cigar newb question

[Predator314]

I just recently started smoking cigars and really enjoy it. I realized that I needed a humidor if I was going to keep a selection on hand. After some shopping around, I opted for this combo kit

My questions is do I need anything else for a small collection of cigars (maybe 50-75 at the most)? Where I get confused is with the humidifier. After doing some searching, I see there are many options out there for humidification, but will the one that comes with this humidor suffice?

[gamblore99]

50 cigars is a lot. My housemate smoked one and thought he really liked cigars. He spent 400 on them and has smoked 2 since he got them 5 months ago.

[Predator314]

I figure that would be a max for me. I have actually been smoking them for several months now, but I get aggravated going to the local shop every day or 2 to buy 1 or 2.

[dynamite]

The one that comes attached to the lid of the humidor will work. The solution mixes with water and releases water into the air. The digital hygrometer is nice, too. Keep it full of cigars to keep the humidity more constant (less air, less change).

[Stagger_Lee]

How long can you keep cigars in a humidor?

[Pavan]

I age some of my cigars for 1-2 years. As long as you keep the humidity around 70 and rotate them once in a while, you can keep cigars for years.

[cjmewett]

Check out guids' post opening the cigar thread on El D's board. There's humidor/humidifier tips on there that are worth reading.

[Predator314]

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Check out guids' post opening the cigar thread on El D's board. There's humidor/humidifier tips on there that are worth reading.

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Yeah, I read that not too long ago. Great post. I was still a bit confused on the humidifier thing though.

[Alobar]

How long will a cigar keep WITHOUT a humidor?