Backwoods 5 Pack
A Backwoods 5 pack is one resealable foil pouch holding five Backwoods cigars, the standard pouch format Altadis USA has sold since 1973. On Smokenza, every current Backwoods flavor is stocked in the 5-pack carton configuration (8 Packs of 5, 40 cigars per carton) at the best per-cigar price on the brand. Jump to a flavor: Honey, Honey Berry, Honey Bourbon, Russian Cream, Dark Stout, Dark Leaf, Vanilla. Rolling your own instead? See the True Wraps 16 Packs of 5. Want singles, cartons of 24, or 3-count pouches? See Backwoods Cigars.
What a Backwoods 5 Pack Is
A Backwoods 5 pack is a single resealable foil pouch containing five Backwoods cigars from a single flavor. Each cigar in the pouch measures 4.5 inches long with a 32 ring gauge, built from Caribbean Basin Cuban Seed filler and a one-year-aged Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The 5-pack pouch is the base retail unit Altadis USA has shipped since the brand launched in 1973. On Smokenza, every current flavor ships in the 8-Packs-of-5 carton format, which is eight sealed 5-pack pouches boxed together for 40 cigars per carton.
Why Smokers Buy Backwoods in 5 Packs
The 5-pack pouch exists for three practical reasons:
- Portability: five cigars fit a jacket pocket, glovebox, or backpack without crushing. The resealable foil keeps the four unused sticks fresh between smokes.
- Flavor commitment: five cigars is enough to decide if a new flavor is a keeper without committing to a carton. For first-time Backwoods smokers, a single pouch of Honey Bourbon or Russian Cream is the standard way in.
- Lowest per-cigar price: buying the 8-Packs-of-5 carton drops the per-cigar cost significantly below buying individual 5-pack pouches week to week. Daily smokers who already know their flavor buy the full 40-count carton for this reason.
The 5-Pack Carton Format (8 Packs of 5)
Every Backwoods SKU on this collection is the 8-Packs-of-5 carton. Each carton contains eight individual 5-pack pouches, each pouch resealable and sealed independently, for a total of 40 cigars per carton. The structure matters: you open one pouch at a time, so the other seven stay factory-sealed and fresh for weeks.
| Format Detail | Specification |
| Pouches per carton | 8 |
| Cigars per pouch | 5 |
| Cigars per carton | 40 |
| Pouch material | Resealable foil |
| Cigar size | 4.5 inches long, 32 ring gauge |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf, aged approximately one year |
| Filler | Caribbean Basin Cuban Seed |
| Smoke time per cigar | 25 to 30 minutes |
For single 5-pack pouch purchases (one pouch, not the full carton), check specific product pages. For single-cigar purchases, see the singles format on the Backwoods Cigars collection. For 3-count pouches, see the Backwoods Honey 10 Packs of 3 carton as a format reference.
Current 5-Pack Flavors on Smokenza
Every current Backwoods flavor is available in the 5-pack carton format. The chart below covers each one with the direct product link.
| Flavor | Profile | Carton SKU |
| Honey | Golden honey over natural tobacco, mid-sweet | Backwoods Honey 8 Packs of 5 |
| Honey Berry | Honey plus light berry note, slightly tangier | Backwoods Honey Berry 8 Packs of 5 |
| Honey Bourbon | Whiskey-leaning sweetness, smoothest first impression | Backwoods Honey Bourbon 8 Packs of 5 |
| Russian Cream | Dessert-style cream and coffee, most-searched flavor | Russian Cream Backwood 8 Packs of 5 |
| Dark Stout | Roasted coffee and cocoa, fuller body, less sweet | Backwoods Dark Stout 8 Packs of 5 |
| Dark Leaf | Natural tobacco forward, least infused | Backwoods Dark Leaf 8 Packs of 5 |
| Vanilla | Smooth dessert-style vanilla over natural tobacco | Vanilla Backwoods 8 Packs of 5 |
For deeper flavor profiles including the limited and seasonal blends (Banana, Wild Rum, Cognac, Bourbon Dark Leaf Reserve), see the full Backwoods Flavors collection.
5-Pack Pouches vs. Cartons: Which to Buy
The decision comes down to how often you smoke the flavor and whether you already know you like it. Both options give you the same cigar in the same resealable pouch. The difference is quantity and per-cigar cost.
| Buying Pattern | Recommended Format | Why |
| Trying a new flavor | Single 5-pack pouch | Lowest commitment, enough sticks to form an opinion |
| Regular smoker, 2 to 3 cigars per week | 8-Packs-of-5 carton | 40 cigars lasts 3 to 4 months at that pace, locked-in per-cigar price |
| Daily smoker | 8-Packs-of-5 carton | Lowest per-cigar cost on Smokenza. Reorder monthly |
| Mixing flavors across the week | Singles pouches across flavors (see Backwoods Cigars) | 24-count singles let you rotate without committing to one blend |
| Preferring smaller pouches | 10-Packs-of-3 carton | Same per-cigar savings in 3-count pouches instead of 5-count |
How to Open a Backwoods 5 Pack Properly
The resealable foil pouch is designed to protect cigar freshness, which means the first open takes a specific sequence. Done wrong, the foil tears below the seal line and the pouch stops resealing. Done right, the pouch opens cleanly and reseals eight to ten times before the adhesive wears.
