Reddit reviews Sistema KLIP IT Rectangular Collection Food Storage Container,236 Oz

Lets start before Cubans, and I'll assume you know nothing about cigars and just start from the beginning.

Okay, as far as humidors go, there are a bunch of options. The quickest and easiest way is to buy a tupperware container that seals well and a few boveda packets (you can get either on amazon). I'd recommend 65% if you're using a "tupperdor" (69% for a wooden humidor...of course depending on the climate where you live etc...). Rough rule of thumb is to use one 60 gram packets for every 25 cigars the container can fit. We'll get more into wood humidors later.

The next thing you'll want to have is a digital hygrometer. You can snag one for 15-20 bucks on amazon. If you're using multiple tupperdors, I wouldn't worry about having one in each, just switch the meter to a different container every week or so to make sure they're staying good. With boveda packets, you shouldn't have a problem. Anyway, when you get your hygrometer, you want to calibrate it. The packaging or instructions may say that it is calibrated at the factory and does not need to be tested. Ignore that. Get a bottle cap, fill it about 2/3 up with table salt, and a few drops of water. Put the cap in an airtight container (a zip lock bag will do) with the hygrometer. Wait a day, and see what the hygrometer says. If it says 75%, you're good. If it doesn't, adjust it until it does, and then leave it in the bag a few more hours to make sure it stays there. You will find that you may develop your own preference for the Relative Humidity (RH) of your cigars, but it your container is reading in the mid sixties to the low seventies, you're around where you want to be. Keep an eye on the temperature, too. I like to keep mine below 70 degrees F. If they get into the high seventies, your cigars may literally begin hatching beetles.

Now onto wooden humidors: these are much more of a pain in the ass than tupperdors, in terms of setting it up. As far as a specific model, there are a ton and it depends on too many things to specify from the information you gave. Personally, I'd recommend a humidor that can hold more cigars than you plan on needing. My first humidor holds fifty cigars. I now have another 25 count (although, that was free and I didn't need it until I figured "fuck it, might as well fill it"), a 100 count, and two tupperdors. So as far as picking one out, I'd recommend again going bigger than you think you need, make sure it is at least lined with spanish cedar, and just check reviews to see how it seals. Every humidor will have bad reviews because a lot of people don't know how to season them, so look for reviews from people who seem to know what they're doing. And I'd personally stay away from anything with a glass top, it's just another place it can lose a seal.

Speaking of seasoning, you have to season a wooden humidor, which means to sort of saturate the wood to the correct humidity level. If you don't, the wood will eat up the humidity being released by your humidifying thingamajig instead of it being all for your sticks. There's a couple ways to do this: you can get distilled water (or a premade solution of distilled water and propylene glycol, it really doesn't matter) and wipe the wood down with it, with a barely damp cloth or sponge. If you get the wood too wet, it will warp and the humidor won't seal. Then leave a bowl or shot glass filled with the distilled water in the humidor and let it sit a few days. Note that the water being distilled is not optional, do not use any other water, no tap, no spring water. Only distilled water. You want nothing in the humidor except spanish cedar, cigars, and moisture.

The easier way to season a humidor is to buy boveda seasoning packets. They regulate the environment in the humidor to 84%. Buy the same amount you'd need if they were regular bovedas, one per 25 cigar capacity. Put them in the humidor, close the humidor, come back 14 days later and take the packets out. Replace them with (I'd recommend) 69% packets. Put cigars in over the course of a few days (you don't want to add them all at once, it will swing RH levels).

I'd recommend this for a tupperdor, in the largest size:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this humidor, I like it:
http://www.cheaphumidors.com/the-othello-checkerboard-pattern-cigar-humidor.html

I also have this smaller humidor which I'm still seasoning, but it seems to seal well enough:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072NZK9K4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Seasoning packets:
https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-Humidity-Seasoning-Humidifier-Dehumidifier/dp/B004NXXBLA/ref=sr_1_10?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1502648759&sr=1-10-spons&keywords=boveda+seasoning&psc=1

Packets to regulate RH (pick whatever RH you'd prefer, I like 69 for wood and 65 for tupperdor):
https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-2-Way-Humidity-Control-Large/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1502648826&sr=1-1&keywords=boveda+69

Distilled water/propylene glycol if you want to go that route:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040OEB6G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hygrometer (I like round ones because a lot of humidors will have a cutout for the shitty analog hygro they all come with and the round ones will fit there):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004167OY4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Someone let me know if I missed anything.

Edit: I didn't mention beads, the "soak this weird thing in distilled water" humidifier or kitty litter because I really don't think there's a good reason to steer someone towards them, but I really haven't ever used any of it so if someone wants to add something about those, please do.

