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What Is a Weed Dugout?


What Is a Weed Dugout?


Learn all about what a dugout for weed is, how they work, the types of dugouts, benefits, and how to take care of one. 


  • 5 min read
Bongs, bubblers, water pipes: It’s likely you’ve heard these terms all used to refer to the same thing. The truth is, these terms are not interchangeable and each has its own benefits and best uses. For example, a bong is great for group sessions or solo sessions at home. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today!
  • 4 min read
Stone pipes are durable, portable, and make for a smooth smoking experience. Given that we’ve had centuries to perfect the stone pipe, they can be carved into any shape or size. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today! 
  • 4 min read
Steamroller pipes are versatile, powerful pieces. Their unique shape--featuring a large carb hole--allows for intense hits and a customizable smoking experience. These pieces are worthy investments for any smoking enthusiast. 
  • 4 min read
Spoon pipes are the classic stoner’s pipe. Perfect for a back porch sesh with friends or a solo smoke, these portable and beautiful pipes will remain a staple in the smoker’s toolkit. 
  • 4 min read
Sleek, super stylish, and cool in more than one way: Sherlock pipes are iconic for a reason. Whether you want a smoother hit or just want to look a little classier, Sherlock pipes are an essential to any smoker’s collection. 
  • 4 min read
Though they might not be able to replace the soothing ritual of rolling a blunt, glass blunts are a smooth, easy-to-use healthier alternative to tobacco-leaf wraps. Pack it fat, light it up, and enjoy.
  • 4 min read
Being able to pick and choose through different weed pipe shapes, sizes, and colors allows you to personalize your smoking device to your liking. The main thing to remember before you purchase is to pick a pipe that’s compatible with the form of cannabis you’re using. Stick with spoons, chillums, bongs, and bubblers if you’re smoking flower, and go for dab rigs if you prefer concentrates. 
  • 4 min read
You don’t need a fancy DIY weed kit to enjoy cannabis, but having the essentials guarantees a more enjoyable experience. As a reminder, most of the introductory tools and accessories listed above are best enjoyed with flower. Vaporizers and dab rigs use some of the same items, but these combo weed kits include device-specific odds and ends. Remember that you can always ask your local dispensary budtender or headshop for additional advice for how to get a complete kit.
  • 6 min read
There’s a lot of rumors circulating around the cannabis community about the effects of sativa, hybrid, and indica strains. Considering the stoner movie clichés and inconsistent budtender advice, it’s no wonder people are confused. Read more and educate yourself on the truth. 
  • 6 min read
In a pinch, nug grinding by hand does the job, but getting the full effect of flower requires a dry herb grinder. Nothing quite compares to the way a weed grinder transforms lush nugs into a cloud-like fluff. Read more to understand how a grinder can ultimately make your cannabis last longer. 
  • 4 min read

Summer travel requires planning, and cannabis users need to know how to make their stash portable and accessible for on-the-go needs. Those who are hitting the road or jetting off to dreamy, summer destinations may be interested to learn about chillum pipes. 

  • 4 min read
As one of the more unique lighters on the market, inverted lighters make smoking cannabis safer. Being able to angle the flame away from your hand solves the painful problem of accidental burns. An inverted lighter, like the Carbon by Vessel, features a special, ergonomic design that helps avoid accidental burns. For regular cannabis users, this makes smoking more enjoyable, especially if you use pipes and bongs.