Tubos

[jadeg001]

Question about tubos-

Should the sticks be kept in the tubes or should I take them out when I put them in my humidor?

[BigCat]

There are a couple lines of thought on this. Some say the tubes were sealed because the manufacturer intended the cigar to be smoked in a particular condition with a certain rh, etc. So those people say keep them in the tubes with the cap on (assuming they haven't ever been opened). I say I like them to smoke at the rh I like, so I take the caps off the tubes and put them in the humi that way. I don't think there is a right answer though.

[KickU2Sleep]

IMO the tubes are only good if you're throwing them in your pocket or brief case...I'll take mine out when I put them to rest, then if I need to take one on a trip I'll put it back in the tube...my $.02

[gopherftb64]

Just remember to take it out before you smoke it

[docruger]

maybe you should just flip a coin. like everyone else i don't think it matters.

[piperman]

If you put the tubo in you humi is that the one that's gonna dry out. maybe it is time for an experiment.

[Snake Hips]

Originally Posted by piperman

If you put the tubo in you humi is that the one that's gonna dry out. maybe it is time for an experiment.

It won't dry out. Tubos aren't airtight, so they'll adjust to your humidor's RH either way. Keep them in the tube for aging, as it minimizes airflow and looks really cool.

[Dom]

It's really about what you prefer. . . Kinda like Cello, you could make arguments for on or off but at the end of the day, it's your cigar and your humi so do what your gut tells you to.