Pipe Hats

[canucklehead]

We've probably all used the coiled pipe cleaner hat a time or two in an emergency, or bought one of those cheap spring loaded windscreens, to prevent a pocket full of tobacco and/or ash, but does anyone else make or use pipe lids/hats?

I got the idea from an old thread on here I read a couple years ago, I don't remember who mentioned making lids out of wine corks, but I really like it for carrying a loaded pipeful when walking the dog, going out, etc.

Do you guys use anything to keep your tobacco in your pipe when carrying it? Or do you even carry your pipes in your pockets at all? What's in your pocketses?

Windscreen in pic is from the late 40s-early 50s, it looks old because it is, it was on an old pipe my MIL found in an antique store.

 

[Jacob74]

I'm interested in hearing about this too. I always carry my pipe empty.

 

[sablebrush52]

The few windscreens that I have are original to the pipe. Otherwise I don't use anything to cover the chamber when I stick a pipe in a pocket.
In pre-Covid times I used to oftimes stick a pipe in my pocket before entering a store to pick up a few items, then leave, pulling the pipe from my pocket and continuing to smoke it without a relight.

 

[FurCoat]

Used a pipe cleaner on a few occasions. I have resorted to putting a cork in the bowl when I put my pipes back on the rack. Wife was hinting about the smell. Actually helped a lot.

 

[bullet08]

Last time I went out with a pipe, everything was in a pipe roll/pouch. Packed pipe when I got to the brewery. When I was done, empty the bowl and repacked the roll.

 

[B.Fee]

If I go out with a bowl of loose tobacco a coiled pipe cleaner is what keeps it from filling my pocket.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I always just have tobacco and ashes in my pocket.. never attempted a solution, maybe I'll make a pipe hat.

 

[olkofri]

I don't remember who mentioned making lids out of wine corks, but I really like it for carrying a loaded pipeful when walking the dog, going out, etc.

Do you guys use anything to keep your tobacco in your pipe when carrying it? Or do you even carry your pipes in your pockets at all? What's in your pocketses?

I think it was Anthony Rosenthal.

I use a windscreen like that in your pic, although mine are still shiny. ?

I pack the pipe at home, put the windscreen on, put the pipe in a sock and then either put it in my pocket or my backpack/bag. I never carry pipes without a socket because I don't want the mouthpiece to touch anything germ-bearing (yeah, yeah, I know the socks aren't sterile either, but I keep them as clean as possible and only the pipes ever go in).

 

[smknron]

Sometimes I'll have tobacco in my pocket. Sometimes I start doing things outside and forget that I put my pipe in my pocket, but I usually use a windscreen just to keep that from happening . I like to use them if I'm in the car, I'll put the pipe in the console or the door compartment when I'm done with it.

 

[BROBS]

Someone should crochet a tiny baby hat for a pipe.

 

[mikethompson]

Interesting idea of using a cork to plug the pipe. The ingenuity around here sometimes.

 

[Epip Oc'Cabot]

I always just have tobacco and ashes in my pocket.. never attempted a solution, maybe I'll make a pipe hat.

I too, just have a few crumbs of pipe tobacco and a dusting of ash in most of my pockets (coats, shirts, pants).

I really like the “Frank Cannon” image!!!! Great show! Find memories!!!

 

[reg46]

I've been looking for a nice tobacco pouch that can also hold a pipe for this reason

 

[mso489]

Warning, some clothing is highly flammable and would go up like a torch. For me, pocketing a lit pipe is a no-no. I'd be the one who didn't get away with it. I don't smoke on the move that much. When I travel, I just carry the kit and pack a pipe when I'm re-located.

 

[Capt Morgan]

First thing I thought of when I saw Pipe Hats...