Buying weed used to be an adventure; meeting a dealer in a fast-food parking lot or a smoky basement carried an element of criminality and suspense. Part of the experience was getting ripped off, or at least not knowing what you were getting for your money. An eighth was $40 back in the late ’90s, when a gallon of gas was $1.79, and a Big Mac was $1.50. Oh, how we all long for those simpler times — but not the waiting for a pot dealer part!
Today, the excitement around buying weed comes from the variety, which is immense, and the many ways Cannabis can go into or on the body. A modern dispensary might have hundreds of different vapes, edibles, concentrates, joints and topicals, along with all the ways to consume. It’s easier than ever to find a product that is ready to puff on the go, and between vapes and gummies, nobody needs to know that you are floating up the hiking trail instead of climbing it.
Weed is the ultimate companion for adventure, no matter what flavor of life you are experiencing. Cannabis puts us in the moment for thrills, enhances appetite and sound for food and concert experiences and helps us recover and relax for post-fun reflection.
As I prepare for fishing season, topicals and vapes are right next to my emergency radio and survival belt. I feel most connected to nature and grateful for the natural gifts of God when I’m smoking on a river or in the woods in pursuit of a fish or a view.
As we head into the summer season, it’s important to pack your weed bags carefully. Remember that not every travel destination has the same laws regarding the green. You can generally get something where you are going in a checked bag or hidden away, but I recommend leaving it there on the way home. It’s never worth the risk of trouble for what we can buy here legally — unless your idea of an adventure is ending up on “Locked Up Abroad.”
So be safe, avoid sunburn, stay hydrated and thank your local pot shop for powering your next adventure!
