The Great Outdoors

dan7876

So I'm going camping with my wife and our dog this weekend (and thank god, cause it's been too long and I need to get the hell out of the city for a while).  A friend of mine gave me a new Xikar 5-stick travel case a couple weeks ago, so it's time for its maiden voyage, baby!

 

Just wondering if you guys have used similar cases, and if a few drops of dist water on the "built-in humidifier" will actually keep the RH up for a few days.  It's a little disc inside the case, with what I presume is the standard green sponge material.

 

I was thinking I could also throw a 1/2oz tube of beads in lane 5 (probably won't get around to smoking 5 cigars in 2 days).  Thoughts?

Capt

I would not recommend putting water in the little humidifiying disk. Your cigar sits directly under it, and you will develop a damp spot on the cigar. If you are only going camping for a few days, you will be fine without adding anything.

dutyje

dan7876

Appreciate the advice guys...yeah. since it's only two days I guess I'll just fill it up with sticks and head out.

Have a great weekend!

pilot711

I've used the travel humidor for years. I put the 50/50 solution on the sponge then turn it over and leave it open for about 30 minutes before putting in my sticks. Always works well and never had a problem. One charge will last between 4 - 8 weeks because it is so airtight.

Capt

pilot711:

because it is so airtight.

That is your answer right there!

kuzi16