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Post by Plainsman on Oct 27, 2020 18:54:48 GMT -5
Is there a credible down-side to pre-loading pipes? Assuming the pipe(s) will be smoked within, say, 48-hours. I can’t offhand think of one, but wouldn’t mind being corrected.
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Post by kxg on Oct 27, 2020 19:09:56 GMT -5
The tobacco will dry some, but that is usually not a bad thing. I usually pack three pipes for the evening smokes when I get home from work. Most evenings I get to all three, but not always. If I don’t get to a pipe, I set it on the fireplace mantle and it’s first up tomorrow. No issues.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 27, 2020 19:30:48 GMT -5
Pretty much what I figured. Thanks.
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Post by taiguy66 on Oct 27, 2020 19:52:10 GMT -5
Good to know. Thanks for creating this thread and thank you Kelly for your words of wisdom.
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 27, 2020 20:57:15 GMT -5
I often pack a pipe at work before leaving for the next day and leave it in my locker.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 27, 2020 22:26:04 GMT -5
No problem if it works for you. Try it for a while. What do you have to lose? If you put your loaded pipes in a zip lock bag you won't have to worry about it drying out.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 28, 2020 3:24:36 GMT -5
Some people even say that pre-loading helps with flavour, but I suppose that depends on how long it's been pre-loaded.
Also, the question would be - do you have a reason for pre-loading?
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2020 9:11:05 GMT -5
Road trips mostly. Town is a ways away. A supply run would be three bowls.  |
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Post by calabash on Oct 28, 2020 9:45:56 GMT -5
I'm inclined to think you might not want to do it if you live in a humid climate. Rather than dry out as you would prefer, the tobacco would suck up humidity.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 28, 2020 10:21:47 GMT -5
Road trips mostly. Town is a ways away. A supply run would be three bowls. That's as good a reason as any. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2020 10:28:30 GMT -5
I'm inclined to think you might not want to do it if you live in a humid climate. Rather than dry out as you would prefer, the tobacco would suck up humidity. I live in a semi-arid region, and much of the summer we are full arid. Humidity in the house right now is 18%. I think I’m OK. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 28, 2020 11:49:42 GMT -5
I'm inclined to think you might not want to do it if you live in a humid climate. Rather than dry out as you would prefer, the tobacco would suck up humidity. I live in a semi-arid region, and much of the summer we are full arid. Humidity in the house right now is 18%. I think I’m OK. You're OK. Better use the baggy if you don't want it too dry. It's 68% in the house here in NE Texas. |
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Post by lizardonarock on Oct 28, 2020 11:58:44 GMT -5
Lots of folks like delayed gratification technique where you do a false light let it sit then go back later for full light up later on.
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Post by peteguy on Oct 28, 2020 12:30:34 GMT -5
I have been doing this for years on my drive home from work pipe. It sits in the truck and waits for the drive home. I usually pack the night before. Some blends are better than others doing this but they all smoke fine. You have to monitor your heat as the baccy will be on the dry side but I like it that way.
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Post by calabash on Oct 28, 2020 12:51:23 GMT -5
I'm inclined to think you might not want to do it if you live in a humid climate. Rather than dry out as you would prefer, the tobacco would suck up humidity. I live in a semi-arid region, and much of the summer we are full arid. Humidity in the house right now is 18%. I think I’m OK. Not the case in the Old Dominion. 74% today, and usually over 90% in summer. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2020 13:03:23 GMT -5
My tobacco is a bit moist, and just in the couple of days I have been playing with pre-loading I’ve discovered that it smokes MUCH better that way. It’s becoming an SOP. Thanks for all the helpful comments.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 29, 2020 3:36:09 GMT -5
Lots of folks like delayed gratification technique where you do a false light let it sit then go back later for full light up later on. Has anyone tried both pre-loading and delayed gratification to see if there's any difference? Maybe that layer of ash after the false light provides some kind of protection so the tobacco doesn't dry out TOO much?  Maybe I'm talking crap. |
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Post by lizardonarock on Oct 29, 2020 6:05:35 GMT -5
I think it leads to more even light and better overall burn not much talk about DGT in many years it does work well with high humidity and wet tobacco. Some folks like dried crispy tobacco please don't count me in that club. But everyone has different ways of doing things and that's ok by me.
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Post by longtom on Nov 9, 2020 11:06:13 GMT -5
Do it all the time... pack a pipe and leave it in the Jeep while I go on an evening hunt/fish... light up on the ride home...
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Post by Gypo on Nov 9, 2020 12:30:17 GMT -5
About the only time I preload is at work before I get off the locomotive to pick up cars. I get my work done then smoke my pipe on the walk back to the headend sometimes 9900 feet of crap walking conditions.
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