Can you feel summer right outside the front door? Pack a lunch, a bowl, and grab your hiking boots or swim trunks, because it’s time to hit the open road. On the way to the mountains or the beach, you’re going to want to stop for some of Leafly’s best strains for Summer. But before you go, make sure your weed kit contains everything for a stellar adventure. Read this hit list of essential weed gear for summer 2023.

Pipe pick

Harold Ludeman Glass Spoon pipe

A good, solid spoon pipe is the traveler’s best friend. From the forest to the festival, a spoon is step one for a good adventure kit. Coming out of the Pacific Northwest, Harold Ludeman describes his ethos as “German precision, American ambition.” Tactile and visual all at once, these pipes are solid works of art, especially his crushed opal, or “cropal” pieces. He has a full selection you can shop from now on his website and does monthly drops that subscribers can gain early access to. HaroldLudeman; starting at $36-$59.

Roll like a pro

Santa Cruz Shredder + Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers hemp grinder

West Coast smokers swear by the Santa Cruz Shredder. Their line of pressed hemp grinders work perfectly for travel. They shred, they’re cheap, light, and won’t set off airplane metal detectors. You can get the Santa Cruz Shredder hemp grinder in four different colors or, most recently they partnered with the return of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers to make a special black version. At under $20, the Berner-approved hemp shredder won’t kill your buzz if it gets lost in the sand, or you ditch it before going back through US Customs. SantaCruzShredder; $17.95.

MoodTrays light-up rolling tray

A model of modern convenience. MoodTrays light up trays make rolling at the campout easy and ensure you won’t lose any of that precious herb by trying to craft a joint off of a fast food wrapper. You can get them with custom graphics, Bluetooth speaker, voice controls, and enough color options to start your own disco. Sure, we all call these an extravagance, but until you’ve been in the pitch-black trying to roll a joint using echolocation can you truly say? MoodTrays; $39.99-$49.99.

Zig-Zag Unbleached Pre-Rolled Cones 6-pack

Can’t roll? Don’t sweat it. Zig-Zag’s unbleached cones make for easy stuffing, even if you’re all thumbs. Built on 144 years making rolling papers, these have been the go-to brand with the weed world since the ’60s. For experts rolling up a hash hole at the swimming hole, we suggest adding 1-½ sized wide papers from Zig-Zag. Zig-Zag; $9.99 for a six-pack of cones.

Rip Tips

Cap your epic joint creation with a classy glass tip. If you have the time to shop, Rip Tips, Proper Selections, Rektipz, Murano, Phunky Feel Tips all have outstanding options but if you’re in a pinch, grab some from the bin at your local glass store. GordoSci; $30.

Jar your headstash

Staze waterproof jars

A vacuum pump inside the lid of each Staze jar allows you to pull the air out and give up to a quarter ounce an amazing storage environment. Simply pump the top a few times until you hear the click to let you know the air is all gone. A carbon filter on the top also keeps odors from escaping. And they’re waterproof for all your river activities. Plus, the new divider lets you store around 3.5 grams of cannabis along with a selection of joints. Staze.co; $18, or three for $44.

Alchemy hash jar

If you’re a homemade hash-maker, terpene preservation trumps all. So when taking dabs in the great outdoors, you want something rugged that can hold your rosins and resins with ease. Alchemy’s tough jars are the first of its kind specifically engineered to protect and preserve the terps. With vacuum seal technology and a borosilicate glass insert, these have already been tops at taking the head stash on the go. Recently they’ve added stackable insert jars so you can take multiple flavors or just a smaller amount. Fill ’em up and move ’em out. Alchemyjars; $39.99/$8inserts.

Bad-ass packs

Alien Labs 4D backpack & stash bag

Just like a baby, you can’t leave your weed in the car or take it inside without getting some unwanted attention. That’s where Alien Labs stepped in. The backpack can hold your smoking devices, water supply, power bank, and accessories while the customizable dividers on the smaller bag allow you to stack up to eight glass eighth jars inside. The odor control will blow you away, thanks to five layers of protection and an activated charcoal filter layer. Available in four cosmic colors. Twentysixtynine; $100/$55.

Yeti Daytrip Lunch Box

When it comes to terp storage, the name all the extract and concentrate fans trust is YETI. The Hopper and Hopper Flip models remain the usual option for the hash enthusiast, but if you’re just headed on a quick solo mission you can’t go wrong with the Daytrip Lunch Box. Room for up to five cans which means plenty of space for ice packs. The recessed top works as a small rolling tray. Don’t risk spoiling hash worth more than gold—splurge on the luxury model available in four colors. Yeti; $80.

