Rolling a perfect joint starts with a curated set of tools. A joint rolling kit can hold the necessary accouterment to craft anything from minis to baseball bats to trick joints. This skill is learned through time and practice, but even beginners can succeed with the appropriate accessories. Rollers may have a preferred brand or aesthetic, but the best products always rise to the top.
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Having all the tools in the world won’t matter if a few joint rolling tips aren’t followed.
- Always put enough herb in the paper without packing it too much.
- Air needs to flow through, but it also needs to hold shape.
- The correct papers are ideal for a smooth smoke, and filters can help with that, too.
- There is also immense value in how a person tucks one paper under the other.
While these are crucial notes, there’s no rollie without some of these accessories. The best joint rolling kits have five key ingredients, each playing a role in delivering the perfect smoke.
Grinder
The whole rolling process starts with a grinder. These nifty tools do what the name implies: grind up sticky weed flower into a more workable product. Connoisseurs swear by the toothless Flowermill, while others are still very attached to their Mendo Mulchers.
However, twisting is not an option for some. The low-hand mobility crowd may appreciate the Auto9 from Cloudious9, which grinds flower with the push of a button.
Rolling papers
Everything is held together by a rolling paper, literally. Picking the right paper comes down to a couple of things. What it is made of, how easily it rolls up, and sometimes what it looks like all factor into what people choose.
People must decide whether to roll or pack their joint before purchasing papers. Some like to pack pre-rolled cones with ground flower, like the ASH organic cones, while others prefer to roll their own with options like Zig Zag organic hemp papers.
Experts will even use rose petals or banana peels as an alternative rolling paper. Those who want something special without learning to deconstruct a mango peel might opt for a decorative rolling paper.
Stuffing cones has less of a learning curve than rolling and requires less hand mobility, making it a good option for beginners and some people with disabilities. Those who prefer to pack cones might want to invest in a cone filler to help, while the DIY crowd will want to get a whole slew of other tools.
Tips and filters
There are two kinds of joint tips: ones that keep bits of flower from sneaking through the paper to the mouth (doobie snacks) and those that filter harmful things out of smoke. Weedgets filters and tip sets are a worthwhile choice for those who want to filter crap, while a piece of malleable cardboard could keep doobie snacks at bay.
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There is also the question of distance from the burning cherry. Tips keep noses and eyelashes away from the heat. Take a step up from ripping smoke through a business card filter with Raw Pre-Rolled Tips, go green with reusable Higher Standards Premium Glass Tips, or choose a neutral organic option like wooden tips.
Rolling trays
Many of these tools feature different functionalities between the options, but tray choices are mostly aesthetic. As long as something is flat, it can technically work as the best rolling tray.
Vinyl albums are a classic choice, but these days, there are specialty products with compartments built for high rollers, like the Ongrok acacia wood rolling tray. A Blazy Susan spinning station can also work as a rolling tray. Be warned that the silicone pads may not be the right surface for ground flower (too sticky from both ends).
Ashtray
Once the torch is lit, there will be ash. Have a tray ready to catch it, or there will be a mess. Much like rolling trays, brands have begun to make ashtrays specifically for stoners. The Vessel Ash is one such option. This stone ashtray nestles over wood compartments for papers, tips, and more.
Those looking for a more affordable option might check out local thrift stores for old-school ceramic bar ashtrays that litter shelves or find a groovy Fujima Moroccan ceramic ashtray.
Delicious weed!
Don’t think that we forgot about the most important thing in a joint: the cannabis. The best experiences start with quality weed. Shop for pot grown with the best practices, like no pesticides, for the most delectable flavor and to avoid a harsh smoking experience.
Flower humidity will impact how a joint burns. Too wet, and it will not burn correctly; too dry, and everyone will likely be coughing. Buying weed that is not too old or fresh will cure this qualm. Keep weed fresh with humidity packs and proper storage methods.
It is as easy as curating a joint rolling kit
Everyone has a favorite way to smoke weed. There are bongs, vape pens, and edibles at peoples’ fingertips, but joints continue to prevail as a popular choice. Perhaps it is the convivial experience of passing the jay or the nostalgia that keeps them on top.
Whatever it is, people love this classic consumption method. And to meet that need, it is wise to have a fully stacked joint-rolling kit.
