PipeGeek
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Early on in my return to pipe smoking about a month ago, I ran into Neill Archer Roan's blog "Passion for Pipes". One of his posts dealt with storage:
http://www.apassionforpipes.com/neills-blog/2010/11/28/keep-your-favorite-tobaccos-optimally-fresh.html
Near the end he mentions the Good Grips POP Containers and calls out the .3 and .8 quart sizes. As it so happens I was at the Bed Bath & Beyond today picking up my third box of 8 ounce Ball jars when I noticed they had these containers. After browsing the selection, I decided to take home the .5 quart size rectangular container.
What Neill fails to clearly point out is this: once the button pops out of the lid and releases the seal, the button becomes a handle for the lid. This is simple brilliance.
The canisters are too expensive as a general purpose long-term storage option, but for your favorite blend that you always seem to reach for (Storm Front anybody?), it's perfect: Easy to get into, easy to reseal, and with the variety of sizes available, you're sure to find a size and shape that fits your particular consumption level and filling style.
I picked up the .5 quart rectangular Good Grips POP Container at my local Bed Bath & Beyond for $9.99. Recommended.
My standard Avery 5160 label fits nicely on the lid.
Side view with lid sealed.
Side view after pressing in the button, releasing the seal. The button becomes a nice easy to use handle.
Lid off. Nice big, wide opening for easy pipe filling.
With my Peterson pipe for size reference.
http://www.apassionforpipes.com/neills-blog/2010/11/28/keep-your-favorite-tobaccos-optimally-fresh.html
Near the end he mentions the Good Grips POP Containers and calls out the .3 and .8 quart sizes. As it so happens I was at the Bed Bath & Beyond today picking up my third box of 8 ounce Ball jars when I noticed they had these containers. After browsing the selection, I decided to take home the .5 quart size rectangular container.
What Neill fails to clearly point out is this: once the button pops out of the lid and releases the seal, the button becomes a handle for the lid. This is simple brilliance.
The canisters are too expensive as a general purpose long-term storage option, but for your favorite blend that you always seem to reach for (Storm Front anybody?), it's perfect: Easy to get into, easy to reseal, and with the variety of sizes available, you're sure to find a size and shape that fits your particular consumption level and filling style.
I picked up the .5 quart rectangular Good Grips POP Container at my local Bed Bath & Beyond for $9.99. Recommended.
My standard Avery 5160 label fits nicely on the lid.
Side view with lid sealed.
Side view after pressing in the button, releasing the seal. The button becomes a nice easy to use handle.
Lid off. Nice big, wide opening for easy pipe filling.
With my Peterson pipe for size reference.