If you have ever walked into a cannabis dispensary in the past and felt overwhelmed by the number of products they have for sale, don’t be worried, you’re not the first. For “newbies” to cannabis products, you might not know where to start looking.
Even those who frequently visit dispensaries will come across products they won’t understand.
Since the legalization of cannabis in many countries in recent years, there are far more marijuana products on the market available.
Some of these items available are devices that are used to consume cannabis while others are products laced with weed.
Before you go to your local cannabis dispensary, consider familiarizing yourself with some of the products beforehand.
Some stores, like F&F’s Yonge st. dispensary in Toronto, will list their local menus online. In this article, we have combined some of the coolest items available in most marijauna dispensaries.
1. Stash Box
If you are new to using cannabis, you might have come across these boxes in the store. Some are very discreet so others don’t notice they are items used to store cannabis.
Things like fake cans of soda or a clock with a hidden compartment can often be found for sale in dispensaries.
If you want to purchase a stash box, find out if the item is fully sealed. If not, there is a high possibility that others will be able to smell the weed.
Also, keeping your cannabis fresh is vital when it comes to keeping its potency, smell and taste. If the stash box is fully sealed then you can possibly keep your cannabis fresh for up to two years.
If you can’t find a stash box that suits you in a weed store, consider using an old coffee jar that seals instead.
Although they might not be the most discreet option, they can do a fantastic job keeping your beloved cannabis fresh and smelling great!
2. Grinder
Very few frequent cannabis users these days go on with their lives without using a grinder.
You will find grinders available in pretty much every single dispensary you visit, and they are available in different colors, sizes, and are made of different materials.
Some are plastic, others are stainless steel, and some are even rubber.
Grinding cannabis by hand, especially if it is sticky bud can prove challenging. This is one of the reasons so many people purchase grinders.
All you have to do is put your weed inside the grinder and start grinding. After a very short space of time, your pot should be finely ground inside the device which makes it easy to roll a joint with or add the substance to a vaporizer.
Some grinders are very expensive, however basic plastic grinders are often the best.
You can purchase these devices for under $10 and they don’t tend to break easily.
Other grinders don’t seem to last that long because the spikes used to grind the cannabis sometimes falls off. Some grinders have a crystal collector built into the device.
After you grind your pot, this section of the device collects all the crystals from the bud. After you have grinded a lot of cannabis, you might have enough crystals to make an extremely powerful joint!
3. Vaporizers
There are a wide range of vape pens and vaporizers on the market. Although vape pens are known to consume nicotine products, many people use them to consume cannabis too.
These devices that are used specifically to vape weed have become extremely popular over the last few years.
Most of them have a rechargeable battery, a mouthpiece, a chamber and an atomizer.
Many people believe that it is a much safer way of consuming cannabis in comparison to smoking a joint.
Although there are a lot of inexpensive vaping devices on the market, it’s probably best spending a small bit extra cash on a quilty vape instead. Some of the cheaper models don’t tend to last very long. The chambers easily break or the atomizers need constant replacing.
If you are thinking about investing in a vape pen to consume cannabis, find out if the dispensary stocks spare parts.
Because there are so many different makes and models out there, it is sometimes very difficult to source spare parts.
If you can’t find these parts in any land-based dispensary, consider searching for them online. Also, enquire within the store whether or not they sell atomizers used to heat the cannabis.
These heating elements have to be replaced every so often, and without them your vape pen will not function.
4. Rolling Papers
Gone are the days that people are forced to roll marijuana joints with tobacco rolling papers.
Often tobacco papers are thick and have very little glue making it difficult for the papers to stick together.
Most cannabis dispensaries stock a wide array of rolling papers designed specifically for rolling weed joints.
Some of these are made from hemp, with natural glue. Others have different colors and some are flavored. Whatever type of rolling paper you can imagine, you are sure to find it.
If you are new to rolling cannabis joints, consider rolling with thicker papers to start out with.
Although they might cause you to cough as they can have a harsh effect on your throat, they are much easier to roll a joint with. When you master the art of rolling cannabis joints, consider changing to thinner papers.
5. CBD Products
Even in countries where you cannot purchase cannabis products legally, you can still find CBD products.
CBD is a compound found in cannabis plants, but unlike THC, it does not cause any psychoactive feelings. Although you won’t get really high from using CBD, it can however provide you with a therapeutic effect.
CBD is produced in many countries in the world and CBD oil in Canada is one of the most common. It can also be found in edibles, oil for vape pens, tea, etc.
Plenty of people use CBD products to help treat mental or physical physical problems.
A lot of people, such as those suffering from arthritis or insomnia would struggle to live a normal life without the substance.
6. Edibles
One of the things that catches most people eye in a cannabis dispensary is marijuana edibles. These tasty treats are laced with cannabis to give you a nice high.
Those who don’t like the idea of smoking often ingest cannabis instead.
Although most dispensaries display the strength of each of their edibles, it is extremely hard to know exactly how potent these edibles actually are.
Be careful not to go overboard and eat a lot of them. Even frequent cannabis users would struggle handling these delicious treats, so take your time.
When experimenting with edibles, keep in mind that it may take some time before the cannabis kicks.
In the past, a lot of edibles were the same.
Brownies and cookies were the most popular option but these days there are lots of different types of edibles to choose from.
Some of the world’s best chefs use cannabis oils and buds in their dishes nowadays.
You might be pleasantly surprised what type of edibles you will find in your local dispensary. If you don’t have a dispensary locally, in many areas where cannabis is legally sold you can buy weed online.
Some of these online stores have lots of different edibles to choose from.