Boveda 69% Two-Way Humidity Control Packs, Size 8, 10 Pack
Hands off 69% humidity for travel cases and small containers, replaced about every three months.
The short version
- Cigar smokers with travel cases, pocket humidors or small sealed boxes
- Anyone who wants humidity control without sponges or distilled water
- People storing a handful of items in an airtight container
- You fill a large humidor; a bigger pack size is simpler
- You do not want a recurring purchase every few months
- Your container is not airtight
What owners like
- Hands off humidity control with nothing to refill
- Small enough for travel cases and pocket humidors
- Holds a steady level when the right number of packs is used
Common complaints
- Packs need replacing about every three months, which adds up
- Packs are not individually sealed, so the zip bag must be kept closed
- Each pack covers only about 5 items, so larger boxes need several or a bigger size
Based on Boveda's own Size 8 product page, the Amazon listing details for this 10 pack and the Emami Cigars retailer listing..
Research scores
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What it does
Small 2-way humidity packs that hold a closed container at about 69% relative humidity, sized for travel humidors and cases holding up to 5 cigars each.
- Two-way control: absorbs extra moisture or releases it as needed
- No maintenance; place the pack in the container and close it
- Reaches its target humidity within 24 to 48 hours, per a retailer listing
- Turns hard and crunchy when it is used up
- Shipped in a resealable heavy duty barrier bag; packs are not individually wrapped
A good fit for anyone keeping cigars in a travel case, pocket humidor or small sealed container who wants humidity handled without a sponge or distilled water. The trade-off is that each pack lasts about three months, so it is an ongoing cost, and the small size only covers about 5 items per packet.
How it compares
Specs
- Humidity level
- 69% relative humidity, held within plus or minus 2% with the recommended number of packs
- Size
- Size 8, about 2.75 x 2.5 inches
- Coverage
- One Size 8 pack per 5 cigars of container capacity
- Count
- 10 packs in a resealable zip bag
- Ingredients
- Food grade salt, purified water and a food grade thickening agent, per Boveda
- Lifespan
- Replace every 3 months; unopened packs last up to 2 years, per Boveda
Worth knowing
- Boveda says not to mix packs of different humidity levels or combine them with other humidification products.
- Do not cut or open the packet.
Questions
How many Boveda Size 8 packs does a travel humidor need?
Boveda says to use one Size 8 pack for every 5 cigars a container can hold, so a 10 cigar case needs two.
How long does a Boveda pack last?
Boveda says to replace packs every three months. A pack that has turned hard and crunchy is used up.
Can Boveda 69% and 72% packs be mixed?
No. Boveda says not to mix different humidity levels or use them with other humidification products.
What is inside a Boveda pack?
Food grade salt, purified water and a food grade thickening agent, per Boveda.
Sources
- Boveda: Size 8 to Protect Cigars in Travel Humidors and Bags
- Amazon: Boveda 69% Two-Way Humidity Control Packs, Size 8, 10 Pack (listing details)
- Emami Cigars: Boveda 69% Two-Way Humidity Control Packs, Size 8, 10 Pack
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.