There are some great pipe tobacco's out there. The key is you have to keep the pipe clean. However they are quite different from cigars.

You will need

A pipe (of course)
Pipe Cleaners
A bic type lighter *they work better for pipes than the super hot butanes used for cigars
And a pipe tool. Has a poker, scraper and a tamper (to tamp the loose tobacco down) - on this don't get suckered by some over priced piece get the El cheapo ones for less than a buck.

If you want any suggestions on tobacco, just state what your looking for and I would be happy to help. I view my pipe like dessert. I like dark cavandish tobaccos that are sweet and heavy.