Would you consider a Tupperdor?

Sistema 1870: $20

• Check locally, Target or Home Goods might have this for less.
  
• Any of the Sistema containers are good options. They have clamps and a gasket in the lid to make sure the container stays airtight. Choose the one that fits your needs or a similar product. The 1870 will hold around 80 cigars.
  
  Boveda Packs: $17
  
  
• Choose the pack that is right for you. Personally I like 65%.
  
• If you go with a different size container, you might need to adjust how many packs you get. Remember to get the number of packs per the capacity of the container, not how many cigars are currently in the container. This page will help you determine how many packs you will need.
  
  Digital Hygrometer: HygroSet II - $14 or Caliber IV - $24
  
  
• Any correctly callibrated digital hygrometer will work.
  
• I have both of the above and they are good options
  
  Spanish Cedar Trays: $13
  
  
• These are not needed, however work well for organization
  
• Plastic trays will also work.
  
• If you choose a different container, make sure the trays fit.

Sistema Klip It. Price is high on it right now - usually it's $12.99.

A few bovida packs to control the humidity:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KVC1VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3R24CbMC6041A

And any airtight tupperware container. Even one from the kitchen will do the trick. I like these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tFGGBbEKPFVT7

For long term storage you may want a hygrometer to monitor the humidity:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXOKQVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lIGGBbM73ZESW

And if you want to get fancy and organize with cedar trays, two of these work perfectly stacked in the container above.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733TYGWX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SffLBbPJZC8XN

Then store it in a cool part of your house.

Hey! I'll offer up some noob advice since I just started a couple months ago myself and had these same questions. Firstly, welcome to the sub and to the cigar world in general. Hopefully you'll really enjoy your first few smokes and become a BOTL (brother of the leaf)! So here's the good news - a "starter kit" like you are asking about is actually so good that it can be a "lifetime kit." Many people here who have been in to cigars for many years still use this system. A humidor is very nice, but the cheaper ones aren't that great, and even the more expensive ones are truly not necessary. You can keep cigars in just as good condition in the setup I'm about to tell you as any that are kept in expensive humidors, generally. So what you want is nicknamed a tupperdor. Just like it sounds, it's tupperware made to be a humidor. The key is that it has to be airtight. So your basic glad snap lid things aren't usually good enough, but the ones that are airtight are still cheap, they just have snap tight latches and usually a rubber seal around the lip. This one is what I am currently using. Actually many people here use it as well. If you scroll down on that page you will see the "other people bought" suggestions are for a Spanish cedar cigar tray and a digital hygrometer, so you can see many people buy these for this purpose. [This is another option as well.] (https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Group-AJ25-Acrylic-Humidifier/dp/B00J21X9IS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501388463&sr=8-2&keywords=acrylic+cigar) This one has the cedar lining in it already but holds fewer cigars and displays differently,
your call. Then you will need a humidity pack like this one from Boveda. They are cheap and this size works for up to 25 cigars I think. Anyway, you simply put it inside the tupperdor with your cigars and close the lid, that's it! The Boveda packs will maintain the humidity int he box at 69%. There are other levels you can get like 72%, and that's more of a personal preference I think. I found that 69% was very common so I went with that and it's been working well for me so far. Also, you don't actually NEED the cedar tray, but it does have some benefits for long term storage of cigars. I actually grabbed some thin Spanish cedar sheets out of a used cigar box and laid them on the bottom of my box for now. Works fine. As for the hygrometer, it's also not required for your needs. I still don't have one. The Boveda packs do their job very reliably. So there you have it, an inexpensive and very reliable way to store cigars for the short term while you test out the cigar world, and it will work long term if you like it and decide to keep smoking. Certainly others with more experience than me will chime in here if I made a mistake or three, this sub community is pretty great. Anyway, enjoy and if you have more questions fire away!

New too. Unless you’re compulsive and tend to go all out, I would say get a tupperdor. That’s what I did (see recent post).

Container - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hygrometer - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072XHJLFD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Cedar tray - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733TYGWX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Prestige Import Group Acrylic Cigar Jar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003V0OT2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_COR472AbrPeZh

Sistema Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 29 Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_YASDnJYGbazvb

IRIS 74 Quart WEATHERTIGHT Storage Box, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKNWVZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hKUlzb309MDZ1

Caliber IV Digital Hygromter by Western Humidor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXOKQVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_pOrWz9na6zdLh

Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9234HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3nSOyb6BZZT89

Boveda 65-Percent RH Retail Cube Humidifier/Dehumidifier, 60gm, 12-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPPG228/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xoSOybB110T1K

Hey there, welcome!