Dab on the go

Heat Cage dab accessory

OK, dabbers—let’s agree that taking your dab torch out of the house can get harrowing. No surface is safe from that exposed metal tip. Once it’s hot, it seems to target your hands, car interiors, and your favorite clothes for burn damage. The answer? A simple yet effective and stylish device created by two friends in Colorado. Slipping easily over the end of either a Blazer GT8000 or Blazer Big Buddy torch, this Heat Cage makes sure you don’t burn everything in sight. Sesh Essentials handcrafts these Heat Cages in custom colorways. SeshEssentials; $50-$60.

Dr.Dabber XS

Coming out at the end of 2022, Dr.Dabber created a solid, low-cost, handheld dab device that manages to offer superior portability with a little luxury. This road dog boasts pass-through USB-C charging, four temperature settings (475°-675°), a spill-proof glass chamber, and around 35 heating cycles on a single charge. The XS fits in your pocket and can fully charge in under an hour. It doesn’t come with a carrying case but being spill-proof means it’s easy to toss in your bag when you’re in a hurry. DrDabber; $159.95.

Fresh threads

Culture Kings Towelie UV changing t-shirt

Cannabis fashion has become a real thing nowadays and with warm weather taking over, you’re going to need that statement piece for the beach. Thankfully, Goat Crew dropped this ultimate collab to keep things cool this summer. Featuring South Park’s most famous stoner, the Towelie shirt not only looks good, but it has a hidden feature. Stepping out in the sun will activate the UV reaction and cause a special alternate version to appear. The perfect companion piece to my South Park Towelie Adidas. CultureKings; $39.99.

Cannabolish freshener spray

Smokers on the go know the hassles of the rental checkout. Even if you only puffed on the back deck, the smell of good herb can give management the impression that you broke some rules. Protect your security deposit—spray Cannabolish each time you stub out that joint. Cannabolish developed a wintergreen and lavender scent specifically to help mask that telltale odor. I keep the small one under my passenger seat for those unexpected parking lot sessions. Cannabolish.com; $11.99/$14.99.

April 20th is undoubtedly the most famous stoner holiday of them all. This year, the world’s 147 million weed lovers gather in every time zone to spark up together. Before you leave for the party, we want to make sure you’re laced up with the best gear on the scene. Here’s everything you’ll need to be the baddest set of lungs, from Hippy Hill, San Francisco to Washington Square Park, NYC when the clock strikes four and 20. Or really, any time.

Beginner level

The ZIG ZAG Flower Mill

Over the last two years, Flower Mill has converted legions of grinder owners to their outstandingly efficient mills. Milling cuts buds instead of just grinding between a series of teeth. That results in more even material when breaking down cannabis. The additional screens give you five variations—from fine to coarse—and it’s surprisingly easy to keep clean. After decades as one of the most recognizable brands in stoner culture, ZIG ZAG has finally put a ring on it with this first-ever official partnership with a cannabis product. This might just be the most important partnership between cannabis and rolling papers since Cheech and Chong released the Big Bambu LP. $74.99, www.zigzag.com or www.flowermill.com

Grwrs Club rolling papers

Grwr’s Club rice papers burn smooth and come in packaging and merch designs from fun and dynamic artists like Burrito Breath and Bakers Duzen. With an ocean of options for joints, one thing that sets a brand apart is how they roll (both literally and in their visual impact). $2.50, www.grwrsclub.com

Brothers Broadleaf blunt wraps

A 4th-gen family cigar-making company’s two brothers started Brothers Broadleaf to offer fresh, flavorful wraps for the blunted and blunted at heart. Straight out of Florida, not only are they big with blunt fans all over the US, you can find their fans all throughout Europe as well. www.brothersbroadleaf.com

LitWick! borosilicate glass Hemp Wick dispenser

Ready to watch someone’s hands go wild when they ask for a light? Hand them your LitWick. Using hemp wick to light your bowls, bong rips, and joints isn’t something new. For years your weird buddy has said wick is more environmentally friendly and keeps you from inhaling lighter fluid or flint dust. With this visually pleasing, handmade piece, you’re no longer the weird person pulling twine from your pocket when someone wants to spark up. A husband and wife team in Evergreen, CO, released the design in 2020. It’s both ergonomic and familiar. You can choose one with solid colors or a clear version. If fancy Scandinavian designers ever created a lighter for eco-conscious weed heads, it would be a LitWick. $40 (Add hemp wick from Humboldt Hempwick for $9.98). Available at www.hempwick.com

