Learning how to pack a bowl correctly is an essential skill that all smokers must understand – especially when there are no rolling papers around. Proper packing improves taste and flavor and ensures users inhale the right amount of cannabinoids for complete THC effects.
But with the growing complexity of modern smoking devices and many different types of cannabis-related accessories, it can be challenging to know where to start when packing a bowl.
Fortunately, the Marijuana Resource Center has your back with tips from expert smokers on the best way to pack your bowl with homegrown cannabis. From coarseness to pressure, we cover everything you need to know for a flavorful, smooth-hitting session.
What Weed is Best in Pipes & Bongs?
Before you go breaking up weed and shoving it in a bowl, it is essential to know what type of flower works best. Typically, cannabis that has just been harvested doesn’t make for ideal bowl-packing because it is too moist and will make your bowl smoke wet and harsh.
Cured weed from plants harvested no less than 15 to 30 days before is the best option, as it has had time to dry out and break down natural chlorophylls that disrupt the smoothness of your smoke.
Pro Tip: If you still have wet flower and are impatient to try your homegrown cannabis strain, you can speed up the drying process by breaking off tiny buds and spreading them out on a tray or drying rack in front of a fan for a day or two.
Grind Up Your Flower Properly
Using a high-quality grinder is the best way to ensure that your cannabis breaks up into even pieces. It also results in the best texture for packing your bowl.
Ground weed is best when coarseness mimics that of coffee grounds. Too fine, and it will reduce airflow and make your bowl difficult to light or draw from. Too coarse, and it won’t burn evenly – leaving you with an underwhelming smoke sesh.
Pack Your Bowl Properly
Before putting new weed in your bowl, remove any old crusty residue with a pipe cleaner, small brush, or Q-tip. Clean bowls offer optimal flavor, improved airflow, and better burning of smoke.
Once you have your cannabis ground up to the proper coarseness, slowly and carefully place it into the bowl a pinch at a time. Don’t squeeze the ground weed too hard during the transition, as it can cause it to compact and make distribution uneven – and messy.
Your bowl’s size will determine the best time to stop packing. Generally, once the flower reaches the bowl’s top, it is full enough. For smaller bowls, you may want to stop packing a little earlier, depending on its size and shape.
When everything looks evenly distributed, gently press on the top of the cannabis with your fingers. The condensing action will secure all ground cannabis and prevent bits from popping out during lighting.
Enjoy the Benefits of Cannabis in Properly Packed Bowls
The purpose of learning how to pack a bowl properly leads to one inevitable conclusion: smoking. So now that you have your bowl packed correctly – and with the ideal strain of cannabis – it’s time to light up and enjoy a flavorful, smooth-hitting smoke session.
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