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I hear you coughing after that hit you took.  Did you know that it could be partially caused by the lighter you’re using?  Take a look at it in all its chemical full glory.  You’re tainting your smoke. I get it.  You have to burn flower in order to smoke.  Lighters are easily the most convenient way to achieve that goal.  I mean they’re sold at smoke shops and head shops everywhere, but have you looked into other options? Enter hemp wicks, a purists dream.  What is hemp wick?  Essentially it is similar to the wick of a candle.  It’s...

Not all water pipes are created equally.  In fact, your water pipe rather reflects your personality, and it’s important to find the right tool for the job.  Here’s a secret we are going to share with you:  Water pipes and dab rigs are essentially the same thing.  However, there are some more suited for the job than others.  So let’s review what’s good for when you decide to take a dab from your water pipe. Size:  Typically stoners love water pipes with some girth (amiright, ladies?!).  Size does matter, but in the case of concentrates bigger is not always better. ...

Feast and famine, monsoon and drought.  Presumably named after a shortage of concentrates, Ooze’s Drought dry herb vaporizer is your insurance policy for those tough times when the oil supply runs dry. An interesting offering from the brand known for their innovative concentrate vaporizers, the Drought is the lone dry herb vape in the Ooze lineup.  Astonishingly, it’s a solid contender! Admittedly, I was skeptical.  Like buying a sports car from Volvo or a Ferrari family sedan, going to Ooze for a flower vaporizer just seemed like a bad idea. Sure, on paper everything checked out.  Easy to swallow price...

Night is beginning to fall.  The last full-strength beams of sunshine have just been blocked by the horizon, and the world takes on a surreal orangey-pink glow. Two figures are silhouetted in the dusk.  Finding a park bench away from anyone within earshot, the two characters nonchalantly take seats at each end of the seat. One nods, acknowledging the presence of the other. But these are no agents of the intelligence community.   “420?” says one. “420.” confirms the other. Within a matter of minutes, their shared laughter fills the air.  Strangers no more, the vibe is one of camaraderie. The...

Time is money, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and convenience is king.  The ability to optimize -- to do things better, faster, cheaper, or with less effort -- that’s the main pillar of success in any endeavor. Maintaining that mindset, we’re highlighting 7 of the most impressively convenient smoke and vape products of 2020.   Shellz Pipe Protection - you use protection when you’re jumping in bed with that special person.  Why not protect your pipe, too?  We are talking about preventing breakage of your favorite pipe!  If it goes with you everywhere or maybe you’re just a little clumsy, you...