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[Seniorplayer]

Drying is a function of moisture in the ambience (atmospheric air) and moisture in the substance that is drying. Substance (bat) or ambient temperatures only increase/decrease the moisture carrying capacities of the air. So it doesn;t matter whether the temperature is cold or hot if the air is dry, the bats will dry out. The best way to prevent this from happening is 1. Isolate the bat from ambient conditions in plastic sheets and keep it in its bat cover. 2. Keep the bats near your bathroom which is suppose to be more moist environment than garage or trunk of a car 3. A humidifier also works well.

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[Buzz]

Drying is a function of moisture in the ambience (atmospheric air) and moisture in the substance that is drying. Substance (bat) or ambient temperatures only increase/decrease the moisture carrying capacities of the air. So it doesn;t matter whether the temperature is cold or hot if the air is dry, the bats will dry out. The best way to prevent this from happening is 1. Isolate the bat from ambient conditions in plastic sheets and keep it in its bat cover. 2. Keep the bats near your bathroom which is suppose to be more moist environment than garage or trunk of a car 3. A humidifier also works well.

That is a bold approach!

Not sure I will be following that advice

[Woodyspin]

This reminds me, mines still in the car boot 

[GoodLeave]

Attic bedroom for me.

I try not to put too much thought into humidity levels!

[Seniorplayer]

For me it's a dry garage with a concrete floor

[KW9221]

I have had the same question. I left my bats in my garage without any covers and I have been out of town for more than two months. It has been a pretty cold winter so far. What should I do to make sure they are not damage? Should I give them a light oiling?

[langer17]

You're right in Brisbane. Bloody humid over here.

[Seniorplayer]

I have had the same question. I left my bats in my garage without any covers and I have been out of town for more than two months. It has been a pretty cold winter so far. What should I do to make sure they are not damage? Should I give them a light oiling?

you can give the bats a light sand and oil but
There's no need to oil unless the bats  there are dry
As long as the garage is not damp the bats should be okay
Also it's okay to leave the the bats in the garage with the covers off as it allows the willow to breathe buy only leave them in there if the garage is dry.

[JB]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread!! I've got a decent collection at the moment but my problem is that my @hell4leather cricket Custom #1 is so good for me, response, shape, weight, pick up that its the only bat I'm using. I tried to use my previous favourite, a Hellfire Pro which is all middle during the week and it just didn't feel right.

Therefore i've got bats kicking around that need storing out of the way. They're all good sticks and good grades. There are several conflicting views on here about storing them.

My options are: A new shed which is watertight, the garage only problem is washer/dryer which could affect humidity or the loft

Any suggestions except give them away   

[SOULMAN1012]

The shed is ok as long as proper water tight although will still collect moisture in the air over winter. Best options is a room in the house that you can turn a radiator off or in your case maybe the loft.

I keep mine at work in a area that's not used with no heating if that's possible for you.

[Seniorplayer]

 A batmaker told me If  the temperature drops below freezeing your bat in a shed etc can gain weight

[velvetsky01]

I normally leave mine in the garage in a bat cover within my cricket bag but was thinking as my collection has grown somewhat this season I may pop them in the loft or the cupboard under the stairs