Chances are you’ve got at least one person in your circle of friends who wants choices. And who can blame them? Not all of us want to keep our feet on the yellow brick road in front of us… some of us like that feeling of grass between our toes too much. If you know someone like this or you are someone like this, you can see how just having one water pipe or one e-rig at home can feel a bit… limiting, stifling, maybe even claustrophobic? Well, there really is something for everyone in the world of smoking paraphernalia… even that type of person who doesn’t know the kind of mood they’re going to be in until they’re in it. Is it a vaping kind of night? Do you feel like flower or wax? Where did I put that lighter? You get the picture. So, for the multitasking smoker who needs variety, here are some of our favorite versatile pieces and accessories.

Something for EVRIbody

If you know you love wax or oil but could go anywhere from that point, then the aptly named EVRI Modular Vape Kit from Dip Devices will be sure to satisfy your every whim by thinking of, you guessed it, everything. This handy device is built around a variable voltage battery with a series of magnetic connections that can accommodate a variety of attachment pieces, each boasting a unique function. If you want the convenience of a nectar collector so that you can enjoy concentrates straight from the jar, the EVRI converts into a dab straw. It also has a Juul/vape pod attachment for e-juice and 510-threading compatibility for vape cartridges. It’s like the 710 version of one of those interactive Netflix shows. While these 3 modes would already make the EVRI a treasure for any vape-enthusiast who enjoys variety, it’s worth mentioning that this is just the beginning for Dip Devices’ most versatile product. Future attachments are planned although EVRI has kept details pretty close to the chest. Will the EVRI eventually dip into dry herb? It’s anyone’s guess, but we’re excited to watch the evolution of the EVRI.

Get Prepared. Get Going. Get Happy!

Happy Kit has made preparation their business for several years now, offering self-contained kits that each offer an array of smoking paraphernalia to cover even the most indecisive smoker in a pinch. Consider your Happy Kit a Swiss Army Knife of smoking preparedness. Depending on the type of Happy Kit you select, you’ll be supported by possible combinations of all sorts of goodies including chillum pipes, grinders, rolling papers, spoon pipes, doob tubes, and the list goes on. The Very Happy Dab Kit even includes a dab torch and nectar collector! Variety can quickly turn to disaster if not well organized and this is yet another way that Happy Kits excel. Each kit comes in a compact carrying case with nylon loops and pockets to keep everything in order. This kind of neatness makes it that much easier to change your mind about how you want to enjoy your smoke break without regret!

The Most Versatile Grinder on the Market

If you didn’t expect to see a grinder listed as a versatile product then you’re obviously unfamiliar with Wolf Grinders. They’ve made a name for themselves by thinking beyond the boundaries of the classic herb grinder design and this is beautifully illustrated in their 6-in-1 Combo Crusher. What may at first look like a simple 3-chamber metal grinder is actually a totem housing a small arsenal of smoke gear including a removable metal hand pipe with glass smoking bowl insert, a pick piece, and even a holster for a Bic mini lighter. You may be thinking: “Okay, that’s everything you need to smoke, but that’s not really giving me too many choices on how to enjoy myself.” But the Wolf Combo Crusher actually offers you a way to kick back that no other item on our list can match: the lighter holder doubles as a bottle opener. Want to switch gears and take a sesh break by wetting your whistle with a cold brew? The Combo Crusher has you covered. Enjoy a smoke, pop open a beer, and let the kief catcher save you something for a rainy day. That’s versatility at its finest!

A Rolling Tray That Holds Everything But Your Hand

We’re going to round things out with the ultimate platform that can satisfy lightning fast shifts in mood. The Be Lit Bamboo Rolling Station provides a home base for your sesh that keeps things comfortable and orderly, no matter your whim. With carefully cut, generously portioned spaces designated for your herb grinder, rolling papers and wraps, material, and phone stand, you’ll have no problem finding what you need when you need it. Plus, if you’re in the rolling state-of-mind, it can help to pull up Netflix or YouTube on your phone to help you pass the time as you go for that perfect roll. This is actually an item we carry, but we don’t have it displayed on our site. Fortunately, you can reach out to your Master-Minded account representative if you’re interested in this versatile rolling tray.

