Well, I know this comes up often and I just wanted to add my two cents to it. So far I've found a packing method that generally is kinda adapted from what I've been hearing and reading, and so far, it doesn't require more than one relight since I began trying it, so, if anyone wants to try it, give their two cents?
Involves quite literally sprinkling the bowl full first, then gently pushing down that first pinch. A second one after should get you to 1/2 a bowl. I don't pack this tight at all, generally, as loose as can be while still being pushed down to make room. I grab another punch then, and pack light, before pressing hard with my tamp and even giving a twist at the top. Should feel spongy, but not move. I let it sit afterwards for a minimum of thirty minutes, and it seems to do the trick!
Involves quite literally sprinkling the bowl full first, then gently pushing down that first pinch. A second one after should get you to 1/2 a bowl. I don't pack this tight at all, generally, as loose as can be while still being pushed down to make room. I grab another punch then, and pack light, before pressing hard with my tamp and even giving a twist at the top. Should feel spongy, but not move. I let it sit afterwards for a minimum of thirty minutes, and it seems to do the trick!
