5 must-have marijuana accessories for newbies

Experimenting with a new activity is a trial and error process. Not everyone has the right tools, and by the time you figure out what you’re missing out on, your first attempt at a new experience has come and gone, probably a little lackluster. This is the case with cannabis, which tends to be a messy, low-quality smoking session with friends on the first try.

While items like proper grinders and good quality rolling papers aren’t necessary to smoking weed, they will definitely add to a better experience. If you’re new to the plant, a positive experience will greatly affect your relationship with cannabis, resulting in something that is fun and simple, which most people are looking for when they first try. Here are 5 simple things newbies to cannabis should have on hand before they get high:

grinder

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While grinders aren’t necessary to wrap a bowl or make a joint, they make the end product much more enjoyable. When you pluck marijuana apart with your hands, trichomes will stick to your fingers, robbing it of its taste. Using scissors increases the chances of losing a little marijuana and also results in large chunks of grass that make it difficult for the joint or bowl to burn evenly, making your marijuana less durable and tasting bad.

Quality roll paper

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Not all rolling papers are created equal. Good quality rolling papers can last your marijuana longer and eliminate annoying and painful coughing fits. Base papers are made from organic materials, are cheap, and can be found in most stores, which makes them one of your best options.

Cigarette roller

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A cigarette roller is a handy novice solution that does most of the heavy lifting and gives you perfectly rolled joints that burn more evenly.

A pen or pencil

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While there are people who roll their joints with pens or pencils to give the paper its joint shape, pens can also be used to wrap the weed in the joint. This method ensures that everything in your joint is snug, so it lasts longer, burns evenly, and remains stable when you smoke.

Clean pipes / bongs

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Clean pipes and bongs are very important as they make inhaling smoke and steam easier and healthier, and they are also more convenient to use. Before you begin, it is a good idea to thoroughly clean the pipe or bong you are using by soaking it in a solution of alcohol and salt or washing it with soap and water. Can’t decide between a bong or a water pipe? This is the one that creates a smoother smoking result.