There’s nothing wrong with being a bit indecisive when it comes to how you want to enjoy your free time. But if you’re the type of smoker who likes choices, you need gear that can change with your whims. These are products that can be a lot of things to a lot of people. That kind of versatility is key in satisfying smokers who appreciate variety. With any of these products, you can be sure you’ll be happy to see them, no matter your mood.

While any dabbing aficionado will tell you that a well-crafted dab banger is essential to a quality sesh, some novices may be under the false impression that your banger doesn’t matter that much as long as you have a quality rig and fire wax. It can be easy to overlook a banger. They’re not always as visually dazzling as colorful heady glass rigs or vibrant carb cap designs. But a dab banger is basically the fuel tank of your wax rig, so it’s not the place to skimp on the investment. Today, we’ll be discussing 3 of our favorite banger brands, each offering starkly different benefits to any discerning dab enthusiast.

Dabbing Efficiency Courtesy of the Highly Educated Gavel V3

Always offering a focus on performance and efficiency, Highly Educated are perhaps best known for their most recent dab banger design, the Gavel V3. When designing a quartz banger, the quest for an even distribution of temperature is always at the forefront of the designer’s vision. The minds over at Highly Educated found a solution to this constant challenge by providing 4mm opaque walls and an 8mm opaque bottom with a 4mm thick floor to their Gavel V3 bangers, thus using basic science to secure temperature uniformity. This even distribution of heat means you get every sticky drop of concentrate with little to no waste. You can also count on the Gavel V3 to heat more quickly than most quartz bangers thanks to its opaque design. That’s just economical!

The opacity of the Gavel V3 isn’t its only selling point, although it’s easily its most unique. Even without the opacity, it would still be a quality example of a dab banger. If you’re a big fan of bubble caps, you’ll love the Gavel V3’s beveled lip that lets you use a bubble cap with unhindered control. While most bangers on the market adhere to a standard 45° or 90° neck angle, the Gavel V3 comes in 90° and a rarer 55° neck angle, giving it a bit of further distinction from other dab banger models on the market.

The Gavel V3 Specs:

•         8mm opaque bottom (4mm floor)
•         Rounded basin
•         4mm opaque walls (quicker heating)
•         Opaque feature allows for uniform temperature between floor and walls
•         Beveled top lip for bubble caps
•         Male and female joints
•         14mm and 10mm joints
•         55° and 90° angles
•         25mm bucket

Evan Shore Brings Visual Artistry to Dab Banger Quality

Always a great source for information in the latest and greatest developments in bangers, Master-Minded Sales Representative Brian Crawford introduces our next banger brand by stating, “Evan Shore brings a more artistic value to the table.” One look at their Echeveria Trippy Banger and you’ll certainly agree. Carefully etched with mesmerizing designs that fully saturate its quartz veneer, the Trippy Banger offers a visually psychedelic piece that can keep pace with the headiest of wax rigs.

If you’re looking for a different sort of visual inspiration, the Evan Shore Titty Banger finds its muse in the female form with an artistically rendered torso adorning a high-end quartz banger at a surprisingly midrange price. Like all of Evan Shore’s dab bangers, the Titty Banger is crafted from U.S. quartz.

Of course, Evan Shore bangers are more than just a pretty face (or, in the above case, a nice rack). If you’re not as concerned with the artistic aesthetic but are all about performance, the Evan Shore Flat Top Banger boasts lengthy heat retention of up to 90 seconds. It also features a splash guard to keep your sesh nice and clean.

