In my experience, with an airtight container and boveda packs, you don't even need a hygrometer. The bovedas keep it right at what they say, so less money and more room for stogies.
I do the same thing I put my sticks in a ziploc baggie bovedo pack and throw em into a cigar box that was givin to me. Most I have on me at one time is 3-5 sticks.. Eventually I will get a pelican type humidor but going for $100 plus with cutters and lighters cause why not isnt what I want to invest in tell I smoke more cigars
The best thing about this system is how easy it is to scale up. I started with one and now have 8. After over two years I have had zero problems. I don't even have Spanish Cedar staves in most of them anymore. Periodically move my single humidity gauge between them to check on the humidity. 69% Bovedas for the ones where Ikeep for long term storage and 65% for ones I plan to smoke. I live in an environment where it is pretty humid about half of the year, so 65% helps me with burn problems on dew-drenched evenings.
I wish that I had seen your video sooner! When I started storing cigars, I searched high and low for the best tuppedor container that had appropriate dimensions and was aesthetically pleasing.With your video, others can save time and benefit from your experience and innovation. Thank you!
I like those containers. I have 3 of them to keep cigars handy. Then larger totes with a gasket for the other cigars. Good job on the video and thanks for sharing.
If I had known, I would have gone this route. I don't need a pretty box. I need a container that works and keeps the cigars at the right level w/little maintenance.
I used to same Tupperware for travel and at home tupperdor so that I don't have to keep opening my coolerdor I used the same setup except for the boveda package I use a water pillow with either distilled water or humid-eze solution rated at 70% humidity. This setup has been working out fine I wish that Rubber Maid made their brilliant in a larger container that would allow boxes or trays to fit inside.
This video popped up as a suggestion for me. I actually have the same setup, with the thin sheets of cedar (the kind used for spills) and use a really small $4 hygrometer. I have three of them with about 30 cigars in each. One has more because it has Nubs. Great video.
I have 3 of the Tupperware Brilliance containers and I also use Boveda packs. I have not however used the Spanish Cedar pieces although my B&M has given me spacers out of boxes for lathe projects. I also turn my cigars widthwise which works for Robusto's and Toro's so I can put 30 to 33 in one.
I just upgraded from a $120 Cedar desktop humidor to a $6.75 Sistema acrylic storage container and used my cedar trays to place inside with a 69% RH Boveda and Digital Hygrometer and it holds the RH consistently something my wooden Desktop failed to do. Won’t be looking back, this is the way to go unless you pay big bucks with temp control units etc.
Thanks for the video, Sam. I purchased a humidor, but having trouble getting it seasoned right. I have cigars that I purchased with the intention of putting them in the humidor. The humidor had different intentions. Gonna do this to store my cigars for now. Cheers, brother! 🍻
II have very nice looking large table top humidor I got for free for look. It is filled with cigars in store-band zipper lock small freezer bags with Boveda packs.
Very well made a video I also use the same rubber made air right container for my small but growing cigar collection which store in my bedroom closet for easy access and viewing. I have to invest in the gage and cedarwood to line the bottom of the container hopefully I'll be able to get some old cigar boxes of the brands that I smoke to use and for a label for which cigar is inside.
I might be a little late to the party here, I see you posted the video in 2017! Great content, exactly what I was looking to find when looking for an affordable storage option for my cigars. One question I do have is, do you store your Tupperdor in a temperature controlled area, or do you just leave it at room temperature?
On my dresser or on a closet shelf worked fine. House is climate controlled so no excessive heat and cold. Long term storage of anything is best in a dark place but nothing in this container is meant to be there for years anyway. Thanks for reaching out!
I decided to cease regular cigar and pipe smoking, so I don't keep any cigars in storage at home anymore. But this was the pinnacle of my storage and this box is now used by a friend to store his cigars.
I really don’t remember. Since I now trust Boveda I wouldn’t use a gauge for humidity unless I was curious or scientific in my process.Thanks for tuning in!
That's a very cool setup. I'm gonna try something similar. Don't have cedar wood though. From what I've read, you have to let fresh air inside the container maybe once a week or so to prevent molds. Any tips ? Thanks man.
As some have said cedar is not absolutely necessary. I think even a plastic bag and Boveda work fine. Letting things breath every now and then I’m sure would help. It’s cl good to open things and check how everything’s doing.
Spanish cedar like that found in cigar boxes and humidors is different from western red cedar. I’ve always heard to only use Spanish cedar which is easy to procure from cigar boxes. Thanks for watching!
Spanish cedar is used in cigar boxes and humidors. I used the cedar to keep the cigars from the floor of the container for air flow and for the wood aroma l. As others have commented, the cedar is not required for humidity regulation. Thanks for watching!
