Mason Jars vs Tight Vacs?

Discussion in 'Smoking Accessories Q&A' started by MilkyIlladelph, Jul 16, 2011.

  1. #1 MilkyIlladelph, Jul 16, 2011
    My question pretty much is, how nice are tight vacs?
     
  2. #2 MASS GLASS420, Jul 16, 2011
    a mason jar does virtually the same thing and cost's less but iv'e never owned a tight vac so i really couldent tell ya
     
  3. #3 Paul420MW, Jul 16, 2011
    Tight vacs crack after a while, I would get a mason jar.
     
  4. #4 MilkyIlladelph, Jul 16, 2011
    Oh I've got some mason jars.. I was just wondering about tight vacs because if they do the same thing I'd imagine itd be better to not allow any uv light to the buds
     
  5. #5 MASS GLASS420, Jul 16, 2011
    yeah but you can get the same effect by putting it in a drawer
     
  6. #6 MilkyIlladelph, Jul 16, 2011
    Very true
     
  7. #7 Fuumanchuu112, Jul 16, 2011
    Tight Vacs do crack after a while, my old dealer used to use those. If you want your moneys worth than check out these.
    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/NHT-Apothecary-Bottle-2-Liter/dp/B004LT1NEI"]Crazy expensive jars[/ame]
     
  8. #8 BlueHoo, Jul 16, 2011
    I use both and they both work fine. I doubt I would buy another tight-vac though.
     
  9. #9 KushMasta420, Jul 18, 2011
    mason jars FTW, ppl say that u cnt leave space in the jar or the weed will dry out. ive found that not to be true. i had a couple of grams in my jar for about a couple weeks (out of state) and when i came back home, my buds were about as fresh as i left them :smoke:
     
  10. #10 Communist, Jul 18, 2011
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    I'm a bit OCD when it comes to organization so I have tried a lot of different containers out to store my nugs in.

    Mason Jars: CHEAP!!! easy to clean, easy to use, bit of a hassle with the lid but there are really no cons to these other than they are heavy, can shatter, and are clear.

    OXO top vacuum jars: Not very cheap, a bit more that tightvac but they are easier to use and come apart so you can clean everything related to the vacuum mechanism and i think they seal better as well. These are clear as well however, and the sizes are not too nug friendly unless you need to store 1oz and up.

    Tightvac: not too cheap, but they come in all sorts of great color combos, great sizes, easy to use but not as easy as OXO and they can be a little more of a hassle to clean.

    Vacuum sealed bags: ideal for shipping not so much for carrying, but they seal in great and cost next to nothing once you make the initial purchase

    Smelly Proof Bags: not good, expensive and not durable. do hold the smell better than baggies but the freshness not so much.

    Cork top jars: they are ok but the cork will steal away moisture

    GonG jars: great! just expensive and fragile.

    end note: you can find lots of great tension and double seal glass jars mad cheap if you just hit up your local home goods, Container Store (super awesome), or supermarket.
     
  11. #11 pliers, Jul 18, 2011
    Tight vacs are just a gimmick, go with mason jars, and get a vacuum pump if you want to vacuum seal them.
     
  12. #12 306, Jul 18, 2011
    The mason jar i have currently holds about an ounce. The Vac container i have holds about a half pound. I put the mason jar in the vac container for double freshness :smoke:
     

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