Jungle Fever: Smoking Paraphernalia & Legal Highs

A stash lighter is a cigarette lighter that has a hidden or secret compartment in it for carrying around your “stash” of herbals used for legal highs (or illegal ones).  They are manufactured in a variety of colours and sizes so there is a lot of choice, which enables you to purchase the exact one that you are looking for.  There are some available that have the capability of storing up to 3-70mm hand rolled cigarettes or more.

Basically, these are standard sized lighters that are fully functional and can fit in any pocket.  Additionally, they typically do not display any hint of being a stash lighter since they look no different to a standard lighter.  For all practical purposes this type of lighter raises no suspicions about the presence of the storage chamber.  Most types of stash lighters open on the bottom or the side and to reveal the secret compartment.  Everything is kept out of sight and is safe when stored in the compartment.

Interestingly, stash lighters have been used for many years for hiding cash, medicines, spare keys, and of course, herbal materials that you can smoke to get high legally.  Even if someone borrows your stash lighter to light their own cigarettes (or other smokeable materials), they will have no clue that there is a secret compartment unless you tell them.  Many individuals today are enjoying the benefits of these types of lighters even though they are a bit more expensive than the standard lighter.

While you can always pick up a tobacco tin at a smoke shop or similar retail establishment, you may want to go with something that has a bit more character and history behind it.  There are a few different courses to consider if you want to go with a classic tobacco tin for use around the house, allowing you to achieve a look that is anywhere between elegant and refined to fun and funky.

One option with classic tins is to go with something that is indicative of a specific time frame in history.  You may want to go with a tin that is shaped somewhat like a pocket flask, and is constructed with a solid metal body encased in leather.  A tin of this type can look quite refined, and is likely to blend in well in an uptown setting.  At the same time, a tobacco tin of this design will attest to your good taste and desire for the finer things in life.

Alternatively, you can go with something that is fun and reminiscent of a bygone era, such as the Sixties.  The tin can be in the form of one of the commercial tins used by many tobacco companies during that decade.  You can go with the original labelling, or opt for a tin that was given an authentic psychedelic paint job that hearkens back to the colours and wild designs that made Carnaby Street such a watering hole for anyone who wanted to be considered “in” at the time.  

Your tobacco tin can do more than simply serve a purpose.  It can also be a piece of art that reflects something of your personality and personal tastes.  Take some time to consider one of these classic approaches, and then look around for something that will keep your stash fresh while also providing some visual appeal.

If you want to get the best legal highs from your choice of herbs and other plants, you want to keep all the ingredients in your stash as fresh as possible.  There are actually several ways to go about accomplishing this task, allowing you to always have herbs at the ready for a quick smoke.

One approach is to buy a good quality tobacco tin with an airtight seal.  Limiting exposure to air will help to keep all the ingredients fresher, a factor that is particularly important if you are including plant matter like dried banana peels or herbs like rosemary in the mix.  An additional benefit of using the tin is that all the scents of the ingredients have a chance to intermingle, possibly creating a more potent experience.

Another idea is to use a re-sealable food storage bag.  Some people recommend using one that is designed for use in the freezer, since they are somewhat thicker and more likely to protect your herbs.  After placing the herbs into the bag, take the time to squeeze out any excess air before sealing the bag.  The herbs will stay fresh for several additional days that way.

You may find that keeping your bag of herbs in the refrigerator will also help keep them fresher for a longer period.  However, there is some difference of opinion on this method.  Proponents say that it does indeed keep everything fresher, while others believe that keeping them in a cool pantry works better, especially if you prefer to use a vaporizer.  The herbs will heat quicker, which in turn means you get to enjoy the effects a little sooner.

Rolling papers are ideal if you like to roll your own cigarettes, they are also a good money saving item as you can easily get around 40 rollups from a 2gram bag.

If you buy rolling papers via the internet you can often find them very cheap. A box of Rizla King Sized Blue Slim will usually cost you around £25 but this will have 50 books of rolling paper in and each book will have around 32 papers in, so that totals 1600 rolling papers.

