The holiday season is rapidly approaching. For many, that means decorating trees, lighting menorahs, and gathering with loved ones. Those who like weed may also look forward to another beloved tradition: the cousin’s walk.
This long-standing joke permeates families all over America, asserting that the cousins will “take a walk” every holiday. When they return, they are red-eyed and more than ready to eat. Spoiler: they were likely out there smoking weed.
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Nowadays, many of these cousins are grown adults with their own children. A lot of them have likely started hosting the family gatherings. This fact may make the “walk” part obsolete since adults can step into the yard to puff in their own home, but there’s no harm in taking a fart walk with loved ones.
Whether the cousins are walking around the neighborhood or sitting around the patio table, these essentials will make it the best cousin’s “walk” yet.
Festive Penjamins
Vape cartridges and pens have served as the stealthy way to smoke weed for years. Now called the “penjamin,” these little tokers are easy to carry and leave the least amount of scent and visible vapor of all inhalation methods.
The cousin’s walk usually includes a joint, but people have different preferences. Having options is a good thing, especially since some brands release specialty flavors for the occasion.
Timeless, a brand available in Arizona, California, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, and Oklahoma, has re-released the Cranberry OG vape cartridge in time for the holidays. Expect a citrus burst followed by winter spices before the flavor finishes with tart cranberries. It is a sativa, so don’t pass this one to that chatty cousin.
Portable dabs
Make the dabs portable, and share the gift of extracts this year. Puffco and Dip Devices have some exceptional portable vapes available.
The Puffco Pivot serves up tasty, terpy hits while staying a fraction of the size of the brand’s other offerings. This device utilizes the Puffco 3D chamber technology in a smaller size, which lends to the high functionality.
Dip Devices Little Dipper does the same differently. Instead of loading a chamber and pulling through the mouthpiece, the Dipper works like a straw. Heat the piece until the tip is red, touch the prepared dab in its respective dish, and inhale. This easy, one-button method may be perfect for secret tokes during a holiday gathering.
Specialty pre-rolls
Those who take the classic cousin walk will likely roll a joint or buy a pre-roll. Anyone opting for the latter could consider getting something a little special, like the Bagelhole. The MFNY Bagelhole is a New York homage to the hash hole, a flower-filled joint that features a snake of hash right down the middle.
Buying specialty products feels appropriate for a holiday gathering, but remember the audience. Choosing to bring a hash hole to the party comes with the responsibility of telling everyone who hits it how powerful it is. A newcomer might want only one hit, so let them know if there are extracts inside.
Keeping it lowkey
Sure, some family stoners have grown into hosting the holiday function, but that doesn’t mean everyone is on board for a family smoke-out. There are a few tools that help keep the cannabis lowkey, right down to the smoke.
The first step is to conceal the stash scent with a smell-proof bag. A personal smoke filter like the MJ Arsenal Houdini or a Sploofy is another stealthy tool. These handheld devices have carbon filters inside. Blow smoke or vapor in, and nothing comes out– it’s like magic.
Finally, have an “in case of emergency” product on hand if someone gets too stoned. High Not is a THC recovery shot that helps people gain composure in the event of overconsumption. There are a few of these products on the market, and it is wise to have one in the cousin’s walk weed kit.
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For back at the house
Not everyone is finished with weed once the cousin’s walk ends. Those who know will have a stash back at the house. This is an ideal time for infused drinks or perhaps a gummy– or two. Whatever people prefer, make sure it all stays out of the hands of younger family members who have no business handling pot candy, drinks, extracts, or flower.
The cousin’s walk gets better with age
Those who have been taking that fated walk with their cousins year after year know how the excitement builds as we get older. Real jobs, taxes, elections–it all weighs heavier with age. But the cousin’s walk only gets better.
As all of that real-world stuff takes on more gravity, the thirst for levity that comes after getting blitzed with all the best people in the family. Stack the weed kit for this special occasion with these tried and true items, and make this holiday unforgettable.
