Our picks
The finest equipment
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Humidity
Cigars keep at 65 to 69 percent.
- Boveda 69% packsAd
Two-way humidity control. Drop in, forget for months.
- TFA Dostmann cigar hygrometerAd
Digital, calibratable, made for humidor lids.
- Boveda humidor starter kitAd
Seasons a new box, then maintains it.
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Storage
Spanish cedar at home, something crush-proof for the road.
- Glass-top desktop humidorAd
Spanish cedar inside, hygrometer on the front. Room for 50.
- Travel humidor caseAd
Crush-proof and holds humidity for a weekend away.
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Tools
A clean cut and an even light.
- Xikar Xi2 cutterAd
Spring-loaded double guillotine with a lifetime warranty.
- Jet torch lighter with V-cutterAd
Four flames light a big ring gauge evenly, even outdoors.
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Recording and reading
A logbook for what you noticed, a reference for what you're keeping.
- Cigar tasting logbookAd
Draw, burn and flavours, third by third. On paper.
- The Ultimate Cigar Book, 4th editionAd
Richard Carleton Hacker's reference on origins, sizes and storage.
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