Tupperdor?

[hardrock86]

So thanks to this site, for the first time I will have more than 2-3 cigars here at once. Just wondering what your opinions are on tupperdors. I figure just get a small rubbermaid, throw in some 65% beads, cedar on the bottom and call it a day? For now and the near future I dont need/wont need anything that will hold more than 25-30 cigars at a time max. So I figure this would be a good idea.

Anyone have one of those? Any tips or things I am forgetting?

Thanks,

[Fuzz]

So thanks to this site, for the first time I will have more than 2-3 cigars here at once. Just wondering what your opinions are on tupperdors. I figure just get a small rubbermaid, throw in some 65% beads, cedar on the bottom and call it a day? For now and the near future I dont need/wont need anything that will hold more than 25-30 cigars at a time max. So I figure this would be a good idea.

Anyone have one of those? Any tips or things I am forgetting?

Thanks,

Tupperdors are great when you're starting out. For the price they cannot be beat. Though when you do start getting into this hobby, you'll move up to coolidors in no time!

[rckymtn22]

Make sure you keep the tupperdor in a cool place.

[thechenman]

Be sure to regularly monitor your tuppedor to avoid over humidification and mold growth. Humidors are not airtight, tupperware is, as are coolers...but it is much easier to over humidify tupperware than a cooler because of its smaller size.

[hardrock86]

Thanks for the tips. I dont plan on storing these long term, and I will probably smoke them all within 2 weeks or so of getting them.

So is it better to drill some small holes in the tupperdor to avoid over-humidifying them? I just assumed if I got some of the 65% beads, it would never stray from that.

[Colt45]

My suggestion would be to not add any water unless needed, and then only sparingly. I also do the same with wooden humidors.

[hardrock86]

My suggestion would be to not add any water unless needed, and then only sparingly. I also do the same with wooden humidors.

So are you saying I should not even add beads to it, because this will cause too much moisture in there? Just line the tupperware with cedar and call it a day?

[thechenman]

Definitely don't drill holes int he tupperdor, that just defeats the purpose of it. Beads are a great idea, much better than foam. Just be sure not to over hydrate the beads. The tupperdor itself cannot absorb excess moisture like the cedar walls of a humdior can.

[Colt45]

So are you saying I should not even add beads to it, because this will cause too much moisture in there? Just line the tupperware with cedar and call it a day?

No, use beads for sure, but only add water if needed (this on the assumption that you will be checking humidity with a hygrometer).