Do I need a humidor in Florida?

[Aegis Marine Electric Svc]

I formerly lived in Colorado. I know I needed a humidor there. When we moved to Florida recently, I had to throw my humidor away while on the road, because it kinda got destroyed. It was old and cheap anyway.

Now, that I am again living in my homestate of Florida, I wonder if I need a humidor at all. I have two weather stations: one that is totally analog from the 1960s, and one that is new and digital, and I have never seen the humidity lower than the high 50s (I was out of the country for the big winter freeze we had here, so I couldn't check then).

So, I wonder if I should even bother investing in a humidor.

Thanks in advance.

 

[sam a]

yes, you are gonna want to keep them in a stable environment

 

[Danilo]

tupperware is the cheapest best solution. Wish I knew about it before I spent 100 bux on a wood box that I outgrew way too quickly.

www.coolidor.com

 

[Aegis Marine Electric Svc]

I was actually thinking about one of those side-table or end-table humidors. Something that looks really nice

 

[Danilo]

oh, in that case, by all means. I had suggested the cheapest option.

Cabinets are quite nice!

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

I was actually thinking about one of those side-table or end-table humidors. Something that looks really nice

Nice option, but make sure you in invest in an adjustable hygrometer, a Hydro Humidifaction device or beads to ensure your cigars are maintained in the optimun environment.

 

[Mitch]

Big question is where you will keep it, here with high summer temperatues you need to be mindful of beetles. If you will keep a large collection and not keep your AC at 73 year around in the house, you are taking risks. A small humidor or tupper ware container will work, but if you will have enough money in the cigars to hurt real bad if you get beetles, you will want to consider a Vino Temp type set up.

 

[Danilo]

Very true. Even with my house set at 72 year round, some of the rooms in the house get hotter (the ones that face the sun for 8-10 hours)
If you plan on having a significant amount of $ in cigars, an Avanti/Vinotemp winecooler would suit you well.
A few hundred dollars early on could save you thousands later.

 

[CheapHumidors]

I was actually thinking about one of those side-table or end-table humidors. Something that looks really nice

We definitely need humidors here. It gets WAY too hot and the humidity isn't stable enough to keep the cigars.

Although, when I moved to Florida my first thought was "Do I need my own sauna here or should I just go outside?" so I get where you're coming from.

 

[MichiganM]

Definitely.

Large temp and RH swings are not good for cigars long term. Besides, although the RH is pretty high for the most part year-round the temperature is as well. The beetle issue has been debated but mold will definitely onset. Your only option is to get a cooled humidor or a wine cooler with thermoelectric cooling so you can regulate temperature and humidity. It's really a no-brainer.