Mason Jars - Storing Tobacco

[Mis Pipas]

In this forum there are people with many years of experience.
My concern is: How long can Mason Jars keep tobacco in good condition?

 

[Old School 3319]

As a newbie I want to know the answer not saying I am a prepper but I tend to have lots of lots extra of things

 

[diamondback]

Not sure... I know I’ve got jars as old as late 2008, early 2009. When I break those out I downsize into smaller jars. Never had a problem.

I’ve heard that with some of your old jars, you want to break them down into smaller jars quickly (after you open them) or the tobacco will turn into “shit dust.” ?

 

[briarbuck]

Pretty much as long as you're alive (as long as the jars are air tight).

 

[sandollars]

^this^

 

[Pierre1965]

I have some McClelland 5100 that was jarred in 1999 that's still moist.

 

[mingc]

My oldest jar dates back to 2005. It's 1792 Flake which I smoke just once a year because it's so strong. The most recent bowl I had caused the room to spin around me. So, in answer to the OP's original question, I'd say, at least 15 years.

 

[BROBS]

in a mason jar.. even longer than in a tin. so like 50---60----70 years?

 

[diamondback]

My oldest jar dates back to 2005. It's 1792 Flake which I smoke just once a year because it's so strong. The most recent bowl I had caused the room to spin around me. So, in answer to the OP's original question, I'd say, at least 15 years.

@BROBS sent me some 1792 Flake! Now I’ve definitely got to try it! So many blends, so little time.

 

[BROBS]

@BROBS sent me some 1792 Flake! Now I’ve definitely got to try it! So many blends, so little time.

U BE TWIZTED

 

[mau1]

I have been taking my screw-type tobacco tins and jarring them these last couple of days. I had noticed that I could smell tobacco whenever I opened my storage container so I decided to get it done. Not a lot of smell, but enough to worry me. I have packed at least 15 jars. On the whole, the tobacco was just fine; only one tin was a bit crispy, but far from being "mummy dust". I just finished jarring 2 tins from the Chicagoland Pipe Show 2011, MacBaren HH Highland Blend. They were not moist but still had some spring to them. Just right for smoking IMO. I probably have another couple of dozen screw-type tins to go. And I have made the decision to not jar the pop-type tins for now. They are all in fine condition and have no odor of tobacco about them whatsoever. That could change in the future but for now, I am content with that.

 

[mingc]

@BROBS sent me some 1792 Flake! Now I’ve definitely got to try it! So many blends, so little time.

Be sure to get some food in you first! ?

 

[Mis Pipas]

I also have airtight plastic, but I prefer glass and I'm not sure I know why

 

[mikethompson]

I first read this as how many times can you reuse a jar and was confused.

But I guess if the seal remains sealed, almost indefinitely??

 

[Mis Pipas]

This is exactly what I'm asking : "if the seal remains sealed" for long ?
If these jars are reliable ?
I deduce from the answers that they are

 

[briarbuck]

This is exactly what I'm asking : "if the seal remains sealed" for long ?
If these jars are reliable ?
I deduce from the answers that they are

Make sure that the contact point of where the lid sits on the glass is clean and free from any tobacco and it should outlast you.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I also have airtight plastic, but I prefer glass and I'm not sure I know whyView attachment 22383

Because there is no such thing as airtight plastic. It would certainly preserve the tobacco longer than not having it at all but it is nowhere near as good as a mason jar. Probably well more than adequate for keeping an opened tin fresh while being smoked.

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

I also have airtight plastic, but I prefer glass and I'm not sure I know whyView attachment 22383

That stuff smokes best dry anyway; no point in that tupperware- i used to just clip the brick of open semois foil pouch. Good Stuff Though; enjoy it

 

[BROBS]

Because there is no such thing as airtight plastic. It would certainly preserve the tobacco longer than not having it at all but it is nowhere near as good as a mason jar. Probably well more than adequate for keeping an opened tin fresh while being smoked.

plastic bags and plastic containers do breathe.

 

[RobertL]

I’m jarring in wide mouth half pint jars and with most blends they seem to hold about two ounces. Is there anything wrong with this size for long term storage. I like the wide mouth for ease of access and the smaller size seams like a good amount to open and use in a reasonable time. Thanks!