Good morning,

I spend a lot of time "in the field" for work... I also spend a lot of time camping, fishing, etc.

I usually wrap up my pipes in some cloth, or put them in a hat, etc., as ways to protect them while traveling. I know that they make soft leather pipe wraps, but does anyone know of a pipe "case"? Something that would be a hard case to protect a pipe or two and might fit in a big pocket?



Thanks!

ADK

Chet: Check out the merchandise at Smoking Pipes

http://www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/pipe-bags-and-pouches/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=54167

If you get a combo tobacco pouch and pipe case the tobacco will cushion the pipes from damage in your pocket. Just keep the tobacco pouch well filled.

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I like the one at:

http://www.pipetobacco.com/page/pipet/PROD/pouch/pc311

And, for $12 it's worth a try!


Marty --- I'll have to take a closer look at those when I stop up to Cup O Joes, but I worry about them getting crushed. If I am out hiking or camping, there's a very good chance that the pipe case is going to end up beneath a bunch of other things in the backpack.

I've even used a little wooden card box before.

I'm going to keep searching, but that $12 case is an option.

Thanks gentlemen!

The pipe case is a good find. Let us know how you like it. I generally enjoy large bent pipes. I just don't know how they would fit in a hard case. It certainly would be good for straight billiards.

Riff Raff found me a great, vintage four-pipe case with a tobacco pouch built-in on eBay, and I snagged it for $17 (after some hagglin') -- We'll see how it holds up when I'm in the field as well; I had the same needs. It isn't a padded or hard-shell case (less bulky), more just to keep everything organized. I'm likely going to bring a bunch of cobs and some cheapie briar with me rather than my nicer stuff.

Let us know how that case works out; I like the design. For $12, too!

For "rough and ready" work in the field, etc. - try an inexpensive pistol case. Padded inside, etc. Different sizes...I have one for a couple of pipes, tobacco, etc.

Good grab on that 4-pipe case Kyle!

I have this one, but branded Peterson. It is great for two pipes, but I find when going to pipe club meetings, I want to take more than two pipes.



I really like this six pipe case, for only $34
http://www.pipetobacco.com/page/pipet/PROD/pouch/ang83601

I actually really like the pistol case idea. It's got me seriously considering buying one of my own...

Good to know Nero, thanks. I'd probably put my pipes in socks, so that would work. I like the idea of a hard shell.

Riff Raff: I love that case, so far, it's been both a stylish, vintage curiosity that adds to the stigma of being "with pipe." It's also useful.

Uber: Getting a pistol and two cases, then? I approve.

For me, there are only two possibilities to transport a pipe with some dignity - either the Dunhill Combination Pouch or these things Al Pascia makes in Milano.




I would doubt, that a hard case provides better protection. Most hard cases don´t absorbe an impact as these softer ones do.


Kind regards
Thilo

P.S.: the red one belongs to my wife…