Celebrate the Ultimate Weed Holiday: Your Guide to 420 History & Must-Have Stoner Gifts
Happy “high” holiday season! As 4/20 approaches, let’s explore the captivating tale behind the emergence and essence of the legendary 4/20 holiday—a cherished occasion deeply entwined in the fabric of cannabis culture.
The Genesis of 4/20: A Stoner's Tale
So why does 420 mean weed? Journey back to 1971, where a group of high school students in San Rafael, California—the "Waldos"—sparked a revolution with their secretive gatherings. With "4:20" as their covert code for post-school cannabis escapades, they ignited a movement that would transcend generations.
Gathered near a statue of Louis Pasteur at 4:20 pm, their adventures in pursuit of hidden marijuana crops laid the foundation for the mythos of 4/20. As whispers spread within the Grateful Dead community, culminating in 1990 flyers advocating 4:20 pm cannabis indulgence on April 20th, the holiday's significance as a celebration of unity blossomed.
The Meaning Behind 420 Angel Number: A Cosmic Connection
But what does 420 truly signify? Beyond its origins, many delve into the mystical realms of numerology, where 420 is seen as an angel number—a sign of spiritual awakening and alignment. As stoners embrace this synchronicity, they find solace in the notion that 420 serves as a beacon of connection, both to the plant and to each other.
An Excuse to Buy New Weed Accessories
How about a few suggestions to help you find the perfect products to make your 4/20 celebration a soaring success. We have rounded up our favorite cannabis accessories and weed dispensary recommendations that will impress you and your fellow friends this 4/20.
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The Best Smoking Accessories for 4/20
Our top pick:
The E-Rig that will be your new favorite accessory: The Kind Pen’s GAGS Cordless Desktop E-Rig
Here at High Herstory, though we are seasoned cannabis consumers, using concentrates at home is still admittedly new to us. Embarking on my at-home dabbing journey, I was intrigued by the allure of Kind Pen's Gags Cordless Desktop E-Rig. Hearing whispers of its prowess in handling wax and oil concentrates, I dove headfirst into the experience, curious to witness its magic firsthand.
After a very quick charge, I delicately filled its ceramic disk atomizer. Using only the directed half-grain of rice worth of concentrate, I put the glass cup back on and pressed the button five times to turn it on. The green light greeted me!
As I held the button down again, anticipation coursed through me, eager to be enveloped in the promised thick clouds of vapor. The device sprang to life, unleashing a fluffy, delicious vapor that left me spellbound. I picked up the cloudy cup and cheered - look at me dabbing on my own!
What struck me most was its seamless ease of use. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, the Kind Pen GAGS is a beacon of reliability, offering an easy, high-quality vaping experience that transcends expectations.
The GAGS E-Rig has an intuitive one-button interface and proved to be a breeze to navigate, even for a novice like myself. It boasts two different modes to tailor your session to your mood.
It also comes with two distinct coil heads, one ceramic for nuanced flavors and the other quartz for robust hits, adding a layer of customization that catered to my every whim.
Did we mention its cordless? It charges super quickly on a USB and then its free to roam. Its light-weight and easy to transport. You can also use 510-threaded oil cartridges, transforming it into a convenient two-in-one marvel. A seperate Bubbler attachment is also available as an upgrade. With features like USB-C fast charging, and a feather-light design, the Gags honestly might be your new favorite accessory you never knew you needed.
The Kind Pen Giggles Mini-Bong with a Double Percolator to Filter Your Hits
It’s also worth mentioning that Kind Pen has a gorgeous glassline.
We have their Giggles mini bong, crafted with 5MM thick glass. It was double percolators that deliver ultimate filtration ensuring each hit is cool, smooth, and free from harshness.
We also LOVE that they offer a lifetime warranty for both the Kind Pen devices and their glassline. Whether you accidentally drop your bong on the pavement or run it over with your car (hey, it happens!), you can rest assured that the team has your back. They don't even make you mail your device back. You just have to send a photo and pay a small shipping fee for the new one. Simply register your device on their website, and you'll be eligible for a free replacement, no hassle required.
Kind Pen is a small business based out of New Jersey and it’s important to let you know that they kindly gifted us these products to try 💖
This Gorgeous Spherical Pocket Bubbler from GRAV.
Enjoy smooth hits on the go with this fantastic miniature bubbler. Designed by Grav's artist Micah Evans, this cool piece features a spherical shape for a generous water capacity. The bottom of the piece is flattened and sturdy for stability, and the piece stands 4 inches tall. The Spherical Pocket Bubbler can be used with just one hand and it's a really fun and could be a safer way to smoke since the water might filter out tar and other toxins. Bubblers have become one of our favorite old cannabis accessories that have been made new again. We love this one for it’s stunning design and because the company that make it, GRAV, is one of our favorite smoking accessory brands out there. They always design thoughtful and unique cannabis accessories that blow us away, pun intended.
This LOCKGREEN Lockbox that will keep your stash safe and secure.
