'll fit in perfectly.
 
If cost is a worry then go with a cooler and some beads. You'll have worry free storage that has much more space at a fraction of the cost of a humidor.
 
It's not an issue of money, it's more an issue of laziness. I was hoping to find a way to store my cigars without leaving the house as I have a busy week coming up and don't have the time/energy to research and order one.

Also, I'm just realizing that this makes me sound INCREDIBLY lazy, but the truth is I'd rather spend my time hiking in the woods with a cigar instead of searching for a way to store it.

I have always planned on eventually getting a humidor, but I guess there's no time like the present. Can anyone recommend a decent sized humidor that comes with a humidifier and a digital hydrometer (from what I've read, the analog ones are inaccurate) for under $100, or should I just buy one that comes with an analog hydrometer and replace it?

I have yet to begin my search (every forum has a search function and I do, in fact, know how to use it), but any recommendations as far as brands/models to look into would be very helpful.
 
I have a special fondness for those in the short buses. Most ice chests, even the styo chests you can get in most grocery stores will seal adequately. Then, let your fingers do the walking.

Heartfelt Industries- order a pound of 65% beads with a mesh bag. Follow the directions.
 
Cheap humidors

Click the words cheap humidors above, this is a great site and they sell good humidors, you dont even have to leave your house :D , just place the order.

upgrade to a digital hydro and go buy the gallon of distilled water from cvs or walmart and be ready for when the humi comes in so you can season it up and get it going.


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Sorry if my post came off rude, I don't think it did, but if so, then once again, I apologize. But I was serious about the small, temporary humi. I would recommend following these guys advise and going with the beads in the mesh. In all seriousness, do not let those cigars go bad!
 
capnwill said:
Sorry if my post came off rude, I don't think it did, but if so, then once again, I apologize. But I was serious about the small, temporary humi. I would recommend following these guys advise and going with the beads in the mesh. In all seriousness, do not let those cigars go bad!
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That is kind and shows me what kind of person you are to apologize. I do not think you were the rude one. Could it have been said differently sure it could but, if you continue to show you care around here, your time here will be nothing but fun and enjoyable. Now Flying fish Dude on the other hand. :angry:

David
 
Cap you're fine, I only took issue with the short bus comment. I'm probably oversensitive because of previous forum experiences. I appreciate all the advice I can get!
 
After the short bus comment I forgot to try to answer your qustion. A couple of points I would like to make. Don't use salt water for humidifing your cigars. That's just to test accuracy of your hygro. As it creates a humid enviroment. Just use regular old distilled water. Just get you a samll tupperware container to put the box in for now, untill you can drop the hammer on a humi. (read: cooler :whistling: )

75% would be ok for storage, but IMHO I wouldn't go to much higher than that. I tend to keep mine between 65-68% in my humi's and cooler. x2 on heartfelt beads for humidifation! Those things are the bee's knees! Check Bruces link for the beads.

Now you know... and knowing is half the battle! (bad GI Joe reference)
 
RaveDigger said:
Based on what I've read so far it seems like no one likes the idea of using a salt/water mixture as a humidifier,
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The thing about the salt water mix is, yeah it gets you the 75% which, for now, would be better than ~30% ambient RH, but there's the salt. I can't help but think that humidifying your cigars with salt water would make them taste.. well..salty.

Like others have said, I think you're better off with just some regular distilled water in a shot glass to keep them humid while you get your humidor set up.
 
tomthirtysix said:
RaveDigger said:
Based on what I've read so far it seems like no one likes the idea of using a salt/water mixture as a humidifier,
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The thing about the salt water mix is, yeah it gets you the 75% which, for now, would be better than ~30% ambient RH, but there's the salt. I can't help but think that humidifying your cigars with salt water would make them taste.. well..salty.

Like others have said, I think you're better off with just some regular distilled water in a shot glass to keep them humid while you get your humidor set up.
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C'mon...you know what that's like!

The 'salt' will also add to contaminates and lead to mold! ;)

<You know about that too I bet!>
 
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