Shopping around will definitely save you a few pounds but don’t expect great savings.

There many brands of rolling papers from the highly famous Rizla and Zig Zag to the less popular Raw, Randy’s and Kulu.

You can even get flavoured rolling papers Rizla do their Yellow rolling papers which are liquorice flavoured. Some of the less common names do Vanilla, Peach & Strawberry.

By looking around you will sometimes find deals on rolling papers like buy 10 get one free, 10 might sound like a lot but when a packet costs as little as £1 then buying 10 packets doesn’t seem so many.

Rolling Papers

Rolling papers are small sheets of paper that are used for rolling your own cigarettes. You may either use your hand or a rolling machine to do the job. When you roll a cigarette you fill the rolling paper with your favourite herbs or tobacco. Typical rolling papers are long rectangles in shape and are provided with a narrow strip of Arabic gum along the edges. The usual measurement is 45 mm wide and 4 metres long.

Premium quality rolling papers are usually thinner and more transparent than the regular type and are elegantly packaged in neat black and silver. Fine quality rolling papers, on the other hand, are usually flavoured and each roll is sealed individually so that freshness is preserved. Flavours range from chocolate to fruit flavours like peach and grape.

Blunts are similar to rolling papers but are typically made from leaves of tobacco and often contain a special flavour. Some common makes of blunts are, Blunt Wrap, Cyclones, Golden Wraps, Royal Blunts and Amico Sweet Palm Wraps.

Cyclones are blunt cones that are pre-rolled and are extremely slow when burning, thus giving you more quality time to enjoy your smoking experience. Each piece of blunt is wrapped individually.

Royal Blunts are deliciously flavoured blunts produced by a leading tobacco company of the same name. There are also some flavourless types available. Wet mango and purple haze flavours are believed to be the most popular when it comes to Royal Blunts. The 3-pack product usually sells at around £1.50.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve smoked herbs for many years or just a couple of months; you can always change your mode or style of smoking. This can be to experiment with new techniques or simply to find a new style that more correctly suits your needs. Today, a great range of options and accessories are available to herbal smokers. Simply access any herbal highs store to discover them.

Pre-rolled herbal cigarettes are easily accessible and readily available. They can be purchased in many online stores and there is a wide variety of strengths and types to choose from. Alternatively, for a cheaper option, you can purchase the herbs and roll your own cigarettes. Rolling accessories can be obtained from most online sites where herbal-smoking products are sold.

A nice gift for a smoker who rolls his or own cigarettes is the wooden, varnished rolling trays where all that is needed for rolling can be packed and stored to be carried. Smaller appliances like rolling machines that are more portable and compact are also available in a range of sizes, shapes and colours, and with some practice you can roll the perfect cigarette each time.

Of course, as a smoker you will need a good cigarette lighter. Lighters were initially developed in the early 1800s. They were first mass-produced during World War I. Later, during World War II, the Zippo lighter gained popularity among US soldiers as a very reliable and stable lighter.

When smoking cigarettes, which does one prefer to use, a match or a lighter? What are their differences? According to the Roll-It-Up site, 82.86% of smokers use lighters while 5.71% use matches and 11.43% use other means to light a cigarette.

Some use lighters because it’s easier and more convenient, while others use matches because they are primarily made of paper, which is a renewable material.

Matches are typically wooden sticks coated at one end with a material called phosphorus that will ignite if rubbed against a suitable surface. It is considered the most eco-friendly option amongst other devices in fire-lighting. It is also in the top 36 of 50 ways to help the planet, because the cardboard boxes can be made of recycled paper. There are two types of matches: the safety match, which can be lit only if rubbed against a prepared surface; and the strike-anywhere match, which can be used on any solid surface; however, it is dangerous because it can catch fire anywhere.

In contrast, a lighter comprises of a plastic or metal container filled with lighter fluid. It specifies the height of the maximum flame and its resistance to high temperatures and water. There are different kinds of lighters: Zippos, which use ordinary lighter fluid; the torch type, which uses butane lighter fluid with a much clearer flame; and the normal lighter, which also uses butane lighter fluid, but is easily damaged.

