Mason jars and Boveda

samuelk59

Thoughts on storing in Mason Jars with Boveda bags?

TX98Z28

You can store in ZipLock gallon bags with a Boveda, less money more space easy to inspect rotate etc.

peter4jc

@samuelk59 said:
Thoughts on storing in Mason Jars with Boveda bags?

My main thought is you need more cigars. But it'll work fine. Why do you think it wouldn't?

VegasFrank

Mason jars are airtight with the lid screwed on tightly, so it would be fine. Careful not to warp either parts of the 2 part lids because that'll compromise them. Gallon bags are not perfectly airtight, especially after multiple openings. They tend to break down at the seams, especially the generics.

ShawnOL

Bovedas should keep your mason jars nice and fresh.

Yakster

I mean, they'll work, but they're heavy, bulky, and hard so be careful you don't bust up your cigar wrappers. You got any tupperware?

samuelk59

@peter4jc said:

@samuelk59 said:
Thoughts on storing in Mason Jars with Boveda bags?

My main thought is you need more cigars. But it'll work fine. Why do you think it wouldn't?

I've been using 5-6 1/2 gallon jars for about two years. I actually keep a hygrometer in each jar to make sure the humidity is perfect. I got tired of dealing with wooden humidors that need constant attention in the northeast, especially during the winter months. You can get about 15-16 sticks in each jar with a hygrometer, hence the need for 6 jars.

silvermouse

Welcome to the forum, @samuelk59 Sounds good but do open the jars on occasion for a bit of air exchange. Unlike pipe tobacco which improves with anaerobic fermentation in the tin, cigars do not.

peter4jc

Somebody here (I don't want to mention names, but his initials are Patrick Brickley) doesn't even use a hygrometer because Bovedas are so accurate and reliable.

Another thought; I have several storage boxes and a mini-fridge (unplugged) and even though it's not that big of a deal to keep them in a good humidity range, it'd be nice to have fewer boxes to maintain... why not toss the mason jars and go w/ one airtight container?

Last thought; your original post - was it actually looking for advice, or just looking for affirmation? You're already doing what you're asking about.

d_blades

The acrylic humi I keep my non cellophane wrapped cigars in is extremely stable. If jars work for you, go for it.

samuelk59

@peter4jc said:
Somebody here (I don't want to mention names, but his initials are Patrick Brickley) doesn't even use a hygrometer because Bovedas are so accurate and reliable.

Another thought; I have several storage boxes and a mini-fridge (unplugged) and even though it's not that big of a deal to keep them in a good humidity range, it'd be nice to have fewer boxes to maintain... why not toss the mason jars and go w/ one airtight container?

Last thought; your original post - was it actually looking for advice, or just looking for affirmation? You're already doing what you're asking about.

Just looking for affirmation mostly. Glad to hear silvermouse's comment about opening the jars on occasion to get a bit of air exchange! Something I had not even thought about!

CAcigarguy007

@samuelk59 said:

@peter4jc said:

@samuelk59 said:
Thoughts on storing in Mason Jars with Boveda bags?

My main thought is you need more cigars. But it'll work fine. Why do you think it wouldn't?

I've been using 5-6 1/2 gallon jars for about two years. I actually keep a hygrometer in each jar to make sure the humidity is perfect. I got tired of dealing with wooden humidors that need constant attention in the northeast, especially during the winter months. You can get about 15-16 sticks in each jar with a hygrometer, hence the need for 6 jars.

That's kinda like having a different wallet for each bill denomination 😆 . It works but would be easier to get a plastic bin with a foam/rubber seal and keep them together.