Just Wanted To Know The Inmates Tips On Smoking Outside In The Winter. I Don't Have The Option Of Smoking In My House. ( Yes I'm PW'd after 37 Years Of Marriage.:-)) I've Tried "Wetting" My Sticks Beforehand And That Helps To Prevent The Sticks from Cracking & Splitting, But With A Temperature & Humidity Drop From My Cigars Stored @ 65RH & 65* Inside To 37% RH & 50* Inside My Garage, They Still Split & Taste Brittle & Dry. Any Ideas?

Thanks, All!:-)
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Had the same thing happen last weekend Greg while the temps were in the mid 40's.

Don't smoke good ones :-) That's my only tip.
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Greg, I have had great sucess with 'spritzing' my CC's with distilled water, and smoking them in colder conditions than you describe. As for NC's, is your hygrometer accurate?
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cut a finger of a glove and use it as a cigar warmer.
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I gotta agree with Scott on this one...I have been smoking some "value" sticks out in the frigid cold and saving the others for herfs, Baileys, etc.
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Just Recalibrated Hygrometer, It's Accurate. Thanks For Tips, All! Guess I Need To Wait For Spring To Smoke The Good Ones!
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:-):-):-)

I've had hit and miss luck with spritzing.....also picked up a Heater Buddy for the garage.
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During the winter I smoke outside a lot walking around the lakes. I guess I've never been too bothered by the splitting.
One idea I had if you are smoking in the garage, what about getting a little house humidifier and sitting near it while you smoke. Turn it on a little before you go out there that way why you are out there there's a little more moisture in the air.
Just a suggestion, I've never tested it but sounds good in my mind :-)
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Sounds Like That Might Work, Todd! Thanks!:-)
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i've experienced the same problems in the harsh Florida winters :-)

good time to smoke the Gurkhas!

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50?! How about we rename this thread to "How do I smoke in t-shirt weather?" :-)
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Sorry, Michael, But I Can't Go "That Far"!:-):-)
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:-) My thoughts exactly.
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In bitter Joisey weather I smoke smaller or cheaper sticks - or both. One other thing I'd suggest: I've found that maduro wrappers are hardier and less fragile than others, and can withstand more abuse.
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I Smoke Mostly Maduro NC's, And They're Still Cracking. Not Unsmokeable, Just Aggravating. Guess The Best Thing Is To Smoke Cheaper Sticks 'til It Warms Up. :-)
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Buy a heater?
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Well, Mobile is a lot wetter than Jersey, so maybe your sticks are damper on the surface due to environmental reason. So if you are truly "mobile", move to Minnesota.
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That's "With" The Heater In The Garage, Bro!:-) I Think The Cracking Is Related More To Decreased Humidity More Than Anything.:-)
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Thanks, But It's "Way" Too Cold Up There!:-)
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Dress really warm......:-)
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