Need Tupperdor Help

[BG318]

I need a Tupperdor container for my 200+ NC cigar storage, with enough capacity to maybe double, depending on how many more Fab5 releases there will be going forward. 

If anyone has the exact model for a container which has worked for them I would appreciate it. 

Thanks in advance for any help.

[Chibearsv]

5 hours ago, BG318 said:

I need a Tupperdor container for my 200+ NC cigar storage, with enough capacity to maybe double, depending on how many more Fab5 releases there will be going forward. 

If anyone has the exact model for a container which has worked for them I would appreciate it. 

Thanks in advance for any help.

I’ve been really happy with these weathertight containers. They each hold 10-15 boxes.

https://a.co/d/0hnANy7p

 

[BG318]

On 5/25/2026 at 12:43 AM, Chibearsv said:

I’ve been really happy with these weathertight containers.  They each hold 10-15 boxes

https://a.co/d/0hnANy7p

Ordered. Thanks Chibearsv!

[BG318]

5 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

I’ve been really happy with these weathertight containers. They each hold 10-15 boxes.

I'm assuming that you use a Boveda for this. If so, which size works best for you?

[Bagman]

One step up as they have a better seal and is only 30 bucks.  They are what I use.

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Ezy-Storage-75L-79-3Qt-Waterproof-Clear-Latch-Tote-IP-67-FBA34064/314733555?g_store=4002&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl&pla=&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25S-023_016_GARAGE_TOTES_SHELVING-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-D59S-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-FY23_Shopping_JControl24&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25S-023_016_GARAGE_TOTES_SHELVING-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-D59S-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-FY23_Shopping_JControl24-19829423972-160557736445-2468900681686&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19829423972

[ha_banos]

1 hour ago, BG318 said:

I'm assuming that you use a Boveda for this. If so, which size works best for you?

A? According to the Boveda calculator you'll need 6 320g packs. And I'd go for 62%rh. Should last bloody ages in a sealed plastic unit.

[AshMe Nothing]

I like this one. 3 320g 65% Bovedas keep everything about 67%. I put a Govee on each shelf. I have 2. One for Fabrica5/CC and one for everything else. The trays are mahogany instead of cedar is the only down side and it doesn’t have a rubber seal but holds moisture very well. Put them in a basement or closet and the temp fluctuations are much less. I use a tupperdor similar to what is pictured above for full boxes. 2-3 320g Bovedas are plenty. It’s air tight.


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[AshMe Nothing]

The ones I use for full boxes. From Target.


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[Nevrknow]

I remember when I only had 200 cigars. And more $$$ 😂😂

When you expand your collection (and you will 😁), I went straight to thick door coolers. Not exactly cheap but neither are these cigars. Cooler, 4. 320g Bovedas keep mine perfect. But I’m in the southern USA so your results may vary. 👍

[Chibearsv]

3 hours ago, BG318 said:

I'm assuming that you use a Boveda for this. If so, which size works best for you?

Yep. A single 320 62% or 65% is all they need unless they’re dried out cigars. I haven’t replaced one in 4 years. 

[Çnote]

I have 4 320g 65% per ~150 lt, much much less than Boveda recommends. Year 3 no replacement for the oldest setups. The more in the box, the less moisture used from the Boveda to stabilize and maintain.

I use the same brand as @Chibearsv but the largest I could find on Amazon at the time. In retrospect I should have gotten smaller as they are a little unwieldy to get through doors and when full they are heavy, but more cigars => better.

I am looking at @AshMe Nothing set-up though.🍆🌋 

[ElLoboLoco]

Treadjack on:

Does anyone stress with a 72 degree Fahrenheit ambient temperature for long storage? 

Threadjack off.

[Çnote]

7 hours ago, ElLoboLoco said:

Treadjack on:

Does anyone stress with a 72 degree Fahrenheit ambient temperature for long storage? 

Threadjack off.

If you are looking to store stock 'forever,' you'd look to emulate the best of wine storage, ~10c/55f, like JJFox. I wouldn't be concerned about 72f if it were stable, but I'm thinking that you really mean 65-78 in practice and the temp swings are going to affect humidity, meaning over time the leaves 'breathing' water vapor in and out. If you do mean ~72+/-2 in a pretty tight variance I wouldn’t be concerned for 5-10 years, especially if your humidity is calibrated low, 62-65% If you're anticipating keeping stock longer or for investment, I would advocate investing in climate control. 

I've enjoyed wines kept at stablish room temp for 10 years without an issue, and those are quite a bit more delicate than cigars. I'm sure they were much more developed than the same wine ex-chateau however.

Stability of conditions is in my experience paramount, especially if for wine investment.

[Namisgr11]

A concern with Tupperdors for me is the risk of microplastics exposure and chemical off gassing of the plastic. Are there brands that are made of types of plastics that minimize those risks?

[Çnote]

1 hour ago, Namisgr11 said:

A concern with Tupperdors for me is the risk of microplastics exposure and chemical off gassing of the plastic. Are there brands that are made of types of plastics that minimize those risks?

Biokips are food-grade plastic. I have some of that brand in various 1-5 liter. They make one for pasta that is a great size.

@Capn_Jackson has a plastic curing method to get rid of the smell. I can't remember the details.

