Cannabis Blunt Wraps vs Backwoods: Which to Buy First?

Quick verdict

Buy Backwoods first if you want a tobacco-leaf cigar wrap with a slow burn and a strong tobacco note. Buy a cannabis blunt wrap first if you want less tobacco, more flavor choices, and a sheet that is easier to roll. Backwoods win on tradition and burn time. Blunt wraps win on control and beginner access.

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Prerequisites

• Coarse-ground cannabis flower
• Grinder or small scissors
• Backwoods cigar or blunt wrap
• Small bowl of water
• Lighter or hemp wick
• Trash can for tobacco filler

Backwoods vs cannabis blunt wraps

Backwoods

Backwoods are machine-made cigars with a tobacco leaf wrapper. You split the cigar, remove the filler, and replace it with cannabis. The leaf is uneven, so each roll needs adjustment. The result is a slow burn and a heavy smoke. The leaf is tobacco, so nicotine remains even after you gut the cigar.

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Cannabis blunt wraps

Blunt wraps are sold as flat sheets. Some are tobacco leaf, and some are tobacco-free hemp or cellulose. They come in flavors such as mango, vanilla, and grape. Sheets are uniform, so a beginner can roll one without fighting a stem or thick vein. A blunt wrap burns faster than a Backwoods leaf.

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Flavor and burn

Backwoods add a tobacco taste that can mask some cannabis terpenes. Blunt wraps add flavor, which can complement or cover the flower. Backwoods burn cooler and slower because the leaf is thick. Blunt wraps burn hotter and faster because the sheet is thin. Choose Backwoods for a long session. Choose a blunt wrap for a quick session.

Cost and access

Backwoods are sold in multipacks of cigars. Blunt wraps are sold in packs of two to five sheets. Both are common at smoke shops and cannabis stores. Check the label: a product called a blunt wrap can still contain tobacco.

How to choose

1. Decide whether you want a tobacco leaf or a tobacco-free wrap.
2. Check your state law and age requirement for tobacco and cannabis products.
3. Pick Backwoods for a slow burn and a traditional cigar wrap.
4. Pick a blunt wrap for flavor variety and easier rolling.
5. Buy one pack of each and compare them with the same flower.

How to roll Backwoods

1. Find the seam on the Backwoods cigar.
2. Split the cigar along the seam with a splitter or your fingernail.
3. Empty the tobacco filler into a trash can.
4. Grind the cannabis into a coarse grind.
5. Dampen the tobacco leaf with a small amount of water.
6. Pack the cannabis into the leaf in an even line.
7. Roll the leaf over the flower.
8. Tuck the near edge into the roll.
9. Seal the seam with water.
10. Let the blunt dry for one minute.
11. Light the tip.
12. Rotate the blunt to get an even cherry.

How to roll a blunt wrap

1. Warm the blunt wrap between your palms.
2. Lay the wrap flat with the gum line facing up.
3. Grind the cannabis into a coarse grind.
4. Spread the flower in a line across the center.
5. Roll the wrap over the flower.
6. Tuck the near edge into the roll.
7. Seal the gum line with a small amount of water.
8. Let the wrap dry for one minute.
9. Light the tip.
10. Rotate the wrap to get an even cherry.

Safety notes

Any combustible smoke contains carbon monoxide, tar, and other irritants. Tobacco leaf adds nicotine, which is addictive. Do not use Backwoods or blunt wraps if you are under the legal age. Follow your state cannabis and tobacco laws. Store wraps away from children and pets.