I do want to warn you, there are a lot of Cuban Cigar (CC) fakes out there. Likely if you bought from a shop and they aren't Cohibas, you're probably fine, but you may want to check out habanos.com (looks like their standard map is down however) and see if the map isn't there.

That said, CCs aren't terribly hard to get in the US and there's a few sites that ship them by the box to the states. We have regular box splits on here (one person buys a box and ships it out at cost to other people in smaller batches, say 5 cigars each), and there's plenty of folks on /r/CigarMarket that will provide you some CCs if you search, or you can check out /r/cubancigars too. Funny enough they're usually much cheaper than what you paid in Canada because basically no taxes.

Honestly, I don't think there is much "working up" needed to smoke a CC. They're relatively mild compared to Dominican or Nicaraguan tobacco (in the grand scheme of things... of course there's bold Cuban and mild Dominican). Now, if we were talking about a Padron or a La Flor Dominicana, then yes, I'd say you'd need to smoke for a few months before you can be sure that the nicotine won't make you literally sick (rare but it can happen). Cubans? Nah, totally great for a newbie to smoke.

Also if you're new to cigars, don't let those things sit out. Get yourself a tupperware container and a boveda pack: https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Collection-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_2/135-6339489-8039356?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=74QK8XTVDEZSBPPK0WZ3 and https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-65-Percentage-Individually-Wrapped-Humidity/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=pd_sim_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MYA4CBWYAZRPR8N5JEKH

If you don't store the cigars in an airtight container with humidification, they'll dry out and not be the tasty smokes you were expecting.

Now, if you do want to keep your first CCs as a special smoke, I totally understand. Do keep them humidified though. Without humidification they will wither and eventually the oils will dry out and they won't be recoverable at that point (years without humidification but that isn't out of the question when you buy them and save them) But overall, they're not hard to get, smoke great, and are totally fine for a beginner to smoke. I say light 'em up! You can replace CCs easily enough.

Tupperware Though this has been cheaper at Target. Ship to store there might be worth it to you.

Hygrometer 1 or 2 depedning on what you like.

Boveda You will need two per container you get. They also have 4 packs. I would suggest 65% RH with a tupperdor.

Here is a good setup that doesn't cost much at all, right around $40. The next thing you need are cigars.

Sistema Tupperware

Boveda 65% rh 4 pack

Tupperware and trays, you can also get bovedas from Amazon or most places that sell cigars.

The pupperdor is a gofund business with the following timeline "As we start to approach our fixed goal - production will begin!" They are currently at 3.6% so would be faster to buy your own parts.

Here's my advice since I literally just started a few weeks ago. This is exactly what I wished I knew before I spent money on random cigars from various sites.

1. Depending on how many sticks you plan on getting at a time, invest in a tuppedor. Don't waste your time with a wooden humidor (at least right now). I picked up these from amazon and all my ~40-50 sticks sit comfortably in there.
   

• Plastic "humidor"
  
• Hygrometer
  
• Boveda Packs, although I might lean towards the 65% next time. Also, you only need 1 pack in a tuppedor, 2 is overkill. They can also be recharged, so don't throw them away when they dry out.
  
  

2. If you have a nice brick and mortar tobacco store (not a hole in the wall place that caters only to e-cigs and accessories) near you, visit them and ask questions. If they are worth their salt, they should be fairly knowledgeable about cigars. They will point you in the right direction. I stupidly didn't do this and just kind of bought random shit online and have had mixed results with what I bought. The stuff I've bought at the store has been much, much fresher too. However, you will be spending 30-40% above what you'll pay online. I found it worth it for how much time and effort the staff spent helping me, but it is quite a bit more expensive.
   
   
3. If that's not an option, look for sampler packs online. You can find cheap options that include a bunch of different sticks so you can sample a variety. I would suggest looking at smallbatch mixes find a price you're comfortable with spending (30 to 40 should be plenty, maybe buy 2 of the $30 to $40 packs so you end with ~10 cigars) and in the comment section of your order mention that you're brand new to cigars. He should be able to make an excellent mix for a new smoker. Use code "rcigars" for 10% off (without the "", not sure if valid for the mix).
   
   
4. Also, if you don't come from a background of smoking cigarettes, stick with the mild to medium strength cigars. I smoked a few full strength ones from the samplers I got and they kicked my ass. It was unpleasant to say the least. If you DO plan on smoking a full strength cigar, smoke on a full stomach and drink something sweet with it. Sweet tea or a pop of some sort works well to quell the nicotine content.
   
   
5. Accessories. All you really need is a decent cutter and a torch lighter and you're all set.
   

• A cutter
  
• A butane lighter
  
• Fuel [Note, you can use cheaper fuel, but your lighter may get clogged with shitty zippo butane fuel.]
  
