How long do cigars stay fresh outside a humidor

[Coincrazed]

I have a severe problem. I definitely need to stop buying because I'm totally at capacity now. :/

I have a problem with buying when I see good deals on my favorite cigars. Well this impulsivesness is turning out to be a mistake... I think?

My humidor box isn't seasoned yet, I put the Bovedas in (thanks, @JG358) and it is at a bit below 60%. But I have a fresh box of cigars that just came out of the freezer from debugging.

So my question is, how long will this full box stay fresh if I leave it out of a humidor for say, a week until the humidity stabilizes? I don't have anywhere else to put it and I'm kinda worried about this.

Thanks.


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[Just__Jeb]

Just start bombing people. I can list a few good targets...


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[mjones9630]

Tupperware makes awesome storage. Just drop em in there with a boveda and you're good to go!

 

[Just__Jeb]

Tupperware makes awesome storage. Just drop em in there with a boveda and you're good to go!

The perfect answer. You can get any size needed and are very cost effective.


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[mjones9630]

And tupperware aside, they should stay good for a few weeks in a Ziploc. If left alone..

 

[JG358]

Tupperware or Ziploc until your humidor is ready to roll

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[navyvet]

All good answers. I would say without any humidification a couple days but that would also translate into a couple weeks in the hummi before ready to smoke. As constant as possible for smokes is a good rule

 

[jasonatjl]

Tupperware is where it's at.

Truth be told, I was thinking earlier, if I had to "do it again" - I wouldn't have gotten desktop humidors and just went with a big coolidor for "overflow" and tupperdores or a wineador for what I'm smoking.

Storage will forever be a problem...just comes with the territory with this hobby. Short of having a walk-in, wall unit, or a big wineador, there will always be overflow.

As for your specific issue, I'd recommend seasoning your humidor using distilled water. An empty humidor along with a sponge and a small bowl will help get it to your required RH a bit faster (tons of info out there on seasoning). But in the meantime, throw the box in a ziplock, wouldn't hurt to add a Boveda to the bag, and it should be good for a few weeks (at least long enough until your humidor is seasoned and ready to take on smokes).

 

[jasonatjl]

And agree with @option240, bombing other brothers is a fantastic way to help alleviate the pressure of too many smokes.

 

[Frost]

I bought this tote at Walmart for $10 I think to hold my boxes in until I come up with something better. I was skeptical that a tote would hold humidity well but I found this specific tote with the 6 locking handles that keeps the lid held firmly down. It also has a foam gasket around where the lid sets. I put in 2 Boveda packs and some heartfelt beads and within a few hours, it was at 68 humidity and has held solid for months.

 

[Coincrazed]

The ks for the replies all. I'm going to do what y'all are saying and get Tupperware and toss them in there with Bovedas. @Frost if I continue to buy more sticks, I will definitely try that.

 

[D Quintero]

@194.274 hrs.
give or take

 

[Coincrazed]

@194.274 hrs.
give or take

Nice sarcasm.

 

[MikeZ37]

I bought this tote at Walmart for $10 I think to hold my boxes in until I come up with something better. I was skeptical that a tote would hold humidity well but I found this specific tote with the 6 locking handles that keeps the lid held firmly down. It also has a foam gasket around where the lid sets. I put in 2 Boveda packs and some heartfelt beads and within a few hours, it was at 68 humidity and has held solid for months.View attachment 105935

Did you use anything to get rid of the plastic/chemical smell when it was new?

 

[jasonatjl]

Did you use anything to get rid of the plastic/chemical smell when it was new?

I'd recommend a quick wash with some soap and water, letting it sit open for a few days, and if you have some old cigar boxes, they work well for liners.

Most B&Ms sell empties, a lot of them will give them away to their regulars.

 

[Almi]

Did you use anything to get rid of the plastic/chemical smell when it was new?

I bought one like that and I used activated charcoal to aid with the removal of the plastic smell. It took a bit but no smell now.

 

[Frost]

Did you use anything to get rid of the plastic/chemical smell when it was new?

No. It disapated on its own quickly once I added cigars.

 

[Old Smokey]

Did you use anything to get rid of the plastic/chemical smell when it was new?

On the one I had, I washed it with soap and water 2-3 times and then left the lid off outside for a couple of days and it had no lingering odor. Baking soda with lid on would likely work after washing too.

 

[bknaka]

Yup Tupperware and airtight containers are the best option for mass storage. I got this 60qt airtight ziploc container at walmart for $15. It holds about 500 sticks

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[Boudie]

Make a distilled water/baking soda mix and spray the container down a couple of times over a day or two. Allow to dry between sprays then wipe down. Works like a champ.