After perusing these threads and seeing all of the beautiful and functional kits you guys have, I thought I'd show you what a "Neanderthal Newbee Kit" looks like. :lol:
At this phase of my hobby (the beginning), I can't afford a $200 pipe with all the fancy trimmings, so I get by with what I can piece together. Being the novice I am, this is working fine so far. Eventually, I hope to graduate into the more sophisticated ranks. :wink:
I made a tobacco pouch out of an old elk hide that my father tanned when he was young and fastened it with a concho I wasn't using. I used more of the hide, an antler button, and a drawstring to make a pouch for my pipe and other accessories. Using a file, I rounded the tip of a tiny old pocketknife, and I use it to clean out my bowl. The tamper is just a stick I whittled on the back porch. Yes, that's a Bic lighter. When I don't have it, I carry waterproofed wooden matches. I always have a couple pipe cleaners in my pipe bag, as well.
Like I said, I'm a long way from most of you, but right now the kit suffices, and I am loving the peace and relaxation of my new hobby.
Cheers!
At this phase of my hobby (the beginning), I can't afford a $200 pipe with all the fancy trimmings, so I get by with what I can piece together. Being the novice I am, this is working fine so far. Eventually, I hope to graduate into the more sophisticated ranks. :wink:
I made a tobacco pouch out of an old elk hide that my father tanned when he was young and fastened it with a concho I wasn't using. I used more of the hide, an antler button, and a drawstring to make a pouch for my pipe and other accessories. Using a file, I rounded the tip of a tiny old pocketknife, and I use it to clean out my bowl. The tamper is just a stick I whittled on the back porch. Yes, that's a Bic lighter. When I don't have it, I carry waterproofed wooden matches. I always have a couple pipe cleaners in my pipe bag, as well.
Like I said, I'm a long way from most of you, but right now the kit suffices, and I am loving the peace and relaxation of my new hobby.
Cheers!
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