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Cigar storage, humidity control, and what we're seeing in the industry
Do Cigars Need Humidity Control While Traveling?
Keep your cigars protected on the road with the right container, enough humidity control, and a little common sense about heat and handling.
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The state of cigar humidity control in 2026
If you have been around cigars for a while, you have heard 70/70: 70% RH and about 70°F. Here's how storage recommendations have changed,...
Tupperdor vs. Humidor: What Should You Use in 2026?
If you're just getting into cigars, don't feel like you need to buy an expensive wood humidor. For most people starting a collection in 2...
How Do Two-Way Humidity Packs Work for Cigars?Two-way humidity packs release moisture when conditions are dry and take it back when they get too humid. T...
Valet vs. Boveda: Which Cigar Humidity Pack Should You Use?Both brands make salt-based two-way humidity packs for cigars. Valet makes them easier to choose, better su...
69% vs. 72% humidity packs: which should you use in a wood humidor?Start with 69% in a properly seasoned wooden humidor. Move to 72% when the box consistently settles lower t...
How to season a humidor: The simple 14-day methodA new or dried-out wood humidor needs time to absorb moisture before your cigars go inside. This is the sim...
How Long Do Humidity Packs Last? When to Replace YoursThe feel of a humidity pack tells you when to replace it. Its expected lifespan only tells you when to star...