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Intermediate stoners

Puffco Proxy Wizard, and Flower Bowl

Are you ready to whip out the most magical setup at the circle? Just in time for the holiday, Puffco just dropped their new Wizard base for their electronic hash oven, called the ‘Proxy.’ This long, sculpted pipe comes in both regular and desert colors. It’s that perfect combo of Gandalf, Dumbledore, and Merlin, and let’s face it, we ALL want to be a wizard. The magic doesn’t stop there though. Pair your wizardly glass with the optional Proxy Flower Bowl attachment to cast a spell over the party. Watching someone discover the Proxy electronic hash pipe is fun, but it’s even more fun watching their eyes glitch out when you plop in the glass bowl and start smoking some Old Tobey. $34.99 & $89.99, www.puffco.com

Focus Carta 2 Color Edition

The Carta 2 is a kickin’ electronic dab rig with an informative OLED screen, push button temperature controls, security lock, and customizable screensavers. Focus V’s newest release is a set of colorful Carta 2 models available in Mint, Purple, Midnight Blue, or Forest Green. I will say though that Midnight Blue looks way closer to the shade of Doctor Who’s classic Blue Box. You can even get a matching electronic dab tool called the Saber, with additional replacement tips. For 4/20, Carta gives customization another dimension by dropping chromatic glass tops that create three distinct ways to colorize your setup. $375 (add on a matching dab tool and an extra tip for $45), www.focusv.com

ESP Glass bubblers, pipes, and chillums

Just like the perfect wedding dress, when it comes to the glass you’re smoking out of on 420, you need to show up to the party with something chic, designer, and unique. From his shop in Philly, glassblower Jesse K, also known as ESP Glass, has a gorgeous portfolio of pieces dating back to 1999, each one a swirling colorful expanse embedded in smooth, organic shapes. Usually, you have to wait for his scheduled drops in retailers, but lately, he’s released more pieces online including a new series of chillums and hammers. ESP’s striking work always makes a subtle statement, regardless of size. Prices vary, @espglass

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The original Derby jacket of San Francisco

Dress like an award winner with this Bay Area, CA icon. These midweight, durable jackets first started in San Francisco in 1963 and became the model for UPS jackets. Resurrected by Iraq War veteran Victor Suarez around 2010, custom Derby jackets went to the 1st place winners at the Ego Clash invitational in Barcelona this year. With their detailed lining and classy exterior, it’s hard to imagine a better prize for a California competition to offer on its Spanish edition. Derby of San Francisco puts out a new colorway every month so don’t sleep when you see your perfect combo like their Giants colorway or the recent release with well-known SF artist Jeremy Fish. $155-165, www.derbysf.com

For advanced dabbers

Stache DigiTül dab scale

Espresso fanatics weigh out their morning grounds. Now, hash can be just as exacting. Known best for their Rig-In-One device, Stache creates novel solutions to the problems that come up from being a modern stoner on the go. If you’ve ever had to split up some dabs but couldn’t find the right kind of scale, then you’re in luck. This clever dab tool dubbed DigiTül (“Digi-tool”) from Stache products also doubles as a built-in scale that goes from .05 grams up to 200. (AAA batteries not included). You can also dab off the DigiTül with Stache’s ConNectar, which will turn your standard 510-threaded vape battery into hot-tipped straw for sipping dabs, called a nectar collector. Never get caught without your supplies for emergencies, especially when those emergencies tend to pop up right after four in the afternoon. $29.99 & $24.99, www.stacheproducts.com

Dab Rite PRO – Trevy Metal Edition temperature reader

This Mercedes Benz of temp readers has collaborated with a massively talented artist, and Crocs shoes! This very limited model comes with custom decorations, a new startup screen, a special dab towel, and a commemorative sticker. There’s even a custom dab mat to go along with the splattered purple and pink footwear. With its German-manufactured infra-red sensor The Dab Rite has become standard equipment for serious dabbers who care about temperature. The PRO version makes improvements based on feedback from the community—like the ‘silent mode’ added to all Dab Rite PRO models after Feb. 1, 2023. Now, holding down the session light button toggles the on/off sounds. $319.69, www.dabrite.com

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Toro Glass terp taster

New to dabbing? ‘Slurpers’ make the most of expensive dabs, but the big borosilicate bowls pair best with large hits. Sometimes though, you want to pack a smaller dab or need to consume multiple dabs in a row without having to load big globs. That’s where Toro Glass has stepped in with a miniaturized version that changes the game for competition judges and new heads on the scene. These squat flared “tasters” stand about three fingers tall and work perfectly with smaller but still flavorful dabs. The name Toro in the glass world carries as much acclaim as Pappy Van Winkle does to whiskey, so act cool when everyone wants to take pictures. $435, toroglassgallery.com

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And that’s a taste of America’s dopest weed gear for 420 2023. Never miss the latest heat—download the Leafly App (Android, iOS) and turn on notifications to savor those flavors first.