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N8DCJ · 03-18-2017, 05:34 AM

I have got myself in a jam , my humidor is full and I have 100 more cigars coming anyday now...

I currently dont have room for a big cooler , thats down the road...

I was thinking of using boveda packs , and a large enough tupperwsre container to hold the stix , maybe throw in a couple pieces of cedar...

Also , best way to clean tupperware before using it ??

Dan

SLR · 03-18-2017, 06:36 AM

I would not use Tupperware. There needs to be some air exchange over time or the cigars end up with too much moisture. This will cause the cigars to swell causing tight draw and cracked wrappers. A humidor allows some air exchange over time and some moisture evaporation, which is good for cigar storage. Tupperware is just too air tight.

Then again, if you must use Tupperware, be sure it is new Tupperware to avoid mold growth. I would not use Tupperware that was storing food. Also be sure to open the lid to allow air in and keep the moisture from building up.

N8DCJ · 03-18-2017, 06:55 AM

SLR

Thanks for the advice...I will have to keep an eye on humidity and make sure and open periodically which shouldnt be an issue...

Dan

bigipps · 03-18-2017, 07:28 AM

If you are buying something new, I am trying out "snapware" from amazon with boveda packs. The snapware wasn't fast to ship so you could look at ziplock weather shield too if you can get the right size.

I just washed with dish soap before using.

N8DCJ · 03-18-2017, 07:54 AM

Bigipps

I am going to go to walmart and see what they have i will look for the ziplock you referenced

Thanks

Dan

Smokestack Jack · 03-18-2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by N8DCJ

I have got myself in a jam , my humidor is full and I have 100 more cigars coming anyday now...

I currently dont have room for a big cooler , thats down the road...

Dan

I would think one or two 48 quart coolers would work for you. You could always take the cigars out of the boxes and lay them in the cooler to save space. I have a 48 quart Igloo cooler and I keep 12 boxes and about 30 individual cigars in mine. Don't forget the beads and hygrometer!

N8DCJ · 03-18-2017, 11:12 AM

Smoke

Eventually i can do that , currently living quarters dont allow that , had to move to a double for awhile , the only storage place i have left is under the bed...

Dan

dz130 · 03-18-2017, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N8DCJ

Smoke

Eventually i can do that , currently living quarters dont allow that , had to move to a double for awhile , the only storage place i have left is under the bed...

Dan

I was going to suggest a cooler from Walmart, but I guess that the ziplock bags will have to do for now.

BigJohn · 03-18-2017, 09:19 PM

Tupperware is fine, if you're opening them every week or so.
Coolers are preferable because of insulation.
If you have a 1Gallon water bottle, that can sub - for about 40 cigars depending on sizes.
Finally, 2 zip seal bags, one inside the other - or, multiple quart size bags inside a gallon or 2 gallon size bag...

I've mickymoused my share of storage options!

SmoKerch · 03-19-2017, 07:35 PM

Coolers, Rubbermaid, Tupperware, doesn't matter.

A light spritz with Windex, wipe with paper towel, fifteen minutes of air dry.

Simple.

03-18-2017, 05:34 AM	#1
N8DCJ Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mansfield , Ohio Posts: 1,341	Tupperware humi ?? I have got myself in a jam , my humidor is full and I have 100 more cigars coming anyday now... I currently dont have room for a big cooler , thats down the road... I was thinking of using boveda packs , and a large enough tupperwsre container to hold the stix , maybe throw in a couple pieces of cedar... Also , best way to clean tupperware before using it ?? Dan

03-18-2017, 06:36 AM	#2
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 14,339	I would not use Tupperware. There needs to be some air exchange over time or the cigars end up with too much moisture. This will cause the cigars to swell causing tight draw and cracked wrappers. A humidor allows some air exchange over time and some moisture evaporation, which is good for cigar storage. Tupperware is just too air tight. Then again, if you must use Tupperware, be sure it is new Tupperware to avoid mold growth. I would not use Tupperware that was storing food. Also be sure to open the lid to allow air in and keep the moisture from building up. __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB Last edited by SLR; 03-18-2017 at 07:42 PM.

03-18-2017, 07:28 AM	#4
bigipps Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 324	Tupperware humi ?? If you are buying something new, I am trying out "snapware" from amazon with boveda packs. The snapware wasn't fast to ship so you could look at ziplock weather shield too if you can get the right size. I just washed with dish soap before using. __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. Last edited by bigipps; 03-18-2017 at 07:36 AM.

03-18-2017, 09:19 PM	#9
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,111	Tupperware is fine, if you're opening them every week or so. Coolers are preferable because of insulation. If you have a 1Gallon water bottle, that can sub - for about 40 cigars depending on sizes. Finally, 2 zip seal bags, one inside the other - or, multiple quart size bags inside a gallon or 2 gallon size bag... I've mickymoused my share of storage options! __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

03-19-2017, 07:35 PM	#10
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,595	Coolers, Rubbermaid, Tupperware, doesn't matter. A light spritz with Windex, wipe with paper towel, fifteen minutes of air dry. Simple. __________________ Kercheval Bros. LLP Professional Procrastination Consultants 1 - (900) - GO# - SAND The Great State of Confusion Just because I may be paranoid, it doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me. Visit us on The Facebook: Kercheval Bros. Procrastination Consultants ! Galatians 5:24 - NLT

03-18-2017, 06:55 AM	#3
N8DCJ Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mansfield , Ohio Posts: 1,341	SLR Thanks for the advice...I will have to keep an eye on humidity and make sure and open periodically which shouldnt be an issue... Dan

03-18-2017, 07:54 AM	#5
N8DCJ Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mansfield , Ohio Posts: 1,341	Bigipps I am going to go to walmart and see what they have i will look for the ziplock you referenced Thanks Dan

03-18-2017, 11:12 AM	#7
N8DCJ Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mansfield , Ohio Posts: 1,341	Smoke Eventually i can do that , currently living quarters dont allow that , had to move to a double for awhile , the only storage place i have left is under the bed... Dan

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