Beginner’s Guide: How to Pack Your Bowl

Smoking from a pipe might appear easy at the surface but packing your bowl wrongly can impair your tobacco's smooth taste. Many beginners and seasoned smokers often fall short when they try packing their smoke. Here's the right way to fill your pipe's bowl:

Smoking Accessories 

Smoke accessories, to an extent, dictate how good your smoking profile will go when enjoying tobacco. You have to ensure these tools are of premium quality and in excellent condition. Here are the smoke accessories you should have before you consider packing your bowl.

Your Premium Quality Pipe 

Your pipe should be clean and of superior quality before a smoke. Don't use one if it smells terrible or contains char. These impurities can translate into an awful aftertaste when you finish smoking.

A Pipe Cleaner 

Remember to always clean your pipes after smoking. Performing this simple maintenance will improve the durability of your smoke tool. Use a pipe cleaner to clean and clear out any residue from your pipe.

A Pipe Tamper 

This tool isn't necessary, but it'll be helpful to have one. You can use it in packing your bowl, and sometimes it'll come fused with a pipe cleaner.

A Lighter or Match Box 

One of the best smoking accessories to have is an elegant, premium, and durable lighter. It's preferably you use this tool over a matchbox.

Quality tobacco 

Buy a premium tobacco brand such as the smooth tasting black and mild flavors. Quality smoke will burn consistently, will not leave a bad aftertaste, it smells good, and feel great in a proper pipe.

The Proper Way to Pack a Bowl Clean Your Pipe 

Start by cleaning your pipes. This quick clean will help you to prevent residues from affecting your tobacco profile during smoking. Use the cleaner tool and blow it into the steam to expel any leftovers.

Prepare the Tobacco 

Prepare your tobacco, if it's too moist, allow it to sit for a few minutes.

Lightly Fill Your Pipe 

You should avoid pressing the tobacco half-way or pinching loose ones to avoid forming crumbs.

Press the Tobacco with Your Tamper 

You'll need to tamp the bowl until it's half-filled for pipes with straight sides. If it's tapered, then having it two-third filled is appropriate.

Perform a Test Smoke 

There should be no resistance when you try this action. If there is any, pour the tobacco out and repeat the procedures.

The end product of a perfectly packed bowl is a slightly spongy feeling tobacco, and little or no resistance when you smoke it.

Lighting Your Pipe 

★ Apply the first light in a circular motion and let it die out.

★ Tamper your tobacco slightly to its original point in your bowl.

★ Relight your tobacco and enjoy your smoke.

Final Thoughts 

Your tobacco and smoke accessories help to deliver a smooth smoking experience. It's best if you get your products from reputable online outlets.