The dog days of summer are here—that stretch of late summer made for beach days, weekend escapes, backyard hangs and sunsets that seem to last forever. For cannabis lovers, it’s the perfect time to switch up the setting, take your session outside and enjoy the season at a slower pace. Summer isn’t over yet, so make every warm day count.
What Are the Dog Days of Summer? The phrase dates back centuries and refers to Sirius, the “Dog Star”, appearing in the sky during some of summer’s hottest days. Today, the phrase captures that unmistakable stretch of heat, long afternoons and slower living.
Cannabis & the Summer State of Mind There’s something about summer that changes the way we unwind. Plans become more spontaneous, evenings move outside and a simple cannabis session can become part of the occasion. Whether it’s a blunt by the fire or an edible later on, it’s about finding what fits the moment.
Take Your Session Somewhere New
Cannabis doesn’t always have to mean the same setting. Pack up for the cottage, plan a camping weekend, find a quiet sunset spot or get the crew together for a backyard session. A change of scenery can make an ordinary summer day memorable. Just plan ahead, know the rules wherever you’re headed and leave the driving to someone sober.
Pick Your Summer Companion
Different summer plans call for different cannabis products. Cannabis blunts offer the familiar ritual of lighting up and passing it around, while cannabis edibles are smoke-free, portable and easy to bring along.
Curious about the wrap behind your blunt? Read What Are Hemp Wrap Cannabis Blunts?. New to edibles? Our Cannabis Edibles: What to Expect? guide breaks down onset, duration and dosing.
Golden Hour Hits Different
There’s a reason the hours before sunset feel so good. The heat starts to break, the light gets softer and nobody is quite ready to head inside.
Put on a playlist, fire up the barbecue, grab your favourite Rilaxe product and settle in. Sometimes the best summer plans barely need a plan.
Keep It Cool
Heat and cannabis can both affect how you feel, so summer sessions call for a little extra awareness. Stay hydrated, find some shade and know your limits—especially when consuming edibles, which can take longer to kick in and last considerably longer. And if cannabis is part of the day, keep driving and other activities that require your full attention off the itinerary.
Chase It While It Lasts
August has a way of disappearing quickly. So take the day trip. Get everyone together. Stay for the sunset. Spend another weekend at the cottage. And when the moment calls for it, bring a little Rilaxe along for the ride.
The dog days won’t last forever—and that’s exactly what makes them worth enjoying.
SUMMER ISN’T OVER YET
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