So you have acquired some weed, maybe for the first time, maybe for the thousandth time; either way you need to be able to keep your bud fresh, soft, and potent. The issue of keeping bud from drying out is a common one, another issue that younger pot smokers may experience is blocking the smell. Well I’m here to tell you, you can kill two birds with one stone! How can you embark on this magical journey of keeping your weed fresh you may ask, well lets start out with our equipment list:
- First of all you need some sort of container to put it in, my first choice is a good old fashioned mason jar, they are airtight and roomy. Although if you would like to use something a bit more modern you might want to think about purchasing a CVault which is an airtight metal container used for storing herbs. The airtight container will cut down on smell quite a bit so that solves one of our problems relatively easily.
- The next item on our list is a bit trickier to come by, you will need something that will regulate the humidity in your container. Keeping the humidity at the right level can transform dry brittle bud into soft fluffy smokeable goodness. I have quite a bit of experience with humidity because of my musical background. I played a wooden instrument that needed to be kept at a certain humidity to preserve the wood. So I used a small humidifier my music store sold me ages ago. For you I recommend using a Boveda pack. A Boveda pack is a small pouch, much like one you would receive hand wipes in, that controls humidity. You don’t even have to do anything with it, just replace it when it dries out. They are relatively cheap and very useful!
- Weed! of course you need the bud to complete our little stoner grocery list!
Now you have collected everything you need, the next step is to put it all together. If you are using a mason jar put the Boveda pack or whatever humidifying technique (I’ll tell you about a few DIY ones below) you would like to use into the jar. The best way to do this is to tape it to the lid, be careful not to block the humidity by doing this! If you are using a CVault then slip the Boveda pack into the slot in the lid. Also as a warning please make sure the humidifier you use is safe to use around consumable products. Anything containing harmful chemicals should not be used around your bud. Thankfully Boveda is made from 100% natural elements thus why I’m recommending them. Everyone deserves safe, well made products.
I hope that this helped some fellow stoners with this information! It really helps aid the smoking experience to have soft bud, it burns slower and lasts longer. So if you would like to learn more about cannabis please stick around, you can follow me on WordPress and sign up for email updates with the side bar as well as follow me on Twitter. If you have any cannabis related topics you would like me to touch on please contact me, I am always interested in helpful feedback. I would love to have ya here, now go smoke a bowl! You deserve it.
Pro Tip: In addition to the instructions above, keeping your container in a dark, cool place will also keep the smell down and keep your stash safe. Putting your stash in a very bright, sunlight area will degrade the taste and potency.
Boveda Humidity Packs: http://www.bovedainc.com/store/herbal/
CVault Containers: http://www.thecvault.com
Mason Jars: http://www.jarstore.com
Humidifier I use (technically for musical instrument cases): http://www.humistat.com/Humistat_Model-1.htm
When I was in the music world I learned a few helpful tips on humidification, and the two DIY humidifiers I have used and enjoyed where very simple. First an orange peel works great and smells delicious although that may not be the way to go for the taste connoisseur. My other method was to take a pill bottle and poke some holes in it (carefully!) then put a wet sponge inside. Please be aware of mold and when things need to be replaced so that you don’t put your health at risk.
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