Flat Top Banger Specs:

•         24mm bucket size
•         Long heat retention (70-90 second cooldown time)
•         Splash guard feature
•         Male and female joints
•         90° and 45° angles
•         10mm and 14mm joints

Titty Banger Specs:

•         High end banger at midrange price
•         10mm and 14mm joints
•         Only male joint
•         90° and 45° angles

Trippy Banger (Echeveria) Specs:

•         Male joint only
•         90° and 45° angles
•         10mm and 14mm joints

Whitney Harmon Knows a Small Rig Needs a Small Banger

In the world of dabbing, size does matter. In most circumstances, a smaller dab rig is going to offer a more flavorful hit, because the terps of your wax are less diluted with water. For this reason, you’ll often find mini dab rigs in higher demand than larger varieties. Whitney Harmon naturally saw this as an opportunity when developing one of their latest quartz bangers, the Smedium Bucket. Only available in a tiny 10mm joint size, the Smedium Bucket prides itself on its diminutive stature, perfect for use with mini dab rigs. A regular sized banger easily throws off the balance of a micro dab rig, which can lead to some frustrating sesh situations. Throw in a hot dab torch and “frustrating” quickly becomes “downright dangerous.” Now, thanks to Whitney Harmon’s Smedium Bucket, you can enjoy flavorful hits from your micro dab rig without any worries.

Smedium Bucket Specs:

•         Small rigs need small bangers
•         10mm joint only
•         Male joint only
•         90° and 45° angles
•         Made in Washington

While there are plenty of other quartz banger options on the market, these 3 brands consistently impress us with their creative designs, each bringing something uniquely beneficial to the modern dab enthusiast. Whether you’re seeking the efficiency of Highly Educated, the artistry of Evan Shore or just need to balance out your micro dab rig with an equally small dab banger from Whitney Harmon, you can also expect solid, reliable top shelf quartz bangers under all these bells and whistles. That spirit of innovation married to tried-and-true craftsmanship makes these 3 dab banger brands our favorites time and time again. 

Your Magical Butter Machine (or Herbal Infuser, depending on your preference) offers a gateway to infusion innovation. Most people are using it strictly with the kind of herb you’d pick up in a dispensary, but a home infuser doesn’t discriminate! If you’re not mixing it up by adding in other types of herbs now and then, you’re missing some golden opportunities to explore DIY holistic health. Any time you hear the words “DIY” and “Holistic” together, you should approach with a healthy amount of caution, but we’ve got your guide to some of the most useful herbs you can use for healthy infusion solutions right from your kitchen counter with your home infuser. It should go without saying that we are not medical professionals nor is the herb guide below intended as a medical recommendation. If you have even the slightest shadow of a doubt, call your doctor before proceeding with infusions of any of the herbs below. Also, as is the case with most holistic medicine, the majority of the benefits listed below are unproven by accepted research, though widely supported by anecdotal evidence and studies. Therefore, when we talk about benefits, we’re talking about potential benefits. Now that the powers-that-be are hopefully satisfied, let’s dive in!

There’s Much More to Chamomile Than a Soothing Sleep-Aid

Chances are you’ve not come this far in life without sipping on some pre-bedtime chamomile tea. Chamomile is a soothing herb derived from tiny flowers. If you’re struggling with insomnia, infusing chamomile could add a calming effect to recipes or tinctures that helps you find Mr. Sandman or eases general anxiety. But anecdotal evidence and research alike indicate that chamomile has much more potential than a relaxing sleep aid. This gentle herb may offer a myriad of other benefits as diverse as fighting the common cold, easing menstrual pain, treating a whole host of skin problems and generally boosting your immunity. Like almost anything you consume, it is possible to have an allergic reaction to chamomile and consuming too much can lead to vomiting in rare cases.

Potential benefits of chamomile:

• Anxiety relief
• Sleep aid
• Immune booster
• Common cold treatment
• Reduces muscle spasms
• Relieves menstrual pain
• Settles upset stomachs
• Heals cuts and skin ailments
• Acne treatment
• Skin rejuvenation
• Heals sunburns
• Eliminates dandruff

Potential risks of chamomile:

• Allergic reaction
• Vomiting

Damiana and a Romantic Playlist at 2AM on a Saturday Night

If you’re looking to spice things up in the bedroom, search just beyond the spice rack for some damiana leaves. Never heard of damiana? It’s a popular aphrodisiac that can feel slightly intoxicating when smoked, so it’s a good candidate to pop in your home infuser for an interesting Saturday night. But aside from matters of a sexual nature, damiana offers additional potential benefits that make it an herb worth considering for infusion, even if you aren’t trying to turn up the romantic heat. It’s purportedly helpful for dieting and weight loss, easing the strains of depression, bringing mental focus and clarity and even treating bladder issues that result in bedwetting. However, damiana may not be ideal for diabetics since it specifically effects the blood pressure of those living with diabetes. Because of its effects on blood pressure, it shouldn’t be taken in the 2 weeks leading up to surgery. Finally, as with many herbs on this list, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are discouraged from using this herb.

