Storing tubos in the humidor

shadow king · 03-23-2009, 12:00 PM

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

Don Fernando · 03-23-2009, 12:02 PM

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

NCRadioMan · 03-23-2009, 12:02 PM

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 · 03-23-2009, 12:07 PM

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

JJG · 03-23-2009, 12:12 PM

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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 · 03-23-2009, 12:15 PM

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 · 03-23-2009, 12:16 PM

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

borndead1 · 03-23-2009, 12:30 PM

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

karmaz00 · 03-23-2009, 12:47 PM

to be safe i take the lids off..and leave it in the tube...i guess it might not matter.

FriskyDingo · 03-23-2009, 12:58 PM

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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 · 03-23-2009, 01:26 PM

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

)

shadow king · 03-23-2009, 03:08 PM

These tubes are metal and don't have caps on the ends. They pull apart in the middle. They seem pretty air tight to me.

They also take up a lot of room, I can see myself upgrading my humidor real quick. This dam slippery slope sure does pick up steam in a hurry LOL....

Thanks everyone for your input/suggestions.

03-23-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow king

These tubes are metal and don't have caps on the ends. They pull apart in the middle. They seem pretty air tight to me.

They also take up a lot of room, I can see myself upgrading my humidor real quick. This dam slippery slope sure does pick up steam in a hurry LOL....

Thanks everyone for your input/suggestions.

Its time for a cooler......

Cenookie · 03-23-2009, 06:04 PM

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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.

ucla695 · 03-23-2009, 06:53 PM

I store them as they came.

LooseCard · 03-23-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow king

These tubes are metal and don't have caps on the ends. They pull apart in the middle. They seem pretty air tight to me.

They also take up a lot of room, I can see myself upgrading my humidor real quick. This dam slippery slope sure does pick up steam in a hurry LOL....

Thanks everyone for your input/suggestions.

La Aurora Preferidos Tubos? (only center-split tubes I can think of)
They are not airtight, and will balance with the air in your Humi.

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Originally Posted by coreyb

Its time for a cooler......

I'll second that. Better for the long-term storage too (IMHO)

troutbreath · 03-24-2009, 07:48 PM

Remove them from their tubes, and then put them in other tubes.

O-Danger · 03-24-2009, 07:58 PM

I wouldn't worry about it. Either way time will equal all. If they were shipped to you in tubes then leave them in them.

Jay Hemingway · 03-24-2009, 08:36 PM

leave 'em the way dey came!

M1903A1 · 03-24-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow king

These tubes are metal and don't have caps on the ends. They pull apart in the middle. They seem pretty air tight to me.

If you're talking about current production CC tubos, I question how airtight they are. I've had a couple that practically required hydraulic machinery to open, but I have others that will come apart by gravity if you hold them by the cap.

Tubos were developed for ease of transport...any aging effects are just icing on the cake. Personally, I put all my tubos in the humi...I figure if they're not particularly airtight, the humi will keep them good.

03-23-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
shadow king Fresh outta Ad Seg Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Last house on the left Posts: 466 Trading: (19)	Storing tubos in the humidor 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

03-23-2009, 12:02 PM	#2
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor store them in the tubos, but open the tubos first. That's what I do. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-23-2009, 12:02 PM	#3
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,280 Trading: (66)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor 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. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-23-2009, 12:07 PM	#4
Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor Good question, I too have pondered the answer to this question.

03-23-2009, 12:15 PM	#6
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor 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.

03-23-2009, 12:16 PM	#7
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor I put them in the humidor sealed and then dry box them for a day before smoking. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

03-23-2009, 12:30 PM	#8
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,374 Trading: (7)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor I love tubos. I say leave them in the tubes. Hell, I take empty tubos and put other cigars IN them.

03-23-2009, 12:47 PM	#9
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor to be safe i take the lids off..and leave it in the tube...i guess it might not matter. __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

03-23-2009, 03:08 PM	#12
shadow king Fresh outta Ad Seg Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Last house on the left Posts: 466 Trading: (19)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor These tubes are metal and don't have caps on the ends. They pull apart in the middle. They seem pretty air tight to me. They also take up a lot of room, I can see myself upgrading my humidor real quick. This dam slippery slope sure does pick up steam in a hurry LOL.... Thanks everyone for your input/suggestions.

03-23-2009, 06:53 PM	#15
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor I store them as they came.

03-24-2009, 07:48 PM	#17
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor Remove them from their tubes, and then put them in other tubes.

03-24-2009, 07:58 PM	#18
O-Danger Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Inside your mind Posts: 203 Trading: (5)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor I wouldn't worry about it. Either way time will equal all. If they were shipped to you in tubes then leave them in them.

03-24-2009, 08:36 PM	#19
Jay Hemingway I know because of KRS1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maturing in the Dunhill Havana Room Posts: 512 Trading: (7)	Re: Storing tubos in the humidor leave 'em the way dey came! __________________ Jay's Gallery at CubanCigarWebsite.com