The Captain's Codex · Pipes · Lesson 13 of 16
Packing the Pipe
The three-step pack, and why relights are nothing to fear.
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1. Gravity fill
Let the tobacco fall loosely into the bowl.
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2. Gentle tamp
Press lightly.
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3. Firmer top layer
Finish with a slightly firmer top layer.
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Test the draw
The draw should feel like sipping through a straw.
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Relights are normal
“Two lights are tradition, not failure.”
End of the lesson
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