Jam Jar Storage Question -> Newbie Storage

[karam]

I've been using old jam jars for a few years to store tobacco I am dipping into regularly, what I do is put a few rounds of masking tape around the lid. I said dipping into regularly, but that's actually not true since I have a lot of jars, some don't get touched for 6months, when they do I find the tobacco in a perfectly moist state.

For longer-term storage I used these IKEA ball jars with the rubber gasket, and for really long-term storage I use heat-sealed mylar bags.

 

[Sartosvrenht]

I've been using old jam jars for a few years to store tobacco I am dipping into regularly, what I do is put a few rounds of masking tape around the lid. I said dipping into regularly, but that's actually not true since I have a lot of jars, some don't get touched for 6months, when they do I find the tobacco in a perfectly moist state.

For longer-term storage I used these IKEA ball jars with the rubber gasket, and for really long-term storage I use heat-sealed mylar bags.

By IKEA ball jars, are you referring to the kroken ones or?

Can you link me some masking tape so that I make sure I understood which tape you are referring to?

May I also know how often do you open up the 6 month ones? I assume everytime you need to fill up your weekly jars? (I'm referring to your regular rotation)

I basically want to store some tobacco I'll use up in around half a year and weekly transfer it from those 6 month jars in the weekly one.

I assume that the tin cans can also work for weekly storage as I'd smoke it before it gets dry.

Thanks!

 

[karam]

This is the tape, you may call it paper tape.
Regarding opening, can’t really tell how often I do open them, I don’t have shorter term storage, just tins if it is a tinned tobacco.

 

[Hillcrest]

So technically, something like this might hold the moisture for a few months?

I am looking at possible options in my country and they are not good haha.

Would something like this from IKEA work perhaps?

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Or this:
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These have rubber and a 4 point snapping system that looks like it's not gonna leak any additional air into the container.

Has anyone had any experience with these? I would assume adding an additional layer of stretch foil might help as these would not distort the foil as they are not with a twist-mechanism.

Thanks!

I have a very small one from Rubbermade (snack size) that I use for travel and to store a mixed blend I made up for myself. It does hold the moisture well. I haven't had any issues personally. I realize most on this forum recommend glass though. Is something like this available in your country ? rubber seal and hinge locking ???

 

[Sartosvrenht]

Thanks everyone. I think I'm ready to make my decision with the limited supplies in my country hahaha.

Indeed Hillcrest, I do have these. I'll get these jars from IKEA: KORKEN Series Food Storage - IKEA

I'll also buy around 10-15 replacement rubber seals and I think that should cover it.

Also, thanks in regards to the tape Karam. I'll look into that as well.