What do you think it is safest to use, a lighter or a match? The answer is a matter of personal preference, but always remember that these two devices should be keep out of the reach of children.

In order to get a legal high from smoking a herbal cigarette, you must of course light it first.  A lighter is an indispensible accessory for the smoker and you can’t experience a satisfying smoke without it. Lighters seem to reflect their owners in much the same way as a cigarette holder or cigarette cases do; they come in an almost-infinite variety of materials, shapes, styles and colours.

To break the lighter down into its components; they are really just small plastic or metal containers with lighter fluid inside. This fluid is usually liquid butane, which is stored under pressure. The lighter has an ignition mechanism, which works either by striking a small metal hand-operated roller against a flint or by creating a spark with an electric charge.

Lighters can be collectors’ items or they can be a simple, cheap, throwaway object that can be found in any corner shop or supermarket. Designs range from the mundane and the ordinary, to the stylish and the outlandish. There is a lighter for every taste, use and style. Lighters can be cheap simple plastic objects that are as disposable as a paper napkin, or they can be refillable and designed to reflect an interest in just about any theme or hobby: tennis, musical instruments, beer glasses, cars, and ammunition.  Some are even shaped like a pistol or a hand grenade.

Perhaps the most famous cigarette-lighter producing company in the world is the Zippo Manufacturing Company that created the famous Zippo lighter, a metal lighter that has been around in one configuration or another for over 70 years.

When it comes to legal herbal smoking it is cheaper to make your own cigarettes than to buy ready-made ones. Hand-rolled cigarettes are just as popular as bongs and pipes when it comes to smoking legal herbs. For this reason, there is a great demand for rolling papers and rolling accessories (online and in legal stores around the world). For the best legal herbal high a little research into rolling accessories is recommended. There are different types of rolling paper and it is therefore advisable to look for the best one with which to achieve a high-level of smoking experience.

Rolling machines are handy little pieces of equipment used for making homemade herbal cigarettes. They produce nicely packed and uniform products, and they are easy to use, even for first-timers. Rolling machines come in different sizes, depending on the desired size of the cigarette. They are much more convenient than trying to roll a herbal cigarette just with your fingers, a skill that can take a long time to perfect.

Rolling machines are small and portable; they usually come with an accessory that holds the paper while you put in the herb or herbal mix. A simple one-motion action rolls the paper around the herbs to create a neat and even cigarette. If you are more of a do-it-yourself roller, you might opt for a rolling mat, which is made of wood, and a rolling tray. Like the rolling machine, these can help you achieve a nicely structured cigarette, though more practice and patience is needed. No matter which way you choose to roll your herbal cigarette, rolling accessories are essential for smokers who want to enjoy a legal herbal high.

A dirty pipe screen may waste good tobacco in your bowl. A clogged pipe screen is quite annoying, especially when you want to smoke right away. To avoid these circumstances, here are some easy but effective ways to clean your pipe screen.

Start by removing the screen with a tweezers. Do this over an unclogged sink. If the sink is also dirty, clean it first, so that the dirt will not be added to your screen.

Then inspect the screen. Check if it is still worth saving and using. One way to do this is to look for holes or damage on the screen. Are the holes too big already, or are the screens worn out?

Gently rock and shake the screen back and forth between your thumb and forefingers. Blow on the screen; if you judge that it is already clean, then you are done.

However, be sure to really check its integrity. Your cleaning efforts will be wasted if, in the end, you discover it is still dirty. Continue cleaning the screen if you find it dirty still.

Hold with the tweezers again, if you intend repeating the process. This time, burn the screen over the sink using a match or lighter. When it catches fire, extinguish your lighter and let it almost burn the screen out.

Within a few seconds, cool the screen and then take it from the tweezers while holding each end between your forefingers and thumbs.

Rock the screens again a few times so that ashes can be dislodged. Blow on it when done. Finally, inspect it to see if it is worth using again.