One of the most annoying things about smoking legal cannabis is that there are so many places where you aren't allowed to do it. Most landlords will evict you for cannabis use and hotels can fine you hundreds of dollars for lingering scents. Cannabis prohibition means that you have to be cognizant of both where you smoke and the odors left behind.
Luckily, there are devices out there that can stifle the smell. Enter the Smokebuddy, it's been keeping stoners' homes weed-odor-free since 2008. You never know when you might have to implement some discretion.
If you're in the market for a personal air filter that helps eliminate smoke and cannabis odors, here's everything you need to know about the Smokebuddy.
What is a Smokebuddy?
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Have you ever heard of a sploof?
Traditionally, a sploof is a makeshift air filter made from a bare paper towel or toilet paper roll packed with dryer sheets and capped with a dryer sheet. When you smoke cannabis, you exhale into the sploof, and the smoke comes out smelling like a fresh batch of laundry instead of loud terpenes and burnt flowers.
The Smokebuddy is basically a technologically-advanced version of the sploof. Described as a high-quality personal air filter, it's made of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), uses a HEPA filter, and has an activated carbon core combined with ceramic bead technology to filter smoke and odors.
These air purifiers can be purchased in various styles, sizes, and colors. The main three are the Smokebuddy Junior, Smokebuddy Original, and Smokebuddy Mega.
How to use a Smokebuddy
The Smokebuddy is extremely simple to use:
Step 1: Choose cannabis product
Are you smoking cannabis flower or concentrates? Either is fine; but obviously, you can't use the Smokebuddy if you don't have smoke.
Step 2: Choose cannabis device
With the Smokebuddy, discretion is the goal, so you're much better off with a device like a pipe, bong, or dab rig versus blunts or joints since the latter choices are continuously filling the air with smoke and the smell of weed — even when you aren't inhaling them.
Step 3: Remove caps
Once you open the Smokebuddy, you'll see that the device has two caps on both ends. Remove them and prepare for consumption.
Step 4: Hit
Inhale your smoke.
Step 5: Exhale
The Smokebuddy has two ends. You exhale into the top of it, the smoke will then filter through the device and get blown through the end.
Pros and cons
The pros of the Smokebuddy are pretty simple: it's cheap, easy to use, and does its job well. There aren't really any cons.
You'll probably go into using the Smokebuddy with skepticism and come out feeling amazement. This little handheld device makes a huge difference for anyone that needs to filter out the smell of weed.
I smoked a joint with my Smokebuddy test just to see if it could handle full puffs and it worked. For such a small price, it's worth the money, especially for people who can't smoke inside their homes or have to hide in bathrooms or their cars to smoke.
FAQ
How long does a Smokebuddy last?
A Smokebuddy can only last for so long, but you can get a lot of uses out of each size. Once you've maxed out your uses, you can toss it right into the recycling bin.
- Junior: 150+ uses
- Original: 300+ uses
- Mega: 600+
Does the Smokebuddy reduce the smell of weed?
Yes, the Smokebuddy is a personal air filter designed to remove smoke odors.
Is the Smokebuddy easy to clean?
Yup. The Smokebuddy is easy to clean. To do so, you simply moisten a towel, wipe the inside and outside of the device, and allow it to dry in the open air. Toss your Smokebuddy when it gets more difficult to push air through.
Does the Smokebuddy come with a warranty?
According to its website, Smokebuddy is guaranteed against manufacturer defects for 14 days of purchase. After that, you will need a receipt and proof of purchase for any returns and replacements.
Can the Smokebuddy be used in public places?
Most often, smoking cannabis in public is prohibited unless you're at a legal cannabis consumption lounge.
What are the dimensions of the Smokebuddy?
The Smokebuddy Original's dimensions are 2.75 x 2.75 x 4 inches. It is 4.8 ounces in weight.
How much does a Smokebuddy cost?
The price varies by design, but the Smokebuddy generally costs $30 or less.
Is the Smokebuddy environmentally friendly?
The Smokebuddy ECO is an environmentally-friendly product that uses plant-based plastic as its material, as is the Paper Smokebuddy made of all paper materials. All other Smokebuddy products are made from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic and can be recycled after they're fully used.
Where can I buy the Smokebuddy?
You can purchase the Smokebuddy online directly from the company's website.
Are there any health benefits to using the Smokebuddy?
Though the Smokebody filters the air for anyone who may be within your physical circle, it's not shown to provide any health benefits.
Featured image courtesy of Smokebuddy
