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Best Electric Grinder for Travel
Banana Bros Otto Go
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It's small, packs up nicely, and features "AI-powered smart grinding." Essentially, it knows to cut your weed one layer at a time, so it doesn't crush it down and fuck it up, and it'll switch up directions when it needs to. It's as smart as you are, and it holds a charge for a pretty long time, too. Honestly it's the best overall option in the category.
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Best Two-in-one Electric Grinder
Cloudious9 Tectonic9 Automatic Grinder
Pros
- Easy, auto dispensing
- Durable and portable
Cons
- Manual grind
You like the reliability and control of a manual grinder, but the thought of potential spills and messy dispensation scares you. Let Tectonic9, the best of two worlds, carry you forward. It’s got manual grinding for producing smooth, fluffy ground materials, and electric auto dispense powered by vibration motor to evenly pour out buds through the spout. It's also portable, so there's that.
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Do I Need an Electric Weed Grinder?
For most people without any health issues, aches, or pains, the answer is no. A manual grinder works fine, and no one could smoke enough weed to warrant ditching it.
The people who should get electric grinders are anyone with conditions that affect their dexterity. Arthritis, wrist and hand injuries, ligament issues, and carpal tunnel are all reasons you would want to smoke weed, and they all make grinding near impossible. If you've got any issues of the hand or wrist, I can't recommend an electric grinder enough, and any of these options will serve you well.
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What to Look for in an Electric Weed Grinder
Manual weed grinders are a dime a dozen, but the category of electric weed grinders is more niche—and certainly newer. Not that it's unpopular, it's just not abundant in options (though substituting your coffee grinder or actual herb grinder to the cannabis cause—then getting it sticky with resin in the process—always works). And the weed itself will grind more uniformly thanks to the flaw-averse tech.
But there are three crucial features to keep in mind when looking for a good electric grinder: shape, energy source, and storage capacity.
- Shape - Pens are more discreet and portable. Grinders have more storage.
- Energy Source - Rechargeable batteries ensure longevity. Plugin options don't offer portability, but they last forever.
- Storage - Larger storage chambers keep you supplied for more sessions, but they sacrifice portability.
On a final note: Always keep in mind from whom you purchase your weed, as it really does matter. Responsible cannabis players pay tribute to the minority communities unfairly targeted by the war on drugs and then left out of the cannabis boom. So remember to buy where it counts.
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