Cannabis Storage Unlike Any Other: A Review of Cannascape from Planetary Design
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In late 2023 a friend came by the house to share some of his homegrown medicine that he’d been growing. I don’t know about you, but when growers are excited to share their work, it gets me fired up. The second he opened the container of Cap Junky it smelled up the entire place. That pungent fruit and spice aroma that I love so much told me I was about to enjoy the sh*t out of this sesh.
After a few bong rips and laughs I noticed something I’d never seen before; the container he brought his flower in. The black aluminum canister with a dark translucent top definitely caught my eye.
“What’s that?” I said.
“That’s what I keep all my bud in now” Josh replied while showing me how it worked. By the time he was done showing off his new container, its construction, and functionality, I was sold. I immediately got three different types and sizes.
Who is Planetary Design?
The first thing I noticed was that Planetary Design, the company, was located in Montana; one of the most gorgeous states we have in the country.
They’ve been producing products for storage for over 15 years for things like tea, coffee and just about anything else that needs to stay fresh. And their products are made with the idea of moving away from single-use plastics, which is exactly what everyone in our industry should be doing. Cannascapes is their cannabis-specific storage solution.
About Cannascapes
Proper storage for cannabis is something that most of us look for these days and having containers like these that are created with humidity control and reduced light and air exposure in mind are going to win out.
There’s a mechanism inside each container that you press down on that pushes out almost all the air in the container, keeping whatever you’re going to store extremely fresh for very long periods of time. It’s a really cool idea and the first time I’ve ever seen anything like it for storing cannabis - it’s brilliant.
They have several sizes and types of containers for your cannabis, whether you’re just looking for a regular daily storage option, or a grower looking to store large amounts of cannabis for weeks and weeks at a time. Even as a retailer in situations where deli style is allowed, the large glass containers are perfect.
I’ve now been using all three of the containers for well over 9 months and they never disappoint. Easy to open, halfway stylish, and they even come with specialized markers you can use to write on each container so you know exactly what strain you have inside. The freshness aspect is unmatched - I’ve kept 2 lbs of kief in one of the containers for 8 months now and it’s still as if I got it yesterday!
There are very few things in cannabis that I use over and over again every single day, but these containers are one of them…actually all three of them. I highly recommend these containers for anyone and everyone who wants to keep their bud fresh. From the smallest to the largest container I have, all of them are perfect.
How much do I like these Cannscapes containers? The company had no idea I was doing this and did not pay me a single penny. (They didn’t even know I had any of their containers.)
Using Cannascapes for Proper Cannabis Storages
If you follow some simple guidelines by using proper storage containers like these from Cannascapes, you can make sure that your Fat Nugs remain fresh, potent, and enjoyable for extended periods of time.
1. Cannabis should be stored in a cool, dark place to preserve its potency. Ideal temperatures range from 60-70°F (15-21°C) and humidity levels should be kept between 59-63% RH to prevent mold growth while keeping things as fresh as possible.
2. Light, especially UV rays, can degrade cannabinoids and terpenes in your cannabis. Storing it in opaque or dark translucent containers can help protect it from light degradation.
3. Exposure to air can cause your cannabis to dry out, killing the quality. The best thing you can do is to store your buds in airtight containers to minimize exposure and preserve its aroma, flavor, and potency.
4. Airtight jars are solid choices for storing cannabis as they prevent air and light exposure. Metal tins or ceramic containers are great choices as well, but plastic should be avoided for long-term storage as it can cause some unwanted flavoring and may not provide a perfect seal.
