Unique Ways To Carry Around Pipe Tobacco

[olkofri]

I am not sure I think the wife picked them up at a large art store. It worked well enough for daily travel but it's not super tight.

Yup, they're not very tight: tobacco will dry out in them if you use them for medium-long term storage. I had a much larger version of such jars and the 1-Q I had in it dried out so thoroughly I had to throw it away. Yeah, even Lane blends will dry out in those. ?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Maybe we should focus on the "Unique" aspects of the OP. I don't do this, but you could yank the guts out of an old useless Zippo and fill it up with tobacco.

Or, maybe keep your tobacco in an old sock (clean of course) and then put the sock into a Ziploc baggie to slow down the drying process. Then of course the sock could be used to dissuade women admirers who would be frightened off by a big "bulge".

You could of course fill empty Big Mac containers... or, you could fill up old film canisters, emptied Bic pens... or, those little pockets that not much else could fit into on bluejeans...

 

[thebigragu]

Maybe we should focus on the "Unique" aspects of the OP. I don't do this, but you could yank the guts out of an old useless Zippo and fill it up with tobacco. View attachment 2954

Or, maybe keep your tobacco in an old sock (clean of course) and then put the sock into a Ziploc baggie to slow down the drying process. Then of course the sock could be used to dissuade women admirers who would be frightened off by a big "bulge".

You could of course fill empty Big Mac containers... or, you could fill up old film canisters, emptied Bic pens... or, those little pockets that not much else could fit into on bluejeans...

Haha you sure do think way outside the box man

 

[didimauw]

I like those small rectangular tins, like the old OGS tins or Esoterica. They fit in a jacket pocket or even a back pocket nicely. I don't worry about it drying, as I prefer it dry, but the rectangular tins do a good job. And, if I am carrying my pipe bag, I can stack a few of those tins loaded with different blends for a few days.

I found a bunch of old empty tobacco tins. The rectangle ones. Tiny. Tiny. Tiny.

But they were so cool! Wish they still made em like that.

 

[gatorlope]

For sheer convenience out in the field, I use two baggies, but ones with some thickness in the walls. I'll roll the first one up, and then roll the second around it. Goes for weeks if I forget.

Doesn’t have to be a small baggy... this was a freebie at one of the B&Ms I went into and it’s meant for tobacco plus there’s room for a pipe or two and the necessities that go with.
Maybe even room for a second pouch if you want some variety or a pinch of something to spice up your blend!

 

[orthodoxpiper]

This company called Icetool sells aluminum cans meant for carrying around loose snus. They're pricey for what they are ($30), but I've considered getting one for snus and pipe tobacco. I have a feeling the metal can will help keep things from drying out too much, and they're small enough to fit in a pocket.

 

[thebigragu]

This company called Icetool sells aluminum cans meant for carrying around loose snus. They're pricey for what they are ($30), but I've considered getting one for snus and pipe tobacco. I have a feeling the metal can will help keep things from drying out too much, and they're small enough to fit in a pocket.

Thats cool. Thats a good idea also

 

[alexnc]

These might be them if you're in the US.

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Yes, I saw those. Was hating to buy so many though. I don’t think I would really cellar in them, they’re so small. Holding off for a visit to an art or hobby b&m

 

[thebigragu]

Yes, I saw those. Was hating to buy so many though. I don’t think I would really cellar in them, they’re so small. Holding off for a visit to an art or hobby b&m

If I remember correctly he also said that they are not good for cellering becaue the seal is not great

 

[thedbs999]

I use zip lock freezer bags. That's how i store my cigars too with a bovida pack. No problem.

Dan

 

[thebigragu]

I use zip lock freezer bags. That's how i store my cigars too with a bovida pack. No problem.

Dan

They work to man

 

[SpookedPiper]

Yes, I saw those. Was hating to buy so many though. I don’t think I would really cellar in them, they’re so small. Holding off for a visit to an art or hobby b&m

Definitely not for cellaring..they are tiny maybe 2-3 bowls.

 

[thebigragu]

Definitely not for cellaring..they are tiny maybe 2-3 bowls.

I was replying to someone Els who was saying that I wouldn't cellar in them either

 

[thirdguess]

I use an Altoids tin.. holds the perfect amount for my day..

I do very similar thing, I was thinking about using an altoids tin, but then I got worried about the minty flavor getting into my tobacco. I ended up finding an old square erinmore flake tin, and it's perfect. I can just pop a few flakes in for the day, and since a lot of Virginia's need about 10 years to dry anyway lol, it works perfect. Really, the only problem is that there's no seal. That said, if you go with something like FVF it's probably not going to be dry after sitting in the unsealed tin for a couple days, it needs to be dried out a little more than what the tin will naturally do anyway so it works fine. It really only works for the day, but that's fine with me.

 

[tg51]

Try carrying it in a tightly folded shred of a magazine page or a prescription bottle with someone else's name on it. COCs love seeing those types of things. And I feel your pain, having to walk to the smoke pit to smoke a pipe and get side eyed by the dart smokers is an odd experience.

 

[milehighpiper]

The square Sammy Gawith tins are great for stuffing different tobacco into them and carrying in your pocket. I like that they fit in your jeans pocket with ease and if you are afraid of it drying out just throw one of the humi-discs in there and you will be fine. I cut a piece of baking wax paper and use that as a way to keep the moisture in. As far as keeping my "tools" with me, I use a canvas pencil case I bought on a clearance back-to-school deal. It holds my cleaners in a pouch, lighter, matches tamper and a pipe tool as well. I am on the hunt for a slightly bigger one that will hold a straight pipe as well.

There are a million ways to carry your smoking paraphernalia. You just have to think outside of the box and re-purpose non-smoking specific items for your needs.

 

[Chasing Embers]

And I feel your pain, having to walk to the smoke pit to smoke a pipe and get side eyed by the dart smokers is an odd experience.

No one bats an eye or raises an eyebrow around here. We're all just smokers.

 

[shanez]

I use QOOC baby food containers from amazon for my regular rotation blends. They're light enough and durable enough to just grab and travel.

I haven't had any issues with tobacco drying out or smell getting through them. I'm much happier than I was using 4oz glass jars.

100% Food-Grade PP Material, BPA, Phthalate, Lead and PVC Free. Microwave safe, freezer safe, and dishwasher safe.

 

[thebigragu]

The square Sammy Gawith tins are great for stuffing different tobacco into them and carrying in your pocket. I like that they fit in your jeans pocket with ease and if you are afraid of it drying out just throw one of the humi-discs in there and you will be fine. I cut a piece of baking wax paper and use that as a way to keep the moisture in. As far as keeping my "tools" with me, I use a canvas pencil case I bought on a clearance back-to-school deal. It holds my cleaners in a pouch, lighter, matches tamper and a pipe tool as well. I am on the hunt for a slightly bigger one that will hold a straight pipe as well.

There are a million ways to carry your smoking paraphernalia. You just have to think outside of the box and re-purpose non-smoking specific items for your needs.

I know that, and that's why I created this thread to see because I have used many different ways, but also like to get new unique ideas

 

[thebigragu]

I use QOOC baby food containers from amazon for my regular rotation blends. They're light enough and durable enough to just grab and travel.

I haven't had any issues with tobacco drying out or smell getting through them. I'm much happier than I was using 4oz glass jars.

100% Food-Grade PP Material, BPA, Phthalate, Lead and PVC Free. Microwave safe, freezer safe, and dishwasher safe.

that's a good idea I will probably use when I get back to the states only because I don't want to buy allot of stuff to bring back