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Years ago, I developed a system for storing my cigars that works very well for me. I've used many wood humidors over the last 3 decades, however my current setup has produced the best results and is (by far) the easiest to maintain.
Materials needed:
- Sterilite 54 quart/51 liter box with aquarium latches & gasket
- Can be purchased at Target or
- https://www.grainger.com/product/56JU44?gucid=N:N:FPL:Free:GGL:CSM-1946:tew63h3:20501231
- Heartfelt humidity beads (65% RH)
- 1 pound of beads
- Bag(s) and/or cylinder(s)
- https://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=65%25+Rh+Humidity+Beads
- Spanish cedar trays
- Outside dimensions: 12-1/2 W x 7-1/2 D x 2-1/4 H
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Caliber III digital hygrometer & thermometer
*This setup can hold between 300-400 cigars, including approximately 10 spanish cedar trays or 8 trays plus 2-3 cigar boxes.
**When charging the Heartfelt humidity beads, always use distilled water. My process is to soak a clean hand towel in distilled water (not dripping wet though) and wrap it around the bag or cylinder of beads. Place both in a clean, sealed container and let sit for at least 2 hours.
