Vape pens are the go-to choice for most cannabis consumers. However, in the past couple of months, fake vape carts have been linked to a multistate outbreak of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) among vapers. It is for this reason that vapers are on high alert asking: Will my vaping pen make me sick? How can I tell if a vape cartridge is fake? In short, how do I keep safe? Unfortunately, for the most part, it is a case of buyer beware. As a vaper, it is your responsibility to do due diligence before making a purchase.  Here is a rundown of boxes you need to tick to protect yoursel ..read more

On September 27, 2019, the CDC released its findings on the multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product use or vaping.  The report: Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping report informs that As of September 24, 2019, at 5 pm, 805 lung injury cases associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping products have been reported to CDC. On top of that, 2 deaths have been confirmed in California, with a total of 12 deaths confirmed nationally.  The report further confirms that 77 percent of the patients reported usin ..read more

We all love our vape pens. They are convenient, discreet, portable and pack a heck of a wallop for their size. Yet, sometimes it’s nice to fall back on old faithful. That smooth operator that lets you pull deep robust drags of silky smooth vapor without missing a beat. We’re talking about the bong.  Why use a bong with your vape pen? As compared to smoking from a bong, utilizing your vape pen can produce a tastier, healthier, potent means of enjoying your favorite herb.  Not all Bongs are Compatible – but they can be with one simple accessory  Before we dig into the top 10 bong ..read more

Following seven deaths and hundreds of lung-related illnesses reported across 33 states since August, the Trump administration has wasted no time in taking action, even though the cause of the outbreak is yet to be identified by health officials. In a move targeted particularly at young people who have taken up vaping, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has announced plans to remove all non-tobacco flavors from the market, with New York being the first to initiate the ban. US Health Secretary Alex Azar said the officials were not prepared to “stand idly by” as a new generation become addic ..read more

For (semi) old-timers like me, dab pens were a miracle device when they first crashed the weed vaping scene. Suddenly, dabbing didn’t have to be an adventure sport where you were quite literally playing with fire. Questions lingered, though. How long does a dab pen last? How long does a dab pen high last? etc etc. Now, years later, it seems that the same questions are still being asked so here is a comprehensive set of answers that covers all the basics of dabbing, together with a guide on the best dab pens available today.  If you are a longtime dab pen user, skip right ahead to the 5 be ..read more

Authorities are investigating whether a large-scale operation by two Paddock Lake brothers allegedly producing black-market THC vaping cartridges may well be connected to a spate of vaping-related respiratory organ diseases and deaths. Tyler Huffhines, 20, and Jacob Huffhines, 23, were arrested on September 5 when warrants were served on the house where they live with their mother and grandad, 74th St. in pen Lake, and a rented condominium at Williamsburg Court within the Bristol Bay subdivision. At the press conference on Wednesday, Kenosha County Sherrif Officer David Beth says at the pen La ..read more

Do you ever get that feeling life is too mechanized, too controlled? What would our ancestors, who used herbs to connect with nature, think of the mishmash of chipsets and gadgetry that are vaporizers today? Hankering for a return to a simpler connection with my weed, I tried out the DynaVap M and OmniVap XL. DynaVap is a Wisconsin-based company that designs and manufactures their vaporizers from scratch, all of them without a single electronic component. This return to basics stands in stark contrast with almost every other major vape producer today. Instead of a boxy, soulless design, DynaVa ..read more

Written By Evan Kaden Every parent has their own way of talking to their kids about cannabis, but for some, the task may be easier said than done. It’s not an easy thing to sit your children down and talk to them about drugs. Even if cannabis is legal in your neck of the woods, it’s still important to have these often difficult discussions so that you can rest easy knowing you did your part to educate and inform your children about the risks and benefits of using such substances. Not everyone thinks drugs are bad, and the truth is that they can be a lot of fun; otherwise, people wouldn’t use t ..read more

DaVinci IQ – First Impressions The very first thing that hit me about the DaVinci IQ as I lifted it out of the box was its impressive weight and feel. The smooth, ergonomically-shaped body made of anodized aluminum features a 51-dot LED display that sits above an embossed minimalist DaVinci logo. The whole build just screams quality. The herb chamber and vapor path are made from ceramic zirconia. Ceramic zirconia was chosen specifically for its high resistance to heat and fracture. The material’s superior insulation properties combined with a rounded oven design for smooth, even heat transf ..read more

Cannabis has gained a lot of popularity in the last couple of decades and has now been legalized in many states in America and all across Canada for medicinal use. Some states like California have also legalized the recreational use of the herb.  Anyone who has experience with marijuana knows that all strains are not the same. If you go to a cannabis dispensary, you will find that the strains are usually classified as Indica, Sativa or hybrid. These are the major types of cannabis strains. Indica strains usually have a calming and soothing effect on the users, while the Sativa strains are ..read more