The Integra Boost 80mm Stick 69% Belongs in a Cigar Tube
A single cigar in a tube is a small sealed volume with almost no room in it to spare. That is exactly the case this shape was made for. A flat sachet has to fold to go in, and a folded packet presses against the wrapper. The stick slides down the side instead. At 80 mm it is the shorter of the two lengths, which suits a shorter tube. 69% RH is the lower of the two tiers Integra publishes for cigars. It works in both directions. A tube that has dried out on a shelf gets moisture back rather than only ever losing more of it.
What This Configuration Does Not Give You
Three things are missing here, and all three are deliberate. There is no individual overwrap, so sticks ship loose and start working the moment the case is opened. There is no humidity indicator card, so nothing on a stick reads its own state. And there is no retail version of the stick to fall back on. That is fine on a packaging line, where a stick goes from case to tube in seconds and replacement is scheduled. It is not fine on a shelf. The last limit is the count, because fifteen hundred sticks is a line quantity. A lounge tubing a few boxes a month would be holding that case for years before it ran out.
Key Features
- 69% RH Cigar Tier: The lower of the two settings Integra publishes for cigars and humidors.
- Fits a Cigar Tube: The narrow body runs down the wall of a tube instead of folding onto the wrapper.
- Works Without Contact: Vapor moves through the air in the tube, so nothing has to rest against a wrapper.
- Two-Way Control: A tube that dried on a shelf gets moisture back rather than only losing more.
- Salt-Free Plant-Based Fill: Glycerin and water, so nothing crystallizes onto a cigar wrapper.
- No Individual Overwrap: Sticks ship loose, which is what brings the per-stick cost down.
- No Indicator Cards: Nothing on a stick reads its state, so replacement is scheduled rather than seen.
- 1,500 Sticks Per Master Case: A line quantity, double overwrapped as one case rather than wrapped singly.
- Longer Stick Also Stocked: The 110 mm body ships 1,200 to a case and suits a taller tube.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Format | Boost Stick — narrow stick rather than a flat sachet |
| Length | 80 mm |
| Relative Humidity | 69% RH |
| Humidity Control | 2-way (releases and absorbs moisture) |
| Published Use | Cigars and humidors; the lower of Integra's two cigar tiers |
| Total per Case | 1,500 sticks |
| Individual Overwrap | None — bulk pack |
| Humidity Indicator Cards | Not included — bulk pack |
| Case Packaging | One master case, double overwrapped |
| Activation | Sticks begin working on contact with air once the case is opened |
| In-Use Life | Typically 2–4 months |
| Reusability | None — a spent stick is replaced rather than dried out |
| Other Stick Length | 110 mm, packed 1,200 per master case |
| Other RH Tiers in Stick Form | 55%, 62% and 72% RH in both lengths |
| Published Gram Coverage | None — Integra publishes coverage per gram for sachets, not for sticks |
| Typical Application | Tubes and slim packaging where a flat packet does not seat |
| Intended Use | Cured, dried material in a sealed container — not living plants |
| Composition | Plant-based glycerin and water |
| Salt Content | 100% salt-free |
| Biodegradability | 99% biodegradable |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic; emits pure water vapor only |
| Food Contact | FDA compliant and safe for food contact |
| Printing | Food grade inks |
| Membrane | Spill-proof, tear-resistant, pliable |
| Flavor / Aroma Impact | Does not alter flavors or aromas |
| Technology | Patented 2-way humidity control |
| Manufacturer | Integra by Desiccare, Inc. |
| Documentation | ISO and QPL documentation available from the manufacturer on request |
| SKU | B80S69J |
Is 69% Right for Storing Flower?
No. Integra directs cured flower to 55% or 62% RH. 69% is published for cigars and humidors.
Should You Run 69% or 72%?
69% is the drier of the two cigar tiers. 72% suits a dry climate or a container that keeps losing moisture.
Is There an Overwrapped Version of the Stick?
No. The stick is offered in the bulk configuration only, without wrappers or indicator cards.
How Long Does One Stick Last?
Two to four months in use. With no indicator card in this configuration, replacement is scheduled rather than read.