The plastic boxes are by far the best way to store and protect your cigars and the humidity in them is unbelievably constant and you almost don't have to check on them as it is so efficent...the only thing is now and them open them to let alithle fresh air in......but the boveda packs seem to last forever in them and the cigars stay in the most perfect of condition.....I cant advice people strongly enough to get them.the only down side I see is that they are arent pretty to look at and people pay a lot for cigars and want to show them off in glass cabinets with lights in them in a nice stylish room.
Completely agree. The bang for buck is unbeatable. My Bovedas lasted almost two years and even at that point weren't completely hardened. Performance-wise this is the best form of storage. Considering what a similar volume humidor would cost ...... better invest that in the content. ^^
I did it a little differently. My tops are smooth, not the square pattern you show Charlie. This allows me to mount 2 Boveda 300 gram humidification boxes. I use the Boveda magnet mounts and put two way tape on them and mount them on the inside. I then use a Govee wireless digital hygrometer to keep an eye on them now. One tupperdor has boxes and the other has singles in cedar trays stacked on top of each other.
I just looked at target online and I don’t see Iris weathertight brand. Instead, I see they have something called WeatherPro. Do you know if these are equally as good?
The main disadvantage of these over the cooler type boxes, is they are not insulated, so you have to keep them somewhere with a consistent temperature.
Without a thermoelectric element inside a coolidor it doesn't cool and will have the same temperature as the room it's in. Despite the name "coolidor", it doesn't cool by itself.
@@EthanReviews123 If your room temperature fluctuates that badly, I would do something about the room first or put it in another room. If you don't have a room with a more steady temperature I would even suggest to buy a wineador like a Newair.
@@illkickyouinthenuts Yeah I agree but I still like a cooler, my temps in the cooler are always about five degrees cooler than the room temp and they don't fluctuate drastically with the room temp. Obviously if it's 90 in the room for a few days the cooler is gonna get hot too but I've notice it keeps the temp within a few degrees of 70 most the time.
meh, temperature fluctuations really dont matter all that much in a residential setting. when people talk about avoiding temp fluctuations, they are talking about major fluctuations like 20-30 degree swings. you will never have that in a residential setting.
I purchased similar, if not the exact same bins, from The Container Store. They also seem to be cheaper than Target. The nice thing is they sell an opaque Black Version in case sunlight is an issue for where you store your cigars.
Exactly what I have with some bovedas good to go.. I also put some cedar sheets in as well only have 2 boxes in there the rest in ziplock bags. I have no clue how many I have but it’s filled to the top with 4 other smaller humidors
Hi. Thanks for the video... Can cigar bundles that ship in plastic or even cardboard boxes be added to the tub like that or do they have to be opened / unwrapped to allow proper humidification to reach the cigars?
Thermostat in my yeti cooler is readying 80 degrees. Humidity isn’t a problem, but should I be worried about the temp going above 75 degrees? I’m throwing in a frozen water bottle to see if it helps
@@webuser1284 I wouldn’t recommend it… Indoor house summer temps between 70-90 degrees (I don’t keep ac’s running when I’m at work), yeti temp fluctuated too much between 62-78 degrees. IMO daily fluctuations like this might be worse than just keeping it warm, due to the relationship with humidity/moisture. Replacing frozen bottles twice a day better regulated the yeti temp, but it’s a lot of hassle after weeks of this. I bought a $200 Needone electric humidor online at Walmart, worth every penny solved my temp problems. Cigar Oasis Excel 3.0 for cheaper long term humidity control with it. Peace of mind for my fancier Ligas, Padrons, Melanios, etc. Hope this helps, good luck brother.
Attempting to switch from a wineador to these iris bins. Wineadors are nice but I have a lot of boxes and they just aren’t big enough. Plus I’m not buying another wineador. I’ll just keep my 100ct 3/4 full for what I wanna smoke now so I’m not constantly digging in it.
Thanks for the review! I enjoy your videos a lot. Which Boveda Rh% do you place in those? I live in Dallas also, and was wondering if the 65% or 69% worked better for those type of storage. Thanks again!
