New-Bee Humi question

yosysfire

Here’s the deal.  Just received my first order from Ccom, actually my first ever.  Currently I'm in Iraq, I have one 10 & one 5 stick cigar caddy (black airtight cases).  I bought these thinking they would be alright to store my cigars.  Going through the forums I found advice as to how those are not good for long-term storage.  So is this a true statement?  Should I use a Tupperware with water pillows instead?  Should I break down and just order a real humidor?  Any advice would be great.  Thanks in advance.  This site wonderful, keep up the good work.

Adam

lilwing88

First off, Adam. Thank you for your service. Second, cigar caddies are good for a week or two at the most. Unfortunately, a humidor is a necessity in Iraq. And I would recommend keeping your humidity at at least 75%, given the hot dry climate. Also, use a digital hygrometer. Analog ones are just for show.

ejenne87

yosysfire

A big thanks for the timely and great info.  I guess it’s settled, a humidor is in my very near future.  I'll start doing some research.  Are all humidors created equal?  I'm looking for something portable, no glass, inexpensive; and I’ll be leaving it behind.  Thats the rule right, leave the place better than when you arrived?  Well thanks again...I'm sure more questions will be posted when I get the humidor. 

Adam

ejenne87

yosysfire:

A big thanks for the timely and great info.  I guess it’s settled, a humidor is in my very near future.  I'll start doing some research.  Are all humidors created equal?  I'm looking for something portable, no glass, inexpensive; and I’ll be leaving it behind.  Thats the rule right, leave the place better than when you arrived?  Well thanks again...I'm sure more questions will be posted when I get the humidor. 

Adam

All humidors are NOT created equal. The website I use sells good stuff, and the price is as good as you will find on the internet. PM me if you want the site. They have some "imperfect" humidors, the only thing wrong with them is they have some cosmetic damage to the exterior, nothing that will effect the seal or anything. If you are leaving it there I would suggest getting one of those, they are usualy about 15-20% cheaper than the "perfect" ones. Make sure that you use distilled water to charge the humidifier to avoid mold buildup. I would make it easier on yourself and get some humidity beads as well. I will include the website for some great beads if you would like as well. Just let me know if you need that info.

One2gofst

Thank you for your service. If you are looking for something robust and not too expensive, what about making a coolidor? They work just fine and would seem to be everything you are looking for.

ejenne87

One2gofst:

Thank you for your service. If you are looking for something robust and not too expensive, what about making a coolidor? They work just fine and would seem to be everything you are looking for.

This is some great advice! It's cheap and easy. I bought a nice cooler from Wal-mart that I am going to use for boxes when I get home. You might want to try that out.