My journey with cannabis
My journey with cannabis began after I retired. Being new to cannabis, like a lot of people, I was frustrated with the dryness of the herb I could buy. As a traditional non-smoker, I found dry cannabis to be very harsh, causing coughing fits when smoked. I thought: "there has to be a better way to hydrate and store my bud..."
Initially, I tried the solutions found in local head shops. I found great products, but I could not find a sanitary, sustainable, and effective way to store and hydrate my cannabis. Cannabis requires a very specific environment to achieve an optimal smoking experience. Most of the current solutions are plastic, ineffective, or highly over-priced. I wanted something inexpensive that could fit on a jar found in most households.
My needs for a cannabis container are;
- inexpensive,
- widely available in various sizes, and
- glass to maintain optimal moisture levels.
With these needs, there can only be one. I opted for the world-renowned wide mouth mason jar style, as it checks all the boxes for the perfect storage container and...
Uncle Bonger was born.
![Uncle Bonger Pro Tip](/images/panels/uncle-bonger-pro-tip-2-190516020441.jpg)
Uncle Bonger Pro Tip
Try using boiling water instead of chemicals to clean your bong. Boiling water will dissolve the resins and get your bong clean enough. Pair with a quality glass cleaner once a week.