Great video. Very informative. Personally, I am "old skool": I love my wood humidor cabinets. Not only do I want to safely and securely store my cigars, but I also very much want to show them off. Cooladors/ Tupperdors is not the answer for me.
I store most of my cigars the same way. Would you recomend to open the boxes from time to time or is that not important? It would be nice hearing from you.
@@dennisreynolds9876 I've heard this. I met a guy that keeps his inside vacuum bags inside tupperware containers and will let a bit of air in every now and then to "wake them up a bit". Was an interesting talk!
I’ve been using Sterilite for a very long time. Very similar. 320 gram Boveda pack in each container, and they will be good to go for years. I don’t even look at my hygrometers anymore.
I don't know what a humidor is. *funny word. I have no clue about cigars or anything related. *excuse my ignorance I watched your entire video because you speak very well. Thank you. Cheers!
The cooler is definitely going to deal with direct sunlight better. It's insulated and not clear, but if the room is consistently warm or hot, it's not going to make much different. - CM.
Very good video but I have a question if you can get back to me I really appreciate it. I have found smaller ones with a natural rubber silicone seal which I know a really good but they're smaller. You sure hear the styrofoam lid on the larger one which I can get these here where I live but I want to know if the styrofoam aseel is as good as the other that I just mentioned silicone rubber I know you tipped it upside down with water excetera but I wonder if the long-term if that styrofoam seal will retain its form. I really appreciate if you could get back to me here thank you so much regards GMM Iowa
Charlie, I agree: tupperdors are the best bang-for-buck when it comes to storing cigars. But you have to admit as compared to a fine wooden cabinet, they are UGLY sitting in the living room.
dude, thats why you put them in the closet! you just use them to store cigars, and then have a desktop humidor that you keep refilling and that you smoke out of.
I put my metal whisky stones in there and it helps cool a couple degrees. If you had a bunch of them ot would probably cool more. Just make sure the stones are in an airtight container in the freezer so they dont get residue from the food on there
How about the 20Gal /80 Quart container from Husky? Just saw it at Home Depot this weekend / has a clear top but bottom covered.. has anyone tried this?
Iris always sold these under their own branding. I bought them as far back as 10 years ago. The clasps were in black at the time. Ziploc (Johnson and Johnson) must have inked a deal about three years ago which is when I first saw them in blue. Over the years, especially with weight on top of them, the seals become compressed and leak. They are not rated as airtight. They are some of the best storage boxes sold. I initially used them to store expensive items I wanted to protect *from* humidity such as some knives and camping equipment. Personally, I would not use them to store cigars. They do smell plasticy so you do have to wash them. As also weak air over time, as I already mentioned. When they first appeared Boveda wasn’t a thing, but now that they are it might be a viable solution even though they leak. I personally would monitor them. Each and every one. I have a wine-ador and don’t smoke tons so I don’t plan of using them. I do use them to store all my other tobacco products though. I got into pipes, and store my pipes, pipe tobacco, and accessories in them.
these actually work perfectly for cigar storage. literally. perfect. I roll my own cigars and have 3 of these exact bins for storing all my leaves and finished cigars. have been using them for the past 6 years now and they DO NOT leak. My Bovida packs last a couple YEARS in these!! they dont leak like what you are claiming.
Empty it, fill it with balled up newspaper sheets (I recon the shipping paper, which is used as filling material, would also work). Let it sit for a day or two. Worked like a charm for me to remove the plastic stench (the paper essentially absorbs it).
There's actually a reason why humidors don't seal "perfectly". You want the same amount of humidity, but you would want new and fresh air from time to time.
The plastic boxes are by far the best way to store and protect your cigars and the humidity in them is unbelievably constant and you almost don't have to check on them as it is so efficent...the only thing is now and them open them to let alithle fresh air in......but the boveda packs seem to last forever in them and the cigars stay in the most perfect of condition.....I cant advice people strongly enough to get them.the only down side I see is that they are arent pretty to look at and people pay a lot for cigars and want to show them off in glass cabinets with lights in them in a nice stylish room.
