Abstract: An apparatus for the storage of cut tobacco is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mobile structure which supports a bag having openings at the top and bottom for loading and unloading. At least the bottom opening of the bag is closeable. The bag is made of a material inert to tobacco which is both flexible and moisture retaining and having surface frictional characteristics such that a bridging effect is created within the stored tobacco within the opposing inner surfaces of the bag along its length thereby reducing pressure on the tobacco near the bottom of the bag.