Potential benefits of damiana:

• Aphrodisiac
• Dieting and weight loss supplement
• Eases headaches
• Antidepressant
• Settles upset stomach
• Relieves constipation
• Treats ailments linked to bladder problems and bedwetting
• Fortifies mental and physical stamina

Potential risks of damiana:

• May impact blood pressure in diabetics
• Not to be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Not to be taken in 2 weeks leading up to surgery

Echinacea: Your Yoga Instructor’s Number One Choice of Flu Preventative

Echinacea has been thrown around by armchair physicians and overly helpful co-workers as an effective immune booster for as long as we can remember, but this herb really has been shown to up the production of helpful white blood cells that combat invading illness. So, while we’ve all been recommended echinacea during flu season so much that it feels like a joke, it’s not a suggestion to be taken lightly. But echinacea’s purported uses extend well beyond flu season with studies and anecdotal evidence indicating that it can be used to balance blood sugar, manage anxiety, as an anti-inflammatory and even to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Echinacea also has its possible risks, including a negative impact on certain autoimmune diseases. It can also lead to allergic reactions, nausea and slight stomach pain.

Potential benefits of echinacea:

• Immune booster
• Flu preventative
• Balances blood sugar
• Promotes healthy cellular growth
• Reduces breast cancer risks
• Anxiety relief
• Lowers blood pressure
• Anti-inflammatory

Potential risks of echinacea:

• Nausea
• Mild upset stomach
• Allergic reaction
• Adverse effects on autoimmune diseases

The Renaissance Herb Known as Ginkgo Biloba

If you’ve had any troubles with memory or are struggling against any form of degenerative brain disease, ginkgo biloba may be worth your consideration. Touted as a natural brain booster, ginkgo biloba is easily one of the most diverse herbs on our list. In addition, it may bring significant benefits as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that improves heart health through optimizing your circulatory system. It’s also been shown to be a potential natural treatment for anxiety and depression that improves your eye health, combats symptoms of asthma and even treats dysfunctions of a sexual nature. However, it only makes sense that an herb that offers such a wealth of possible benefits would also present an array of potential risks. Ginkgo biloba has been found to have negative interactions with certain medications including blood thinners, SSRIs, MAOIs, NSAIDs and anti-depressants. It can also result in allergic reactions and other unpleasant side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headaches, upset stomachs and diarrhea.

Potential benefits of ginkgo biloba:

• Treatment of degenerative brain diseases including forms of dementia
• Memory booster
• Optimizes circulation
• Improves heart health
• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antidepressant
• Anxiety relief
• Promotes eye health and improvement in vision
• Reduces headaches and migraines
• Relieves symptoms of asthma and COPD
• Eases symptoms of PMS
• Treats sexual dysfunctions

Potential risks of ginkgo biloba:

• Nausea and dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Headaches
• Upset stomach
• Allergic reaction (sometimes resulting in rash)
• Adverse effects on certain medications (including blood thinners, SSRIs, MAOIs, NSAIDs and anti-depressants)

Infuse Hawthorn Berry to Get to the Heart of a Problem

With someone in the U.S. dying of cardiovascular disease every 37 seconds, you may want to consider infusing Hawthorn Berry into your next healthy recipe. This deep red berry is indicated to tackle a whole host of problems related to the heart and blood flow in general, helping to get your capillaries, arteries and veins in tip top show. It can also help you to get cholesterol under control while serving as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that reduces blood pressure, eases digestion and may even prevent hair loss. However, among its risks, hawthorn berry may have some adverse interactions with medications meant to treat heart problems, blood pressure or cholesterol issues.