• Some sort of ashtray. You don't realize how nice it is to have one until you don't have one and have no place to rest your cigar.
  
  

6. If you do find a cigar you enjoy, try buying a 5 pack of it. Let it rest for a week or so and try them out over the course of a month or several months and see if you enjoy them as much as you did the first time. See if they get better with age. I have far too many 1 offs that I enjoyed, but would I still enjoy them a month from now? 2 months from now?
   
   
7. Oh, and generally stay away from infused cigars. They use shittier tobacco since they can mask it with flavors. The girlfriend still likes these, but I think she's starting to come around to a natural sweetness/chocolate taste instead of an artificially infused one. Plus they stink up your humidor and can potentially ruin the taste of your other cigars in them if they are in close contact.
   
   
8. Online sites that I've enjoyed purchasing from and ship quickly:
   

• http://store.cigarfederation.com/
  
• http://www.smallbatchcigar.com
  
• http://www.holts.com
  
• Stay away from Thompson Cigars. I've also had issues with jrcigars. They held my order for no reason and I had to contact them to ship it out. I ordered it over 10 days ago and still haven't seen anything, although it's supposed to be here on Tuesday.
  
  

9. Look up retrohaling. You'll taste more of your cigar this way. Warning, it does burn the hell out of your nose the first handful of times you do it. Start with a mild cigar instead of a full strength one like I stupidly decided to do. :P
   
   Hopefully this helps.
   
   Edit: Many edits to fix errors and add additional info.

Get 1 of these: https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Noodle-31-7oz/dp/B00284AG5U

1 of these: https://www.amazon.com/Mantello-Spanish-Adjustable-Divider-Humidors/dp/B079V3KYT7/

1 of these: https://www.amazon.com/s-s-Storage-versatility-Adjustable-Divider/dp/B0733TYGWX

Get some 65 or 69% Bovedas and a digital hygrometer and put the Mantello on top of the Fess.

You can also try putting some distilled water around the lip of the lid to see if that helps. It will swell up some and may seal better. It could just be leaky and letting your RH out. 63% is still a good RH to store them at. A lot here do 62-65%.

Did you check the hygrometer is a sealed bag with a boveda to be sure its reading right? It may need calibrated. Put it in with 72% pack and be sure it read right around 72% after 24 hrs.

A sealed Tupperware may work better. This is a popular choice.

Two of these cigar trays fit into this Tupperware perfectly, throw in a Boveda and a hygrometer and you've got everything you need shipped to your door from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00284AG5U/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

+

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B9234HE/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My pleasure.

This is what a bunch of people use including my self. I do have a real wood burl humidor but I find this so much easier.

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Noodle-31-7oz/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sistema+KLIP+IT+Rectangular+Collection+Food+Storage+Container%2C236+Oz&qid=1569968747&sr=8-1


And for the Boveda people usually use between 65% and 70% I recommend this.

https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-2-Way-Humidity-Control-Large/dp/B004LHSOBK/ref=sxts_kp?keywords=boveda+67&pd_rd_i=B004LHSOBK&pd_rd_r=7b646bb8-358c-4cf6-a16c-a33cbe3765ab&pd_rd_w=BR0KH&pd_rd_wg=td0lO&pf_rd_p=81d99bd4-f902-4b23-8928-b05d50fd5b3c&pf_rd_r=TKJPQR38W0MAYQX607YQ&qid=1569968891

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004LHQEOY/ - the 65% version

That's the easy and practical way. It's also a great long term overflow if you do end up getting something fancy down the road.

Someone sent me this tuppedor set up:

1. Cigar Oasis Caliber IV Hygrometer
   
2. 2 Cedar Trays
   
3. 1 Sistema 1870 Klip It
   
4. 2 Boveda 69% (60g)
   

I haven't purchased a lot from TNT, but I think you'd probably be better served buying some name brand sticks you'll be able to get in the future. TNT isn't really well known for high quality cigars. If it's between those two options, definitely grab some sticks from Shad. Lots of other good places as well, with name brand sticks.

As for the Humidor, honestly, wood Humidors are more trouble than theyre worth. Grab a gasketed Tupperware like this as well as some 65% Boveda packs and you'll be in great shape. These will keep your cigars in perfect shape, with the least amount of maintenance.

This right here works great. I'm not now using a mixture of of a couple of containers off amazon and I just rinse them out with some baking soda with a little water then let them air out a bit.

I'm using these and these and they both work great. I really like the little ones for singles because it's a perfect shape.

Search "Tupperdor" on Amazon. Should get a few hits.

This Sistema Tupperware Box fits two of these Cedar Trays

Add a Hygrometer and some Boveda Packs and you're good to go...