Completely agree. The bang for buck is unbeatable. My Bovedas lasted almost two years and even at that point weren't completely hardened. Performance-wise this is the best form of storage. Considering what a similar volume humidor would cost ...... better invest that in the content. ^^
Agree my friend
Great idea if your in a cold country I'm in australia you need them fridge type or your cigars start getting bugs 🤑👍🚀
I did it a little differently. My tops are smooth, not the square pattern you show Charlie. This allows me to mount 2 Boveda 300 gram humidification boxes. I use the Boveda magnet mounts and put two way tape on them and mount them on the inside. I then use a Govee wireless digital hygrometer to keep an eye on them now.
One tupperdor has boxes and the other has singles in cedar trays stacked on top of each other.
I just looked at target online and I don’t see Iris weathertight brand. Instead, I see they have something called WeatherPro. Do you know if these are equally as good?
I've been using these for camp kitchen and gear storage as well they are awesome and many brands have cheaper versions now
How many boveda packs/size do you generally use in one?
The main disadvantage of these over the cooler type boxes, is they are not insulated, so you have to keep them somewhere with a consistent temperature.
Without a thermoelectric element inside a coolidor it doesn't cool and will have the same temperature as the room it's in.
Despite the name "coolidor", it doesn't cool by itself.
@@illkickyouinthenuts Yes, but temperature changes in the outside environment will change the temp in the cooler much more gradually.
@@EthanReviews123 If your room temperature fluctuates that badly, I would do something about the room first or put it in another room.
If you don't have a room with a more steady temperature I would even suggest to buy a wineador like a Newair.
@@illkickyouinthenuts Yeah I agree but I still like a cooler, my temps in the cooler are always about five degrees cooler than the room temp and they don't fluctuate drastically with the room temp. Obviously if it's 90 in the room for a few days the cooler is gonna get hot too but I've notice it keeps the temp within a few degrees of 70 most the time.
meh, temperature fluctuations really dont matter all that much in a residential setting. when people talk about avoiding temp fluctuations, they are talking about major fluctuations like 20-30 degree swings. you will never have that in a residential setting.
Clear and precise. No unnecessary comments. Perfect.
I purchased similar, if not the exact same bins, from The Container Store. They also seem to be cheaper than Target. The nice thing is they sell an opaque Black Version in case sunlight is an issue for where you store your cigars.
Exactly what I have with some bovedas good to go.. I also put some cedar sheets in as well only have 2 boxes in there the rest in ziplock bags. I have no clue how many I have but it’s filled to the top with 4 other smaller humidors
Hi. Thanks for the video... Can cigar bundles that ship in plastic or even cardboard boxes be added to the tub like that or do they have to be opened / unwrapped to allow proper humidification to reach the cigars?
Dude you just caused a national shortage of IRIS storage containers.....
Thermostat in my yeti cooler is readying 80 degrees. Humidity isn’t a problem, but should I be worried about the temp going above 75 degrees? I’m throwing in a frozen water bottle to see if it helps
Did you continue this project? I’m considering converting a Yeti into a cooler humidor.
@@webuser1284 I wouldn’t recommend it…
Indoor house summer temps between 70-90 degrees (I don’t keep ac’s running when I’m at work), yeti temp fluctuated too much between 62-78 degrees. IMO daily fluctuations like this might be worse than just keeping it warm, due to the relationship with humidity/moisture. Replacing frozen bottles twice a day better regulated the yeti temp, but it’s a lot of hassle after weeks of this.
I bought a $200 Needone electric humidor online at Walmart, worth every penny solved my temp problems. Cigar Oasis Excel 3.0 for cheaper long term humidity control with it. Peace of mind for my fancier Ligas, Padrons, Melanios, etc.
Hope this helps, good luck brother.
do you have to open these topedor often to change the air inside ? Or we can let them close for months ?
thx
They sell these at Costco. I’ve been buying them there for a couple of years. No worries about shipping damage and they’re less expensive.
I can't wait until I have enough cigars that I have to be concerned with storage options lol.
I use a cooler and zip lock bags, and it works great!!!
Measurements would be cool. Typically tuppardorists like the cedar trays 12.5x7.5x2.5 the main question is how many of those can i fit within the bin
Attempting to switch from a wineador to these iris bins. Wineadors are nice but I have a lot of boxes and they just aren’t big enough. Plus I’m not buying another wineador.
