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With only a few weeks until the holidays, it’s now crunch time to get something under the tree for your friends and family. But don’t worry, there’s still time to shop, especially for the tech savvy person in your life.
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We rounded up the best last-minute tech gadgets and gear from across the internet. We looked high and low for tech gifts — like laptops, action cameras, digital projectors, smartphones, noise-canceling wireless headphones and more — from top retailers, like Walmart, Amazon, AT&T and Target, as well as from top brands, such as Google, Sony, Dyson, Nintendo, ASUS and others.
We even found some great tech accessories, like laptop sleeves, tech backpacks and smartphone slings, from brands, like Coach, Lululemon and Nike.
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If you’re looking for something for the computer geek, home theater audiophile, travel tech gearhead, then we found useful gifts that would surely please tech enthusiasts.
Ahead, shop our picks for the best last-minute tech gifts, below:
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$8.34/month
$36.12/month
77% off
reMarkable
reMarkable Paper Pro
Coach
Coach Zip Around Laptop Case In Signature Canvas
Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad Home Audio
Lululemon
Lululemon Everywhere Backpack 22L Tech Canvas
ASUS
ASUS ProArt PX13
Nike
Nike Tech Phone Crossbody Bag
Dyson
Dyson OnTrac Noise-Canceling Headphones
Insta360
Insta360 GO 3 Action Camera
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
$199
$229
13% off
Netvue
Netvue Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder
$199.99
$399.99
50% off
TCL
TCL Tab 10s Tablet
Amazon
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: Signature Edition
Ray Ban
Ray-Ban x Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1,499
$1,799
17% off
XGIMI
XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro
Includes the XGIMI PowerBase Stand
Hisense
Hisense 58-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
$248
$298
17% off
Panasonic
Panasonic Lumix G Digital Camera
$497.99
$699
29% off
Mirrorless, DMC-G7K
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition
Includes Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (12 months)
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Belkin
Belkin Stage Auto-Tracking Stand Pro
Meanwhile, last-minute shopping can be frustrating for the holidays, but it helps to have a plan in place. When shopping online, you’ll want to factor in shipping deadlines so that your gift gets delivered in time. The holidays fall on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25, so it’s best to get your gifts shipped as soon as possible, or at least by Dec. 18-19, which is the delivery deadline for most online retailers — like Walmart, Amazon and Target.
Want more? Shop more last-minute tech gifts from Amazon, below:
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.
From Snoop Dogg’s surprisingly stylish clothing line to Sabrina Carpenter’s favorite fragrance, here’s what we’re picking up from Walmart this season.
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With the Thanksgiving holiday dominating many of the happenings this week, we imagine some want options outside of food, football, and family time, great as those things are. For cannabis fans, this time is also “Danksgiving” and we’ve got a nice gift guide that can help with your shopping needs as we head into the gift-giving seasons.
Cannabis figures prominently in my life more than ever, and I’m learning more about its uses beyond feeling good. These days, my approach to cannabis is about its vast therapeutic benefits and not necessarily rolling up and getting baked. Again, while the flower fans out there can and should enjoy that delivery method for their cannabis, there are other ways to experience the plant product.
Of the brands listed below, I’ve tried out a significant portion and I will be clear on the brands or products I don’t know about. Naturally, some products are not widely available along the East Coast where I reside but I do travel quite a bit and always make it a point to check out legal dispensaries in other states.
In doing these gift guide roundups, I’ve found brands that I’d mention with high praise even if they weren’t connected to the gig. Seriously, folks, these brands are leading a brand new charge in the cannabis space.
Check out our Danksgiving cannabis gift guide below and be sure to check some of the brands for Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.
If we missed your brand or want to be considered in the future, please email D.L. Chandler at dchandler@bhmdigital.com.
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1. 22Red
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22Red is a brand that draws its influence from music and streetwear while infusing it all with cannabis culture. Under the guidance of musician Shavo Odadjian, 22Red specializes in flower, prerolls, all-in-ones, and concentrates.
Learn more here.
2. Blazy Susan
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Blazy Susan is a familiar name in these roundups and for very good reason. If you’re into flower or prefer the dabbing experience, the brand has more than enough products to choose from. The spinning rolling tray is one of our favorite items among their selections
Learn more here.