I can't speak highly enough about the Sistema containers:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U

They have an actual gasket in the lid rather than just relying on plastic to plastic contact. Also have locks on all 4 sides rather than just 2. Provides an absolute air tight lock.

Get one of these: Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9234HE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

One of these: Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 236 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZoqQCb9PMRR8N

And some Boveda 72 packs and you will be golden. Cheap, effective and low maintenance.

Do a tupperdor!

Sistema KLIP IT Rectangular Collection Food Storage Container,236 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hBJZDbVSVZHE1

Mantello Solid Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray, Adjustable Divider, Fits Large Humidors, 12.5"x7.5"x2.25" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079V3KYT7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SBJZDbQCF8AAM

Under $30 for one of the most effective and low maintenance setups you're gonna find. Holds 50 cigars easily.

Use either the 65% or 69% (boveda recommends 69% for tupperdors) packs and you're good to go. 2 60g packs will be more than sufficient for this container.

TO ALL NOOBS looking to build a tupperdore. Or seasoned guys looking to build yet another: [Here is a great piece of tupperware](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OW0Y000/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1] on amazon. I recently got it and I couldn't be happier. Great size, great seal, and even has a moisture tray (I just put my boveda packs under that).

Here's a great Humidity/temp gauge

For humidity, Boveda packs are the way to go. A lot of the guys here suggest 65% humidity. Mine is at 69% but I may cut back, we'll see.

Also smoke a Drew Estate - Undercrown. Medium bodied cigar with great flavors and a really nice sweet taste throughout. (Sorry if you've seen me say this many times, it's a great cigar haha)

EDIT Here's another, cheaper tupperware option suggested by /u/nicknameisnub

This is the setup I have.

The container:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Hygromter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXOKQVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Boveda Packs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LHSOBK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cedar tray (optional):

https://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Cedar-Tray-HUMI-TRAY-Cigar/dp/B00B9234HE/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00B9234HE&pd_rd_r=JS6RQJY49RAXMS0VRDF6&pd_rd_w=vNV6l&pd_rd_wg=ZB7Ip&psc=1&refRID=JS6RQJY49RAXMS0VRDF6

There are essentially two companies selling cedar trays on Amazon. After reading through reviews one company has a bunch of "mold" reviews, wherein the trays ARRIVED with mold already on them. Mold will obviously destroy your cigar habitat. The trays listed below are ones I purchased and came in great condition.

1. Cigar Oasis Caliber IV Hygrometer
   
2. 2 Cedar Trays
   
3. 1 Sistema 1870 Klip It
   
4. 2 Boveda 69% (60g)
   
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To that point, make sure the container has an actual seal in the lid and isn't just a snap on.

I use a Sistema container, similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tupperdore&qid=1564065025&s=gateway&sr=8-1

These are the trays I'm using: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE/

There was a thread somewhere (that I can't find right now) that highly suggested these and that 2 of them will fit almost perfectly in the tupperware I bought for the project (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/).

http://m.imgur.com/XFrXNNe

When I was looking for tupperware on amazon this showed up with the cedar tray often purchased with it. About 30 cigars in it now, guessing it will hold 60 to 100 depending on width. Cost me $27.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can fit 2 of these trays in this Sistema 7.4 qt.

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cc: u/eldude

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edit in case these disappear from Amazon: The tray is called "F.e.s.s. Fess Storage versatility Cedar Tray with Adjustable Divider"

I just set up my first tupperdor. Here's the Tupperware box I bought. Looks plenty big for 50 cigars.

Hey fellow Angelino welcome! That's not a bad buy for that price especially for a starter set. The sticks are just to help you get your feet wet there are a few in there that are decent for beginners. I can't say much about the humidor but usually when they combine them in a cheap set like that they aren't the best quality. If you don't care for aesthetics I would recommend getting a tupperdor and throwing in there some 65 RH bovedas. You just stick the cigars in there and a boveda or two and you are golden! Also check out r/cigarmarket for future buys it's a great place if you are looking to get samplers at a great price people will help hook you up!

Hope you enjoy your stay!

P.S. What school do you go to?

For a humidor, I would get a Sistema Container and a couple of these trays. This setup has worked great for a number of people, myself included. It seals very well.

Would you consider a trade for this Dunhill Rhodium Lucite Humidor? HMU!

Yup. If you need specific recommendations, I started with a Sistema 236 oz, which will hold 2-4 boxes and a ton of singles, then pretty quick I moved to a Container Store 46 qt, which will likely hold 15+ boxes.

Check out this post of mine. $7 at Walmart and will hold 20-25 sticks depending on size. If you need more space later, you can order this container and this cedar tray both from Amazon.

