What is a good humidor?

Answer 1

If you intend to keep a supply of cigars for anything more than a day or two, you need a way to store them that will prevent them from absorbing surrounding odors and keep them from drying out. Temperature regulation is important as well. If you live in a dryer climate... San Antonio for instance, you really have to be on top of it. I had to double my humidification system when traveling from Atlanta to San Antonio. Care evolves into a science... but worth the effort.

Answer 2

A good humidor does not have to cost allot of money. It has to satisfy your needs: 1) It must have a tight fitting lid, it should feel like it is falling on a cushion of air when closing. 2) It should be cedar lined. The cedar will hold moisture and help to reduce fluctuations in humidity. 3) A DIGITAL Hygrometer is a must. I know any humidor you purchase will come with a really nice looking dial hygrometer put it in a drawer somewhere... Most digital hygrometers will come with a thermometer as well. This is good information to have though most of us cannot really control the temperature beyond the level we normally maintain our home at. The recommended cigar temp being 70 degrees. If you keep your home at 76, there is no way to get there without a separate cooling system just for your cigars. 4) A humidification system. Again, the system that comes with your new humidor will be the least dependable in my opinion. Start out with jell jars or beads. They are easy to maintain and self regulate. If you eventually need have a larger , say 250 count box, you will have to move to a better system. 5) Appearance. It does not cost much more to have a humidor with good looks "worthy" of storing your favorite stash. Go for it!