Rolling a Backwoods blunt can be intimidating as it is wrapped inside a single tobacco leaf. The leaf is quite fragile, so you need to be extra careful with the wrap. One bad move can make the wrap completely useless. 

 

Focusing on the brighter side, Backwood Blunts is one of the unique smoking experiences with cannabis wrapped inside a single tobacco leaf. The nicotine and the THC combined are a secret recipe for a great high. 

 

Rolling a Backwoods Blunt sounds pretty simple, but since the lead wrap is quite brittle, it makes rolling the blunt quite tricky. But that's why you are here. To learn to roll Backwoods Blunt like a PRO. 

 

So, let’s head further into the article to learn about Backwoods Blunt and six easy steps on how you can roll it like a PRO. 

What is a Backwoods Blunt?

Backwoods Blunt is a blunt with a Backwoods cigar wrapper instead of a normal cigar. They are different from normal blunts mainly because of the wrap. Backwoods cigars use a single tobacco leaf as a blunt instead of a normal cigar wrapper(pressed tobacco paper).

Instead of a chemically processed cigar wrap, you will use a pure tobacco leaf free from chemicals or artificial toxins, which explains the growing popularity of Backwoods blunt. 

Due to 100% natural tobacco leaf, Backwoods blunts give you a unique smoking experience than any other methods. Instead of burning a paper, you would be burning a tobacco leaf, which sounds very intriguing. 

Unlike a traditional cigar, you don’t have to slit the middle of the cigar(I mean, you can, but not recommended). You must carefully unroll the leaf and then replace the tobacco with weed. 

Backwoods Blunt vs. Normal Blunt- Which is Better?

Generally speaking, since both are blunts, there are more similarities, with only a few things that set them apart. Everyone has their preference, but If you ask me, I will go for Backwoods Blunt any day. 

 

Starting with the wrap itself, Backwoods uses a natural tobacco leaf which is better than the chemically made cigar wrap. Although you still have to consume tobacco while smoking a Backwoods blunt, you will still be away from processed tobacco. 

 

If you choose to smoke tobacco(blunt wrap), it's always better to smoke a natural leaf than some processed tobacco paper. But since there is a lot of nicotine in the wrap of a Backwoods blunt, the hit from the nicotine and weed will hit harder than just consuming a normal blunt or even a joint.

When it comes to rolling a blunt, for a Backwoods blunt, you have to unroll and roll the leaf, but in the case of a traditional cigar, you have to slit the cigar and then roll the blunt wrap after loading it with cannabis. 

 

And Backwoods Blunt is cooler than Normal Blunt as we. I mean, smoking in a natural single tobacco leaf sounds much more aesthetically appealing than smoking in a boring processed tobacco cigar wrap. 

Prep to Roll a Backwoods- What You'll Need

Are you preparing for a Backwoods blunt? Don’t worry, you won’t need anything fancy. Rolling a backwoods blunt doesn't need much preparation. A blunt is generally rolled on the go without much preparation, which is why so many people love smoking blunts(and also for the flavor and aroma).

 

Here is everything you need to roll a Backwoods blunt:

• Backwoods Cigarette
• Cannabis(1.5-3 grams)
• Grinder(Optional)

 

Yes, that's it, that's what you need to roll a Backwoods blunt and, of course, rolling skills too, but don’t worry, that’s what we will help you with. So, now that we have addressed the necessary items, let's head over to the actual steps of rolling a backwoods blunt(like a PRO).

Roll A Backwoods Blunt-6 Easy Steps

By now, you might have figured out that rolling a backwoods blunt isn’t easy and requires a lot of focus, mainly because of the brittle wrap. If you go through the steps and practice it for a few times, you will start getting the hang of it. 

 

So, let's head to the six easy steps to Roll a Backwoods blunt. You might want to put extra emphasis on Steps #2 and #5.

1. Grind your Cannabis

So, to roll a backwoods blunt, the two important things are a backwoods cigar and cannabis. You can grind the cannabis beforehand or even after preparing the blunt wrap.

 

Either way, grinding your cannabis is the best approach to rolling a blunt. Just breaking it up with a hand or a pair of scissors is also okay but not ideal if you want your blunt to burn properly and give out a smoother smoke. 

 

We recommend you grind your cannabis with a weed grinder. Some people prefer a fine grind, whereas some prefer a coarse grind. For a backwoods blunt, medium grime is ideal, facilitating better airflow inside the blunts and helping the blunt burn nicely and evenly. If you don’t have a grinder yet, get one ASAP! Having a grinder is almost always a better option, especially when it comes to joints and blunts. 

2. Unroll the Backwoods Cigar

Unrolling a Backwoods cigar is quite tricky, and since it is a tobacco leaf, you need to be gentle with your hands.  Unlike a normal joint, you can’t just split up and empty the blunt and have to unroll it very carefully.

