opinions on humidors

[enzo1]

went into store to buy a humidor, lot's of choices didn't know what to do. I just need a smaller 1, doesn't need to be fancy just a good 1, any suggestions

[strupgolf]

I bought mine from Thompsons cigars out of Florida. It came with a few nice smokes and so far has been working fine. good luck.

[BernieP]

Don't buy one too large. It is easier to get a more constant humidity if it is kept at least half full. Almost all of the inexpensive boxes come out of China and the quality varies greatly. If you go to a store you can see how the seal is before you buy.

Bernie P

[enzo1]

Originally Posted by Shadetree930

A Tupperware box is best. Seriously.

do u have to put a damp cloth in...

[HHI944]

Tupperware does the job as well as anything else on the market as long as you do your part. You'll need some form of humidifier and a hygrometer. Throwing a few pieces of spanish cedar in wouldn't hurt either.
Rocklerwoodworking.com sells a Spanish Cedar veneer that's really good for lining DIY humidors.

[woodman]

Originally Posted by enzo1

do u have to put a damp cloth in...

I use a big tupperware storage container. It holds about a dozen or so boxes plus a container of good pipe tobacco. I use a water bottle with hydrated polymer crystals. It works like a charm. Had a cuban Monte #2 last week, perfectly hydrated and oily, quite tasty i might say. I've had that box in there for about 2 years.

[enzo1]

do you lay the water bottle in there, open?hydrated polymer as in for plants?.....pics please

[woodman]

Yes, those polymers. They just release moisture similarly to the credo and other devices. I use a mix of water and glycerine. The bottle is just upright and open.






If you can get your hands on a Cuaba...do it. They are great.

[Loomis]

This one got good reviews in its day.

[HHI944]

Dunno how big you're looking for, but at Tuesday Morning stores, they have a lotus combo pack for $60. It's a 25ct humidor, lotus light and 2 stick leather pocket case.

[enzo1]

Nice, thanks Woodman and all other replies....

[cashflyer]

I use military ammo boxes.
Airtight seal makes it easy to maintain humidity.
Steel construct protects the contents.
Cost about $10.

[Scott Watkins]

IMHO, none better than The Griffin's.

[KaptKaos]

Originally Posted by woodman

I use a big tupperware storage container. It holds about a dozen or so boxes plus a container of good pipe tobacco. I use a water bottle with hydrated polymer crystals. It works like a charm. Had a cuban Monte #2 last week, perfectly hydrated and oily, quite tasty i might say. I've had that box in there for about 2 years.

Sooo..... when is the next build party????