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How to save your joint for later

How do you store your pre-rolled and partially smoked joints? The way you do it determines how long they stay fresh and potent. If you're not careful, you could lose valuable terpenes and cannabinoids. Use the strategies below to keep your cigarettes fresh, potent, and fragrant.

Sometimes things don't go as planned. Daily responsibilities can force us to put the joint on hold. Whether you're halfway through smoking the joint or haven't even lit it yet, a few key factors determine the freshness of the joint.

To prevent the cannabinoids and terpenes from breaking down and causing half-smoked joints to smell and taste unpleasant, we've put together a guide to help you. Follow these tips to keep your prerolls fresh and ready to go.

What happens when a joint wears out?

Have you ever picked up old or partially smoked marijuana, noticed an unpleasant smell, and wondered what to do with your life? It doesn't have to be that way! You've taken several steps to ensure your buds stay fresh, from fully drying and curing them to sealing them in a proper storage container. Why not treat your rolled buds with the same care and respect?

Several variables can cause a joint to smell and taste stale. First, you need to make sure you're using high-quality flower. Grow your own or buy it from a reputable source to ensure it doesn't contain any pesticide residue or harmful additives.

Second, joints exposed to heat and oxygen degrade over time. If you leave a joint sitting for too long, you end up with an old herb that tastes like hay and doesn't produce a good high. However, the “old” buds are considered safe to smoke.

If your pre-rolled weed is moldy or musty (usually due to too much moisture), it will be unusable. Unlike the grassy, ​​stale smell of over-dried weed, moldy weed can smell foul and taste downright disgusting, plus it's harmful to smoke.

How long can you keep a joint?

It's not uncommon to roll several joints for a session with friends. But how long does the joint last after rolling? Do joints go bad? It all depends on how you handle things.

By using the strategies below, you can keep your joints relatively fresh for up to 12 months without the quality degrading too much. Even at the end of that period, you'll still be able to smell delicious terpenes and feel the power of THC. But let's say they're exposed to the elements. In that case, the quality will begin to deteriorate within a few weeks and gradually deteriorate over a period of months.

How many hits does it take to finish a joint?

There are many variables that affect how many hits you can take on a joint, such as how much weed you used, the type of paper, the thickness or length of the rolling paper, how tight the wrapper is, and how hard or long you hit the joint with each hit. Some users prefer big, long hits, while others prefer short, light hits. All in all, the best we can do is build a model. For most cannabis lovers, between 0.5 and 1 gram is considered a typical joint. Typically, in our experience, it takes about 20 to 40 hits to fully smoke a joint of this size.

How to prevent partially smoked joints from stinking

High-quality flowers smell pleasant before rolling and the smoke smell during the session is thick and rich. However, it can smell if you have to put out the joint before you finish smoking it.

Now, in addition to the aromatic flowers, your joints also contain tar and other byproducts that can affect your sense of smell. Nobody wants their smoking area to smell bad, so what can you do to minimize the stench of partially smoked joints?

Roll smaller joints

If you smoke joints regularly and only manage to smoke half of one at a time, it may be time to reduce the size of your cigarettes. Consider rolling smaller joints that can be smoked in one sitting.

For example, consider making a joint with 0.3–0.4 grams of herb instead of 0.6–1.0 grams.

This will not only prevent an unpleasant smell later on, but will also allow you to get the most out of your flowers.

Delete joints correctly.

Another thing to consider is how you clear your joints.

Squeezing the cherry at the end of the joint is never a good option.

Instead, let it go out naturally and then gently blot away any remaining ash before putting it away.

Never place a joint that is still burning in a storage container. This will only make the smell worse and may even damage the container.

Wait until the cherry is completely extinguished. If you're pressed for time and need to put out your joint before heading to work, pinch off the smoked end and ash before storing it in an airtight container.

Tips to keep pre-rolled joints fresh

You need to make sure that the temperature and relative humidity are consistent and within the right range. For cured buds, a relative humidity of 58-62% is considered ideal, and a temperature of 15-20°C. In addition, your joints should be protected from direct light.

Best shared storage method

Consider the following options for storing unlit or half-smoked joints:

Everett: Joint Everette does a great job of keeping the bags fresh. The hinged lids keep the interior relatively airtight, meaning they help preserve the valuable cannabinoids and terpenes. Additionally, these storage devices also serve as transport options to protect the joints from squashing, twisting, and tearing.

Glass preserving jar: Glass mason jars are a typical way to store marijuana. If the jars are large enough, joints will fit perfectly inside (though smaller jars are good for half-smoked bags). The jars usually have a metal top and rubber seal, making them completely airtight. Just make sure to store them in a cool, dark place to stop the decomposition process.

Cigarette cases: Cigarette cases or tobacco pouches are an excellent and aesthetically pleasing choice for short to medium term storage. While they won't completely protect your joints from the air, they will protect them from light. This is a good choice for partially smoked joints.

Vacuum sealer: These machines are the best choice for long-term storage. Not only do they keep the air out, but they also remove all trapped air from the packaging. Simply place your joint in the plastic container, press the device button, and watch the technology work.

Humidor: Humidor boxes are often used to preserve the quality of a cigar, but are also ideal for long-term storage of joints. These devices keep the internal environment at the ideal humidity and temperature levels to extend the shelf life of your herb.

Cigar tubes: If you are a cigar fan, please save your used cigar tubes. These containers are very similar to savestates and help keep joints fresh and protected. They also reduce the smell of half-smoked joints, especially when you are on the go.

Torpedo cone tubes: The cone tubes are used to safely store your joints.

Use them to store a whole or part of a smoked joint. Since many of these products are transparent, you will need to keep them in a dark place for long-term storage.

Pill bottles: Empty pill bottles protect your half-smoked joints from the air and prevent their smell from permeating into every room you enter. Because of their compact size, you need to make sure your joints will fit inside.

Zippered pocket: This inexpensive, short-term solution will save you money and keep your joints fresh for a while. For best results, remove as much air from the bag as possible before sealing it and storing it in a dark place.

How to store joints for later use: Problem solved

Now you don't have to worry about the quality of your buds and joints deteriorating over time. Gone are the days of worrying about a trail of smell lingering over you when you carry a half-smoked joint. Whichever option you choose, you can rest easy knowing that your joints aren't going anywhere anytime soon.