I’ll just keep my 100ct 3/4 full for what I wanna smoke now so I’m not constantly digging in it.
Available at The Container Store. The ones at the container store have black latches, and the foam is gray...
Are use the one from the container store various sizes air tight and they work perfectly
Thanks for the review! I enjoy your videos a lot. Which Boveda Rh% do you place in those? I live in Dallas also, and was wondering if the 65% or 69% worked better for those type of storage. Thanks again!
I use 69 and it works perfectly
What size Boveda should I get for the 60qt iris?
They are back in stock!!!!
Great video. Very informative. Personally, I am "old skool": I love my wood humidor cabinets. Not only do I want to safely and securely store my cigars, but I also very much want to show them off. Cooladors/ Tupperdors is not the answer for me.
It's basically for extra storage for when your main humidor is full.
What Bovada packs and how many would I need for a 60qt container? Thank you guys
I got a bunch of Iris containers with black latches. I cant get the plastic smell out. Will the cigars absorb the smell? Or does it not matter?
Try placing some newspaper in them for a few days. - CM.
Charlie do you think this is a good option for storing singles?
How Many 320g packs do you use per container?
I got two shelves from a Newair humidor and use those and two large Tupperware containers to store lose cigars without damage.
What rh boveda do you recommend for the white cooledore? 69 or 72?
I use something similar, a Walmart off brand for some of my cigars. I’m surprised you guys don’t have a huge walk in.
How many boveda packs have you found to be required for such a container?
These clamps/handles fall off easily and are nearly impossible to put back on. Any tips?
I store most of my cigars the same way. Would you recomend to open the boxes from time to time or is that not important? It would be nice hearing from you.
not that important. some boxes stay closed in the manufacturers for years.
Dont think it matters but I'll burp the ones I hardly ever mess with once every few months.
@@dennisreynolds9876 I've heard this. I met a guy that keeps his inside vacuum bags inside tupperware containers and will let a bit of air in every now and then to "wake them up a bit". Was an interesting talk!
I’ve been using Sterilite for a very long time. Very similar. 320 gram Boveda pack in each container, and they will be good to go for years. I don’t even look at my hygrometers anymore.
Great video good. Are cider trays or pieces necessary to put in the bins. How many grams of Boveda packs are needed for a storage bin?
I love cedar donuts!
How many boveda packs do you use for this size?
You can find them on Amazon, Home Depot, & Lowe's.
Coolador is a cool idea, may have to make a Yetidor
Dude you’re killing it with your talking and reviews! Thank you!
Best video on humidors hands down thank you Charlie!
How many Bovida in that big container
I don't know what a humidor is. *funny word. I have no clue about cigars or anything related. *excuse my ignorance I watched your entire video because you speak very well. Thank you. Cheers!
How do you keep the temperature stable?
How do they do with sunlight? Is heat harder to keep down inside the container than a cooler or about the same?
The cooler is definitely going to deal with direct sunlight better. It's insulated and not clear, but if the room is consistently warm or hot, it's not going to make much different. - CM.
halfwheel you guys are in Texas right so I imagine you use AC. ?
They have them in solid black.
The lack of organization in that cooler had my eye twitching.
Bro hav3 you had a chance to review a raching humidor or a yohtron humidor???
Very good video but I have a question if you can get back to me I really appreciate it. I have found smaller ones with a natural rubber silicone seal which I know a really good but they're smaller. You sure hear the styrofoam lid on the larger one which I can get these here where I live but I want to know if the styrofoam aseel is as good as the other that I just mentioned silicone rubber I know you tipped it upside down with water excetera but I wonder if the long-term if that styrofoam seal will retain its form. I really appreciate if you could get back to me here thank you so much regards GMM Iowa
Home depot carries these as well
Charlie, I agree: tupperdors are the best bang-for-buck when it comes to storing cigars. But you have to admit as compared to a fine wooden cabinet, they are UGLY sitting in the living room.
I have a small one I put cigar bands all on the top and its kinda cool looking. As ugly as they're though can't beat how well they preform.
dude, thats why you put them in the closet! you just use them to store cigars, and then have a desktop humidor that you keep refilling and that you smoke out of.
