Well, it’s that time of year again. Yes, the holidays are upon us, and what better way to make them a bit more festive than with a little cannabis?
This past year brought with it a ton of new and exciting cannabis products and accessories for us to try, and try we did. From innovative vaporizers, pipes, and one-hitters to high-end jars, grinders, bags, and yes, even beard oil, there was certainly no shortage of quality products to tickle our fancy. So to help you find the right cannabis swag to tickle yours too, we highlighted some of our favorites in our 2017 holiday gift guide below. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for that cannabis connoisseur in your life, there’s no doubt any of the gifts below will leave a lasting impression.
1. Awmoo Water Pipe ($200)
Perfect for the style savant in your life, this sleek and sexy water pipe by NYC-based Awmoo looks great both in your hand and on your table. What functions like a smoother version of those classic DIY apple pipes you likely rigged up in high school can also serve as a gorgeous coffee table centerpiece, allowing you to easily strike up a conversation in more ways than one—something that’s sure to come in handy during those awkward holiday reunions.
2. Topstone V2 Vaporizer ($285)
Topstone has once again made our coveted holiday gift guide with the latest iteration of their well-received vaporizer, the Topstone V2. Taking learnings and feedback from their first version, Topstone has polished up the design and function into a cleaner, more refined product—one that oozes class and panache through and through. A smooth, semi-polished aluminum exterior provides a solid, hefty weight that feels great in your hands, while a hand-sanded bocote mouthpiece feels great on your lips—and looks great too. Plus you don’t need a smartphone or switchboard worth of buttons to operate it, as a simple push of the leather stingray power button fires her up in no time, while a large, see-through glass chamber lets you see that fire cloud up inside.
3. Smith Street Candle Co. x The Hemponair Cannabis-Scented Soy Candle ($45)
Speaking of fires, nothing says the holidays like a warm group chill by one, and nothing says it better than one that smells like cannabis. And no, we’re not talking about the buds you and your siblings will likely be burning on the backyard patio. We’re talking about this lovely cannabis-scented candle that’s sure to turn stuffed noses into festive ones (no, not that festive). Teaming up with Brooklyn-based Smith Street Candle Co., we searched high and low for the perfect cannabis scent, then got our hands dirty with the candle makers themselves in their Smith Street studio to create this one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly soy candle—perfect for getting your holidays lit in all the right places.
4. RYOT Multi-Utility Tool ($49)
While the neighbor’s trimming his holiday tree, you can be trimming yours with this handy cannabis multi-tool from our friends over at RYOT®. Built similar to a Swiss Army knife, it’s got tools like a poker, fork, knife, detail hook, curved scooper, flat scooper, bottle opener, and more to help you efficiently prep your buds. And with a sleek, forged stainless steel design, comfortable textured grip, and convenient silicone housing case, it looks just as good as it operates, offering surgeon-like precision coupled with professional-grade styling that easily slides in and out of your pocket, making it the perfect tool for prepping at home or at the inlaws. Yay!
- 5. Kannastör GR8TR Grinder Jars ($70-$84)
Yes, the annual holiday grind can be stress-free—if you’re using the right grinder, of course. These sleek, premium grinders from Kannastör put other grinders to shame with their killer looks and killer teeth—ones built with an innovative Micro-Teeth and Press (MTP) design that utilizes heavy-duty, magnetically secured micro-teeth to shred your buds from both the top and the bottom, all while simultaneously pressing through the grinds, offering a near-perfect blend with every use. Plus they do double duty as both a storage unit and kief catcher, with innovative, patent-pending plates and chambers that can easily be interchanged for different looks and functions.
6. SilverStick One-Hitter Pipe ($25-$75)
Like the cheerful Christmas tunes taking over the airwaves, some classics are better left untouched. The one-hitter is NOT one of them. Sure, it certainly has its merits, but let’s be real—it clogs up way too often, and once it does, you’re more likely to replace it then attempt to clean it. Enter the SilverStick, which basically takes everything you love about the classic one-hitter and improves on it. The bowl is bigger, the pipe sleeker, and the smoke smoother thanks to an innovative built-in filter—one that’s biodegradable and easily replaceable via an innovative screwtop design. Plus it’s available in a gorgeous, vintage-inspired Horween leather case that makes a handsome alternative to that beat-up dugout you’ve been carrying around since the 8th grade.
With the cold winter weather comes cold-weather beards, and while Santa’s no doubt grown accustomed to his (he is from the North Pole, after all), some of us newbs and even veterans alike could use a little help with ours. Specifically, keeping that beard hair free of dirt and flakes, which is where a solid beard oil comes in. Made right here in New York City by Brooklyn-based Bios Apothecary, this hemp seed beard oil contains pure botanical extracts, plant essences, and hemp seed oil derived from Cannabis Sativa to ensure even the bushiest of beards stays groomed and polished. And while you can’t exactly smoke it, you can certainly smell it—and yes, it’s likely a whole lot better than whatever worn-in odor your current beard is sporting. Now if only all those creepy mall Santas could get their hands on some.
8. Cannador Cannabis Humidor ($159-$249)
Reserved for the true cannabis connoisseur, the Cannador is yet another Hemponair favorite with the honor of once again making our annual holiday gift list, and for good reason. Not only does it store your buds in a classy wooden stash box, but it does so at optimal temperatures thanks to its patented Humidity Bead System. By using innovative beads to absorb and release humidity as needed, the Cannador ensures your cannabis never goes above or below a specific ratio, which in turn ensures it stays fresher, longer. Perhaps even long enough to help you get through next year’s holiday festivities. Or at least this holiday weekend at your sister’s.