We recently tried a stash box that exceeded our expectations for keeping cannabis smell-proof and secure. The brand is called LOCKGREEN and they are a family-owned business on a mission to help prevent cannabis law violations by educating the community on cannabis laws and by providing locking stash boxes to use when storing and traveling in your car with cannabis. We love that it has customizable inserts and it makes our seshes feel more grown up then ever. It is a must have if you are a parent or pet parent who wants to keep your cannabis in a smell-proof container with a lock. We also love that they have them in small and large sizes.
This Travel-Friendly Session Goods Pipe with Silicone Holder.
We know you have places to go and people to see during these high holy days, and this Session Goods Glass Pipe is a compact and classy companion. Take your Za on the go and never look back. With a minimal tapered glass form and a protective carry sleeve, this portable pipe is perfect for taking your session anywhere. The silicon holder comes in a number of eye catching colors so you can customize your carrier. The ash-catching indent ensures clean hits, while the flat base and roll stops make packing a bowl a breeze. We have to admit the tiny feet at the bottom of the pipe is perfect for not spilling the bowl, especially if you are accident prone like us!
An Artisinal Bong from My Bud Vase That Fits in With Your Decor.
These gorgeous pieces from My Bud Vase are created for cannabis consumers who love to smoke in style! Each bong is a handcrafted art piece and stands out in a room but never screams “bong!”. Artist Doreen Sullivan transforms stunning one of a kind vases into discreet smoking devices perfect for the sophisticated smoker. You’ll love all the little details including the flower poker that can clean her bowl or disguise her vase! There are tons of styles to choose from so it might be hard to choose your favorite, but you can’t go wrong with My Bud Vase, we promise.
A Chic Edie Parker Heart Shaped One-Hitter Necklace for the fit.
Every stylish stoner needs one of these glass Heart One-Hitter Necklaces. It’s the perfect on-the-go puff in a smokable statement necklace, available in three lovable colors: pink, teal and grey. Edie Parker is a lifestyle destination for those who love fashion, flower and the seamless mixing of the two and we are quite obsessed with all their products. They are the perfect mix of downtown cool girl and vintage sensibility. This glass heart will bring style and sophistication to your session and your fit.
A Gorgeous and Customizable Chill Steel Pipe to keep cool.
Chill Steel Pipes make the coolest bongs on Earth. Literally? Yes. Literally. Their patented double-wall vacuum insulated bongs prevent heat from entering the smoke chamber, keeping your bong water and ice nice and chilly for hours on end. Another bonus with this bong is it is practically unbreakable, we love that adventure for us! We are also loving the new matte pink designs and The Chill Steel Pipe also comes apart in three places making so easy to clean! Plus, you can mix and match your base and neck piece for a fully custom gifting experience. Use link chill.store/highherstory to get $20 off your first Chill order.
A Chic Temperature Controlled PAX ERA 3 Vaporizor.
Pax products are known to be some of the best out there, their patented temperature control brings out the best in your flower and concentrate. You get consistent flavors, aromas, and potency. All without the harmful byproducts of combustion. And if you want a different experience, you can just activate one of four temperature modes with the click of a button to make that happen. We love how discreet and clean the PAX 3 Vaporizor is, it looks like a space ship filled with cannabis and makes us feel like we are grown ups (even when we activate the game mode and are stoned out of our minds).
This Sophisticated Soho Cigarette Holder from House of Puff.
Who doesn’t want to live out their Holly GoLightly fantasy with a beautiful solo joint holder from House of Puff? When you use this holder, there's also no more contact between your lips and your rolling papers. Your smoke stays nice and firm, while your lips stay picture perfect. But a good “J” holder is much more than an accessory. It safeguards your throat, fingers, makeup, and clothes. It also helps you make the most of your mix. With all that going for it, a beautiful cigarette holder is the perfect addition to your stash bag.
An XL Sackville & Co. Gilded Grinder Perfect For a Party.
The Gilded Grinder lets you ‘grind more, faster’ with a stunning appearance too! Perfect for any 4/20 gatherings and entertaining you may be planning, the Gilded Grinder is your go-to for big bowls and high-powered grinding. Equipped with diamond-sharp teeth that produce a desirable, fluffy, flower, you’ll be living a life of luxury from start to finish with this bougie Sackville & Co grinder. The grinder has three tiers and a deep-set bowl that can handle herbs other than weed, such as rose, lavender, sage, and chamomile. With function and fashion, it’s time to enhance your luxury smoking accessories with this Gilded Grinder.
Party Like A Rockstar with The GRAV Fill-Your-Own Glass Joint Pack.
This is the glass joint thing for anyone planning a big 4/20 party! The GRAV glass joint is a simple yet elegant hand pipe made of thick and durable “boro” glass that comes with 12 re-fillable glass “joints”. This glass joint makes rolling papers a memory of past smoke sessions. It features a silicone grommet to create a tight yet adjustable seal and a tip cap for securing your precious herb when you take it on-the-go and makes for such easy and quick loading of your “joint”. Each pack includes 7 glass pipes so your customers can fill up just one for a personal 0.5- gram joint or they can fill up all seven for sharing with friends. Perfect for those of us who like a clean pipe, but don’t have time to be soaking it all day long.
