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James8855

Might Stick Around
Sep 23, 2019
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Will a briar pipe get damaged if I smoke outside in 93 or 104 degree heat?
 
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Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
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108,359
Briar's melting point is 92°F, I wouldn't risk it.

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jpmcwjr

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May 12, 2015
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Carmel Valley, CA
Wouldn’t the heat from the weather increase the temperature of the burning tobacco?

It could very slightly by virtue of the tobacco and air being drier- but that can be mititagated by slower smoking. In any event, it need not be an issue unless you freight train.
 

haparnold

Lifer
Aug 9, 2018
1,561
2,389
Colorado Springs, CO
Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Colorado are all places I’ve lived (all of which contend with 100°+ summer temps). Frankly, I don’t smoke much when the weather is hot. Pipe smoking is more of a fall and winter activity for me. But no, you won’t damage your pipe.
 

mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
41,210
60,433
Your briar will do just fine, since heat resistance is one of its attributes. However you need to stay well hydrated and not get overheated with activities (work). This goes for teenagers and everyone, but if you are on into middle age or older, be especially careful.
 
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jttnk

Lifer
Dec 22, 2017
1,655
10,267
Phoenix, AZ
Sitting outside in the shade smoking my pipe with coffee. Could be 116 today and tomorrow in AZ. It kinda sucks, but 9 out of 12 with 6 months of fantastic weather, i’ll deal with it.

Don’t sweat it, bad pun intended, your pipe will be just fine in the summer.
 
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musicman

Lifer
Nov 12, 2019
1,119
6,052
Cincinnati, OH
Just smoked a bowl in our wonderful Arizona sunshine. 105 on the patio, on the way to a high of 109. The one thing I do notice is that if I'm not careful, the tobacco will smoke warmer than usual. I attribute this to the stummel not being able to disperse heat as efficiently as in cooler weather. But no, it won't ruin a pipe.
 
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