Do you ship cigars nationwide in the United States?

Yes. Sun of a Gun Cigars ships premium cigars to all 50 US states using humidity-controlled packaging with Boveda packs included. Orders over $99 ship free. Most orders arrive in 3–7 business days after handling.

How do you ship cigars without them drying out?

Every cigar order from Sun of a Gun Cigars ships with Boveda 69% relative humidity packs and is sealed in moisture-retentive packaging. Cigars arrive at the same humidity they left our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona.

Are your Opus X and Padron cigars authentic?

Yes. Sun of a Gun Cigars is a direct authorized retailer for Arturo Fuente (including Opus X and Lost City), Padron, Drew Estate (including Liga Privada), God of Fire, Ashton, Diamond Crown, My Father, AJ Fernandez, La Flor Dominicana, Oliva, J.C. Newman, and El Septimo. We never sell counterfeit cigars — every product is sourced directly from the manufacturer or authorized distributors.

How do I get notified when rare cigars like Opus X Lost City are back in stock?

On any out-of-stock product page, enter your email in the "Notify Me" box to be alerted when that specific product returns. Allocated releases like Opus X Lost City, Padron Family Reserve, and God of Fire often sell out within hours, so we recommend signing up early.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes. All Sun of a Gun Cigars orders over $99 ship free within the United States. Orders under $99 ship at a flat rate of $8.99 with humidity-safe packaging included.

How old must I be to order cigars?

You must be 21 years or older to purchase any tobacco product from Sun of a Gun Cigars. Age verification is required at checkout and again on delivery (adult signature required for all shipments per federal tobacco shipping regulations).

Can I visit your cigar lounge in Yuma, Arizona?

Yes — Sun of a Gun Cigars operates a walk-in cigar lounge with the largest humidor in Yuma, Arizona at 1651 S Arizona Ave. We are open Sunday–Wednesday 9 AM to 11 PM and Thursday–Saturday 9 AM to 1 AM. Smoke on premises, enjoy fine spirits and craft cocktails, and shop the full humidor in person.

What is your return policy on cigars?

Each return or exchange case is handled individually due to the nature of tobacco products. If a cigar arrives damaged or with construction defects, contact sales@sunofaguncigars.com or call (928) 276-3500 within 7 days of delivery. The customer is responsible for return postage and any applicable restocking fee.

Boveda 65 vs 69 — which is better for cigars?

65% RH is preferred for long-term storage. 69% works better in dry climates or for a slightly looser, more moist smoke.

Boveda Packs for Cigars: The Complete Humidity Guide (2024)

katherineesp08
4 days ago
3 min read

If you've spent serious money on premium cigars, the last thing you want is to ruin them with bad humidity. Dry cigars crack and burn hot. Over-humidified cigars grow mold and taste musty. Boveda packs solve both problems.

This guide covers everything: what Boveda packs are, which size to use, 65% vs. 69% RH, how long they last, and how to get your humidor dialed in correctly.

What Are Boveda Packs?

Boveda makes 2-way humidity control packets for cigars using a patented saturated salt solution inside a semi-permeable membrane. The solution maintains a precise relative humidity (RH) level — absorbing excess moisture when too humid and releasing moisture when too dry. No charging or refilling needed.

Key advantages: Precise RH control (±1%), no refilling or distilled water, works in any size container, available in multiple RH levels (58%, 62%, 65%, 69%, 72%, 75%, 84%), and uses food-safe non-toxic salts.

Boveda 65% vs. 69%: Which Is Right for Your Cigars?

Boveda 65 RH is best for long-term storage and tightly packed humidors. Lower humidity slows aging, reduces mold risk, and is preferred by experienced smokers who want a firmer draw. Most premium cigars like Padron, Arturo Fuente, and Opus X are shipped at 65–68% RH.

Boveda 69 RH is best for newer humidors, drier climates (like Yuma, AZ), and smokers who prefer a slightly looser draw. If your humidor is in an air-conditioned room or very dry environment, 69% helps compensate.

Our recommendation: If you're in the Southwest or anywhere with desert-dry air, start with 69%. In more humid climates or for long-term aging, go with 65%.

What Size Boveda Pack Do You Need?

Boveda packs come in gram weights: 8g, 13g, 60g, 320g. The size corresponds to how much moisture the pack can hold — not the humidity level. Use 8g for travel humidors (up to 25 cigars), 13g for standard desktop humidors (25–75 cigars), 60g for medium cabinet humidors (75–150 cigars), and 320g for large cabinets and walk-in humidors.

General rule: Use one 60g pack per 25 cigars of capacity. Boveda packs don't over-humidify, so extra packs just work less hard.

How to Use Boveda Packs in Your Humidor

Step 1 — Season your humidor (new humidors only): Wipe the interior lightly with distilled water, place 2–3 Boveda 84% packs inside for 2 weeks, then replace with your target RH level before adding cigars.

Step 2 — Place packs directly in contact with humidor air — on top of cigars, on shelves, or in the tray. Multiple packs distributed around the humidor work better than one large pack in a corner.

Step 3 — Monitor with a digital hygrometer accurate to ±2%. Step 4 — Replace when hardened: when the salts solidify and the pack feels like a hard plastic card, replace it.

How Long Do Boveda Packs Last?

In a well-seasoned humidor opened occasionally, a 60g Boveda pack typically lasts 2–4 months. In a frequently opened humidor in a dry climate like Arizona, expect 4–8 weeks.

Pro tip: When a pack is about half depleted (still has some give), move it to a small travel case and put a fresh pack in your main humidor. You get more use out of every pack.

Where to Buy Boveda Packs

We carry Boveda humidity packs at Sun of a Gun Cigars in Yuma, Arizona. Whether you need a single pack for a travel case or a bulk set for a large cabinet humidor, we keep them in stock alongside our full selection of premium cigars. Browse our cigar accessories or stop by our lounge to stock up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you recharge a Boveda pack?

No. Boveda packs are designed for single use. Placing hardened packs in distilled water changes the salt ratios, making RH control unreliable. Just replace them.

Can you mix different RH levels in the same humidor?

No. Mixing 65% and 69% packs causes them to fight each other, and neither will stabilize correctly. Pick one level and stick with it throughout the humidor.

Do Boveda packs work in Tupperware or zip-lock bags?

Yes — Boveda packs work in any airtight container. Many cigar smokers use large zip-lock freezer bags or Tupperware tupperdors as affordable alternatives to wooden humidors.

Are Boveda packs safe for cigars?

Properly sized Boveda packs won't over-humidify. The 2-way salt solution equilibrates to the stated RH and stops releasing moisture once that level is reached.