Nice job! Seems like the perfect solution if one is not going to collect massive amounts of cigars and store them for years (which I think is done by people who buy more than they smoke). How often do you change this humidifier pack?
I was looking around for the rubbermaid brilliance online, found out they tend to crack or break after a few months, has there been any problems with your tupperdor?
dkstryker I'm not sure how to use a sponge for humidification. My original Boveda is still keeping the tupperdor at 70% and is maintenance free. Good luck!
Sam Vore thank you for the reply! I decided to just buy the Boveda packs online last night because it seems that's what works best for you and for everyone else. I'd rather have total reassurance that my cigars will be preserved properly anyways. Thanks again Sam.
Dan the man I squeezed about 20 when I took the thermometer out but those were mostly the relatively slim Casa de Garcia "Toro" and Bahia Blue torpedo. Length is not the issue, but stacking them in the same direction limits the capacity to about 14 depending on gauge. Thanks for watching!
An excellent video. Allow me to point out 5 useful things: 1.- It is essential seasoning the cedar wood inside the humidor or else you will spend 2 packs of bobeda to reach a stable humidity. It may take 1 week for the wood to accept the water needed to maintain that humidity. 2.- Do not put the cigars directly in contact with the wood, as it could drain moisture in the contact area and leave a mark on the cigar. 3.- If you want to age the cigars quickly, it may be better to remove the cellophane wrapper so that the transfer of gases and water is faster. 4.- Remember to purge the aging gases every 10 or 15 days. 5.- Remember to periodically calibrate the hygrometer, since there are few that remain for more than 8 or 10 exact months.
Kool thanks I use a 5x10 Tupperware for travel I can get 5 cigars in it I found it in A Japanese food store in Seattle it had a divider in the middle I cut it out fits beautifully I brought it with me to France and back I also take it back packing with me for nights by the 🔥 fire and a good bottle of Gin !
Hey! Great video. Thanks for sharing. Do you think it makes a difference if the cigars are unwrapped from the plastic or not? I mean while they are inside the tupperware.
I always keep things in wrapper until ready to consume. But I don’t think there’s a difference for humidity sake. Im sure the internet has strong opinions. Thanks for reaching out and tuning in!
Finally someone who speaks perfectly about budget humidors. Thank you!
In my experience, with an airtight container and boveda packs, you don't even need a hygrometer. The bovedas keep it right at what they say, so less money and more room for stogies.
After having this so long I completely agree. Thanks for tuning in!
Yeah dood I’ll never waste money on a humidor again.
100 percent agree
I do the same thing I put my sticks in a ziploc baggie bovedo pack and throw em into a cigar box that was givin to me. Most I have on me at one time is 3-5 sticks.. Eventually I will get a pelican type humidor but going for $100 plus with cutters and lighters cause why not isnt what I want to invest in tell I smoke more cigars
The best thing about this system is how easy it is to scale up. I started with one and now have 8. After over two years I have had zero problems. I don't even have Spanish Cedar staves in most of them anymore. Periodically move my single humidity gauge between them to check on the humidity. 69% Bovedas for the ones where Ikeep for long term storage and 65% for ones I plan to smoke. I live in an environment where it is pretty humid about half of the year, so 65% helps me with burn problems on dew-drenched evenings.
I wish that I had seen your video sooner! When I started storing cigars, I searched high and low for the best tuppedor container that had appropriate dimensions and was aesthetically pleasing.With your video, others can save time and benefit from your experience and innovation. Thank you!
Thanks for tuning in!
69% is perfect, when storing in an air tight tupperdor, like you have here. Great choice, nice set up.
I like those containers. I have 3 of them to keep cigars handy. Then larger totes with a gasket for the other cigars. Good job on the video and thanks for sharing.
now have 3 of these. Works great. Keeps sticks at perfect humidity.
If I had known, I would have gone this route. I don't need a pretty box. I need a container that works and keeps the cigars at the right level w/little maintenance.
I used to same Tupperware for travel and at home tupperdor so that I don't have to keep opening my coolerdor I used the same setup except for the boveda package I use a water pillow with either distilled water or humid-eze solution rated at 70% humidity.
This setup has been working out fine I wish that Rubber Maid made their brilliant in a larger container that would allow boxes or trays to fit inside.
I like your presentation style. Make more vids please. 👍
This video popped up as a suggestion for me. I actually have the same setup, with the thin sheets of cedar (the kind used for spills) and use a really small $4 hygrometer. I have three of them with about 30 cigars in each. One has more because it has Nubs. Great video.
Thanks for tuning in!
Lovely. Simple and practical.
I have that same set up it is flawless.
