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GuitarMyFriend

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Hey guys!
I've heard of and seen some guys vacuum sealing bulk tobaccos, but for long term storage I was wondering if that'd be a good idea for tinned tobaccos, just as an added layer of protection.
Any thoughts? Has anyone done this with success?
(Is vacuum sealing bulk tobacco a good idea for long term storage anyway?)

Zach
 
Zach,

There was a recent thread on this I believe. Personally, I wouldn't do it, as the vacuum seal-o-meal type bags are gas permeable. If you're worried about the vacuum style Euro tins losing their seal, and there's a particular blend you like for real long term aging, I would pop the tins & transfer the tobacco to a mason jar over vacuum sealing them. That said, I have heard of folks that vacuum seal their square/rectangular Euro coin style tins as a preventative measure. Nothing worse than finding dust when you open that prized tin of Germain's Special Latakia Flake.

Still, nothing beats a mason jar for aging, period.
 
DrumsAndBeer":r1ss8u5l said:
Zach,

There was a recent thread on this I believe. Personally, I wouldn't do it, as the vacuum seal-o-meal type bags are gas permeable. If you're worried about the vacuum style Euro tins losing their seal, and there's a particular blend you like for real long term aging, I would pop the tins & transfer the tobacco to a mason jar over vacuum sealing them. That said, I have heard of folks that vacuum seal their square/rectangular Euro coin style tins as a preventative measure. Nothing worse than finding dust when you open that prized tin of Germain's Special Latakia Flake.

Still, nothing beats a mason jar for aging, period.
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Yes, this!


Cheers,

RR
 
Yup, jars with good seals are best.

I do have a fair amount of rectangle/square tins in Foodsaver bags sealed over the tins though. Just wasn't willing to pop the lids I guess.

I wouldn't count on Vacuum seal bags to keep your investment in long term though.
 
GuitarMyFriend":yk0drmaf said:
I've heard of and seen some guys vacuum sealing bulk tobaccos, but for long term storage I was wondering if that'd be a good idea for tinned tobaccos, just as an added layer of protection.
Any thoughts? Has anyone done this with success?
(Is vacuum sealing bulk tobacco a good idea for long term storage anyway?)
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I like the idea of over wrapping tins and I don't think sealing bulks isn't a bad idea especially if storage space and frequent moving is an issue. From everything I've read the consumer vac systems leave in enough air for aging. :shock:
 
Well jars it is!
I may try it with a tin or two and do a one or two year check on them!
Thanks for the info guys!!!
Zach
 
GuitarMyFriend":9viajz7h said:
Well jars it is!
I may try it with a tin or two and do a one or two year check on them!
Thanks for the info guys!!!
Zach
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You've made the right decision. Nothing works better than Mason Jars with a good seal. :)

AJ
 
Don't go popping a sealed tin or Mylar bag just to jar it. :shock:
 
Oh no worries, I won't.
And I cut that last sentence short; I meant I'll try Vacuum Sealing a tin or two. I totally forgot to specify, sorry.

Zach
 
LOL Alex, If you're that interested in hanging a hammock in the winter, I'll let you borrow my stuff...
Zach
 
Zach, all I can suggest is Mason or Ball jars with a good seal. Nothing better. Your sealed tins should be fine. I've only had an issue with one tin in over 47 years of smoking a pipe. It was a few months ago with a new release...Temple Bar. It was replaced with no issues.

KEEP ON PUFFING!!!
 
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