I know a lot of pipers prefer unfiltered pipes, and yes, filters are inexpensive, but like DE razor blades (usually less expensive), I don't throw them out after one use.
With balsa, I remove the filter after the pipe cools, and try to get 2 or 3 smokes, usually with the same tobacco. If I'm switching tobacco I also change the filter.
Paper is usually one and done, unless I'm smoking a cob on the go, then it gets changed at home, likely after a couple of smokes. On longer trips, I'll pack extras.
You?
With balsa, I remove the filter after the pipe cools, and try to get 2 or 3 smokes, usually with the same tobacco. If I'm switching tobacco I also change the filter.
Paper is usually one and done, unless I'm smoking a cob on the go, then it gets changed at home, likely after a couple of smokes. On longer trips, I'll pack extras.
You?