Storing tubos in the humidor

[NCRadioMan]

It really doesn't matter but if I will be smoking them now, I'll remove them or take the caps off to ensure they dry out a bit. If storing long-term, leave them as is.

[Tuxguy]

Good question, I too have pondered the answer to this question.

[JJG]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

if I will be smoking them now, I'll remove them or take the caps off to ensure they dry out a bit. If storing long-term, leave them as is.

[Snake Hips]

It doesn't matter, as tubos aren't airtight. They'll come to equilibrium with your humidor's humidity either way, it's just that one way's faster.

[taltos]

I put them in the humidor sealed and then dry box them for a day before smoking.

[borndead1]

I love tubos. I say leave them in the tubes. Hell, I take empty tubos and put other cigars IN them.

[FriskyDingo]

Originally Posted by borndead1

I love tubos. I say leave them in the tubes. Hell, I take empty tubos and put other cigars IN them.

I did and still do this occasionally depending on where I'm going out to.

I've had an Acid KubaKuba Deluxe tubo for a year and a half that shall remain sealed in it's tube until I have been labeled as brave or beyond drunk.


I would vote for taking the lids off if you are going to smoke them sooner than later, otherwise it will adjust in your humidor on its own over time.

[LooseCard]

Originally Posted by shadow king

I recently bought my first ever box of tubos. In the past, I've only ever had singles of tubos. My question is about storing them. Should I take them out of the tubes while in my humidor or leave them in the air tight containers?

My first instinct tells me I should remove them all because being in those tubes will counter product the humidification process of the cigars I would think???

I just want to hear everyone's opinions on this because this was a costly purchase and I don't want to efff em up. Thanks

Not true - only a few are air tight. If a B&M stores them in humidity, so should you, but there are a few exceptions to that rule.

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

It doesn't matter, as tubos aren't airtight. They'll come to equilibrium with your humidor's humidity either way, it's just that one way's faster.

MOST tubos, yes. But there are a few that won't - but you'll know those when you see them.

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

store them in the tubos, but open the tubos first. That's what I do.

Unless they are 'imbued' with something, this is a great suggestion. I typically open the ends as well, but leave them in the tube to protect them.

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

I've had an Acid KubaKuba Deluxe tubo for a year and a half that shall remain sealed in it's tube until I have been labeled as brave or beyond drunk.

I've had a few Acid's over the years, and they are not all bad. It's a rare occasion for me to even look that way, but I'm not a cigar-snob either.

I don't drink tutti-frutti coffee either. If I wanted a Vanilla flavored drink, I'd have a shake...... (Yes, I lean towards the coffe-snob side... )

[Cenookie]

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

It doesn't matter, as tubos aren't airtight. They'll come to equilibrium with your humidor's humidity either way, it's just that one
way's faster.

I leave mine in the tubes also, just unscrew the cap a quarter turn.