Do I Really Need a Grinder?

by Anna Shreeve | Jul 20, 2018 | Methods, News

Many people who enjoy marijuana have their own method of doing it – perhaps you like using a bong or have jumped aboard the latest in vape trends. If you learned how to roll the perfect joint from a friend or family member, there’s a good chance that you learned using just the bare minimum – your fingers and some papers.

However, for today’s modern weed smoker, there are a plethora of tools that can help you to not only make your experience more enjoyable but actually easier. Let’s explore some of the ways that you can use a variety of products to your advantage.

A Modern Marvel – The Grinder

Some might say that we have our own grinders built in, as many use their hands to break up nugs of flower before smoking. If you’re looking to keep your equipment to a minimum, you can continue to use this method, but a grinder is an inexpensive way to dramatically improve your marijuana experience.

Grinders come at a range of price points, and depending on the features they bring and the material they’re made of, you can enjoy their help in a rather inexpensive fashion. Your basic grinder involves two pieces that fit together and rotate various sets of nubs or teeth on the inside. This allows your bud to be separated and literally ground up into small pieces.

More complex grinders offer multiple sections that are best described as interlocking trays that you can stack one on top of another. As you grind your product, it separates out the useable bud from the precious kief, leaving you with a stash for later use. Grinders can also be used to take a little bit of flower with you on the go if needed.

If you’re used to doing things the old-fashioned way, you may be wondering why a grinder is essential. In short, it offers a variety of benefits including:

• A faster method of grinding up your bud
• Keeping product off of your hands and limiting the potential for waste
• Allowing your weed to be broken up into very small pieces that pack into your bong or bowl much easier

Still not sold on the idea? Try using an inexpensive one to see if it makes a difference in your routine.

Rolling A Joint? Try A Tray

Anyone who prefers to roll a joint over consuming cannabis in other ways knows about the frustration that comes when you have a mishap. Whether your dog came up and bumped your hand or you’re super tired after a long day of work, we’ve all dropped our fair share of unfinished joints, thus essentially trashing the product that’s inside.

Like grinders, trays come with a variety of options and can be as basic or as lavish as you like. Made of out plastic, metal, wood, or nearly any other material you can think of, trays are designed to make rolling joints easier and for passing your bud around to others in social situations. Many of today’s trays come with predefined compartments, allowing you to store papers, pre-rolls, and more.