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What is Kief? (& How it Gets You Really High)


What is Kief? (& How it Gets You Really High)


Kief weed is a product collected from cannabis flowers and leaves. Here's how to use it, plus everything you need to know about this lesser-known cannabis concentrate.


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Chillums are convenient and pretty darn cool. They’re also easy to use after some practice. Beginners or regular smokers should all use a chillum with a buddy at least once for the experience. 
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Being able to pick and choose through different weed pipe shapes, sizes, and colors allows you to personalize your smoking device to your liking. The main thing to remember before you purchase is to pick a pipe that’s compatible with the form of cannabis you’re using. Stick with spoons, chillums, bongs, and bubblers if you’re smoking flower, and go for dab rigs if you prefer concentrates. 
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You don’t need a fancy DIY weed kit to enjoy cannabis, but having the essentials guarantees a more enjoyable experience. As a reminder, most of the introductory tools and accessories listed above are best enjoyed with flower. Vaporizers and dab rigs use some of the same items, but these combo weed kits include device-specific odds and ends. Remember that you can always ask your local dispensary budtender or headshop for additional advice for how to get a complete kit.
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There’s a lot of rumors circulating around the cannabis community about the effects of sativa, hybrid, and indica strains. Considering the stoner movie clichés and inconsistent budtender advice, it’s no wonder people are confused. Read more and educate yourself on the truth. 
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In a pinch, nug grinding by hand does the job, but getting the full effect of flower requires a dry herb grinder. Nothing quite compares to the way a weed grinder transforms lush nugs into a cloud-like fluff. Read more to understand how a grinder can ultimately make your cannabis last longer. 
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Summer travel requires planning, and cannabis users need to know how to make their stash portable and accessible for on-the-go needs. Those who are hitting the road or jetting off to dreamy, summer destinations may be interested to learn about chillum pipes

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As one of the more unique lighters on the market, inverted lighters make smoking cannabis safer. Being able to angle the flame away from your hand solves the painful problem of accidental burns. An inverted lighter, like the Carbon by Vessel, features a special, ergonomic design that helps avoid accidental burns. For regular cannabis users, this makes smoking more enjoyable, especially if you use pipes and bongs. 
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Smoking cannabis isn’t quite as cut and dry as it used to be. While there have always been a variety of ways to smoke marijuana — varying across cultures, locations and time — there seems to be an even more expansive sea of choices, now more than ever. With all of these different ways to smoke weed, the ball is really in the court of cannabis consumers.
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As cannabis continues to receive more attention in the health and wellness realm for its therapeutic properties, those attempting to manage chronic discomfort may find relief in the plant and its potentially helpful benefits. Utilizing cannabis for pain, irritation and inflammation, users have indicated great relief through individual components.
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If you’re smoking cannabis, chances are you have some sort of stash, snazzy storage box, or a dry herb smoking kit to hold all of your marijuana-related accessories. People who have been smoking cannabis for a long time might be surprised to discover something new in this not-so-basic list of weed accessories, tools, and essentials. But for newbies, here’s everything you need to maximize your smoking experience. 
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There are dozens of weed shows to choose from, but only a handful are thinking outside of the box to portray recreational users and medical patients in a different light. Whether you’re looking for a laugh or want to get lost in true stories, these shows all feature original perspectives and opportunities to learn about cannabis culture. 

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Hemp oil may be just the right addition to your self-care routine. As increased interest and acceptance toward the cannabis plant continues to grow, hemp oil appears to be gaining significant traction in the health and wellness industry. Let’s explore what makes this non-psychoactive plant oil a possible game-changer.