Got my first pipe today

[jjefrey]

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

its great to use that tamping tool to give the bacy a lite tamp from time to time.

Originally Posted by deadrise

I found drying was the key to my enjoyment once I started to dry my baccy for 20-30 min it burned better and less bite.
and learning how to tamp was also a major step not too hard just light tamps to keep the coals going.
enjoy it

I think I was tamping a little to hard and possibly causing the pipe to go out, I will lighten up on the pressure next time.

deadrise thanks for the tip I will try letting the tobacco dry for a bit before smoking next time.