The ultimate stoner's guide to weed at festivals

August 26, 2022

The ultimate stoner’s guide to weed at festivals

Music and weed are one of the best duos in the history of vibes. Also go down in the history of vibes? festivals Festivals have long been one of the premier havens for cannabis users to connect and share and enjoy the plant. And while things have changed a bit since the Woodstocks and Harlem Cultural Festivals of our past, we now have new things to enjoy.

Today’s music festivals like Rolling Loud, Lollapalooza, and Coachella (among many others) draw huge crowds each year. And if you want to enjoy weed at every festival, you probably still want to bring your own cannabis (BYOC) whenever possible.

Of course, there’s a method to the madness when you’re bringing a joint or two to a music festival.

Hoping to make every stoner’s music festival experience more stoner-friendly, here’s a foolproof guide to living your best stoner life at music festivals.

Part One: Plan to Have Fun

Before heading to your festival, there are a few questions you should ask yourself, including:

What weed laws are in place in the state you are in?
Are you going to a one-day or multi-day festival?
Does the festival have a bag policy?
How high are you trying to get at the festival?
Is it a high-energy festival that will have you standing up, or can you bring a chair and/or blanket?

Answer these questions before heading to your festival so you can get a basic idea of what your festival experience will be like. After answering the questions above, make sure you plan ahead for the following:

Be aware of state weed laws

If you only do one thing on this list, please educate yourself on state and local music festival laws. Yes, festivals are usually a relaxed place to smoke and enjoy your weed once inside, but don’t forget to consider out-of-state laws or local law enforcement when leaving the festival.

If you are visiting a legalized cannabis state like California, it is safer to buy in the state than to bring product from another state. The last thing you want is to get hit with a crime for eating an ounce of flowers during your road trip from Texas to Coachella. It’s a simple but underestimated rule: Know your local and state laws.

Understand the amount of weed you will want and/or need

The next thing you need to know is how long you will be at your festival. This will help give you an idea of how much weed you need for your ideal experience.

If it’s a single day, you might just want to smoke beforehand or eat an edible that comes right when your favorite artist is performing. Although below we have tips for seeing all day long.

However, for a multi-day festival, consider buying in bulk or bringing a bit of variety to get you through 2-3 days without being able to level up again and without resorting to other (but random) questions. Festival goers to see who has buds for sale.

By the way, they really don’t want to buy weed there. If you don’t believe me, take Danté’s word for it.

Think festival safety and security measures

When preparing for a music festival you’ve never been to, it’s usually best to do some research on Reddit or call up a friend who knows firsthand what to expect. It might also be helpful to check the festival’s bag policy. For example, some festivals only allow clear bags, leaving you with even fewer places to stash treats.

For better or for worse, safety at the festival is always an issue. Many of us know that feeling of being afraid to bring a joint to a music festival only to find security guards who don’t give a damn about our weed. But for every 420-friendly security guard, there’s an anti-weed security guard who might want to remind you of the rules and throw away your stash.

If you want to be guaranteed no problems, play it safe and don’t bring anything. For help finding the perfect bag, check out this list of Rolling Stone’s best festival backpacks.

Part Two: The Best Ways to Smuggle Weed into a Music Festival

If you’re willing to risk it for the cookie, then it’s time to choose one of the four main ways to smuggle weed into the festival.

1. Put away your clothes: underwear/bra/shoes/socks

Hiding weed in your clothes is a tried and true technique that many stoners can rely on. Underwear and bras are fan favorites as a safe zone where security guards are least likely to look out of respect.

Tucking joints into socks and sneakers is also a great alternative. The only downside to the clothing method is that you might pinch or sweat on your pre-rolls, so finding a slim sleeve or box can help prevent damage while you make it through security. More tips on this below.

2. Hide it in your hair

If you’ve been blessed with a luxurious mane of hair to style into an updo, you can gently pin your stash into your crown and style accordingly. A thick hair full of ponytails is a perfect way to hide that doob tube or little bag of weed. Don’t underestimate the power of the perfect hairstyle.