The Best Dispensary Products to Buy for 4/20
A Stylish Pack of Dogwalkers Pre-Rolls for Strolls With Your Pup.
Inspired by man’s best friend and created for life’s journeys, we love Dogwalkers Pre-rolls not only for their superior quality, but also for their thoughtful size and packaging. These mini pre-rolls are the perfect hiking companion and are created for those who love to adventure while they consume. Using only the highest quality cannabis flower at the peak of freshness Dogwalker’s delivers a premium cannabis pre-roll experience that’s unmatched. Each marijuana pre-roll contains a precise amount of flower, so you know exactly what you are getting each and every time. We loved that these are the perfect size if you are smoker who doesn’t want to share a joint, but can’t finish a whole one on your own. You can find Dogwalkers pre-rolls wherever legal cannabis products are sold in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey and Nevada.
These Delicious Fast-Acting Gummies from The Botanist.
We all know edibles only start to work after you talk shit about them, not so with these Fast Acting Gummies by The Botanist. Made with Azuca Time Infusion, these fast acting gummies can start working within 15 minutes as opposed to the 2 hour mark with traditional edibles. These edibles also may be processed differently in the body allowing for a more “inhalation” like experience similar to smoking cannabis as opposed to eating it. We really loved the flavors of these edibles too. The sparkling strawberry was the perfect amount of sweet and the onset was perfection. These are sure to elevate your 4/20 experience to the next level. Products can be found throughout the Mid Atlantic, New England, Midwest and South.
A Six-Pack of Botanically Blended Pre-Rolls from Drew Martin.
The Collection from Drew Martin is perfect for figuring out what you like. Or, if you’re like us, for mixing and matching to suit the occasion. These curated blends of cannabis and botanicals were formulated by Drew Martin, an award-winning mixologist and herbalist, to harness the power of plants through cannabinoids, terpenes, and botanicals. These pre-rolls come with three distinct vibes in one beautiful box; Rose Petal + Hybrid, Lavender + Indica, and Ginger + Sativa. This 6 pack is the perfect way to set to vibe you are looking for and to keep your dose low so you can party like a rockstar all 4/20 long.
A Landrace Origins Coffee + Flower Pairing for a Perfect Wake N’ Bake.
Landrace Origins is the first specialty coffee brand that’s encouraging consumers to pair their coffee and Cannabis together. The company believes that just as consumers are told about regions famous for their beans, they should also be educated on their strains of Cannabis and how these flavors interact together. Their first coffee + flower pairing is Congolese coffee paired with Durban Poison, a sativa landrace strain. Landrace Origins offers specialty coffee and small-batch grown craft flower expertly paired to elevate the flavor profiles of both the coffee and flower. As fans of a good wake n’ bake, we love how complimentary a nice sativa pre-roll and a good strong cup of coffee are! These pairing are now available in California at these select retailers.
These Select X-Bites Edibles Designed for Explorers.
Experienced cannabis consumers can sometimes be looking for something specific from their edible experiences. That’s why we were blown away by Select X Bites and the extended period of enlightenment and enjoyment we got when we tried them on a Friday night. Select X Bites feature new encapsulation technology–a specially-engineered coating that protects the cannabinoids to maximize the absorption of every milligram. This makes for steady onsets, steep climbs, and extended flight times of our most intense ride yet. We really loved the Strawberry Spacewalk Flavor…so so good, so so many giggles. Currently available in California, Arizona, Michigan and Nevada.
These Gorgeous Miss Grass Pre-Rolls Made with Love + Bud.
Few brands have our hearts the way Miss Grass does. As they say, “Miss Grass is Weed for the Times. Fast Times, Quiet Times, All Times—and every moment in between.” These pre-rolls were just a delight from start to finish. The box was colorful and beautiful and made smoking on the go a breeze. Especially with the perfect pack of matches that make smoking a pre-roll seem like a sacred event. These are the ultimate cool girl cannabis pre-rolls and I loved busting this pack out to share with friends because they always commented on how cute the box is!
These Yummy 5 MG Sour Blue Raspberry Candies from Hi-Burst.
Born in the Pacific Northwest, Hi-Burst infused fruit chews melt in your mouth. Ranging from sweet to sour, they are designed to delight with their taste and reliability so you can celebrate your sweet tooth in an uplifting way. We love that these actually felt like having a piece of high quality candy as opposed to THC gummy that feels more like a vitamin. They remind us of a cross between Laffy Taffy and sea salt caramels with a sour twist! And there is a reason for that, Hi-Burst uses the same high-quality ingredients and natural flavors that confectioners source from all over the world to ensure a shockingly delicious edible. This is so shareable and at 5MGs of THC make for a perfect dose for prolonged events and partying.
Celebrate with intention, embracing unity, activism, and the spirit of cannabis culture. Light up, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and toast to the plant that brings us together.
4/20 is more than just a day—it's a state of mind. Elevate your celebration with our carefully curated selection of stoner holiday gifts and accessories. Here's to 4/20—may it continue to unite us in joy, camaraderie, and a shared love for the herb.