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cigarbarge · 10-26-2006, 03:26 PM

I would like to get some feedback if there would really be an effect on the cigars if I took my humidor, glass 3 tier display type, out on our boat for the day?? The kicker is we live in AZ, and although the humidor wont be in "direct" sunlight it will be exposed to sunlight AND the air temp will be 100-112 degrees.
Would 6-8 hrs of this exposure have a drastic effect on my cigars ?? Would there be something you would recommend, besides lots of distilled water, to help maintain the humidity??
The reason for the whole humidor to go with us is because we are meeting up with a very large group of people and I'm in charge of providing the smokes, so I thought it would be easier to bring the whole thing then be short sticks.

Thanks for your input
EmQ

JBBOOKS · 10-26-2006, 03:31 PM

I don't see any huge problem as long as they don't cook in the sun.

A better, safer idea (for your glass humidor, that is), is to buy an appropriately sized tupperware container, throw in a small humidifying device and take that with you.

jitzy · 10-26-2006, 03:36 PM

you should look into getting a otterbox or road warrior this way you could take them anywere. also if your gonna take them on the boat just put the humi in the cabin

jcarlton · 10-26-2006, 03:45 PM

A cooler with a humidification device might work better. Maybe something waterproof if you can find one. Here is what I found at Target.com.

Link

dz130 · 10-26-2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBBOOKS

I don't see any huge problem as long as they don't cook in the sun.

A better, safer idea (for your glass humidor, that is), is to buy an appropriately sized tupperware container, throw in a small humidifying device and take that with you.

Yup.

mealstrom · 10-26-2006, 10:57 PM

Unless it's for display purposes I would definitely go with the Otterbox. I have a 2-count, 3-count, 5-count, 15-count, and 18-count I use for different occasions. I'm leaving tomorrow morning to fly to Milwaukee for 4 days, and I'm bringing the 18-count. It works perfectly and keeps my cigars safe. Whenever Tiara and I go to our B&M we use the 5-count and I pick out 3 cigars, she picks out 2. Works great!

If it's for display though... I've left cigars in hot places before for a few hours (never THAT hot though), and once even left my 5-count in the car for 2 days on accident. Brought the cigars in, put them in the humi for a few days. They smoked fine and no cursed beetles.

geldor1 · 10-27-2006, 02:47 AM

Yep, agree with a Rubbermaid type sealed container with a humidified device of some sort. I wouldn't want to have to lug the humi out and worry it might get damaged.

Can't go wrong with the Otterbox.

Watertight, almost indestructable and they float.

audio1der · 10-27-2006, 06:04 AM

Otterbox for sure.
If you need lots of rrom, throw'em in an extra picnic cooler. Not only will it keep them out of the sun, but help keep them cooler.(no pun intended)

cigarbarge · 10-27-2006, 07:29 AM

Great Ideas !! I'm glad I asked !! Thank you!!

10-26-2006, 03:26 PM	#1
cigarbarge Starting Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 8	Taking a glass humidor out of the house and in the sun (indi I would like to get some feedback if there would really be an effect on the cigars if I took my humidor, glass 3 tier display type, out on our boat for the day?? The kicker is we live in AZ, and although the humidor wont be in "direct" sunlight it will be exposed to sunlight AND the air temp will be 100-112 degrees. Would 6-8 hrs of this exposure have a drastic effect on my cigars ?? Would there be something you would recommend, besides lots of distilled water, to help maintain the humidity?? The reason for the whole humidor to go with us is because we are meeting up with a very large group of people and I'm in charge of providing the smokes, so I thought it would be easier to bring the whole thing then be short sticks. Thanks for your input EmQ

10-26-2006, 03:45 PM	#4
jcarlton Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stalking Nucker, be very quiet Posts: 1,677	A cooler with a humidification device might work better. Maybe something waterproof if you can find one. Here is what I found at Target.com. Link __________________ Front Range Herfers JC

10-26-2006, 10:57 PM	#6
mealstrom Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 8,451	Unless it's for display purposes I would definitely go with the Otterbox. I have a 2-count, 3-count, 5-count, 15-count, and 18-count I use for different occasions. I'm leaving tomorrow morning to fly to Milwaukee for 4 days, and I'm bringing the 18-count. It works perfectly and keeps my cigars safe. Whenever Tiara and I go to our B&M we use the 5-count and I pick out 3 cigars, she picks out 2. Works great! If it's for display though... I've left cigars in hot places before for a few hours (never THAT hot though), and once even left my 5-count in the car for 2 days on accident. Brought the cigars in, put them in the humi for a few days. They smoked fine and no cursed beetles. __________________ Member of the 2006 Noob Coalition (06NC)

10-27-2006, 02:47 AM	#7
geldor1 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FL - Gulf Coast Posts: 2,730	Yep, agree with a Rubbermaid type sealed container with a humidified device of some sort. I wouldn't want to have to lug the humi out and worry it might get damaged. Can't go wrong with the Otterbox. Watertight, almost indestructable and they float. __________________ All the darkness of the world can not put out the light of one small candle.

10-27-2006, 06:04 AM	#8
audio1der Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 1,086	Otterbox for sure. If you need lots of rrom, throw'em in an extra picnic cooler. Not only will it keep them out of the sun, but help keep them cooler.(no pun intended) __________________ Cuban cigar snob #1.

10-26-2006, 03:31 PM	#2
JBBOOKS Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central New York Posts: 437	I don't see any huge problem as long as they don't cook in the sun. A better, safer idea (for your glass humidor, that is), is to buy an appropriately sized tupperware container, throw in a small humidifying device and take that with you.

10-26-2006, 03:36 PM	#3
jitzy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: long island, ny Posts: 392	you should look into getting a otterbox or road warrior this way you could take them anywere. also if your gonna take them on the boat just put the humi in the cabin

10-27-2006, 07:29 AM	#9
cigarbarge Starting Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 8	Thanks Great Ideas !! I'm glad I asked !! Thank you!!