Like the other commenter said, tupperware containers provide very good seals. You want one with a gasket.

Sistema KLIP IT Rectangular Collection Food Storage Container,236 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3edTDbM9D4P5G are pretty popular and they almost exactly fit two spanish cedar trays that you can also find on Amazon. The trays arent required, but look and smell nice. That will fit two boxes of cigars, so say 30-50 loose ones

Boveda packs are little packets that absorb or release moisture to bring the air to its stated humidity level. They are very widely used in humidors, especially tuperware. A 65% pack or two and you're good to go.

For like 20-30 bucks you can have a setup that will preserve cigars for years. Just keep it in a cool area of your house like the basement. I think 65-70 degrees is ideal.

Hygrometers will report the temp and humidty. You can get an electronic one off amazon for like 10 dollars. Its not required as I've never heard a boveda pack failing.

Most will recommend the Sistema 1870.

You can optionally get a Spanish Cedar Drawer for organization.

You will need a hygrometer.

And finally Boveda. Most people will recommend 62% or 65% for a tupperdor setup.

As u/DavisEcho mentioned, Sistema + spanish cedar trays are very efficient,




Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 232 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray, Adjustable Divider, Fits Large Humidors, Made with Solid Spanish Cedar, by Quality Importers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9234HE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

• you can fit 2 trays in one Sistema 1870
  
  
• have you looked at some Wineadors as an option?

You do not want to use regular cedar. Reason spanish cedar is used on cigars is because it is mold resistant and second aroma. That being said you could get away with an old cigar box or pieces of one but it's not really necessary in a tupperdore. A lot of people including myself are using the below container with the below trays. I will caution you it is hit or miss with the trays. Half will arrive either broken or covered with a dust that looks like mold. I usually order twice what I meet and return the defective ones. As far as hygrometers I suggest not going cheap although with tupperdores it's not even really necessary as long as your container is tight and boveda not expired. I just like being able to look in and see because of my ocd.

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Collection-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B00284AG5U

https://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Cedar-Tray-HUMI-TRAY-Cigar/dp/B00B9234HE

www.amazon.com/Caliber-Digital-Hygromter-Western-Humidor/dp/B00JXOKQVW

Here's what I use. Saw some recommendations here, and skimmed the Amazon reviews to see lots of people using this setup too.
Container https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Spanish Cedar Trays https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And two 65% Bovedas
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=twister_B00P2HIJ2C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This setup will easily hold 50+ cigars. You can fit two of the trays, and the Bovedas fit on each end. I haven't had more than 27 cigars at a time in it yet, but they all fit in the top tray along with my hydrometer with some room for a few more. Right now, the bottom tray has air packets to help regulate humidity by reducing empty space.
Here's a pic: http://imgur.com/PsDM8oQ

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Collection-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503683479&sr=8-1&keywords=sistema+29

and 2 of these

https://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Cedar-Tray-HUMI-TRAY-Cigar/dp/B00B9234HE/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3YGCGA1TVC6CC7YW1124

with a couple boveda and you're all set. There has been some bru-hahah about moldy trays but mine arrived just fine.

Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 236 Ounce
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xak2BbAQVTK1E

When starting out always go for the tupperdor route. It doesnt matter what the environment is the cigars remain the same rh.

​ The default setup for a new cigar smoker is this: Systema container | cedar tray | Boveda 65 | Hygrometer. You could get away with not buying the hygrometer as long as you use the Boveda's but It's always good to know the rh. Other recommendations: The Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter and another great tool to have is the PerfecDraw, not cheap but worth every penny.

Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 236 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oR38BbBVG7BAC

Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray, Adjustable Divider, Fits Large Humidors, Made with Solid Spanish Cedar, by Quality Importers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9234HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XR38BbE0CTEK8 X2

Boveda 65% RH 2-Way Humidity Control for Cubans, Oily Wrapper Cigars & Wooden Humidors, 4 Count 60-Gram Packets (Humidifier/Dehumidifier)-by Boveda Inc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KVC1VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oS38BbFS9D5MD

Inkbird ITH-10 Digital Thermometer and Hygrometer Temperature Humidity Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0140UC9XQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MS38BbMD8GPNV

That should do it, cedar trays are optional but I found that they helped keep things organized

Tray +
Tupperware

Obviously the capacity is dependent on the size of the 'gars, but I'll probably keep it to 25 max as that's the recommended limit for one large boveda pack.

To chime in with the other people suggesting food storage or travel humidor type products:

Food storage is cheap and offers lots of sizes. My personal favorite is the Sistema Klip It as they have separate hinges (as opposed to molded in "living hinges") and a gasket that can be removed for cleaning.