 

The backwoods cigar will have two ends, with one end being more tightly wrapped(or tapered) than the other. Unroll the backwoods cigar slowly and carefully from the tighter end. Keeping a steady hand is the key while unravelling the leaf, as it is very easy to tear up the tobacco leaf. 

 

The first few unrolls might be very tricky, and chances are you might rip it up on your first try. Don’t get discouraged. Once you get the hang of it, you can unroll a backwoods cigar like a PRO.

 

If you are nervous about ripping the leaf, you can split the backwoods like a normal cigar, but you will need a sharp razor to do it perfectly. Splitting it isn’t generally recommended as it might also end up messing up the wrap. Also, the whole essence of a backwoods blunt is unravelling the leaf and using it. 

3. Empty the Wrap and Moisten It

After you have unrolled the Backwoods, empty the tobacco, which you can dump or save it later for a spliff. After you empty all the tobacco, flatten out the wrap.

 

So, you might have noticed by now that the wrap is very stiff and brittle and thought rolling it might be a tough job. But with just a few drops of water, you can moisten the wrap for easier rolling. 

 

You can either wet the Backwoods wrap with a lick, use a few drops of water on your finger, tap it gently, or even use a damp paper towel to pat the wrap(The safest option). Wetting the wrap will not only make it easier to work with but also help the cannabis stick to the blunt to some extent.

4. Load Up the Wrap with Cannabis

Most backwood wrappers are irregularly shaped(as they are a whole tobacco leaf), so you need to position your wrap before you load up the cannabis. 

 

The leaf has one rounded edge and one sharp edge on each side. The sharp edge will be where you will light the blunt, and the other round edge will be the side where you will put your mouth. It will be easier to roll the blunt if you have the sharp edge away from your dominant hand.

 

After positioning the wrap, let's start loading the cannabis. Curve the blunt wrap slightly and start spreading out the cannabis. Spread the cannabis evenly throughout the wrap and add as much weed as possible without going overboard. Make sure the blunt isn’t tightly packed or loosely packed(You will need around 1.5 grams of weed for an average blunt). A loosely packed blunt might burn too fast and even collapse midway. 

5. Roll the Blunt

Now, let's take a deep breath and start rolling the blunt. While rolling a backwoods blunt, the key is to replicate the backwoods cigar with one end being tapered than the other. You don’t have to get the perfect taper at the bottom. Just focus on not making a cylindrical blunt. 

 

Hold the wrap between two fingers and roll your way to create a consistent shape.

You can even practice the technique with normal paper first and after you get the hang of it, start rolling the backwoods wrap. 

 

Start with the curve you made while loading the cannabis, and then start with tucking it and roll the rest of the blunt. You can also keep the blunt tight without any tuck, but it requires quite some practice and experience. 

6. Seal it and Enjoy!

You now have rolled the backwoods, and it’s time to seal it before you enjoy it. Sealing or baking a joint is when you lick the inner part of the blunt to make it stick and use heat to seal it properly. 

 

Many people just run flame along the seal of the blunt. While using a lighter, note that the heat from the lighter is used to seal the blunt and not exactly the flame. So, keep your lighter far away so that the blunt doesn't burn while sealing it. You can also keep it in the scorching sun for 5-10 minutes to seal the blunt. 

 

Now that you have sealed the blunt, Pat yourself on the back, light up the blunt evenly, and then smoke all the good stuff. 

Should you smoke a Backwoods Blunt?

So should you smoke a Backwoods Blunt, stick to a traditional blunt, or even a joint? All of the smoking methods have their pros and cons. If you like the flavor profile of a blunt, you can just stick to a blunt merely based on it. When smoking, especially with a tobacco wrap(processes or natural leaf), there might be some risks associated with tobacco. 

 

With more pot, unique flavor and aroma, and use of natural tobacco, Backwoods blunt might sound like a better alternative to smoking pot. But you also have to worry about consuming tobacco, the rolling can get quite tricky initially, and it is generally expensive as you have to buy backwoods cigars instead of rolling paper.

 

Many people love Backwoods blunt because of the aesthetics, flavor, and aroma, but some eleven are worried about consuming tobacco. Even if Backwoods Blunt doesn’t appeal much to you, everyone should at least try it once for a unique experience.

Wrapping it Up-Literally

So what are you waiting for? Now that you know how to roll a Backwoods blunt like a PRO, it's time to try it yourself. But do understand that even with these steps, you still need some practice actually to be a PRO Backwoods Blunt roller. 

 

To roll a backwoods blunt, you just need a backwoods cigar, cannabis, and a grinder. Start by grinding up cannabis, unroll your backwoods and prepare the wrap by wetting it. Now just load up the cannabis and roll the blunt carefully so that one side ends up being tapered than the other. After you have rolled it, gently seal the blunt and enjoy the Backwoods blunt. 

 

That's how easy it is(or how easy it sounds). Follow the six easy steps and start rolling Backwoods like a PRO.