Where Do I Start?

[Mister Moo]

Missouri Meerschaum Legend; leave the filter in if you're worried about sucking in ash or embers.
Pouch of Carter Hall.
Package of fluffy (not bristle) pipecleaners.
Cheap pipe multi-tool or a golf tee.
Pack o' matches or a Bic (soft flame) lighter.

Game on for $10.

[ChiefIlliniwek]

Missouri Meerschaum Legend; leave the filter in if you're worried about sucking in ash or embers.
Pouch of Carter Hall.
Package of fluffy (not bristle) pipecleaners.
Cheap pipe multi-tool or a golf tee.
Pack o' matches or a Bic (soft flame) lighter.

Game on for $10.

This is where I started. Got everything plus about 10 other samplers, minus the Bic, from the Noob sampler trade on another forum. Start with the CH to break in your pipe while you're figuring how to pack and light, and go from there. I bought a 4 oz bags of a couple of B&M blends, and I'm going to smoke those before breaking into the good samples. Just take it slow, and you'll get it figured out.