@@orion7741 If I did that, I'd be runnin' back and forth every day! 😅
Brilliant storage ❤ I use them and there brilliant
Question. Is there a way to push the temp down? Cause I can’t get it in range.
Have mine in the basement
I put my metal whisky stones in there and it helps cool a couple degrees. If you had a bunch of them ot would probably cool more. Just make sure the stones are in an airtight container in the freezer so they dont get residue from the food on there
How about the 20Gal /80 Quart container from Husky? Just saw it at Home Depot this weekend / has a clear top but bottom covered.. has anyone tried this?
Iris always sold these under their own branding. I bought them as far back as 10 years ago. The clasps were in black at the time. Ziploc (Johnson and Johnson) must have inked a deal about three years ago which is when I first saw them in blue. Over the years, especially with weight on top of them, the seals become compressed and leak. They are not rated as airtight. They are some of the best storage boxes sold. I initially used them to store expensive items I wanted to protect *from* humidity such as some knives and camping equipment.
Personally, I would not use them to store cigars. They do smell plasticy so you do have to wash them. As also weak air over time, as I already mentioned. When they first appeared Boveda wasn’t a thing, but now that they are it might be a viable solution even though they leak. I personally would monitor them. Each and every one. I have a wine-ador and don’t smoke tons so I don’t plan of using them. I do use them to store all my other tobacco products though. I got into pipes, and store my pipes, pipe tobacco, and accessories in them.
these actually work perfectly for cigar storage. literally. perfect. I roll my own cigars and have 3 of these exact bins for storing all my leaves and finished cigars. have been using them for the past 6 years now and they DO NOT leak. My Bovida packs last a couple YEARS in these!! they dont leak like what you are claiming.
This would be great for me if I could manage my temp in my room Dx
COULD YOU PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL ON THE ZIPLOC STICKERS LIKE THE SIZE, LOCATION, ORIENTATION THANK YOU
Thanks for sharing this!
Very excellent I did subscribe I like what you say here I went out to Target and got several thank you very much :-)
Nice review my man.
Do you need to open these at all to prevent stale air? Or can they stay sealed for years?
You can keep ‘em stored for years bro. I speak from experience. Specifically because I age them.
The container store has great bins
if i had a room with consistent lower temps i would def be using these, i'm forced to use wineadors tho😩
What are wineidors ?
@@elhambromell1179 wine fridge humidors to keep them temp controlled
I got a few of them and they’re great
All these tricks are fancy and practical ok,but only a short periode solution.
How do they do regarding keeping temperature down?
Like a regular humidor, nothing in terms of temperature control. - CM.
I store mine in my wardrobe, the temperature is really consistent.
Mine are in the basement
I got one of these and no matter what, I can't get the plastic smell out. Holds humidity well though lol.
Empty it, fill it with balled up newspaper sheets (I recon the shipping paper, which is used as filling material, would also work). Let it sit for a day or two. Worked like a charm for me to remove the plastic stench (the paper essentially absorbs it).
@@MightyJabroni thanks you I'll give it a shot !
@@Chalito5 If that doesn't work try backing soda and water let it set an hr our so.
Having the same problem and I've tried everything. You have any luck?
@@jazong The newspaper helped a good bit. Still a faint plastic smell, but much better since using the newspaper.
I've have 7 humadors that I've owned for over 30 years. So three dollars to store a cigar is bogus complete total bogus😢
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This is a great Idea. Im going to give this a try.
Thanks for the insight and helping people save some bucks !
Crazy how prices are. I just checked Target for 60 qt weather tight containers …. $99.00!
Ok … this was actually was for a 4 pack 😮💨
When it gets to the point that you can't store another cigar, why not just start smoking them?
Because I can only enjoy 3 cigars a day and I usually buy like 2 boxes a week 😩
@@maillardsbearcat Lmao great answer
There's actually a reason why humidors don't seal "perfectly". You want the same amount of humidity, but you would want new and fresh air from time to time.
So how many boveda packs do I use
Humidity beads are hard to control in this tub...they keep releasing Humidity..
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How many boveda packs do you put into the iris containers?