Follow these steps:
- Hold the pouch upright with the flavor label facing you. The resealable strip runs horizontally across the top of the pouch, below the top edge by about half an inch.
- Locate the small triangular tear notch on either side of the pouch. It is pressed into the foil at the resealable strip height, not above it.
- Pinch the top edge above the resealable strip between thumb and finger. Pull across smoothly in one motion, following the perforation line down to the opposite tear notch.
- The top strip separates cleanly. You now have a resealable opening across the top of the pouch. The adhesive strip is exposed.
- Remove one cigar at a time. Pinch the cap, lift straight up, avoiding bending the body against the pouch edge.
- Press the adhesive strip firmly closed by running your thumb along the full length. Store the pouch flat, away from direct heat and sunlight.
If the resealable strip stops sticking after multiple opens, transfer the remaining cigars to a zip-top plastic bag or a cigar humidor. The resealable foil is not designed for indefinite re-use, and open pouches that no longer seal will dry out the cigars within a week.
For long-term storage of unopened cartons, keep the full carton sealed and store at room temperature. Backwoods does not require a humidor for short-term storage because the resealable foil pouches hold moisture well on their own.
Backwoods 5 Pack Pricing on Smokenza
The 8-Packs-of-5 carton (40 cigars) is the standard retail unit on Smokenza. Per-cigar pricing comes out lower than any other Backwoods format on the site, and significantly lower than convenience-store 5-pack pricing. Convenience stores typically sell a single Backwoods 5-pack pouch at $5 to $10, so a 40-count carton bought at retail-store pricing would run $40 to $80 for the same cigar count that costs less on Smokenza.
Multi-carton bulk pricing applies for 10+ carton orders, handled through Smokenza customer service. The 5-pack carton is the most-ordered bulk SKU across the Backwoods brand on Smokenza because it keeps full pouch integrity (sealed 5-packs, not loose sticks).
True Wraps Also Come in 5-Pack Pouches
The Backwoods True Wraps collection uses the same 5-pack pouch format, with 16 packs of 5 in a box for 80 wraps per box. True Wraps are the standalone natural leaf wraps sold without filler, intended for adult consumers who roll their own. If you prefer rolling to pre-made cigars:
Common Questions About Backwoods 5 Packs
How many cigars are in a Backwoods 5 pack?
A Backwoods 5 pack is one resealable foil pouch containing five cigars. The 8-Packs-of-5 carton contains eight such pouches for a total of 40 cigars.
How much is a 5 pack of Backwoods?
Convenience store 5-pack pouch pricing typically runs $5 to $10 per pouch depending on location and flavor. Smokenza carton pricing on the 8-Packs-of-5 cartons drops the per-pouch cost below the single-pouch retail price when bought by the carton.
What flavors come in a Backwoods 5 pack?
Every current Backwoods flavor is available in 5-pack format on Smokenza, including Honey, Honey Berry, Honey Bourbon, Russian Cream, Dark Stout, Dark Leaf, and Vanilla. Limited and seasonal flavors rotate in 5-pack format based on Altadis release schedules.
How do you open a Backwoods 5 pack without tearing it?
Hold the pouch upright, locate the small triangular tear notch at the resealable strip height, and pull across smoothly in one motion along the perforation line. The top strip separates cleanly and leaves a working resealable opening. Pulling from above the perforation tears the foil and breaks the seal.
How long does a Backwoods 5 pack stay fresh?
Unopened 5-pack pouches stay fresh for the full printed shelf life, typically 12 to 18 months, when stored at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Once opened, the resealable foil holds moisture for 4 to 6 weeks of regular re-sealing. For longer storage after opening, transfer remaining cigars to a cigar humidor.
Is a Backwoods 5 pack the same as a Backwoods carton?
No. A 5 pack is one pouch of five cigars. A Backwoods carton is a factory-sealed box containing multiple pouches, usually 8 Packs of 5 for 40 cigars total, or 10 Packs of 3 for 30 cigars total.
What is the cheapest way to buy Backwoods 5 packs?
The 8-Packs-of-5 carton (40 cigars) is the lowest per-cigar price point on Smokenza. Compare the Russian Cream carton and the Honey Bourbon carton for the best-value flavors. Multi-carton bulk pricing applies on orders of 10+ cartons.
Are Backwoods 5 packs resealable?
Yes. Every Backwoods 5-pack pouch is a resealable foil pouch with an adhesive strip across the top. Opened properly, the pouch reseals 8 to 10 times before the adhesive wears out. The resealable design is what lets smokers carry a pouch and keep the unused sticks fresh for days or weeks.
What is the best Backwoods 5 pack to start with?
For a first-time Backwoods smoker, Honey Bourbon or Russian Cream in a single 5-pack pouch is the standard entry point. Both carry moderate sweetness without the heavier dessert or coffee profiles of darker flavors like Dark Stout or Dark Leaf.
Can I mix flavors across 5 packs in one order?
Yes. Each 5-pack pouch is a single flavor, but you can order different flavor cartons together. The most common mixed-flavor order on Smokenza combines a Honey Bourbon carton with a Russian Cream carton for weekly rotation.
Where are Backwoods 5 pack cigars made?
Backwoods cigars are rolled in Puerto Rico by Altadis USA, a subsidiary of ITG Brands. The 5-pack pouch format and the 8-Packs-of-5 carton are both standard Altadis production formats sold through authorised distributors like Smokenza.