Potential benefits of hawthorn berry:

• Treats a series of heart problems
• Optimizes healthy veins, capillaries and arteries
• Lowers cholesterol
• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Reduces blood pressure
• Decreases blood fats
• Digestive aid
• Hair loss preventative
• Anxiety relief

Potential risks of hawthorn berry:

• Mild nausea and dizziness
• Adverse effects on certain medications (including those treating the heart, blood pressure, and cholesterol)

St. John’s Wort: A Strong Antidepressant with a Host of Potential Side Effects

One of the most popularly recommended natural treatments for depression is St. John’s Wort. With so much anecdotal heat behind this herb, it could be a tempting infusion for a feel-good recipe. But did you know that studies have also found St. John’s Wort as a potential treatment for physical abrasions including burns, sores and even bruises? Unfortunately, the benefits of St. John’s Wort are somewhat unbalanced by the herb’s potential risks. These include adverse effects on the body’s metabolic enzymes which opens a whole Pandora’s box of possible health problems. It can also negatively interact with a slew of prescription medications including anti-rejection medicines and treatments for heart problems, HIV, cancer, and seizures not to mention anticoagulants and oral contraceptives. Some of these negative interactions can result in disorientation, fever, mood swings, rapid heart rate, diarrhea, excess perspiration, muscle spasms and shivering. St. John’s Wort is also one of the herbs that breastfeeding or pregnant women should avoid.

Potential benefits of St. John’s wort:

• Antidepressant
• Treating bruises, burns, sores and other skin abrasions

Potential risks of St. John’s wort:

• Negative impact on metabolic enzymes
• Adverse effects on certain medications (including those intended for anti-rejection, heart, HIV, cancer, oral contraception, anti-seizure, and anticoagulants)
• Disorientation
• Fever
• Mood swings
• Increased heart rate
• Shivering
• Excess perspiration
• Diarrhea
• Muscle spasms
• Not to be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Yerba Mate: A Little Herb Versus the Big C

Easily one of the most popular herbs on this list, although that surge in popularity seems to have really picked up in the last decade, Yerba Mate is said to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer including breast, prostate, colon, colorectal and endometrial. While yerba mate is often used in teas, you can also infuse it in your very own kitchen with your Magical Butter Machine or Herbal Infuser. If you need any added incentives to consider infusing this herb, studies have also suggested that it potentially reduces your risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Then, when you get into reports of its applications in weight loss, raising bone mineral density and its antioxidant properties, it’s easy to see why so many health enthusiasts love yerba mate. However, like the other herbs on our list, it does have its risks. Definitely refrain from infusing yerba mate if you’re pregnant. It can also raise your rate of blood lipids and temporarily elevate your blood pressure.

Potential benefits of yerba mate:

• Reduces risks of certain cancers (including breast, prostate, colon, colorectal and endometrial)
• Lowers risk of heart disease
• Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
• Lowers risk of Parkinson’s disease
• Lower’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease and additional types of dementia
• Aids in weight management
• Antioxidant
• Raises bone mineral density

Potential risks of yerba mate:

• Not to be taken by women who are pregnant
• Temporarily elevates blood pressure
• Raises blood lipids

While these are some of our favorite herbs to consider for infusion, they are by no means your limits. Many herbs can be infused, but all require diligent research. For example, lavender may seem innocuous enough but can poison you if the lavender oil is taken orally. Therefore, infusion for recipes shouldn’t be done on a whim. Some other popular herbs you may wish to consider for infusion innovation include blue lily, brahmi, burdock root, cramp bark, dong quai, gotu kola, guarana, herb-Robert, licorice root, mugwort, nettle, passion flower, paw paw leaves, raspberry leaf, saw palmetto, Siberian ginseng, skullcap, slippery elm, and Tribulus. 

