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HMS Richard · 08-25-2002, 12:37 PM

Just do a search under Desiccant. For $8.25 that's a pretty good deal since they are reusable. And no, I have no financial connection with this. Just passing on info.

Perfect for travel humidors and large zip lock bags when you are on the road for weeks at a time. Place in a see-through tupperware container. Moisten with a wet sponge on top (distilled water recommended). Do not let the sponge touch the pack. Insert an accurate hygrometer inside and close the lid. When the RH inside reaches 65 or 70 percent - select the percentage which is equivalent to how your cigars have been humidified to this point - your pack is conditioned. However don't expect cigars previously stored a 70 percent RH to suddenly drop to 65 percent by conditioning the pack to 65 percent. It doesn't work that way. Mhotek send me a couple of the El Nino travel pouches. I put about 20 cigars in a ziplock bag with a 65 percent RH pack - the cigars had been previously stored at 70 percent RH. The RH inside the zip lock, airtight bag has remained contant at 70 percent RH since August 12.

Edited by - HMS Richard on 08/25/2002 2:42:47 PM

08-25-2002, 12:37 PM	#1
HMS Richard Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 358	Just do a search under Desiccant. For $8.25 that's a pretty good deal since they are reusable. And no, I have no financial connection with this. Just passing on info. Perfect for travel humidors and large zip lock bags when you are on the road for weeks at a time. Place in a see-through tupperware container. Moisten with a wet sponge on top (distilled water recommended). Do not let the sponge touch the pack. Insert an accurate hygrometer inside and close the lid. When the RH inside reaches 65 or 70 percent - select the percentage which is equivalent to how your cigars have been humidified to this point - your pack is conditioned. However don't expect cigars previously stored a 70 percent RH to suddenly drop to 65 percent by conditioning the pack to 65 percent. It doesn't work that way. Mhotek send me a couple of the El Nino travel pouches. I put about 20 cigars in a ziplock bag with a 65 percent RH pack - the cigars had been previously stored at 70 percent RH. The RH inside the zip lock, airtight bag has remained contant at 70 percent RH since August 12. Edited by - HMS Richard on 08/25/2002 2:42:47 PM __________________ HMS Richard - Cigar Consultant to the Stars