I've run into a bit of a problem lately due to our naturally humid climate here in Houston. We all know that cigars are best stored between 65-70% but I personally like to smoke mine dry, dry, dry.

It's been cooler and drier over the last few months and I've been able to just leave my cigars outside the humi for a few days to dry them out prior to smoking but now that it's starting to warm up again, the humidity is getting out of control.

I don't have any issues with storage but leaving them out to dry is no longer an option. They just don't lose any moisture that way and I suspect they may actually be getting "wetter" when left out. Is there another way to get some of the moisture out? I know Heartfelt has 65% beads but I think I need something a little lower for dryboxing. thanks :-)
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Get ya some heartfelt 60% beads and a little humidor or if you like it less than 60 get some silica desiccant.
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Contact Shilala, he can set your beads to whatever RH% you like
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Throw them in the fridge for a short while.
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You may be able to find some desiccator at a local gun shop....that should help dry them out.
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try some 60% beads
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I had considered a silica desiccant of some kind but wasn't sure if this was a good idea. Obviously I'll just have to keep a close eye on whatever goes into the drybox with silica beads. I can imagine leaving them too long could have disastrous consequences.

I'm sure some 60% beads would work as well. How fast do they absorb the excess moisture?

Anyhow, I'll try the desiccant and report back on how that goes.
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I've used damprid to pull my humis down in the past just to see how well it works.
It does pretty good, although it takes awhile.
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:-)
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