Beads are the way to go for proper cigar humidification
I did a lot of online research and after all was said and done, I was &#34;sold&#34; on the beads 2-way humidification capabilities. As soon as this product reached my door, I threw away my old &#34;foam-based&#34; humidification system that came with my humidor. I combined using beads with a transition from analog to digital hygrometer (an important shift!). Analog hygrometers may look nice, rustic, pretty, what have you, but they are terribly unreliable. Get a decent digital hygrometer; you won't be disappointed. Back to the beads: After switching, I noticed how much steadier the humidity remained inside the humidor and also, how much *less* I had to tend to it (i.e. add water).  The only reason I didn't rate this product a 5 was for it's packaging. Shortly after I purchased this item, I found another product that came in a disk with an adhesive/magnet system that mounts on the inside lid of the humidor. I purchased that and started using it; strictly because I retain more space in my small humidor (50 ct) with the disk mounted on the lid's interior vs setting this bag in a small bowl in the bottom of the humidor.<br /><br />As far as this product is concerned; it's aces! I would like to see them come out with a mountable disk-type option.<br /><br />You cigar aficionados, if you haven't already<br /><br />1. Ditch the foam humidification system. Literally, throw it in the garbage; it's no good.<br />2. Get your beads!<br />3. Get a digital hygrometer (Mine's a Xikar; I'm sure there are a few different brands to choose from)<br /><br />Your cigars will thank you.
Rating: 4 stars