3. BRĒZ
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As cannabis brands recognize not everyone is a smoker, dabber, or into edibles, infused drinks are a rising category. BRĒZ is adding to the segment with its micro-dosed cannabis and mushroom drinks. There is also a cannabis-free option using a mood-boosting mushroom blend.
Learn more here.
4. CAKE
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CAKE, founded by DJ and producer, Chloe Kaleiokalani, is emerging on the scene as a major player via its 1.25 Designer Distillate, the first vape cart of that size and a top-seller in California. The brand also has apparel and 510 batteries that are stylish as they are functional.
Learn more here.
5. Dr. Dabber
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The wide world of cannabis extends far beyond rolling papers, vape cartridges, and edibles. Dr. Dabber occupies the e-rig space with several devices made for those who like to dab with high-end options created with the connoisseur in mind.
Learn more here.
6. Hometown Hero
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I featured Hometown Hero in our last roundup and I’ve had the honor of trying out their live rosin Delta-9 gummies and other treats. One, the doses are manageable and true to strain. Two, they offer so many products and I’ve good reason to believe the quality extends throughout the brand’s entire production line.
7. Housing Works Cannabis Co
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Housing Works Cannabis Co. was established to bolster the fundraising efforts of Housing Works, founded by Charles King and Keith Cylar. Housing Works has been around since 1990, supporting unhoused individuals across New York. All proceeds from Housing Works Cannabis Co. go toward supporting others in need so it’s a win-win. Check out their products if you’re in NYC.
Learn more here.
8. G Pen
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G Pen makes some of my favorite products in the G Pen Dash and they’ve got a handheld concentrates pen as well. With collaborations with Mike Tyson, Cypress Hill’s B-Real, the Cookies brand, and The Grateful Dead, music-loving cannabis fans will find their next daily tool.
Learn more here.
9. Jeeter
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Jeeter is a brand I’m not terribly familiar with, but I’m interested in the brand as they bill themselves as the top-selling preroll brand in the world. They’ve got some good sales going on and are available in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and Michigan.
Learn more here.
10. Kushy Punch
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Kushy Punch is deeply entrenched in the edibles space with gummies that range from full spectrum infusions to even sugar-free options. The brand also has CBD products and an emerging lineup for all-in-one and vape cartridges. Available in California, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada.
11. Neno’s Naturals
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Founded by Narmin “Neno” Jarrous, Neno’s Natural focuses on CBD products, including tinctures, gummies, topical applications, and more. They even have topical adhesive patches.
Learn more here.
12. Planet Of The Vapes
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As a fairly new member of the Vape Gang, vaporizer technology remains fascinating to me, especially for dry herb use. Planet Of The Vapes carries a fantastic amount of products and we’re strongly going to suggest the Lobo that the company has in its inventory.
13. Puffco
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Puffco is hard to explain to the layperson but for those who are deep in these dabbing streets, they know that the brand’s Peak Pro is one of the best devices of its kind. If you want to take the dab experience on the go, check out their Pivot product. Quite frankly, everything they do is fantastic so dive into their sale over the weekend.
Learn more here.
14. RISE
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RISE is one of the largest cannabis dispensaries in the nation, with locations across 14 states. Just in time for the holidays, the company is releasing its RISE Dispensary Cannabis Advent Calendar on December 5 with 12 handy prerolls. But they’re also one of the better dispensaries I’ve visited so I recommend a visit to anyone curious.
Learn more here.
15. Sauce Essentials
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Sauce Essentials is brand new to me but what I’m digging is the fact you can verify your products on the brand’s website to make sure you’re not ingesting some bunk. Available in eight states currently with plans to expand, Sauce Essentials has vape carts with classic cannabis strains like Pineapple Express or White Widow.
Learn more here.
16. STIIIZY
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STIIIZY is a brand I’m not always able to indulge in as I live far away from where it’s readily available, but I can vouch for the quality of its offerings. The company offers an updated battery made especially for STIIIZY’s proprietary pod system and has a sitewide sale going on now.
17. Stündenglass
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Old heads, the gravity bong lives on, thanks to Stündenglass. This is definitely for the experienced cannabis enthusiast and the device will spark lovely conversations and sessions for sure.
