Tobacco Storage

iDaveMoore · November 2016

So I just ordered a pound of Sleepy Hollow, and I am debating on whether I should store it in one big jar and have it really aesthetically pleasing in my smoking room, or if I should store it in separate 16 oz jars. Any thoughts?

Woodsman · November 2016

OK, IMHO, a half gallon jar should hold most of a pound, if you intend to cellar it, that's fine. if you intend to draw tobacco from the jar on a regular basis, that's fine. if you want to smoke and age the tobacco use separate jars. Jar your tobacco at any rate to prevent it drying out too soon.

daveinlax · November 2016

You should be able to stuff most of a pound into a quart jar and put the rest in one of the squat decorative wide mouth half pint jars (that do not stack grrrrrrrrrrr) to keep at hand for smoking.

tomatobodhi · November 2016

If you decide to use a large jar, I recommend having at least one smaller jar (say, half the size) to move the tobacco into once the level drops. The more air you have in the jar, the faster it will dry out; downsizing the jar as you go helps prevent this. Of course, the more you are in and out of the jar, the faster it will dry also.There are plenty of humidification solutions for large jars, though. Be careful with reusable gel packs/sticks, though. I have never had good luck with those. Others may have had better luck.

I usually start with a large jar, then move to a medium jar, then a smaller jar, then finally a half-pint.

Usually, however, I simply break up the pounds into 4-8 (depending on the cut) half pint mason jars and cellar them so that I have no more than ~2oz open at any time of a single blend.

KA9FFJ · May 2019

I own several tins of tobacco. Every one is lined with paper that folds accordian style to close over the tobacco. Then a thicker paper disc is placed on top of that to help promote a better deal (I assume).
Question: Have any of you tossed the paper, for whatever reason, and stored the tobacco in the tin ONLY? If so, what were your results? In other words, did you notice any difference?

jfreedy · May 2019

@KA9FFJ - You’re not talking about using tins for long term storage, right?

motie2 · May 2019

@KA9FFJ -- No difference with or w/o paper. But not for more than a week after opening. After a week tobacco should be put into containers more appropriate for long trrm storage. But you know that.

RockyMountainBriar · May 2019

I wonder if the tobacco might pick up a metallic taste from the breakdown of the tin? That is, if, it is left for an extended time.

motie2 · May 2019

"There can be only ONE."

KA9FFJ · May 2019

No long term storage in mind with my query. For example taking a tin on a 3 - 5 day trip.
@RockyMountainBriar may be on to something with the picking up a metallic taste idea. Never tried it, but I will on my next short trip...

RockyMountainBriar · May 2019

I have used the small Camel snus tins for several months without any corrosion. They are small and have a snap lid with a flexible seal. They are of a nice size to carry a day or two of tobacco. They seal pretty tightly.
I have had some tobacco tins that had corrosion in them when they were freshly opened. I think they were either C&D or G.L.Pease? Luckily they had the parchment paper lining protecting the tobacco.

jfreedy · May 2019

I typically just put the amount I think I’ll use in a ziplock baggie when I travel. Easy to pack and doesn’t pick up the plastic flavor for short lengths of time.

Scampi · September 2019

Imho these are some of the best jars on the market. They keep out light and air, and are small enough to take anywhere. These are made by ball. They are called amber but are pretty much the same color as a brown beer bottle.

motie2 · September 2019

I find the two piece Ball jar lids to be effective, but a pain in the butt to use, especially opening the jars; the inner lidd sticks....hard.

KA9FFJ · September 2019

I agree @motie2 but I do like the ability it gives of slipping a label on that "sticky" lid...

Scampi · September 2019

Motie2 if you take your finger and run a thin layer of pipe wax on the sticky part of the lids it will reduce the sticking and still keep air out.

motie2 · September 2019

@Sacampi
Thank you. Good idea

motie2 · September 2019

I have several of these. If you replace the cheap rubber gasket/seal (shown) with a silicone one, it is -- to me -- the ideal tobacco storage jar. And at 3 bucks a piece at the Christmas Tree Shop, they're a bargain.

Scampi · September 2019

Motie2 I have some of those too and I like them but I'm limited on storage space so my jars have to be out in the light. That's why I go for the dark colored ones.

KA9FFJ · February 2020

I broke out the Christmas Spice this morning and realized I may not have shared this little idea that I use along with my other "sealable" jars.
Although most of us use mason type jars, I would assume many of us also have the type of jar pictured below.
With this jar type, I find that moisture starts to noticeably leave after a few months. So what to do?
Here's what I did. I took some of my wife's velcro discs from her craft room (about 3/4" diameter), peeled and stuck one side to the center of the lid, and the other one I stuck to a humidor moisture disc. Cheap when buy a lot on Ebay
Now about every 3-4 months, I soak the disc in distilled water for a couple of hours, then stick it back on the lid.
Good for another 3-4 months.

motie2 · April 2020

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RockyMountainBriar · April 2020

Here is an idea...I purchased this on EBay because I thought it should work? I have not tried it, but it seems to me that pouring some plaster-of-paris into any lid should work? I have not actually used it yet, so I am not sure. I added the silicone seal to this jar myself. Soaking a bit of water into the plaster should work like the little buttons?

ghostsofpompeii · April 2020

How I am currently storing my supply of tobacco.

RockyMountainBriar · April 2020

Here in Montana we store the “special” stuff in underground silos😬

KA9FFJ · April 2020

@ghostsofpompeii @RockyMountainBriar
Now THAT'S funny!... Even though knowing you guys, it's probably true!

AnantaAndroscoggin · April 2020

So, what are the particular effects of smoking radioactive tobacco?????

Is it like getting bitten by a tobacco spider and then swinging around the town in a red-and-blue costume?

motie2 · April 2020

@AnantaAndroscoggin
https://www.epa.gov/radtown/radioactivity-tobacco

RockyMountainBriar · April 2020

Radioactive tobacco😳. You would probably have to smoke that whole silo full to swing around town in a red and blue suit😬

motie2 · July 2020

opipeman · July 2020

@motie2
Looks like you need to restock!

motie2 · July 2020

@opipeman

If only......

I wish......

Not mine.

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