Since the dawn of Cannabis use it has been clear that the high associated deeply amplifies and intensifies the enjoyment when listing to music, even more so with live music with all the energy it brings. Aside from the music, if you're going to a music festival then you may want to enjoy some cannabis whilst in the camping area taking in all the sites and making new friends; this can be a problem in the UK where Cannabis remains a Class B drug and is of course banned at music festivals.
We all know that Cannabis generally speaking won't make people aggressive, which is funny considering the astounding amounts of alcohol consumed on the grounds of even the smaller festivals. As much as we disagree with some country's Cannabis Laws, it is something we have to live with for now so it's best to take every precaution whilst you sneak weed into your favourite festival.
It's important to remember that whilst Cannabis is illegal and banned from festivals most of the time the festival organisers are simply ticking boxes; how many non-smokers really care if you smoke a joint in the arena? Not many, but that being said its best to take every precaution possible to ensure you don't get caught. Some Festivals will void your ticket and send you back to the car park, others will simply take your supply and dump it but still let you in. Using methods like vape mods or incorporating cannabis into edibles can help you easily sneak weed without drawing attention from security but there are many other methods you need to know.
Preparing for the Festival
Preparation is key when it comes to sneaking weed into a music festival. The more organized and prepared you are, the less likely you are to get caught. Here are some essential tips to help you get ready for the big event:
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Pack Smart: Make sure you pack all your festival essentials in a way that makes it easy to access what you need without drawing attention. Keep your weed stash hidden among your clothes or other items that won’t raise suspicion.
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Use Discreet Containers: Invest in smell-proof containers and stash products that look like everyday items. This will help you keep your weed hidden and avoid detection by security guards.
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Plan Your Arrival: Arrive at the festival during off-peak times when security is less likely to be on high alert. Avoid being the first in line, as early arrivals are often subject to more thorough searches.
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Stay Informed: Check the festival’s website for a list of prohibited items and make sure you don’t bring anything that could get you flagged by security. This includes glass bottles, large bags, and other items that might warrant a closer inspection.
By taking these steps, you’ll be well-prepared to sneak weed into the festival without drawing unwanted attention.
The Best Way To Get Weed Into A Festival
Once you've got your stash through the front gates and past festival security the hardest and most daunting part is over; here are some simple steps to smuggling marijuana past security whether you're taking just a few grams or bringing an ounce, we're confident this is the best way:
Smell Proof Stash
However you decide to get your cannabis products in, you'll 100% need to ensure it's completely smell proof. There are many products that will make your weed smell proof but here's our recommended list and a technique to combine them all to be super precautious:-
Tight Vac
Ok, so the Tight Vac is simply a life-saver when smuggling weed into a festival. Odour proof, air-tight, water resistant and small the tight vac has a vacuum seal so you can simply place your smoke inside, hold down the button and slide the lid back on. When placing your herbs inside take good care to not contaminate the outside of the Tight Vac with sticky weed scented fingers and you're off to a good start.
Smelly Proof Baggies
We've been stocking this particular brand of smell proof baggies for 10+ years, they really did change the game when these came about and are an essential for any weed smoker around. With sizes for any stash from 3 grams all the way up to multiple ounces these will have you covered. These opaque plastic baggies really do keep the stinkiest odours at bay, you can place your trust in them.
The Technique To Get Past Festival Security At The Gate
For this tried and tested technique to get your weed into a festival you'll need:-
- 1 x Tight Vac - whatever size best fits your stash
- 2 x Smelly Proof Baggies - One to fit your stash, the other to fit your size Tight Vac
- 1 x Pair of unused rubber gloves
Keep in mind not to contaminate the outside of your Tight Vac or Baggies, this is really really crucial. By contaminate we mean don't touch your weed with your hands and then touch the baggies or tight vac with your sticky weed infested hands. Keep the area clean and don't be clumsy.
- Open your smaller Smelly Proof Baggy and pour your weed in, fully secure the seal of the bag.
- Wash your hands with soapy water to get rid of any stickiness if you touched any bud, then put your unused rubber gloves on. If you did contaminate the baggy with some weed-scented fingers give it a wash with cold water.
- Place the smaller Odour Proof plastic baggie inside the Tight-vac and ensure its sealed well.
- Get your larger smell proof baggy and put the tight-vac inside.
- Ensure there's no excess air in the largest bag, then tape it to make it as small as possible. It should be looking really small at this stage
- Roll out your tent on your lawn.
- Place the stash in the pocket on the inside of your tent.
- Roll up your tent so that the pocket has ended up in the middle of the rolled up tent.
- Have peace of mind when you get to the festival gates knowing that the chances of you getting your stash confiscated are pretty much nil!
Not only is your weed stash completely smell proof at this stage it's also wrapped up in a small package in the middle of your tent. Everybody knows that when you get to the festival gates there's no way security will search so extensively to the point of asking you to unravel your tent with thousands of people to get through; it's just not happening,.However, be aware that if security does suspect drug possession it could escalate to a strip search; very rare, although a bit sketchy. This really is how to get weed into a festival the easy way.
6 Other Simple Ways To Sneak Weed Into A Festival
There are many other much simpler ways to sneak weed into a festival which require very little effort, some quite weird and wonderful ways actually but they work nonetheless:-
Bring Cannabis Infused Edibles
You can easily sneak weed into a festival by simply hiding it in plain sight. Making cannabis infused edibles is actually a lot easier than you might think and nothing looks more innocent than a small Tupperware tub of chocolate oaties or shortbread. The main thing to consider is keeping the odour down, so ensure you've got a good air-tight container to keep your edibles in.