You know enough….and that’s half the battle
I have 3 of the Tupperware Brilliance containers and I also use Boveda packs. I have not however used the Spanish Cedar pieces although my B&M has given me spacers out of boxes for lathe projects. I also turn my cigars widthwise which works for Robusto's and Toro's so I can put 30 to 33 in one.
Wow thanks for sharing
That’s the same one I bought! I like the little raft idea. Thanks.
I use simillar tuperdor for years with no problem cheers
only thing I would have done differently is I would have put the Boveda on top, so when you need to change it out it is easier.
Doing this. Thanks for the information!
Switch to an acrylic humidor. Same principle works great!
Fantastic tutorial!
At the smoke shop they use acrylic and wood racked humidor display. This a quick cheao build if that, i suppose.
Great video dude! Basic but direct to the points 😊
I just upgraded from a $120 Cedar desktop humidor to a $6.75 Sistema acrylic storage container and used my cedar trays to place inside with a 69% RH Boveda and Digital Hygrometer and it holds the RH consistently something my wooden Desktop failed to do. Won’t be looking back, this is the way to go unless you pay big bucks with temp control units etc.
Thanks for the video, Sam. I purchased a humidor, but having trouble getting it seasoned right. I have cigars that I purchased with the intention of putting them in the humidor. The humidor had different intentions. Gonna do this to store my cigars for now. Cheers, brother! 🍻
Tupperdor's aren't the prettiest things, but they work amazingly. Hope yours has been working for ya!
@@roman540...yep, I don't need pretty, I need functional and low mx
II have very nice looking large table top humidor I got for free for look. It is filled with cigars in store-band zipper lock small freezer bags with Boveda packs.
Nice setup.
Very well made a video I also use the same rubber made air right container for my small but growing cigar collection which store in my bedroom closet for easy access and viewing.
I have to invest in the gage and cedarwood to line the bottom of the container hopefully I'll be able to get some old cigar boxes of the brands that I smoke to use and for a label for which cigar is inside.
Thank you. :)
Looks good
I use 65 percent humidity in an air tight container or humidor just cause I don’t like my sticks too moist and spongey
nice video Sam, cheers dude
A video from the common cigar enjoyer to the common cigar enjoyer. Great. How they're keeping up nowadays?
I passed it on to a friend. I’ll try to remember to check in on it and maybe make a follow up video!
@@samvore2963 thank you sir!
Would like to hear how your journey's progressed over the years and what your cigar count is now 😅
Nice set up!
65% rh. great vid
I might be a little late to the party here, I see you posted the video in 2017! Great content, exactly what I was looking to find when looking for an affordable storage option for my cigars. One question I do have is, do you store your Tupperdor in a temperature controlled area, or do you just leave it at room temperature?
On my dresser or on a closet shelf worked fine. House is climate controlled so no excessive heat and cold. Long term storage of anything is best in a dark place but nothing in this container is meant to be there for years anyway. Thanks for reaching out!
@@samvore2963 Thanks very much for getting back to me so soon, and thanks for the advice, I'll do the same!
You left the cigars in the plastic wrapper?
Oooo...the intro/outro song is a little rough there lol. AWESOME video thanks very much
I have used the same storage for years, even the CdG cigars too. I was curious if you were still into cigars and if your storage has evolved.
I decided to cease regular cigar and pipe smoking, so I don't keep any cigars in storage at home anymore. But this was the pinnacle of my storage and this box is now used by a friend to store his cigars.
Did you have to calibrate your hydrometer?
I didn’t. When Boveda equalized and the humidity matched I just went with it
Question dude, how long did it take to reach 69? The first time you put it in there ?
I really don’t remember. Since I now trust Boveda I wouldn’t use a gauge for humidity unless I was curious or scientific in my process.Thanks for tuning in!
That's a very cool setup. I'm gonna try something similar. Don't have cedar wood though. From what I've read, you have to let fresh air inside the container maybe once a week or so to prevent molds. Any tips ? Thanks man.
As some have said cedar is not absolutely necessary. I think even a plastic bag and Boveda work fine. Letting things breath every now and then I’m sure would help. It’s cl good to open things and check how everything’s doing.
Great video. I’m not new to smoking but I’m new to storing. I never store more then I smoke, I have the exact set up, Can I use cedar shims?
Spanish cedar like that found in cigar boxes and humidors is different from western red cedar. I’ve always heard to only use Spanish cedar which is easy to procure from cigar boxes. Thanks for watching!
Ok thanks. I found Spanish cedar sheets on Amazon, is that suffice?
I believe they would. Looks like a lot of Spanish cedar on Amazon used for cigar storage, who knew!
