How long does a bowl last you?

[newbroom]

From start to finish. I don't consider the 'time'. I know that if I did, I'd reveal myself to be a terrible pipe smoker. Why? I finish my bowls rather more quickly than I think maybe I should. So?

If you can smoke your pipe and taste the tobacco without experiencing tongue bite, you're good to go.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

like McB's modern Virginia which can go through a group 5 in about 15 minutes even when sopping wet (all natural my ass)

Mac Baren Modern Virginia usually lasts me around 40-60mins in an average sized bowl.
It's never been touted as "all natural". Their HH line is now though. They rebranded it that way last year. Modern Virginia is not a part of it though.

 

[bigpond]

Mac Baren's Modern Virginia Loose Cut consists of bright and darker Virginias from two continents, combined with Virginia-based Cavendish and a touch of Burley for a soft, smooth smoke. The result is a natural, sweet tasting, loose cut tobacco with a topping of ripe fruit (noticeably richer and more present here compared to the flake version) to captivate the modern pipe smoker.

from the product description on SP. Naturally, they don't describe it as a chemically laden overly flavored tobacco. "Now with even more delicious PG, for your smoking pleasure". I packed my sample loosely and experienced the burn rate I mentioned above. Perhaps packing tightly would stretch out out.
PS: If you would like the remainder of mine, shoot me your address and I'll send it over.

 

[condorlover1]

Depends how much tobacco you put in the bowl!

 

[voorhees]

Primarily a flake smoker here. If I fold and stuff 2 coins of PSLBF I can get more than an hour of enjoyment. I do have an aro ribbon cut that lasts about 30-40 mins. Results vary pipe to pipe.

 

[sablebrush52]

Mine usually lasts pert near to the bottom of the bow.

 

[hawke]

Gotta love the sable's comments. LOL

 

[andrew]

Typical bowl will last me 20-30 minutes, I don't understand how people can make a bowl last for an hour.

 

[mortonbriar]

Anywhere between 30 min and 3 hours. Bowl size, tobacco cut, sitting/walking/multitasking etc all play into it. i don't smoke very large chambered pipes though and will usually get an hour an a half at least out of a gram or two.
Isaac

 

[jimbo69]

All of the above. For me it depends on the company. I can make a pipe last for an hour or so (with relights) with good discussion. Sitting alone on my porch, 20-30mins or so.
I do have a Brog Lumberjack I have been meaning to try though. It'll take an entire tin at once :puffpipe:

 

[sallow]

Typical bowl will last me 20-30 minutes, I don't understand how people can make a bowl last for an hour.

I guess I just fuss a lot. It takes me 20 minutes to get it lit properly. I rush around all day. I'm not going to rush through my pipe.

 

[jkrug]

As mentioned there are many variables but mine usually last between 45 minutes to and hour and a half. ::

 

[shroedingerscat]

It depends on your pipe and how fast you puff. I am a medium puffer. Here are some estimates, based my own experience.
MM Minis/Tom Sawyer/Shortstop/Morgan/Nosewarmer-a great 10-minute smoke, for a break or a quickie smoke.

MM Eaton/Pony Express/Dwarf/Huck Finn-around 15, maybe 20 minutes. Again, great for when your smoking time is limited.

MM Legend/Washington/Patriot/Shire/Elf- 25-35 minutes. A nice average-length smoke.

MM Country Gentleman/Diplomat/Mark Twain-30 to 40 minutes

MM General/Freehand-45 minutes to 1 hour

MacArthurs-1-1/2 hours+. These things hold around 1/2 oz of tobacco! Load it in the morning and smoke it all day....
I have one pipe larger than the MacArthurs. It is a Mr. Brog Lumberjack...basically a hollowed-out tree stump with a tenon and and a stem added. I have smoked it as long as 2-1/2 hours, and it holds the best part of a 1.75 oz. tin of tobacco. I smoke this (and the MacArthurs) usually when I am out catfishing from the bank. I don't think there is a larger pipe that would actually be smoke-able. Anything larger would probably require a Bonfire Permit to light. The bowl on my Lumberjack is almost big enough to cook over. If they made a grill for it, you could probably cook a hamburger on it while you are smoking....

 

[pritch13]

Hahahaha, wow the lumberjack is HUGE! thank you for the in depth response Shroedingerscat ! much appreciated

 

[pritch13]

Hahahaha, wow the lumberjack is HUGE! thank you for the in depth response Shroedingerscat ! much appreciated

 

[hextor]

I have a mm cob legend , I smoke hearth and home berry nice and it last me usually 1 hour, same thing with captin black royal