18. Treadwell Farms
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Treadwell Farms, based in Florida, produces CBD gummies, topicals, and tinctures, along with CBG and CBD flower prerolls, and even has CBD products for our furry friends.
Learn more here.
19. Trulieve
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Trulieve is another nationwide dispensary highlighting brands such as the excellent Modern Flower and more. Based in eight states so far, the brand’s new all-in-one Co2lors vape pens recently dropped and are packed with flavors such as pecan pie and blueberry cobbler.
20. Vessel
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I could actually recommend nearly any device that Vessel produces but I’m now learning about the brand’s Element device. I haven’t tried this one yet as this is a brand-new take on the water pipe concept designed for dry herb/flower. Hot damn isn’t it beautiful?
Learn more here.
21. Wana
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Wana produces edibles and infused drinks, although I’ve only had the former in my travels. What I enjoy about the brand is that there isn’t just one kind of gummy. The offerings differ in potency and effect.
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Surprise the music fan in your life with a celeb-approved gift they’re sure to dance with excitement over.
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Betty Who is turning her uplifting ’80s infused pop music into the ultimate beauty tool through a new campaign with e.l.f. Cosmetics. The two teamed up to release a Get Ready With Me album featuring a mix of artists including Who that promises to only bring inspiring vibes as you complete your going out makeup looks — and the 33-year-old opened up about her makeup secrets.
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Her single off the album titled “Wings” doesn’t just aim to help you bring out your “inner light,” but acts as a bridge between beauty and music. The “Somebody Loves You” singer can relate to the messaging herself especially when reflecting on early in her career; when she while exploring stage makeup and discovering what techniques stuck with her the most.
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“A winged eyeliner was the only thing I knew how to do, really, that seemed impressive to me at the time” she says in an interview with Billboard.
Her eyeliner of choice? E.l.f.’s H20 Proof Eyeliner Pen, which is under $15 and features a precision felt tip to easily go from thin to thick lines.
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e.l.f. H2O Proof Eyeliner Pen
As you craft your wing or simple line across the lid, the eyeliner’s formula is quick-drying to avoid any smudging. Plus, its vitamin-infused ingredients will help nourish your lash line for practically all-day wear.
While there are many eyeliner techniques that claim to be the best, for the star, the secret to crafting the perfect winged eyeliner is knowing your eye shape.
“Whether it’s like my eyes are hooded, so it will look different on my eye than it will on my best friends,” she says. “And I think that it’s such a fun way to experiment and explore your self-expression through makeup. My individual wing is something that I’m always experimenting with and trying to get closer and closer to being the perfect eyeliner.”
It’s not just the skills she looked to hone in on though, the “Ignore Me” singer’s relationship with makeup has evolved over time shifting from a tool she relied on the daily, to a form of art that she uses to emphasize her natural beauty.
“I don’t have to put on a huge eyelash to feel like I’m allowed to be out in the world,” she says. “Instead of trying to change who you are, it’s about trying to accentuate who you are and it took me a little while to figure that out.”
Keep reading to shop some of her favorite makeup in addition to her holiday gifting picks.
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e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Right now, the makeup product that Who is “obsessed” with happens to be the brand’s viral lip oil. Not only has it been considered a dupe for Dior’s popular lip oil, but comes with a nourishing formula that helps hydrate lips while providing a hint of color. For the singer especially, she finds it enhances her makeup saying she finds it brings “everything else to life.”
“That’s one of my favorite products to use on stage and just in life in general,” she says. “I think I have six of them now, and there’s one in every bag that I own just waiting for me to take out into the world.”
And when she’s performing on stage, Who has been experimenting with e.l.f.’s Power Grip Prime, which she claims is the primer “meant to keep everything on your face.”
“No matter what, I’m a sweaty little girl, I’ll tell you what,” she explains. “Because we dance so much, I often feel like I come off stage and I’ve done my best to keep [makeup] on my face. But if both my eyelashes are hanging on, I am very, very happy.”
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e.l.f. Power Grip Primer
The formula has gone viral for its long-lasting capabilities with more than 30,000 Amazon shoppers having purchased the primer this month. Using a gel-based formula, it aims to go on clear without clogging pores making it a universal shade to prep your skin with.
