jwweod
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Sunday, May 27, 2012 7:24:14 PM
I'm headed out Monday for my deployment. I picked up a couple of boxes from a B&M and am just curious as to how long i can keep the smokes in the factory box (plastic wrapped) without having them in a humidor. The smokes will be put into a pelican case as a humidor once I get there.
rfenst
Sunday, May 27, 2012 7:36:08 PM

I'm headed out Monday for my deployment. I picked up a couple of boxes from a B&M and am just curious as to how long i can keep the smokes in the factory box (plastic wrapped) without having them in a humidor. The smokes will be put into a pelican case as a humidor once I get there.

jwweod wrote:

Not very long, especially if exposed to extremes in temperature. You might want to vacuum seal the bags or wrap them tight in several layers of Saran Wrap. Then, place the boxes in one two zip-lock two bags.

Bring some sort of rechargeable humidity source. If the cigars will travel in a plane that is not pressurized, keep the humidification device separate. I would go with rechargeable Humi-Care Pillows at $1 each. Four to six for three boxes sealed in a Pelican will do just fine.

Get one of us your APO and we will help you out "a bit".

Thanks for your service!

PDQ
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Sunday, May 27, 2012 7:40:15 PM
If you are headed to the sandbox, they may be dry by the time you arrive. I agree that the boxes should be sealed in a ziplock bag.

Buy a jar of humidity gel, and put it and the cigars in an empty .50 cal or 30mm ammo can, box and all. When the gel starts to dry out, add more water.

Let me know your APO, and I will see what I can put together for you.

engletl
Sunday, May 27, 2012 7:41:50 PM
jwweod

pm me your APO and expected ship home month and I will get you added to OpFTH's shipping rotation

jwweod
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Sunday, May 27, 2012 8:46:51 PM
Thanks guys. I appreciate the quick response. I will be putting them in zip locks. I have humi beads for when I arrive in country. I use a pelican case for taking some of my pro gear in. when I get there i will be dumping it out and turing it into a humidor/pelidor.
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