Some of us have been eyeing our scissors nervously. Others have been getting nightmarish flashbacks to sticky fingers coated in pistils and terp dust. Yes, the world is experiencing a shortage of herb grinders the likes of which we’ve never seen. But take hope! There’s a stirring in the north, a howl of triumph cutting through the Canadian forests. Reinforcements have arrived when we needed them most. You see, Wolf Grinders foresaw the coming grinder famine and manufactured a surplus so that, even with herb grinders at their rarest, Master-Minded has them in stock. This isn’t a stroke of luck or a miracle as much as it’s good planning. But there’s really no one to blame for the herb grinder shortage. Now that you’ve ordered what you need, we can talk about how the state of grinders got to be this desperate.

The World’s Changed a Lot in a Year

Last summer doesn’t feel like a year ago; it feels like a lifetime. As we were going to our Independence Day pool parties or lining up outside of movie theaters to catch the latest blockbuster, none of us could have foreseen the masks and hand sanitizer, the instruction videos on proper hand washing rituals, or the deserted restaurants on sunny Sunday afternoons. Last June, we couldn’t have possibly predicted that as our country hurried to reopen the doors of movie theaters, barber shops and restaurants that a cry for justice would launch a global protest resulting in curfews the likes of which we hadn’t seen in our lifetime. Today, we’re recovering from plenty of shortages on anything from pasta to toilet paper. Herb grinders happened to be among those products affected by the turbulent first half of 2020.

Why Herb Grinders?

People weren’t frantically buying grinders like they were toilet paper or non-perishable food. So, why is there suddenly this unprecedented shortage on herb grinders? And how was Wolf Grinders able to predict it? It all comes down to the raw materials used in the manufacturing of your average metal grinder. Wolf Grinders have a higher standard, using aircraft-grade aluminum in their construction, but they’re still subject to the same regulations and restrictions of trade which can affect the import and export of raw materials. A lot of these raw materials, including certain metals, are having a tougher time making it through the ports, directly impacting the availability of certain commodities including, you guessed it, herb grinders. Thankfully, Wolf Grinders sniffed out the potential for a shortage and got the materials they needed before things got too restricted. The result is a manufacturing surplus of Wolf Grinders that’s kept Master-Minded stocked and supplied through the drought.

The Ruggedness of a Wolf

If you keep up with this blog, you’re no stranger to Wolf Grinders. With a focus on utility and innovation that really comes in handy while hiking, camping and exploring the great outdoors, Wolf’s high-quality grinders and pipes exclusively use 6061 aluminum which is popularly used in aircraft construction. To add that extra ruggedness to a beautiful veneer, each Wolf product is then bead blasted and hard anodized. This toughening makes Wolf Grinders the perfect solution to getting your grind on whether at home or in the wild.

Even as the country slowly reopens, we’re likely to feel the echoing effects of the pandemic for some time. And echoes can cause avalanches so it’s safe to say this rollercoaster’s still got a few twists and turns left in it. The great herb grinder shortage of 2020 may pale in comparison to the other trials and tribulations of 2020 including those we have yet to experience, but at least we can take comfort in an immediate solution: Wolf Grinders has provided a port in the storm. Need to stock up on grinders? We’ve got them ready to ship today! At least some of life’s problems have simple solutions!

Who’s missing their smoke circle today? Are you sitting on your couch alone, watching old episodes of That ‘70s Show and thinking wistfully, “That used to be me!”? Even as many parts of the country are opening back up, a lot of us are still watching those infection rates climb and choosing to play it safe. But we're also feeling that void of camaraderie and longing for a time when we shared our rigs and actually passed after each puff, puff. Those days aren’t gone forever, but who knows when we’ll see their like again? The good news is that your smoke circle doesn’t have to be completely broken… it just needs to be a bit bigger: 6 feet between each spoke of the wheel, to be specific. If you’re feeling like enjoying a summer afternoon by getting the gang back together, all you need is a generously sized backyard, a bit of common sense, and some social distance-savvy smoking paraphernalia.

Is 6 Feet Enough?

Now, just to clarify, that 6-foot rule is the minimum distance you want between yourself and someone else. In most cases, we still don’t have a clue who has COVID-19 and who doesn’t. Your buddy may seem totally fine but be an asymptomatic carrier. Meanwhile your friend who’s hacking up a lung maybe just should have invested in a Terpometer to prevent him from taking those hot, hot hits. The bottom line is: unless someone’s specifically been tested, you don’t know.

