DIY: Improvising a tamper

Like the most of you, I have developed this special ability of making my pipe tampers disappear into thin air, from time to time. Let me tell you one thing: while stupidity kills, simplicity and improvisation keep you alive. And the best way to improvise on the go is to base your solution design on widely available resources.

If you need an instant pipe tamper, just get a coin and a paperclip.
First, fold the paperclip.
Second, insert the coin into the grip.

Here you go, you have an instant pipe tamper, just light up and have a smoke... Merry Christmas and... matches, anyone?!

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Epiphanies

I know that this one is not for the average Joe, but I've had two revelatons lately: the Ilford Delta XP2 black container lid works perfectly as a back cover for the 35mm f1.7 Voigtlander Ultron lens, while a Spitfire beer will fit perfectly inside a medium neoprene lens pouch.

In other words, I've just came back from Kent. And the Spitfire is really really good, just like its advertising.