Tips for keeping cigars fresh when shipping overseas

enzoenzo

hey guys, I have a friend overseas for the year and I wanted to send him some cigars. Any good tips for keeping them fresh during the shipping?


thanks

dr_frankenstein56

Insert cigars into a zip lock with an 8 gram, 65%, Boveda packet. That will keep the humidity right, then place bag into a tupperware container. Box up and ship out! Should cover 5 to 6 cigars for 3 to 4 weeks. Use bigger boveda packet for more cigars or longer trips.

Aj

enzoenzo

thank you dr frankenstein! what if I were to ship a bigger volume of cigars at once, say, 100 cigars?

dr_frankenstein56

They suggest you use 1 full size boveda packet for every 25 cigars. So 4 would probably do the job for your 100. Im Aj by the way.

enzoenzo

thanks AJ, I am for sure gonna give that a go! I check out the site for Boveda, it seems pretty pricy, are there any cheaper ways besides using Boveda?

thanks

0patience

enzoenzo:

thanks AJ, I am for sure gonna give that a go! I check out the site for Boveda, it seems pretty pricy, are there any cheaper ways besides using Boveda?

thanks

I send packages with Humi Care water pillows sometimes.
But I wouldn't say they are as stable as Boveda, but will work.

onestrangeone

The Boveda is going to be the best bet (most stable anyway) make sure you use a container that is airtight and you wont need as many in fact one would probably be okay.

Lee.mcglynn

Ummmm just my .20 sending 100 sticks+postage boveda is pretty cheap!! But I'd say your good with 1-2 big packs since they will be air tight and unopened for a while

jgibv

Does your friend have a good humidor he can store them in?

If not, I'd suggest sending the cigars in a plastic storage container (either a few small ones or one larger one like this):
It will add a little extra protection while they're "in transit" and he can use the plastic container as a humidor.

Cigary

Use the RubberMaid type that seals better...this one I've used before and it doesn't seal 100%...the clasps still let air in. It's all about the seal. This is the one that works better IMO

jgibv

Cigary:

Use the RubberMaid type that seals better...this one I've used before and it doesn't seal 100%...the clasps still let air in. It's all about the seal. This is the one that works better IMO

Good point, yes check the seal if you go with one of these. Some (like cigary's) seal better than others.