Vacuum packing Cigars

[Joss]

Has anyone used a vac pack machine to package singles up? I.e. for posting bombs etc.
I have a vac packer but wondering whether it squeezes the cigars too much?

[cj121]

I don't have any experience with those bits of kit, but is the 'pressure' of extraction adjustable? Give one go in the name UKCF research

[Joss]

Yeah why not- I have a Chinchalero in my humidor which I will probably never smoke. Unfortunately the pressure isnt adjustable.

[Joss]

Right, so I gave it a go with an expendable cigar. The process did pack the cigar too tightly, see the pics below. The Vac packed cigar was 'crinkled' inside the pack and this can be seen when I took the cigar out, the wrinkles did relax back to normal but it was only in the bag a few seconds. I wouldn't recommend this as a packing option but I reckon if the cigar was rolled in card first then that would protect it better.

[cj121]

Ooh ya bugger, that was too tight ay? It was worth a shot though Joss

[Budgie Smuggler]

Push fit piping over the cigar then vacuum seal it.


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[Budgie Smuggler]

Just to add, I think vacuum sealing is overkill and I'd also worry that it would suck moisture out of the cigar.


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[Wigan]

Top man for giving this a try. Considered it myself both for sending and for v. long term cigar storage.

[Joss]

Vacuum packing Cigars

Im not sure It would suck too much moisture, only cos I use it for various foods etc and not noticed a drying effect. I think it would be a doable option provided the cigar was protected first as you said. For individual sticks - this is more a temporary option for postage or travel rather than for long term storage but not that different to a sealed tubo in essence.
[MENTION=13417760]Wigan[/MENTION]- Would be interesting to see how a vacuumed full box would fare over a long term period. Possibly with a boveda..?

[cj121]

Top man for giving this a try. Considered it myself both for sending and for v. long term cigar storage.

There are guys that do that for long term storage wiggy. It slows the ageing process down, but if they're going into deep sleep, it is a recognised method some use mate.

[cj121]

Im not sure It would suck too much moisture, only cos I use it for various foods etc and not noticed a drying effect. I think it would be a doable option provided the cigar was protected first as you said. For individual sticks - this is more a temporary option for postage or travel rather than for long term storage but not that different to a sealed tubo in essence.
@Wigan- Would be interesting to see how a vacuumed full box would fare over a long term period. Possibly with a boveda..?

No need for the boveda, just seal and pop them in the regular storage unit from what I've read. I guess you'd have to check for loss of vacuum from time to time perhaps.

[Joss]

No need for the boveda, just seal and pop them in the regular storage unit from what I've read. I guess you'd have to check for loss of vacuum from time to time perhaps.

Fair do's, interesting stuff!

[Emaresee]

fascinating read... cheers boys.

[Wigan]

in the box or out?

[cj121]

Fair do's, interesting stuff!

They'll be in an RH controlled environment anyhow Joss