In a smoke circle situation, the ante is considerably upped because you won’t be wearing protective face masks. So, we’d recommend being a bit more generous than the recommended 6 feet distance between each person, especially if anyone’s liable to start coughing… and let’s face it, some of your friends probably will. You’re not going to be sharing anything or passing anything, so this shouldn’t be a major issue. Just be prepared to use your outside voices.

Want a Happy Sesh? Then Pack a Happy Kit.

Every time you’re crossing the threshold of your home into the world around you, consider that you’re entering an inhospitable landscape; even if you’re just joining your buddies in your backyard. You don’t want to touch something anyone else has touched which means everyone needs to be packing their own gear, from lighters to pipes, papers to herb of choice. Preparation is key to making a social distanced smoke circle a success. One of the easiest ways to make sure you have everything you need in one convenient place is by investing in a specially designed sesh kit from Happy Kit.

The folks at Happy Kit have made a name for themselves by thinking of everything and making sure it’s included in their generous array of kits. For example, the standard OG Happy Kit packs a compact glass hand pipe, plastic herb grinder, resilient doob tube, handy metal poker, 1 ¼” rolling papers with filter tips and even a metal one hitter, all wrapped up neatly in a convenient smell proof case. And that’s just Happy Kit getting started.

If you want something a little more tailored to your specific style, they offer options such as the Happy Dab Kit which includes a nectar collector, concentrate jars, mini dab torch, and metal dab tool or the Very Happy Kit which throws together pretty much every accessory you’d ever need. You can’t get more prepared than that!

The RIO Gives You a Self-Contained Dab Rig for Your Self-Contained Sesh

Whereas the Happy Kit gives you a ton of the smoking paraphernalia you need in one compact, convenient place, the RIO Portable Dab Rig takes the same concept in a completely different direction, giving you everything you need in one compact, convenient device. That’s right, the RIO is a purely mechanical wax rig, meaning its butane dab torch is actually self-contained. You’ll need to grab a concentrate jar and a dab tool (and maybe a bit of extra butane depending on just how deep you’re going into the sesh), but the RIO offers everything else you need in one self-contained, self-sustaining portable rig. It will also take a bit more out of that bank account than the Happy Kit, but you’re paying for quality you can feel… and taste.

Huff and Puff with the Big Bad Wolf

Some believe that a sesh is only as good as its herb grinder. We’re in a situation where everyone in your circle is responsible for their own grinder as well as their own lighter, among other things. That’s great in the sense that no one’s going to wander off with your lighter. But that also means you can’t borrow someone else’s if you misplace yours. If this is a concern of yours, the 6-in-1 Combo Crusher or Bic 4-Piece Herb Grinder from Wolf Grinders can set you right.

The Combo Crusher is built around a 4-piece aircraft-grade aluminum grinder (in your choice of vibrant color), but also includes a removable hand pipe with glass smoking bowl piece, a holster for a mini Bic lighter, pick piece, kief catcher… even a bottle opener, all built into a self-contained design. The bottle opener’s a nice touch for when that sesh inevitably switches gears.

The Wolf Bic 4-Piece Herb Grinder is a somewhat simpler affair, but still useful in any social distance smoke circle. You still get the aluminum 4-piece grinder with built-in kief catcher and lighter holster but it doesn’t include the hand pipe, pick piece or bottle opener you get with the Combo Crusher. You have a better idea than anyone what possibilities your sesh holds, so choose wisely!

Of course, your first priority at this time should be the safety of yourself, your family, your friends (and society in general) so you should cancel any smoke circle plans if you’ve got any of the COVID-19 symptoms or find yourself in one of the most at-risk categories. Even in a safety-conscious, social distance smoke circle scenario, you’re taking a risk and it’s important to keep that in mind. But if you’re going to take the risk, keep that 6 feet minimum (if not more), don’t share anything, keep the party outside, limit the circle to only your most essential squad and show up prepared!