Rob from boveda suggests 65% for air sealed tupperdors
I’m using 65 and 62. Found 69 too high. Cigars become too moist for me at 69
What is the cedar for? Newbie here
Spanish cedar is used in cigar boxes and humidors. I used the cedar to keep the cigars from the floor of the container for air flow and for the wood aroma l. As others have commented, the cedar is not required for humidity regulation. Thanks for watching!
Nice job! Seems like the perfect solution if one is not going to collect massive amounts of cigars and store them for years (which I think is done by people who buy more than they smoke). How often do you change this humidifier pack?
Thanks for watching! The original Boveda pack is still going strong at the one year mark.
too fucking humid.
I was looking around for the rubbermaid brilliance online, found out they tend to crack or break after a few months, has there been any problems with your tupperdor?
No issue, I've since passed it on to a friend. I use the same containers of different sizes for food and never experiences an issue.
@@samvore2963 ok thank you very much, im new to cigars and trying to budget lool
Never heard of the cracking issue. I have 3 of these Brilliance tupidors and absolutely have had no issues what so ever. 😤
Do you think it would be the same using a glass container
Yes, the great thing about Boveda packs is they do well in most sealed containers
If I use a damp sponge instead of a pack, Do I place an empty flat ziploc bag over the cigars and then place the sponge on top of it? Thank you.
dkstryker I'm not sure how to use a sponge for humidification. My original Boveda is still keeping the tupperdor at 70% and is maintenance free. Good luck!
Sam Vore thank you for the reply! I decided to just buy the Boveda packs online last night because it seems that's what works best for you and for everyone else. I'd rather have total reassurance that my cigars will be preserved properly anyways. Thanks again Sam.
Don't use a damp sponge, you will end up with mold on your cigars.
@@chippytucker6318 Unless you use distilled water in the sponge, then no mold.
Sam, if you see this, did you wash this before using it to store the cigars or just drop everything in?
I don’t remember if I washed it prior but I don’t think I did. Certainly wouldn’t hurt to wash, rinse, dry.
Where do you store your tupperdor?
On top of the dresser, then in a bedroom closet.
Sam Vore thank you Sir!
How many cigars can you fit? How many toro cigars?
Dan the man I squeezed about 20 when I took the thermometer out but those were mostly the relatively slim Casa de Garcia "Toro" and Bahia Blue torpedo. Length is not the issue, but stacking them in the same direction limits the capacity to about 14 depending on gauge. Thanks for watching!
I got 12 toros in one direction and 12 rubustos cross ways. I didn’t add any cedar it’s not needed.
F Amazon
This is fine, but i mean if your gonna invest in cigars invest in a humidor or just stop
You just explained me and thousands of others to a T, excellent vid😎👌🏿
69% packs are really the only ones you want for a air tight container any higher and your cigars can mold
An excellent video. Allow me to point out 5 useful things: 1.- It is essential seasoning the cedar wood inside the humidor or else you will spend 2 packs of bobeda to reach a stable humidity. It may take 1 week for the wood to accept the water needed to maintain that humidity. 2.- Do not put the cigars directly in contact with the wood, as it could drain moisture in the contact area and leave a mark on the cigar. 3.- If you want to age the cigars quickly, it may be better to remove the cellophane wrapper so that the transfer of gases and water is faster. 4.- Remember to purge the aging gases every 10 or 15 days. 5.- Remember to periodically calibrate the hygrometer, since there are few that remain for more than 8 or 10 exact months.
You won't need to season the wood if it from a cigar box that has held cigars
So, you recommend to put smokes on what?
I've tried the casa de garcia it's a decant smoke for the dollar
This container is so damn airtight it’s hard to remove the lid sometimes. 😂
Very well done, relax and enjoy your sticks.
Kool thanks I use a 5x10 Tupperware for travel I can get 5 cigars in it I found it in A Japanese food store in Seattle it had a divider in the middle I cut it out fits beautifully I brought it with me to France and back I also take it back packing with me for nights by the 🔥 fire and a good bottle of Gin !
Haha awesome video thank you!
Desktop cedar humis have been worthless for me in so cal. I live in a semi desert climate.
I know the feeling!
Hey! Great video. Thanks for sharing. Do you think it makes a difference if the cigars are unwrapped from the plastic or not? I mean while they are inside the tupperware.
I always keep things in wrapper until ready to consume. But I don’t think there’s a difference for humidity sake. Im sure the internet has strong opinions. Thanks for reaching out and tuning in!
If curious, try both ways. Store 1/2 or 1/3 w/o the wrapper and the remainder with; then smoke each and see if you can tell a difference (over time).
Do you still use the hygrometer?
After a while no. Boveda regulates the box and I trust them.
Nice video! Thank you
I love it bro 😂👌🏽
Nice
Good job. Thankyou
is the container glass or plastic?
Plastic.
@@samvore2963 Thanks