Diversion and Stash Products
You wouldn't believe how like for like diversion and stash products are these days, you really wouldn't be able to tell the difference from looks or feeling with our many stash products, here are our favourites and most popular products to allow you to bring weed to a music festival with peace of mind:
- Metal Water Bottle Stash (holds about 1/4 ounce or 7g)
- Tomato Soup Stash Can (holds about 3/4 ounce or 21g)
- Vicerays Classic Stash Sunglasses (holds about 1g but great for pre-rolls)
- Safe Can Spaghetti Stash (holds about 3/4 ounce or 21g)
- Stash Batteries (Holds 1 - 2g)
- Stash Lighters (perfect for bringing 1 - 2g cannabis concentrates)
If you can purchase many of the same cans to help your Stash Can blend in, then you're really onto a winner.
Hide your Weed Stash in A Condom
Yep, that classic condom trick still works. Condoms are actually unbelievably strong and malleable and will be fine stuffed right at the bottom of your huge festival bag, or even in your pants. When meticulously tied up and secured they'll do pretty well at holding odours in.
Hide It In Your Shoe
Festival security at the main gates are more concerned you're not carrying any weapons, so it would be very out of the ordinary and far fetched for them to ask you to remove your shoes especially when there's a huge queue of thousands of people behind you anxiously waiting to get their camping spots secured. Sometimes playing it cool and sticking it in your shoe is the best course of action to sneak weed inside music festivals. We would still suggest you use a Smelly Proof Bag though.
Hide It In Your Clothes Or In Your bag
If you're going to a 5 day festival then you'll have a whole heap of clothes in your bag, you could literally place your weed stash into the pockets of some of your clothes. The likely hood of these being searched is real low and is an easy way to sneak weed into music festivals; just be sure once again that it's in a Smelly Proof Baggy.
Hide It In A Pack of Cigarettes
Another clever disguise for storing marijuana is using a cigarette pack, which allows users to appear as harmless tobacco consumers and helps avoid scrutiny from authorities. If you want to go a step further, you could hollow out some cigarettes from the pack and fill them with weed and use them as pre-rolls or to rip up when you're inside and settled.
Bring Pre-Rolls
A convenient way to bring your weed into a festival is to consider buying some pre-rolled papers (or commonly known as cones). These papers are already rolled, so all you need to do is stuff your herbs in. Simple, convenient and quite a bit easier to hide and disguise.
Other Things To Consider To Sneak Weed Into Music Festivals
Aside from the actual stashing and hiding your weed aspect when you want to sneak weed past security, there are some other things to consider to minimise your chances of getting caught:
Don't Be First In The Queue
Obvious one. Don't be the first person in the queue to get past security at the main gate, when the flood gates open and everyone starts pouring in the chances are you'll be searched more rigorously. You'd be much better off staying with the herd, if you arrive at an off-peak time or after an hour of constant searching by security, the chances are security will be a little more slack and forgiving.
Don't Bait Yourself Out With Banned Items
Be sensible and actually check what else you're allowed to bring. Most festivals won't allow glass bottles so don't bait yourself out and arrive with glass bottles which increases your interaction time with security at the gates. Be fully prepared and don't give security any reason to search you in the first place.
Don't Bait Yourself Out With Attitude
Be polite and respectful. Chances are security really don't care if you're trying to sneak weed in, they're looking for weapons or harder drugs so be patient and polite when interacting with them and don't give them a reason to look any further or search more vigorously. Unfortunately, they're unable to turn a blind eye to banned items of any kind, Cannabis included.
Be Confident and Relaxed
Don't stress. If you turn up to the gates looking sketchy and jumpy then security will clock on pretty quick you might be hiding something or trying to sneak weed in. Be confident knowing that you've taken every precaution possible.
Blend In With The Crowd
Blending in with the crowd is a crucial aspect of sneaking weed into a music festival. To avoid drawing attention from security guards, it’s essential to dress and act like everyone else. Here are some tips to help you blend in:
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Dress Casually: Wear casual and comfortable clothing that’s similar to what others are wearing. Think t-shirts, shorts, and comfortable shoes. Avoid anything too flashy or attention-seeking.
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Avoid Cannabis Logos: Steer clear of wearing anything with cannabis-related logos or slogans. This can be a dead giveaway and might make security more likely to search you.
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Stay Relaxed: Try to look relaxed and calm, avoiding any behavior that might raise suspicion. If you act nervous or fidgety, security guards might take notice.
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Blend In: Observe what others are doing and try to blend in with the crowd. If everyone is chatting and laughing, join in. The more you look like just another festival-goer, the less likely you are to be singled out.
By blending in with the crowd, you can reduce the likelihood of being stopped or searched by security guards. Remember, the goal is to sneak weed into the festival without drawing attention to yourself.
Other Stash and Storage Solutions to Sneak Weed Into A Festival
Really, there are hundreds of other ways of smuggling marijuana into a music event, we'd suggest taking a look at our extensive Stash & Storage products online where you can shop with discrete and next day delivery for free if you spend over £40.
Feel free to give us a call if you need any advice or guidance on any of our products on 01603 760055 or email us at admin@alibongo.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: Ali Bongo does not endorse illegal drug use of any kind and accepts no responsibility for any unlawful behaviour and the opinions of this blog are that of the author and not Ali Bongo written under the Human Rights Act 1998 (British citizens have a negative right to freedom of expression under the common law. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers.).
