Cigars in glass and aluminum tubes?

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First it depends on the humidity in the area you live. Higher humidity areas will maintain the relative humidity in the tubes longer. But conversely your cigars might also take on too much moisture which is just as bad as loosing too much moisture.

It also depends on the type of cap or stopper. If in glass and the stopper/cap is sealed in wax like some of the Guhrka cigars, it will more than likely hold the moisture for quite some time. Cork and plastic stoppers will not hold moisture anywhere near as long.

Aluminum tubes with screw tops will not hold the moisture like the glass with wax sealed ends. My guess is for a week or so. I would think that if kept in ziplock bags, they might hold for a while. Perhaps several weeks if not more.

What is your intention with these cigars? Is it your intention to keep them for a long time? If so, it might be better to purchase a small, inexpensive humidor. If your intention is to travel with them in the tubes, there are several methods for doing that and keeping your cigars in smokeable condition.