Tobacco Pouches

[sparrowhawk]

Joe should you deal with a tobacco pouch that has a disintgrating latex liner? Mine don't last more than a couple of years. Should I just cut out the shreds of latex and use the bare leather alone as the liner, or is there a different type if pouch to use?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

It might have been more direct to just send Joe a PM. Joe who?

Well, since Joe hasn't answered, I throw them away when the latex stuff starts to dry out. I do have one very nice pouch that has a leather liner. But, all in all, the pouches are fairly cheap and easily replaced.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Ah, took me a moment, but "Joe" must be "how". (!)
Me, I'm cheap thrifty, so I'd remove all the lining, clean it well, and press on. Tobacco will dry out much faster, though.

 

[fitzy]

The couple I have are cheap like $10 so I would just get a new one.
Michael do you know what the brand is on the one that's leather lined?
Anyone try those Jobey lambskin zip pouches?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I'm sorry, Fitzy, I don't have it with me.

 

[fitzy]

No worries. I was just curious. Is it zip up or roll up?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Zip up. I have a few roll ups also, but those are just rubber or latex lined.

 

[crashthegrey]

Joe agrees that we are cheap and would probably use the bare leather, knowing fully well that the tobacco will dry too fast that way.

 

[fitzy]

I was just in the B&M next to my office and they had a beautiful Dunhill zip up pouch that was the softest leather I think I have ever held and the interior looked to be leather lined as well. It was $90. I'd rather spend $10 and get one that falls apart after a couple of years. Throw it out and buy another. At that rate I could probably spend $90 worth of those pouches over the next 30 years.
Dunhill Zip Pouch

 

[blueeyedogre]

Both roll-ups I have the liners have bought the farm so I use a heavier gauge ziplock bag inside it. Allows me to make room for a pipe nail and box of matches. Most days I carry my tobacco in a Go Tubb made by Humangear..... think a smaller plastic Baccyflap style.

 

[fitzy]

Yeah good idea keep it and just use a zip lock in it.

 

[fitzy]

I really like these from Al Pascia and would get one if it were less expensive.
Al Pascia Zip Pouch

 

[sparrowhawk]

I usually have to fill my pouch at least twice a day (I use the Peterson pouch that opens up with a flat bottom) do I wonder if Kate's in my pouches is really an issue--i go through tobacco to fast to have a chance to dry out.

 

[drwatson]

I have a couple nice peterson ones I use, but have never actually put tobacco in them. They are combo pouches so pipes fit in and the latex area gets matches and tampers.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

do I wonder if Kate's in my pouches is really an issue

It's like trying to figure out a code... or were you really talking about someone named Kate?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have a Tim West lambskin. The inside is sheep stomach. Have had it a few years, and has held up very well.

 

[stranger]

I've been wanting to make a leather tobacco pouch but I am worried that the smell from the leather will impact the tobacco. Has anyone experienced this happening?

 

[sparrowhawk]

Just to relieve everyone's mind, the blasted spell checker changes words around. "JOE" and "kate" are spell check gremlins.

Like drwatson, I have a terrific Peterson pipe carrier with accessories pocket and compartment for baccy that that I used for car trips.

 

[pipedreamin]

I've made a few leather pouches and have typically turned them inside out and carefully wrapped them with a cellophane packing tape. Get them right ways around and voila, a lined leather pouch. I've noticed no issues from the tape and it does keep the baccy from drying out so quickly.

 

[shutterbugg]

I gave up on tobacco pouches years ago. The only time I carry tobacco with me is when I travel, and I typically just bring the tin, or a cellophane pouch of Amphora.