What's the best hygrometer out there?

[04EDGE40]

I'm in the market for a new hygrometer. The old round Xikars that I have are always a little out of whack, but since I've used Boveda for a while now I never cared to upgrade.

Now that my collection is growing I would like to get something a little more accurate for my peace of mind.

What do you guys recommend that is accurate and not too expensive?

[Horseshoe]

Won't XiKar swap them out if they are out of wack? Just curious.

[jp1979]

I like the Xikars but only the calibratible (sp) ones.

[04EDGE40]

Well these are the "calibratable" type that none ever read the same. So it's not so much a flaw as it is that's the nature of the beast.

[Jordan23]

You'll get a range of answers on this, Collin. Some will say only the NIST certified hygrometers are worth buying. Myself, I use a small round one from quality importers and this cheapie from Walley World (http://www.walmart.com/ip/AcuRite-Di...nitor/16888914).

I change batteries regularly and they've done me just fine so far.

[madmark]

You'll get a range of answers on this, Collin. Some will say only the NIST certified hygrometers are worth buying. Myself, I use a small round one from quality importers and this cheapie from Walley World (http://www.walmart.com/ip/AcuRite-Di...nitor/16888914).

I change batteries regularly and they've done me just fine so far.

I have the same.. Been perfect for me.. No complaints..

[Indyhp]

I've had really good luck with two different Caliber IV R that I've bought. One was spot on out of the box, the other I had to tweak 1%.

[Browns7213]

I've had really good luck with two different Caliber IV R that I've bought. One was spot on out of the box, the other I had to tweak 1%.

This^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Sticky B]

I've had really good luck with two different Caliber IV R that I've bought. One was spot on out of the box, the other I had to tweak 1%.

POWA UP!!! I have a few Caliber IV's that are awesome & 1 Caliber IV R that was on-point as well! I really wouldn't go with anything else at this point- unless you're looking for more features, like wireless or having a system of a few set up to one monitor. At that point I've heard that these are pretty cool:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weathe...rmo-hygrometer

But if you want to be super-real about it, get a NIST one if that will make you feel "more certain". Frankly though, I'm not going to bother.

[Chadderkdawg]

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/hygrome...ygrometer.html

CH has a discount code available too.