I'm going to smoke my pipe tonight

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

3 layers each one tamped down a little less than the previous. The lighting thing is where I have the trouble, first I char the top then tamp it lightly and then relight. It seams it's good for between 5-10 minutes before needing to relight.

Actually, filling the pipe with the 3 layers method, the last layer is the one you press down the most, while the first one you should just drop it in.
Remember:
1st- baby (bottom layer)
2nd- mother
3rd - father (top layer)