Hello from Alaska!

[crwfshkid]

I've been lurking here for a few months, popping in to read some thread here and there, but the lockdowns have me reaching out. This place seems amazing and inviting. I did a dozen years in the Air Force, but now I have a job where I could keep flying instead of sitting a desk

I'm a super casual pipe smoker, with just a Peterson Donegal Rocky and a local B&M blend (Stoney's Blend).

Looking to get into some tins, having seen several recent threads that had a ton of information. The Instant Cellar thread seems like it has a great start for me to dig into.

I've really only have used a Bic or matches for lighting my pipe. Any recommendations for a solid & dependable lighter?

 

[Sonorisis]

Hello, Crayfish!!! Welcome to the forums. Zippo is what you want in a lighter, especially in Alaska.

 

[gervais]

Welcome from Ontario, Canada!

 

[BarrelProof]

I've been lurking here for a few months, popping in to read some thread here and there, but the lockdowns have me reaching out. This place seems amazing and inviting. I did a dozen years in the Air Force, but now I have a job where I could keep flying instead of sitting a desk

I'm a super casual pipe smoker, with just a Peterson Donegal Rocky and a local B&M blend (Stoney's Blend).

Looking to get into some tins, having seen several recent threads that had a ton of information. The Instant Cellar thread seems like it has a great start for me to dig into.

I've really only have used a Bic or matches for lighting my pipe. Any recommendations for a solid & dependable lighter?

Good old Stony’s Blend - the first tobacco I ever smoked from a pipe.

Welcome aboard. Just joined myself and also live in AK. Planning on hitting G&P when I get back home.

I just picked up one of those Zippos with the pipe insert and I really like it.

 

[magicpiper]

I've been lurking here for a few months, popping in to read some thread here and there, but the lockdowns have me reaching out. This place seems amazing and inviting. I did a dozen years in the Air Force, but now I have a job where I could keep flying instead of sitting a desk

I'm a super casual pipe smoker, with just a Peterson Donegal Rocky and a local B&M blend (Stoney's Blend).

Looking to get into some tins, having seen several recent threads that had a ton of information. The Instant Cellar thread seems like it has a great start for me to dig into.

I've really only have used a Bic or matches for lighting my pipe. Any recommendations for a solid & dependable lighter?

Welcome from Orlando! Funny...I took a desk job to get out of the airplane. Long story...as for the lighter, I love using a zippo with a the pipe insert.

 

[Pierre1965]

Welcome from Missouri. I have the same Zippo I bought 31 years ago at the PX. It's been in my pocket ever since. Can't go wrong with a Zippo.

 

[crwfshkid]

Just joined myself and also live in AK. Planning on hitting G&P when I get back home.

G&P is mission essential, right?

 

[BarrelProof]

G&P is mission essential, right?

I wonder if it’s still owned by the same guys...

 

[alaskanpiper]

G&P is mission essential, right?

I wonder if it’s still owned by the same guys...

No its not, and yes it is! Their prices are outrageous (mostly because of taxes) for pipes and tobacco, but I do like stoney’s blend and seward’s folly, and when you need a quick cigar its a good place to stop.

But when tobacco or pipe shopping? Internet sites are 1/3 the price. Nostalgic yes, mission essential? Unfortunately not for me, although I support them when I can, since they are pretty much the only B&M except 5th ave which is just a bunch of stokkebye and pease blends, and I don’t like the idea of not having a B&M around.

It is still owned by Roger and Hogan as far as I know, same dudes since it was Tobacco Cache. To their credit they have good taste in tobacco despite their extremely limited selection, and that weirdo that mans the counter is pretty knowledgeable.

Welcome to the forum from Knik River, Alaska!!! Good to see so many new AK folks showing up here! If you haven’t already, check out Alaska Pipe Club on Facebook. We meet monthly.

Welcome again!

 

[jaxonlee]

Howdy and welcome from Montana. I've used Zippos, Bics, and assorted matches over the years. Every once in a while you can find cedar matches and they're quite nice for pipes and cigars. Same with cedar splints.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Oh, and as far as a lighter, I’ve had great luck with my Kiribi Kabuto.

 

[Gecko]

It's an invasion!...
Only kidding
Warm welcome from Sweden!
As for lighters there are many great options but I'm very happy with my Im Corona double flame that I've had for 12 years.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Best greets from Finland

 

[Tommy Boy]

Welcome from S.W Michigan. I'm new too with a similar story of the lurking and reading. Seems to be a really cool group of people from ALL over the world on here. So glad i finally joined. As far as a lighter goes zippo with a pipe insert. They are made in America and are dang near indestructible and have a lifetime warranty. I have had same 1 for 20ish years. If you order a new one just ask for the insert.

 

[coming to_falling too]

Welcome

 

[Old School 3319]

You Alaska boys better be practicing social distancing starting to get a lot of you guys as far as a lighter I steal my wife's or just use matches

 

[kurtbob]

Welcome from SE Georgia! It appears the lighter question has been thoroughly covered so, no input here

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

Hello from New Jersey

 

[crwfshkid]

Thanks for the welcome. I have my old zippos, but I was always concerned about the smell.

 

[olkofri]

Any recommendations for a solid & dependable lighter?

Kiribi.