3. Use a hidden storage container

Certain situations call for a 007 stoner stealth mission, and for that we recommend you get a secret storage canister.

There are countless creative everyday items with secret compartments in which to hide your 420 essentials. You can head to Etsy, Amazon, or eBay to find the nifty safe of your dreams.

Some of our favorite music festival storage containers include:

this iHit Phone Case Stash

this Altoid Stash Box Joint Kit

and this Secret Stash deodorant

4. Bring a pack of cigarettes and e-cigarettes

Finally, hiding your weed in a cigarette pack or e-vape is a very useful tactic. You can either roll up joints to put in a pack of cigarettes, or you can take out the batteries to your vape mod and use the same space to store buds. Oddly enough, security is much less likely to make a fuss about your nicotine.

Part three: Choosing the right weed format for your desired mood

Deciding what kind of weed to bring and how you want to get high is just as important as getting it through security in the first place.

Everyone wants to achieve a different level of baking for their festival experience, so pairing your desired vibe with the right pre-rolls, edibles or blunts can be a game changer.

vape pens

Undoubtedly, the most convenient and discreet option for music festivals is carrying a trusty vape pen. Vape pens tend to look just like your typical e-cigarette, so they already have a discreet edge.

You can opt for an all-in-one disposable or pod-based vape that lets you sit pretty much anywhere without being flashy.

The PAX Era and its concentrate pod system is an industry favorite that looks just like a nicotine vape. Your oil is housed in the vape battery, so security guards have to take the entire vape apart to find out you’re packing THC.

Pre-Rolls & Infused Joints

Pre-rolls and infused joints are by far the best all-around products to bring to a music festival. Easy to store, dispose of and light, pre-rolls are one of the most convenient options.

A 14-pack of pre-rolls like those offered by Pacific Stone is an amazing choice for an affordable all-day product that packs plenty of weed for you and your friends. Just keep lighting.

As far as small smokes go, Jeeter’s Baby Jeeter Infused Joints are a good example of a product with a compact size for easy storage, while still packing a punch with a concentrated core and kief on the outside.

7 high-energy cannabis strains to help get you active and fight fatigue

blunts

For connoisseurs, we recommend looking for fat blunts that are built to last at least 1-2 full sets of performers in the lineup.

When you’re feeling extra special, a hash rosin-filled joint or blunt is the perfect heavy smoke to get you pumped.

STIIIZY’s 40’s 2g Blunts are a great option for a hemp wrapped blunt plus glass tip for a premium quality experience. These are infused with live resin that boasts over 40% THC, hence the name.

Packwood’s blunts weigh 2.5g making them one of the heaviest blunts on the market and another great choice for festivals.

edible

When in doubt, edibles are a reliable option to get the powerful highs you need without the smell, lighters, or extra accessories.

The benefit of edibles is that you can avoid them entirely if you time your high just right. But in general: don’t drive too fast. Take too many and you might be surprised how well you can sleep through a live concert.

If you end up bringing a few swirls with you, try to remove them from each wrapper and pass them off as regular candy. Think ahead about what dose of edibles you want to take with you and how high you want to get.

Edible Dosing: How Strong Is Your Weed Edible?

Part Four: Last Minute Memories

Hopefully by now you have a good idea of how you’ll be enjoying weed at the next festival you attend.

Throw away those pipes, bongs and bowls at home so you don’t have to worry about keeping track of your smoking accessories. And remember to roll up before rolling out so you’re always ready to smoke.

Finally, make sure you and your friends know what to do when you get too high. It takes a village to raise a stoner, but we’ve got you.

Sesh safe and vibe on.

Nadir Pearson

Nadir is a dynamic East Coast cannabis leader and entrepreneur. He is the founder of SMART (Student Marijuana Alliance for Research & Transparency), a national cannabis college organization, and co-founder of Hybrid Co. Nadir also serves as project leader for Cannaclusive.

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