[Li Bai]

2 hours ago, Namisgr11 said:

A concern with Tupperdors for me is the risk of microplastics exposure and chemical off gassing of the plastic. Are there brands that are made of types of plastics that minimize those risks?

I came across this about microplastics recently, thought I'd share:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260329222938.htm

[Namisgr11]

Thanks for the link. But it doesn't mean that microplastic pollution is a non-issue, just in some cases an overstated one in terms of severity. And the concern over off gassing of PFAS chemicals known to be human health risks remains.

[Puros Y Vino]

For those worried about plastics. You can always get Zarges metal containers. There's a few fans of them on FOH, including Nino IIRC.

Here's an old thread on it.

Product link

FYI. They are not cheap.

 

[Li Bai]

25 minutes ago, Namisgr11 said:

Thanks for the link. But it doesn't mean that microplastic pollution is a non-issue, just in some cases an overstated one in terms of severity. And the concern over off gassing of PFAS chemicals known to be human health risks remains.

Of course, I didn't mean anything else posting it.

[BG318]

11 hours ago, Çnote said:

Biokips are food-grade plastic. I have some of that brand in various 1-5 liter. They make one for pasta that is a great size.

@Capn_Jackson has a plastic curing method to get rid of the smell. I can't remember the details.

I usually wash the inside of the container with extremely diluted Dawn two times. I leave the container open for a few days, then put newspaper and an otherwise useless warped cedar tray inside with a Boveda until it smells like those things, and until I can see how well the temperature and humidity vary. I remove the trays and newspaper and replace them slowly with cigars. The balled up newspapers do a good job of removing any lingering odor.

[Capn_Jackson]

11 hours ago, Çnote said:

Biokips are food-grade plastic. I have some of that brand in various 1-5 liter. They make one for pasta that is a great size.

@Capn_Jackson has a plastic curing method to get rid of the smell. I can't remember the details.

Komax Biokips, extra large (48.6 cups) is what I have. Got them on Amazon, but I haven’t seen them on there lately.

I basically wipe down with a 1:1 mixture of vinegar and distilled water (distilled, NOT tap). Be sure to wipe the underside of the lid, too. I don’t use soap of any kind because the two times I did, I thought I felt a filmy residue…could’ve been paranoia, though. After wiping with vinegar and water, I let that remain on the plastic for awhile inside the house, at room temp, with the lid off and underside facing up. Then I wipe it clean with distilled water, dry it with a paper towel making sure not to get any lint inside, and take it out in the sun. Let it sit open in the sunshine for about an hour or so, again with the underside of the lid facing up, and then bring it back inside. Then it sits for a day in a room inside the house, with the lid off facing up. Done. Ready to receive my sticks.

It sounds like a lot but that’s probably just me being overly descriptive (I’m wordy). Completely easy process, and I have ten of these tupperdores housing most of my NC’s, with about 90-100 sticks in each tupper. No plastic smell or taste whatsoever.

[Havanaaddict]

If you want rock solid I would look at Igloo 150-quart cooler the cooler provides ample space and insulation to maintain the ideal humidity and temperature for cigar preservation. They are great for keeping temperature fluctuation stable along with humidification!

I have a few of these to hold Habanos Humidor Series & Commemorative Humidors as they take a up a lot of space and Habanos humidification system always suck. 😂

 

 

[Havanaaddict]

8 hours ago, Puros Y Vino said:

For those worried about plastics. You can always get Zarges metal containers. There's a few fans of them on FOH, including Nino IIRC.

Here's an old thread on it.

Product link

FYI. They are not cheap.

The gold standard for storage. 🏆

[Puros Y Vino]

2 hours ago, Havanaaddict said:

If you want rock solid I would look at  Igloo 150-quart cooler the cooler provides ample space and insulation to maintain the ideal humidity and temperature for cigar preservation. They are great for keeping temperature fluctuation stable along with humidification!

I have a few of these to hold Habanos Humidor Series & Commemorative Humidors as they take a up a lot of space and Habanos humidification system always suck. 😂

Agreed on the coolers. Best performing "humidors" I have. I have a bunch of the ones @Chibearsv posted as well. Those work great too. Depending on the size, 2-4 large Bovedas do the job and last very long.

[Bagman]

I disagree on coolers being better than tupperware. Stored inside your house, temp will be the same regardless of which you go with. Perhaps if you don't heat or a/c, that could be a concern. But for the majority of us, you will see zero difference in temperature inside a coolidor vs a tupperdor inside a house.

I have hundreds of boxes in tupperdors. I long ran out of space in my traditional humidor. When I was deciding which way to go, I went with tupperdor due to them being see through. This allows me to stuff them full, toss in a digital hydrometer and only open them if I ever need to replace my Boveda packs or the battery if my hygrometer dies. I never need to replace my packs luckily, so my units usually stay sealed for at least a year. That is key for me. With a coolidor, I would neurotically open up my unit to check the humidity.

Considering that I RARELY need to do anything with my Boveda packs, to me, there is nothing but upside of using a clear tupperdor as the humidity control is the same. Plus I like seeing my boxes inside. It just looks nicer than a Coleman cooler.

Regardless, Amazon is a terrible place to buy either. They are WAY more expensive than a standard physical store. The one I suggest is 30 bucks locally, it is 100 on Amazon.