Storing Without A Humidor

[bullfrog1108]

Hey Everyone,
I'm new to the whole cigar thing. I haven't yet been able to purchase a humidor, but have recieved a 3 cigar "special edition" Cohiba black gigante box. These have come in a box with each cigar in its own metal/cedar tube. I have them stored in a tupperware container with a small, damp paper towel with them still in the tubes. Is this an approved way to store them or is there any better way to do this. As I said I am new to everything and would appreciate any and all advise. Thanks,

Jeremy

 

[beyond the band]

You can get Bovida humi packs for cheap at your local shop. They will work for your tuperware.

or get beads http://heartfeltindustries.com/

If you hang around here long and you will be getting a humidor. Take my advice...buy bigger than you need!!!
TRUST ME!

Welcome to the fun

 

[grateful1]

Sure...or buy a water pillow....or humi-pak/humi-pouch for short term storage. ( A few months.)

Make sure to use DISTILLED water(under $2 a gallon at a pharmacy or store).

Search around on here, you'll find a lot of information!

 

[Smok'em]

Nothing wrong with a wet paper towel, but even with distilled water you'll probably get mold growth over time. I would use 50:50 Water/Propylene Glycol if not purchasing something to humidify.

 

[jepe]

The cheapest way is building your own Cooler-dor.
You have a great guide in here
http://www.cigarpass.com/forumsipb/index.php?showtopic=13217#
The best thing about it is that a big Cooler-dor cost much less then a standard humidor.
You should also get a digital hygrometer which can be calibrate easily,just go here
http://www.cigarpass.com/forumsipb/index.php?showtopic=49237.
oh and welcome to cp.

 

[B.L. Sims]

If you have a local B&M that gives them away go find a nice cigar box and use that. It took me a couple tries but I found one that is working perfectly as my humidor.