For over a decade, Boveda has been a cigar smoker’s best friend.
As the global leader in 2-way moisture control, Boveda has over a decade of experience protecting and aging cigars. We never get tired of hearing cigar fans tell us how much more they’ve enjoyed cigars now that they can store them properly. Here are some common questions.
- How do I open The Humidor Bag for the first time?
- Do I need to do anything to “activate” the Boveda on the inside?
- Is it possible for the Boveda to over humidify my cigars?
- Can I refill the Boveda once it is depleted?
- What temperature range will the Humidor Bag work in?
- Will Boveda work in my home humidor?
- Does the Humidor Bag have a shelf life?
- How long does the Humidor Bag work?
- How many cigars will the Humidor Bag hold?
- Can I just buy the Boveda RH70’s as refills for the Humidor Bags?
- Who are your competitors and isn’t there something else like this?
- Does Boveda contain “propylene glycol”?
- Can the Humidor Bag revive a dry cigar?
- When will Boveda offer a home humidor version of the product?
- Is the Boveda safe to eat, taste, or accidentally swallow?
1. How do I open The Humidor Bag for the first time?
As you’re looking at the clear side of the Humididor Bag, move the slider all the way to the left. Place your thumbs between the sides at the very right side of the bag and slowly pull apart in that one spot. Once the sides of the Humidor Bag have come apart, slide your finger down the length of the seal to fully open the Humidor Bag.
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2. Do I need to do anything to “activate” the Boveda on the inside?
No, the Boveda is completely maintenance-free and there’s no activation is required. Yes, it’s that easy.
3. Is it possible for the Boveda to over humidify my cigars?
No, the 69% Boveda provides two-way humidity control, which responds to the outside environment by adding or removing pure water vapor as needed to lock in 69%.
4. Can I refill the Boveda once it is depleted?
No, once the Boveda can no longer be bent in half, it’s time to replace it.
5. What temperature range will the Humidor Bag work in?
The Boveda will work over a very broad range of temperatures – 30°F to 120°F. Although the Boveda inside will still regulate at 69% in that temperature range, keep in mind that temperature also affects cigars.
6. Will the Boveda work in my home humidor?
This Boveda in the Humidor Bag isn’t big enough for use in a humidor, but we certainly have Boveda that are perfect for your humidor. See our dealer locator or order online here.
7. Does the Humidor Bag have a shelf life?
Unopened, the Humidor Bag will have a shelf life of about 2 years.
8. How long does the Humidor Bag work?
With consistent opening/closing, the Humidor Bag will generally last about 6 months. It all comes down to how hard the Boveda inside has to work.
9. How many cigars will the Humidor Bag hold?
There are 3 sizes of the new Humidor Bag. The small will hold 3-5, the medium will hold 8 to 12 and the large will hold one physical box or about 50 loose cigars.
10. Can I buy Boveda as refills for the Humidor Bags?
The Boveda that comes in the Humidor Bag isn’t available by itself. Boveda is available in other sizes and will work within the Humidor Bag.
11. Who are your competitors and isn’t there something else like this?
Boveda is a patented 2-way humidity control. It’s the only proper way to store cigars and we’re the only ones that can do it. Everything else on the market works one way: the “pillows”, sponges, gels, beads, paper towels, etc., hold water and release moisture – even when it’s already too high. They’re unreliable and dangerous for cigars.
12. Does the Boveda contain “propylene glycol”?
No. Propylene glycol has nothing to do with precision moisture control. While Boveda contains only salt, water and a food grade thickener, it only allows pure water vapor to transfer in and out.
13. Can the Humidor Bag revive a dry cigar?
The Humidor Bag is the best way to revive a dried out cigar. The Boveda inside will provide a constant 69% Rh to slowly re-hydrate the various layers within the cigar, minimizing the chances it will crack the wrapper. Many people have fallen in love with the Humidor Bag when they’ve used it to revive cigars that other “humidification” devices have ruined.
15. Is the Boveda safe to eat, taste, or accidentally swallow?
The Boveda and all its ingredients are completely safe, environmentally friendly and FDA approved. There are absolutely no health risks associated with the Boveda products. You could eat it, but it wouldn’t taste very good.
