Spring is on our doorsteps, which means most of us, especially in beautiful B.C., are dusting off our hiking boots, packing our knapsacks and setting off for adventures in nature. Cannabis makes a natural companion for explorers – the cathartic experience of smoking in fresh air that makes us feel more connected to the great outdoors. Before heading off on your next hike, make sure you’re equipped with the knowledge you need to be both safe and considerate with your cannabis use. What you will need to pack: 1. Water: And lots of it. Nothing worse than dry mouth with no relief. Plus smoking cannabis requires an increase of fluids to stay hydrated. 2. A lighter : Its rough to have your piece or joint ready and realize... you have nothing to light it 3. A portable piece or joint : Most hikers prefer a small pipe, bubbler, or joint for portability and to avoid breaking their favorite piece or lugging around one far too large. 4. Herb: Some strains are actually named afte...

D id you know there are certain foods you can eat that can actually enhance your high? Well there are... and here are 4 that will take your next sesh next level: 1. Chocolate: Chocolate is well known to produce bliss. That is because chocolate contains anandamide, the same chemical compound found in cannabis that is known to produce feelings of euphoria. Therefore, consuming chocolate and cannabis together will activate more receptors in the brain that make you feel even more euphoric. 2. Mangoes: Mangoes naturally have a high content of a compound called myrcene . Myrcene is particularly fond of THC, and binds to THC receptors in the brain. Therefore, eating a mango about 30 minutes to an hour before you smoke that blunt, bowl, joint, or dab can not only increase your high, but make it come on faster and last longer. 3. Green or Black Tea: Black or Green tea are both high in catechin, an antioxidant that has a particular affinity with CB1 receptors in the brain. Whe...

Glass is without a doubt the best material to smoke from. However, glass can break and no matter how expensive or thick a piece is... there is always a chance of it breaking. All smokers know the agonizing heartbreak of watching your beloved bong fall and shatter. Silicon in recent years has been hitting the market to try and combat the broken glass problem. For a lot of people silicone pipes or pieces have become a lifesaver, and for some, not worth it and dedicated solely to glass. Silicone definitely has its pros and cons. Here we lay out the pluses and minuses or silicone. The biggest pro: Silicone pieces are unbreakable and therefore great for smoking on the go or traveling because they can be folded and stored away without risk of breaking! They are also dishwasher safe and can be very easy to clean. Some designs are very cute and not possible in glass. The price point is generally lower than glass as well, a key pro to silicone. The cons: Silicone is not beau...