Boveda or Puck

[MKR160]

I was wondering what everyone thought of the Boveda Packs vs the Puck for Humi Humidification. I currently am using the Puck 65-100ct, and it is holding at about 60rh. I have not had any experiences with the Boveda Packs and wanted to hear your thoughts. Thanks for the help.

[RicoPuro]

Originally Posted by MKR160

I was wondering what everyone thought of the Boveda Packs vs the Puck for Humi Humidification. I currently am using the Puck 65-100ct, and it is holding at about 60rh. I have not had any experiences with the Boveda Packs and wanted to hear your thoughts. Thanks for the help.

Boveda packs do work but don't count on them lasting more than 2-3 months. I don't know much about the puck. I favor the use of humidity beads. They work fine and you can recharge them.

Jorge

[K Baz]

Puck (beads).

One is the sustanability issue 1 purchase lasts "forever".

Also puck just requires distilled water as such is should just me distilled water in my humi. I have no idea whats in a Boveda.

Also beads are retailed by some great guys as such I like to throw my biz to guys that I know and support the community (I know that some of them also retail Boveda but I really wanted to make 3 points).

[e-man]

Your B&M will probably push the Boveda, as it is a recurring source of income for them, as is PG solution. I have never seen a store that carries beads, even though they are the superior method for humidification.

I originally bought a boveda pack when I first fell down the slope. I found myself with a bunch of cigars and didn't know how to keep them properly. If you need emergency humidification and don't have a hygrometer, then they are pretty handy and worry free. As other people mentioned, they get expensive VERY fast. After I learned more about cigar care, I moved to the beads and never looked back again.

I do like to use the small boveda packs (Humidipack ???) for transporting cigars. I had a B&M throw some in when I bought a bunch of stick to take on a 4 day bachelor party. They look just like a moist towelette that you get at a BBQ restaurant or KFC. They can be had for about 50 cents if you can find them. They're a good way to temporarily humidify a ziplock bag or travel case, as they don't take up much space.

[tx_tuff]

I love the Boveda Packs because they work great and really don't get in the way, hell they can sit right on top of your cigars. But the cost is crazy if that is all you plan on using. Since you can reuse the Boveda Packs its not a smart choice. I have the Puck in one of my humidors and they seem to work just fine, For the money I would go with the Puck (Beads).

[pmp]

Get a puck but go for the crystal gel puck not the foam. Foam is junk. I always recommend an upgrade when you buy a humi.

Beads are great for cabinets and coolers but more of a pain for desktops. You have the right idea with the puck.

[sboyajian]

Originally Posted by pmp

Get a puck but go for the crystal gel puck not the foam. Foam is junk. I always recommend an upgrade when you buy a humi.

Beads are great for cabinets and coolers but more of a pain for desktops. You have the right idea with the puck.

The Puck they are referring to is from Cigarmony.com

It is about the same size as your standard desktop humidifier.. however it is filled with beads. I have two and they both work fantastic..

[Doogie]

mike, go to the below link. beads is the way to go
Heartfelt Industries, Cigar Humidification, Cigar Humidor Humidity Beads, Heartfelt Beads, quality Cigar Accessories

[MKR160]

Thanks for all the responses and to Doogie for the link. Great info.

[Phantom57]

If you have a larger humidor, loose beads, not pucks etc is my preference, and from Hearfelt. Small humidors can be maintained quite well with Boveda paks, and it need not be an expensive method. They can be recharged, which their website will not tell you. You just have to buy a few more than you actually use at one time. Place dried ones in a tupperware type container with a sponge soaked with distilled water, and they are like new in 4-6 days. I have some I have been reusing for over a year, and no signs of giving up yet.

[n2advnture]

Originally Posted by sboyajian

The Puck they are referring to is from Cigarmony.com

It is about the same size as your standard desktop humidifier.. however it is filled with beads. I have two and they both work fantastic..

Thanks for the kudos bro!