skunkmilk Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I have some CC's in route and I'd like to be a hospitable host and make them at home when they arrive. I'm looking for something to keep them in that is really just utilitarian. I hear jars work pretty well and I'm only expecting a small batch of CCs so it should work out. However, I have a few questions: How long can one reasonably expect to keep cigars in a jar? Do I need to rotate or flip them every so often? Should I use some boveda packs or tube shaped hydro unit to put in it? What about a hydrometer? My idea was to use a hydrometer on the lid and put 1 cigar shaped humidifier in the jar to keep things moist. I've never used them, but they have good reviews. All of the jars look like your run of the mill acrylc mason jars with a rubber gasket. I'm assuming this is what everyone is using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I use jars all the time. Keep them out of the sun & heat, use Boveda over hydro tubes, and if they seal well, once sealed technically could last forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thought you were looking for Marines! What Rye said..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar300 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I use food grade plastic sandwich box's. The kind with the snap lock lid with a gasket in. Works realy well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckucci Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I have 2 jars going right now. Both jars have 10 sticks in them and were sealed up towards the end of June. I did not put a humidity pack in there, I sealed them up with a hygrometer and they've been sitting at 65% since. I keep them on a shelf, away from the doors / windows. I don't open them, or rotate them... I plan to keep one jar sealed for a minimum of 1 year, and the other possibly for 5+.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Jars work extremely well. I recommend porcelain or glass ones over acrylic jars. Add a Boveda pack and you're good to go. They hold in RH very well. The aroma when you open one up is divine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbandz Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 no need for a Boveda in a sealed environment,if the sticks are the right moisture level they will maintain it in a jar. Same with a Tupperware.......... " I did not put a humidity pack in there, I sealed them up with a hygrometer and they've been sitting at 65% since." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 no need for a Boveda in a sealed environment,if the sticks are the right moisture level they will maintain it in a jar. Same with a Tupperware.......... " I did not put a humidity pack in there, I sealed them up with a hygrometer and they've been sitting at 65% since." I agree. For the most part my jars have not needed any extra humidification as the sticks themselves had enough moisture at the right range to "lock in". I do move a 62RH pack around the various jars. One should experiment for best results as every person's ambient RH in their house can affect the efficiency of the jars or any humidors when it comes down to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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