"Finding the right gift for a loved one who has a more … commercial hobby (cooking, crafting, reading) can be overwhelming enough. But if that loved one enjoys partaking in something more niche, like cannabis, and you do not, the task can be even more challenging. Still, as cannabis influencer Hashley explains, the growing legalization movement has led to a rise in novel, delightful, and practical stuff for cannabis users, so “you don’t need to scramble to the gas station at the midnight hour to buy a poorly made plastic bong and cheap papers.” To find the best of the best cannabis-related gifts, we asked Hashley and 22 other enthusiasts — including educators and influencers and notable tokers — about their favorite gifts for folks like themselves. Below, their 44 recommendations, which range from smokable floral arrangements, to an edible-making machine, to a display-worthy water pipe (all of which are available to ship nationwide).
The Greens Girl Co Takoma Fern Arc PipeAccording to Gossamer co-founder Verena von Pfetten, “I can’t think of a better stoner present than one of these moss- or fern-colored beauties from Greens Girl Co.” The pipes are available in both “an offbeat bendy shape that looks like it would be supremely comfortable to hold as well as a more straightforward and softly rounded oblong style,” she explains, adding that Greens Girl Co, which was founded by environmental activist Leah Thomas, donates 7 percent of proceeds from each pipe sold to the Cannabis Innovation Fund and Intersectional Environmentalist. So “your gift goes to a good cause, too,” von Pfetten concludes.Flower by Edie Parker Glass Banana PipeFor a recent birthday, Strategist senior editor Anthony Rotunno received this banana-shaped pipe from luxury smoking-accessories line Flower by Edie Parker. “The best part about it is the more you use it, the more ‘rotten’-looking it gets, which is a helpful reminder for keeping it clean,” he notes. Even though it looks quite whimsical, the shape is still very functional: “It recalls using a classic pipe,” due to the longer body and placement of the carb, he says.Read the full list by Dominique Pariso at The Strategist. Don't forget to check out the Elyon Gift Guide and visit the Elyon Marketplace for last minute gifts!
