I long term cellar in original tins, mylar and jars with aluminum foil tape over the lid, but have used the swing top for open blends (Smaller and 2-3 oz. at a time) and have found that if you put the paper that came in the tin inside over the tobacco and throw in a mini 55% Boveda humidity pack on top, it will keep optimally for 1 year or more, even if the seal has a small leak.
Mason Jars With a Latch
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I love these type of jars, they look cool and are convenient to open and close. What I do is store blends i'm smoking regularly in them while storing things that will take me longer to get through in regular mason jars. That way, even if there is a tiny bit of air getting in, I'll hopefully finish the blend before it does any real damage.
I agree with you and think they look great, too. They hearken back to an earlier time.
They would work great for what you described.
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but you can get silicone rings for them, which will not dry out and shrink, and have a lower durometer rating, which means they are springier (is that a word) and seal much better. In the end, it also comes down to how well made the jar is, and how well all the parts line up. Personally, I wouldn’t use them, but we do keep brown sugar in one, and it doesn’t dry out.
A bail jar
Very good tip, thanks. I think I'll pick some of these up.
May actually work. I found one of those jars with tobacco in my cellar and it had been down there for at least 2 years. The tobacco was fine. I would never endorse using this as a storage method, I use mason jars that are vacuum sealed. But, they do work.