The downside to any food storage option is durability and how secure the cigars are inside. Unlike dedicated cigar products, they won't have the grooved foam to help secure your cigars in the lateral direction.

Travel humidors are basically hard plastic cases. One brand used to be owned by OtterBox, if that gives you a sense for the material. Many of them look like Pelican cases, but they tend not to have the pressure relief system or be of the same quality plastic as a Pelican. Some common brands are Cigar Caddy and Herfador. They are certainly more rugged than food storage but are more expensive for their storage space. However Field Supply has fairly regular sales on some similar cases.

[Here](http://www.fieldsupply.com/blackwatch-case-layered-foam-1.html] is an example of the 40-count travel humidor they sell. It went on sale for $20 instead of the $32 it is normally at a bit back, but at the time I decided that I didn't need another travel humidor, so I bought the Two-Pistol Case instead. If you notice, they are the exact same case, just with different foam. It's a nice case, although I will say that the material is not up to the same level durability of a Pelican/SKB/ect level of case, but it was also about 1/3 to 1/4 of the cost.

Just keep in mind that while travel humidors give a listed number of cigars, that only holds true for a certain ring gauge and below. Larger cigars will take up more space and you'll lose capacity.

AHA I see the confusion now.

No it's rare that anyone uses your simple "leftovers" type tupperware since they're small.

I have two of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=twister_B01LZTCKQ1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 in the 232oz size and one in the 168oz size.

So generally you can get them holding similar amounts to what you'd get a humidor for. Really for me Humidors are all about looks/presentation. And that doesn't matter for my purposes so I went cheaper/easier with the tupperdors :)

I have 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

They fit 2 cedar trays perfect. Looking for something a little bigger. Yours looks like a great option. How big a boveda do you need for yours? 320g

Sistema Klip It: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00284AG5U/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504835879&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

29 cup model will hold around 50 cigars.

Amazon has a Spanish cedar tray in the "frequently bought together" section. You can fit two of those, plus Boveda packs and hygrometer between the trays and the Tupper. Be sure to check the trays for mold of you get them... Mine were just fine, but I've seen others comment with issues.

It's amazing how quick the little bastard fills, though. I've only smoked a half dozen cigars, and mines already full...

I've got questions!
What Spanish cedar tray is that?
What's the model/make on the Tupperware? How many sticks do you estimate your setup will hold?
I ask because I'm not super crazy about my setup, and I may change up a bit. I like the look!

Edit:
I searched Amazon for "Spanish cedar tray" immediately after paying that and the first two results were these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B9234HE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496963554&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=spanish+cedar+cigar+tray&dpPl=1&dpID=41a1SIvKtoL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00284AG5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496963554&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=spanish%2Bcedar%2Bcigar%2Btray&dpPl=1&dpID=419IM2G0ttL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Are those the ones lol?

These hold about 80-90 sticks each

Get more space than you need.

Yup! It's what I use for my cigar boxes and for aging. I love selecting a cigar from a nice wooden humidor, so my active rotation is in one that's been doing ok so far, but you can't beat a tupperdor for precision.

Any large plastic container with a hermetic seal works; for loose cigars, people love the sistema klip it with cedar trays, they apparently fit together well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WUfYCb921CF5Z
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9234HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_p8fYCb10FHXC0

Here is a $50 guide to making a tupperdor and outfitting yourself as a new cigar smoker. Lots of people on here now like the Sistema option which is about $12.

depends on the size of the tupperdor and how many cigars you plan on storing. Boveda says one for every 50 ish or so in a plastic containter but if you use 2 its not going to hurt anything. Which one do you use? I know a ton of people on here, myself included, use the Sistema from Amazon. Get a hygrometer ASAP and since you are buying a cedar tray you will want to season it just a little bit. Wipe it down a couple of times with distilled water but it shouldn't be soaking wet just a little water will do. You don't really need the tray but it does look better

You know what I like to do with work emails?

Ignore them.

Welcome to the sub! Get verified and start trading, man.

Also, here's some links to your new overflow tupperdor that you'll need once you get verified:

Tupperdor

Bovedas

Buy a large plastic airtight container, like this one that is highly recommended

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U

Grab a few boveda, I use 65% personally

https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-65-Percentage-Individually-Wrapped-Humidity/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=sr_1_cc_5_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1549155129&sr=1-5-catcorr&keywords=boveda+65%25+humidity+pack

2-3 will be enough. That will keep them good for a long long time. I would unwrap the boxes and prop the lids open when putting them in the Tupperware, just for airflow.

Also, congrats on the wedding!

Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

The size is perfect for my trays because it allows enough space for two trays and room on the side for my hygrometer and two bovedas

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/

This one is pretty nice and is popular. Gives you room to grow

This and [these](https://www.amazon.com/Boveda-2-Way-Humidity-Control-4-Pack/dp/B007WHG8B4/ref=sr_1_1? ie=UTF8&qid=1484328279&sr=8-1&keywords=boveda+65%25) and you are all set! I am not sure if a whole box will fit in that one, its the biggest tuppador offered by that brand. But seriously, an airtight tupperware container and some boveda packets will keep any and all cigars safe for a long time.

The 29 cup Sistema is on sale right now $12.99 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Any idea on best size please? I’ve been looking at a 7ltr one like this.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00284AG5U/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

Current one I’m using is smaller atm

Ordered my standard Tupperdor set-up last week off of Amazon; Sistema 236 oz Klipit and two Spanish cedar trays. I have four identical set-ups already. It shows up, and the trays don’t fit. I chalk it up to manufacturing tolerances and order another set-up, but from different vendors. Same thing! I know lots of other people have used this, so I want to give everyone a heads up and see what other Tupperdor containers y’all are using. These are NOT the FESS trays, but again, ones I've used successfully for four other set-ups.


This is the tray I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



And this is the Sistema: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284AG5U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think this is the one you’re talking about:
Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 232 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3cI-AbBBZ8PKE

It’s highly regarded on reddit haha. It’s definitely a great choice. I actually bought it and cedar trays (linked below) to be my set up. These cedar shelves are a perfect fit inside too! 2 can stack and fit like a glove. Unfortunately my apt is always outrageously warm so I had to get a wineador.

Shelves on amazon:
Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray, Adjustable Divider, Fits Large Humidors, Made with Solid Spanish Cedar, by Quality Importers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9234HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JgI-Ab7WAXSV1

This is the de facto standard for large tupperdors: https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U

Just add a couple Boveda packs for humidification and some cedar strips or trays (optional)

You may need to go non traditional and get a ziplock box or something with a rubber gasket seal. These keep good humidity especially in such a dry climate.

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Noodle-31-7oz/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=tupperdore&qid=1571920401&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-1

If you like that one you will love this one. Go down to what people also bought and get 2 of the spanish cedar shelves. They fit perfectly Nd have enough room for that hygrometer in the front and 2 bovedas in the back. I have 8 of them. They keep my sticks dead nuts at 63 which is perfect for Cubans.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Noodle-31-7oz/dp/B00284AG5U&ved=2ahUKEwiF28afuo7mAhUHh-AKHfEdCGgQFjADegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw2yFy6Jf1s6AkWQu_N8OOER

Might I also suggest this. It will help age them and repel tobacco beetles. I have this exact setup and you can stack 2 inserts on top of one another for organization.

Mantello Solid Spanish Cedar Cigar Tray, Adjustable Divider, Fits Large Humidors, 12.5"x7.5"x2.25" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079V3KYT7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XmWYDbDBZ14JF

2 of these can fit stacked in this container:

Sistema KLIP IT Rectangular Collection Food Storage Container,236 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9pWYDbRPS07FE

I was concerned that I had to keep things really, really stable temp wise. I can definitely find a dark spot in the house that will hold mid 60s within a few degrees year round, I was just worried because nowhere in my house holds an even temperature. If the temperature isn't staying where I want it to, that can definitely be the next step.

That's my next question. This is bigger and cheaper than the largest Brilliance that I can find on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Noodle-31-7oz/dp/B00284AG5U/

Any thoughts on that vs. the Brilliance?

As for that last bit, I figured, but I need to be careful with that. Thank you for the help!

I have the same one and used aquarium sealer on all the joints and glass seams seems to help

Seriously though the best thing I did was buy this with the recommended cedar tray, wooden humidors look great but not always viable especially in dry climates or in winter

Sistema 1870 Klip It Collection Rectangle Food Storage Container, 236 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W4MyCb377NJ3R

The one I see recommended all the time in US is the sistema, like this one : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG5U/

But any tupperware with a good seal will do the job.

I've got mine from Ikea (Switzerland).

Someone here is selling the pupperdor, it's a sistema (I think) with boveda, hygrometer and spanish cedar trays, but you can as well source all items by yourself.

https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U?crid=LX2UYIC98FCQ&keywords=sistema+containers&qid=1536289470&sprefix=siste&sr=8-13&ref=mp_s_a_1_13

You can buy cedar trays on Amazon:


Two of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0733TYGWX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Fit perfectly into this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-1870-Collection-Rectangle-Container/dp/B00284AG5U/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sistema+klip+it+multi-use+food+storage+container%2C+236+oz&qid=1562094276&s=gateway&sr=8-3


Which is essentially the default recommendation for creating a tupperdor