e get this question all the time: "I bought your humidity packs, but why do you recommend putting in ttworee when the instructions say one?"
If you’ve ever asked this, you aren't alone. While our packaging lists the minimumrequirement to maintain humidity in a perfect world, the real world—your living room, your shop, or your garage—is rarely perfect.
Using more humidity control packs than the "recommended minimum" isn't wasting product; it’s buying insurance for your valuable collection. Here are the 6 scenarios where you absolutely need to Over-Pack:
1. You Live in a Dry Climate
If you’re in Arizona, Nevada, or dealing with harsh winter heating, the air is thirsty. It sucks moisture out of everything, including your 2-way humidity packs. In dry conditions, doubling your pack count is the only way to stop your cigars or herbs from turning into kindling.
2. You Open Your Container Constantly
Every time you lift the lid to admire your stash or grab a smoke, dry air rushes in, and humidity escapes. If you access your goods daily, your two way humidity packs are working overtime. Increase your count by 50% to compensate for the "traffic."
3. Your Container Isn't Airtight
Old wooden humidors are notorious for leaking. If you aren't using a high-quality Tupperdor or a glass jar with a rubber gasket, you likely have micro-leaks. Over-packing compensates for these flaws while you save up for a better container.
4. There’s Too Much Empty Space
Humidity lives in the air. If you have a large box but only a few items inside, there is too much "dead air" volume. The 2 way humidity control packs must work harder to keep that large air mass stable. Fill the gaps or add more packs!
5. You Are Reviving Dry Goods
Trying to rehydrate crispy cigars or dried-out herbs? This requires significant moisture transfer. During the recovery phase, use 2–3 times the normal amount. Pro Tip: Be patient! Using high-RH humidity packs to speed this up is the #1 cause of mold.
The Bottom Line:
Don't waste money on excess packs. Measure your space, seal your container, and set it and forget it.
