3.5ft Hempwick
Hemp wick is a length of hemp twine that’s been coated in beeswax. Used to light bongs and pipes without any of the extra fumes from lighter fluid, people often prefer hemp wick for a more natural way to ignite their herbs and tobacco.
Essentially a slow-burning candlewick, hemp wick is a toker’s favorite accessory to keep with a lighter. Folks often wrap their lighter in hemp wick to make it easier to transport.
Why Use Hemp Wick?
The theory is inhaling hot butane from a lighter or the admixture of combustible chemicals, glue and wood from a match is worse for your body than a flame atop all-natural, wax-coated hemp twine. Hemp is cannabis, after all—it’s the same plant you’re already smoking (although, as you know, there’s really nothing in it that’s going to get you high).
Hemp wick also burns at a lower temperature than a lighter, meaning that hits are smoother and there’s more potential to appreciate terpenes. Added bonus: with hemp wick, very little ends up having to go to landfill.
