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minerLuke

Starting to Get Obsessed
Jan 2, 2023
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Vancouver BC
I always have 4-6 pipes, a mix of cobs and briars in my truck. I mostly haven't had any problems but I once accidentally left a brebbia lovat with vulcanite stem on my dash on a hot day and it developed a custom bend from getting so hot. The acrylic stemmed pipes have been fine but I'd be careful with vulcanite stemmed pipes.
 

Streeper541

Lifer
Jun 16, 2021
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Spencer, OH
I've kept pipes in my truck console for years. In Ohio, in Texas, Louisiana, California and even Arizona. I've never had a problem with keeping a pipe in a vehicle. Tobacco however, is another matter, as it is more susceptible to temperature fluctuations if not stored properly.
 

lukifer

Might Stick Around
Dec 10, 2022
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Minnesota, US
I live in Minnesota. I keep pipes in my car. In the summer, tins will heat up, pop the seal causing tobacco to dry out, so keep minimal tobacco in the car and/or find a way to secure the lid. Not a problem with screw top lids, biggest problem with c&d style cans, I slide a zip tie on my square tins to hold em shut.

I try to let my pipes rest and dry for about 24hrs after smoking them to keep em smoking nice, in the summer when it is hot and humid they need ~36-48hrs.

But one winter morning I got in the car to go to work, started it, packed a pipe and lit it with a match to try and warm up. A few minutes later I noticed the acrylic stem had cracked. So in the winter, be careful with your lighting. And let your pipes warm up a bit, I just hold them in my hand until they're not quite so cold and blow through them a bit.
 
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