Cheap Humidor Question

[mauied1101]

I live in upstate NY and i have no basement. I like the tupperware idea, but I would like to get a humidor. I am currently checking out the one recommended from neptunecigar.com that was suggested above. I am still thinking of maybe getting the one that i found earlier as well. If i do get either of these how do i go about seasoning them and such?? Also, is there a digital hydrogemeter that anyone recommends?

here's where we tell you to use the search function...

i'll help you with your seasoning question, but search "digital hygrometer" and you'll get everything you need...

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthread.php?t=3814

[Stryprod]

Also check out cuban crafters.... great prices and typically they send you a freebie cigar and cigar cutter even on the humidors where it is not mentioned. I cant say count on it, but the two I have recieved did. Good quality too.
http://www.cubancrafters.com/

[bigtoys]

I'd recommend a plastic case like X-treme or Cigar Caddy. Granted they don't look "cool" like a wood humi, but they work great. I bought one (X-treme 15); they have a little piece of florist foam in the top that you wet with 50-50 solution initially and replenish with distilled water or 50-50. I keep a little hygrometer in mine and it stays between 60 and 70% RH. If you only add 50-50, eventually the RH will fall as all the water gets replaced. Throw some cedar scraps in so your cigars get a little feel of wood, if you like, and take out the foam inserts.

I bought a cheap wood humi and can't get the RH up past 60%--they probably don't seal as well as they should.

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

If your keeping these things for a length of time and are possibly thinking about getting more and/or into the hobby, I say go ahead and invest in an ounce or two of Heartfelt beads and use those in your tupperware or whatever storage vessel you decide to use. They are cheap insurance for your smokes.

[Nataku]

I ended up going to cubancrafters.com and purchasing this humidor last night:
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/280

I think that it isnt too bad for the price and that the added bonus of cigars is nice. I also purchased the PG 50/50 activator solution along with it as recommended in the product description. I am wondering however what this solution does and if i need it. I have looked up how to season a humidor and it mentions only using distilled water, so i dont think the PG 50/50 is used for that. I am just wondering what exactly I am supposed to do with this solution when everything arrives or if I should use it at all?

[Stryprod]

Nice humidor and welcome to cigars! I would avoid the 50/50 solution and use the beads. Just search the site for beads and you will find a wealth of knowledge and it is WAY easier than the solution apparently (apparently because Ive been usuing beads only)

[Nataku]

I am also wondering about these heartfelt beads. I have checked them out but still do not quite understand them. Would a 1/2 ounce tube of these replace my humidifier or work along with it?

I have been looking at the tubes and i am also wondering whether i should get the 65 or 70 if i do end up with the beads once i have a little better understanding.

[SuperChuck]

I am also wondering about these heartfelt beads. I have checked them out but still do not quite understand them. Would a 1/2 ounce tube of these replace my humidifier or work along with it?

It would replace your current humidifier.
Do yourself a favor and get a 1 ounce tube unless you have a 25-count humi.

I have been looking at the tubes and i am also wondering whether i should get the 65 or 70 if i do end up with the beads once i have a little better understanding.

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