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Post by kingchuck109 on Nov 15, 2018 14:01:30 GMT -5
I have taken to keeping my Pipe Tobacco in a mason jar. now will it remain fresh with out any help form a pack?
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 15, 2018 14:02:29 GMT -5
Form a pack? I don't understand.
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Post by kingchuck109 on Nov 15, 2018 14:06:12 GMT -5
Form a pack? I don't understand. I use Boveda pack to keep my cigars right but am not sure if I can use the same thing for my pipe tobacco. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 15, 2018 14:13:35 GMT -5
Im pretty sure Bovedas will give pipe tobacco too much moisture. I use mason jars as well and have no problem with the moisture content of my tobacco. The ones in my smoking rotation (about 10 blends) do not get opened daily or multiple times a day though.
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Post by kingchuck109 on Nov 15, 2018 14:17:11 GMT -5
Im pretty sure Bovedas will give pipe tobacco too much moisture. I use mason jars as well and have no problem with the moisture content of my tobacco. The ones in my smoking rotation (about 10 blends) do not get opened daily or multiple times a day though. I enjoy my Pipe about twice a week. am afraid or my briar pipe cracking or even my hard wood for that matter. but yes thank you for telling me that. |
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Post by william on Nov 15, 2018 14:17:16 GMT -5
It might depend on where you live. I have had tobacco that I am smoking in small half-pint Ball jars for a year--no moisture loss. But I live in a very humid part of the world. So I tend to keep anything I open and plan to smoke within a few months in those. For long-term storage, I use pint jars and do not open them.
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Post by william on Nov 15, 2018 14:18:43 GMT -5
Im pretty sure Bovedas will give pipe tobacco too much moisture. I use mason jars as well and have no problem with the moisture content of my tobacco. The ones in my smoking rotation (about 10 blends) do not get opened daily or multiple times a day though. Josh said what I was trying to say--but more clearly.  |
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Post by kingchuck109 on Nov 15, 2018 14:19:31 GMT -5
It might depend on where you live. I have had tobacco that I am smoking in small half-pint Ball jars for a year--no moisture loss. But I live in a very humid part of the world. So I tend to keep anything I open and plan to smoke within a few months in those. For long-term storage, I use pint jars and do not open them. I keep mine in a 4 ounce mason jar. it's fairy cold right now in wv. but I only enjoy about twice a week. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2018 14:20:40 GMT -5
If you keep the itty bitty tobacco bits from getting between the rim and the rubber gasket/lid and you screw on the lid tight, it should remain fresh and retain a stable level of humidity. Do not refill your pipe directly from it, however, as frequent opening will prevent aging and increase the drying of the tobacco. I keep my daily rotation batches separate from the cellared jars, inside twist-lock containers from ZipLoc. Keep the cellared jar out of direct light, particularly sunlight and cellar it in the coolest and darkest place in the house. I keep mine on the floor in the back of both my walk-in closets. Who needs shoes.
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Post by kingchuck109 on Nov 15, 2018 14:23:16 GMT -5
If you keep the itty bitty tobacco bits from getting between the rim and the rubber gasket/lid and you screw on the lid tight, it should remain fresh and retain a stable level of humidity. Do not refill your pipe directly from it, however, as frequent opening will prevent aging and increase the drying of the tobacco. I keep my daily rotation batches separate from the cellared jars, inside twist-lock containers from ZipLoc. Keep the cellared jar out of direct light, particularly sunlight and cellar it in the coolest and darkest place in the house. I keep mine on the floor in the back of both my walk-in closets. Who needs shoes. Thank you so much for this information. I am a new pipe smoker so I don't have much tobacco (3 blends) but I will use that in time. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2018 14:26:53 GMT -5
If you keep the itty bitty tobacco bits from getting between the rim and the rubber gasket/lid and you screw on the lid tight, it should remain fresh and retain a stable level of humidity. Do not refill your pipe directly from it, however, as frequent opening will prevent aging and increase the drying of the tobacco. I keep my daily rotation batches separate from the cellared jars, inside twist-lock containers from ZipLoc. Keep the cellared jar out of direct light, particularly sunlight and cellar it in the coolest and darkest place in the house. I keep mine on the floor in the back of both my walk-in closets. Who needs shoes. Thank you so much for this information. I am a new pipe smoker so I don't have much tobacco (3 blends) but I will use that in time. You're very welcome, chuck. Good fortune attend your youthful and commendable endeavors. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 15, 2018 14:30:54 GMT -5
If you keep the itty bitty tobacco bits from getting between the rim and the rubber gasket/lid and you screw on the lid tight, it should remain fresh and retain a stable level of humidity. Do not refill your pipe directly from it, however, as frequent opening will prevent aging and increase the drying of the tobacco. I keep my daily rotation batches separate from the cellared jars, inside twist-lock containers from ZipLoc. Keep the cellared jar out of direct light, particularly sunlight and cellar it in the coolest and darkest place in the house. I keep mine on the floor in the back of both my walk-in closets. Who needs shoes. Thank you so much for this information. I am a new pipe smoker so I don't have much tobacco (3 blends) but I will use that in time. I smoke my pipes about the same frequency as you and I don't even bother with jars. Maybe I'm throwing caution to the wind, but no issues so far. Not sure if that helps. |
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Post by McWiggins on Nov 15, 2018 14:34:23 GMT -5
Its pretty much been said, with mason jars, keep it simple.
You dont need anything to keep moisture.
Cellar tobacco in one jar and tobacco to be smoked in another. I personally pull tobacco from pint jars and fill 1/4 pint jars for smoking. This keeps the main stash of tobacco safe while I smoke a smaller stash. Other people jar everything in 1/2 pint jars. Once opened, its what they smoke from. Do what works best for you.
Wide mouth jars stack easily.
Make sure your rim is clean for the best seal.
The rubber is rated for a certain life span but tends to last much longer, especially for us as we arent canning and using high heat. Either way, check the rubber seal at random for anything you cellar for years. New mason jar lids are cheap. If it looks suspicious then it's easily replaced.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Nov 15, 2018 22:45:48 GMT -5
Form a pack? I don't understand. You can if you like, I don't but some other do. I feel if the moisture content is correct and the jar remains sealed then all is well |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2018 23:02:40 GMT -5
I use Boveda pack to keep my cigars right but am not sure if I can use the same thing for my pipe tobacco. You can if you like, I don't but some other do. I feel if the moisture content is correct and the jar remains sealed then all is well ^^^^^^^ This. |
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Post by dave g on Nov 15, 2018 23:26:18 GMT -5
Yes sir. Worry free. Keep it out of the sunlight and in a mild temperature zone. Not too hot. Not too cold.
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