Reddit reviews Boveda 65% 2 Humidifier Packs

A small one of these and 1 of these!

Easy as pie! What kind of cigars, may I ask?

In general, humidors are lined with spanish cedar, which absorbs moisture and helps maintain a desirable relative humidity (RH) for cigar storage. Do not put cigars into the humidor until after you have seasoned it and have a steady RH, because the spanish cedar may absorb the moisture from the cigars.

Different people recommend different RH, but I personally try to keep mine at about 65%. This will depend on the ambient humidity where you are smoking.

Check out this page for a few recommendations on how to season the humidor. There are different methods, and I personally prefer the no-wipe method. Make sure you use distilled water, not tap water.

You will also need some humidification devices to keep the RH at the desired level. Many people on here would recommend Boveda packs for a small to medium humidor because they are low-maintenance, dependable and can be recharged.

Use something like this air/water tight. Place a single Boveda pack in there, I would suggest 65 or 69%. You'll be good to go, no messing with sponges, no worrying about dried out cigars. You don't even need a hygrometer.

I started with this set up back in June, had a hygrometer in there until last month, the humidity never wavered, spot on 65%, no worries. And that size container will easily hold the box of cigars.

The plastic is called cello(cellophane), personal preference, I leave it on for more protection.

Yup. Just make sure it has an airtight seal and that you clean it out very well to rid it of the plastic smell.

I'd also throw some large 65%rh Boveda packs.

Well taking into account the fact that your step mom doesn't like him to smoke... If you drop 40-50 on a good humidor set up and another 100 on sticks, will she want them thrown out? It's not like this is a set it and forget it thing it takes at least a daily monitoring.

I'd say a good in between, for looks and for ease of use would be:

A 10 count herfador. Looks more presentable then just a Tupperware container (which is also a great cheap option).

Get a couple bovedas. One pack in here with 10 sticks should last at least a few months.

Then for sticks: see /u/sequenc3 comment bellow. Solid list. I'd add pretty much anything from Arturo Fuente and Olivia as brands to look at as well.