While the above makeup products make ideal celeb-approved beauty tools, Who also dropped a couple of gift picks for anyone looking to pick up a Betty Who-approved gift for the fan in your life.
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ETSPIL Embroidery Kit for Beginners (3-Pack)
One of the singer’s best gifts she’s ever surprised someone with was handmade cross-stitched picture from her and her best friend’s favorite movie The Swan Princess.“That was one of my favorite gifts I’ve ever given because it took me so long, and it ended up being really cute,” she tells.If you’re new to the craft, this embroidery kit comes with three different pieces that you can cross-stitch a picture onto as well as all the possible tools you’ll need. Included are different sized needles, thread and a stitch ripper in addition to step-by-step instructions.
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Hyperice Normatec 3 Compression Boots
The songwriter still treasures a pair of compression boots that her husband got her during her time as Persephone in the broadway musical Hadestown. If you’re looking to splurge on the performer or athlete in your life, these compression boots will help stimulate bloodflow through massage. You can choose from seven different levels depending on your needs while the zip closure makes it easier to get in and out of.
“It has changed my life,” she says. “I wear them all the time, so that was one of the best [gifts] I’ve ever gotten. I was like, this is exactly what I need right now.”
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best gifts for musicians, gifts for singers and music lover gifts.
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This Wednesday (July 10), cannabis enthusiasts, especially those who dab, will partake in a holiday with dubious origins but no less celebrated than 420. 710 Day, which we’ll try to explain below, is centered on the cannabis delivery methods of dabbing, hash oil, concentrates, and the devices that make it all possible.
According to an article posted by The Leaf Online, 710 Day was created to celebrate the use of dabs, oils, and concentrates. It is largely attributed to rapper, cannabis activist, and industry innovator, Taskrok.
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“710 (at least the 710 buzz that has grown today) was started in TinyChat with me, Healthstone, and the Beehive guys. They suggested we make a new time to take dabs at as they didn’t really resonate with 420 anymore. I was the one who suggested 710 because it clicked in my head that it spelled oil upside down.” Task went on in the comments to make his views on the matter of ownership clear, “I don’t want to try to own it though. It belongs to the community now.”
The article goes into far deeper depth and it’s worth a read if you’re wondering how the 710 Movement became powerful enough to inspire a brand new, cannabis-focused holiday.
My own experiences with dabbing have been a journey as well. The late Rico Valderrama, better known to the cannabis industry as Phone Homie, was the first person who taught me about the practice. In essence, dabbing is vaporizing small amounts of cannabis oil, resin, or concentrates using what’s known as a dab rig — a device that uses a heated nail to vaporize whatever the product is being used to produce a potent hit on inhale that will be unlike anything you can find in smoking flower.
Dabbing can also apply to vaporizer pens that can either hold a screw-on pre-filled oil cartridge, or load in your preferred concentrate which goes under many names such as shatter, wax, budder, etc.
Phone Homie was more than just an activist and brand creator. He also educated newbies like me on the effectiveness of dabbing, the fact it caused less waste, and the feeling experienced was, in a word, cleaner. I’ll be the first to admit that dabbing is a lot easier thanks to various e-rigs, basically updated versions of the standard dab rigs of old.
Below, you’ll see several brands we’ve featured in our past 420 guides along with products and suggestions for those who wish to join the celebration. As always, consume cannabis as responsibly as you can and be sure to keep away from those under the age requirements in your respective states.
Happy 710 Day to all!
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1. Alien Labs Gaslighting Rosin
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Alien Labs Gaslighting Rosin is the latest offering from the brand founded by Ted Lidie. Because of its limited availability, I haven’t tried this one but it’s part of Alien Labs’ new Cold Cured Hash Rosin line. Only available in Arizona, California, and Florida.
Learn more here.
2. Blazy Susan Dab Bundle
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Blazy Susan is a brand I trust with all my soul. Of course, I enjoy their rolling papers, cones, and trays, but they also have a Dab Essentials Bundle for those new to dabbing and it comes with a Dab Station, Dab Mat, and cotton buds for cleaning. In addition, the brand has a fantastic Secret Battery Box for carts. Check them out.
Learn more here.
