Top 5 Reasons to Get a Better Weed Container

A good seal is the most important thing when it comes to cannabis storage, but most containers you get at the dispensary aren't the best for ideal conditions. Even "continued cure" storage for greater quantity or lighter usage is at a pitfall. Here are the top 5 reasons to swap out that container (once you get your weed safely home, of course!)

1. Plastic drams with screw-on lids are meant for shipment to the store and work well enough for this purpose. Plastic pop-tops are even worse. A majority of storefronts try to cut these costs when able, while higher-end brands choose to splurge on a superior vessel. Some of the freshest and highest-quality herbs out there come in glass jars commercially.

2. Nitrogen sealing is a myth - blind studies show it doesn't make that big a difference. Just because something is trendy and a lot of brands use it, doesn't necessarily make it true. I believe this, and not only from my own experience in packaging application. There are other large cannabis manufacturers who have conducted their own internal studies that seem to suggest there is no significant benefit to replacing the oxygen inside a jar with nitrogen.

3. Cannabis stored at the right stage may not need humidity packs at all. However, a container opened multiple times frequently may need one. Boveda and Integra Boost humidity packs are some of my favorites widely available for use. Here in Colorado, we may like a 50-55% pack, and northeast states may like 62% or higher. It's all about preference. If you're really old school, a bit of an orange peel added to the container will also do the trick.

4. Seals will break upon frequent jar opening. Put weed in a larger container like a mason jar and use smaller containers for daily use. From inside the industry, we have tested different storage methods such as plastic bags vs glass containers, storing in totes with no weather seal versus storing in a turkey bag within a tote that did have a weather seal. The seal definitely matters, and once it's broken, your material will dry out and age more quickly.

5. Some dispensaries do deli-weigh, and others do pre-pack. Some do both. Check the harvest date or production date, if available. Many times the date will be hidden in a series of letters and numbers. Often times active deli-weigh will be fresher than an older pre-packed. Don't feel bad asking your budtender to take a look at a few different options. Choose the freshest batches for better long-term storage.

Despite all of this information, you'll want to do this after you get home. It is always wise to use caution in the storage of your cannabis products. In most states, if you're caught with cannabis out of its original container, you might very well be f*cked. If you are going to travel, keep it in the original container. But for longer-term use, use these tips at home at your own discretion. I recommend locking cases to store containers, like Stashlogix brand. And always keep out of reach of pets and children, especially if forgoing child-resistant packaging.

You don't want to be that a**hole in the ER with their kid because they "accidentally" got into your stash.

I leave you with one final thought. Ultimately jars from dispensaries are not meant for actual storage. They are meant for shipping... and to meet compliance requirements... or to conform to a brand's "elevated" quality standards, we all know this. But it's up to the consumer to preserve freshness until a long-term solution evolves similarly to other CPGs (consumer packaged goods).

Your dried spices seem like they last forever in your kitchen, but how long do your freshly chopped veggies stay fresh?

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