3. Connected All-In-One Vapes
Source:Connected
All-In-One vapes, sometimes stylized as AIO, are pretty self-explanatory. These types of vapes typically come pre-charged and the oil is housed within the device for, as you’re starting to understand, an all-in-one experience. I haven’t tried the Connected brand but I’m hearing good things. Only available in Arizona, California, and Florida.
Learn more here.
4. Cookies Dual Chamber Vapes
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I visited my first Cookies location in July when I visited San Diego for work and it was like a wonderland in there. Seriously, I wish all cannabis stores had this level of customer service. Anyway, enough gushing. The brand founded by rapper and businessman Berner has a new vape device aimed to deliver synergy and effects unlike any you’ve experienced before via its Dual Chamber Vapes. I have to get my hands on one of these bad boys soon. Also, I should mention they also offer these vapes in THCA, so that means more access to the fine product Cookies make for those outside their local markets but check your state laws for shipping.
Learn more here.
5. Cookies x G Pen MICRO+
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G Pen is the first brand to get me into the portable world of dabbing on the go via its Micro pen, which was branded with the Cookies logo. The two entities cliqued up again to deliver the beefed-up Micro+, a sturdier and more compact version of the device. As I love doing dabs without a lot of fuss, this is one of my favorite ways to charge up my day or unwind.
Just a heads up: G Pen is offering a 710 Flash sale with 33 percent off all concentrate products. Just use code 710 at checkout.
Learn more here.
6. Davinci IQC Vaporizer
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When I first got into my search for a premium dry herb vaporizer, I was put on to the world of dual use vaporizers such as the Davinci IQC Vaporizer. Not only can you use it for flower, but it also handles concentrates which makes it a smart buy for anyone looking for a sleek, compact device to deliver their medicine.
Learn more here.
7. Eyce OraFlex Rig
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Eyce is a brand that’s new to me and I’m learning that they’re into the business of making durable smoking pipes due to the propensity of some of us having butter fingers. Their OraFlex design is a combination of the brand’s signature silicon pieces with all the benefits of using a glass dab rig. Eyce also boasts that the OraFlex is easier to clean due to its removable mouthpiece.
Learn more here.
8. G Pen Hyer®️
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As I noted above, I didn’t get into dabbing until fairly recently in my cannabis journey and the G Pen Hyer®️ frightened me at first. I had no idea what I was doing. I’m glad to inform readers that I LOVE the G Pen Hyer®️ because it takes all the work out of my hands and it looks cool too. This e-rig pairs with any glass-on-glass water piece and delivers optimal flavor, heat, and control. I don’t use it as often as I like but when I’m hanging out with friends, it’s always a good time. G Pen, as mentioned above, is offering a 710 flash sale so you can grab the G Pen Hyer®️ for 33 percent off using the code 710.
Learn more here.
9. Modül + Modul Dok Bundle by Stündenglass
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The Modül is one of the fancier e-rigs I’ve come across and pairs well with the lineup of Stündenglass products. The Modül DOk bundle allows for both dry herb and concentrate usage, offering customizable temps and portability, especially if you’re in a group setting and want to pass it around for a 710 Day session.
Learn more here.
10. Nature’s Heritage
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Nature’s Heritage first caught my eye with their flower pre-rolls that are infused with bubble hash. However, they also have an array of concentrates that promise the same powerful effects. I can vouch for the flower, but I’ll be checking out the concentrates on 710 Day personally.
Learn more here.
11. Puffco Proxy x Ripple Glass
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Puffco makes my favorite dab rig, the Peak Pro, and I can sing its praises all day if given the runway to do so. However, I want to highlight the Proxy, a versatile and powerful concentrates vaporizer that pairs with Puffco’s vast selection of accessories. The brand has a new Proxy and Ripple Glass bundle that pairs the chamber with a beautiful glass piece that, like the Peak Pro, is designed for the cannabis ciphers to come this week.
Learn more here.
12. Vessel Vista Edge
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I live in the ‘burbs so on my daily morning walks, I like to carry my handy sativa vape pen to get my work day started, and pairs well with whatever overly strong coffee I’m going to prepare. Vessel makes luxury products for concentrates and dry herbs, and my daily vape battery is the brand’s hearty Compass Rise. However, I love the Vista Edge, especially the fact you can charge it upright via the Base charger.
Vessel has a 710 sale going on right now so if I were you, I’d rush over there before it ends.
Learn more here.
