RAW vs Zig Zag vs Cigarillos: Which Are Healthier?

What if you could make getting high even better than ever before?

These days, you have more ways of getting high than your parents or grandparents could ever dream of. Edibles, tinctures, vaporizers are all great ways to consume cannabis. But for many of us, nothing beats smoking a nicely rolled joint.

But rolling joints means picking the right rolling papers, and some are better for your health than others. Wondering what the healthiest rolling papers are? Keep reading to discover the answer!

What Is RAW?

If you’ve been smoking cannabis for a long time, you might not be that familiar with RAW papers. That is because the company is only about six years old. Despite being relatively “young,” though, this company has made a lasting impression on cannabis connoisseurs.

What separates RAW from the competition? Their main claim to fame is that this company produces very healthy rolling papers. Their papers are vegan-friendly and organic, and no GMOs go into their production.

Needless to say, this makes RAW among the healthiest rolling papers you can buy. But like all rolling papers, there are some pros and cons that you should consider.

Pros and Cons of RAW

We are very fond of RAW rolling papers and other RAW products. The company has many benefits for consumers, but they also have many drawbacks you should be aware of.

Previously, we touched on a big benefit: the fact that these papers are organic and vegan-friendly. There are also plenty of papers to choose from, and buying from this company helps them support communities in need.

However, some RAW products come in very flimsy trays. And some of their products (mostly the Organic Hemp Rolls) offer fewer options than we would prefer. Overall, though, this is a strong and healthy brand.

What Is Zig Zag?

Relatively speaking, RAW is the “new kid on the block” when it comes to rolling papers. By contrast, Zig Zag is the brand that your ancestors were using to roll joints!

That’s because Zig Zag has been around since 1882. These papers come from France, and the French have had nearly a century and a half to perfect these papers for cannabis consumers.

We also love Zig Zag for featuring the 19th-century French soldier Zouave on some of their products. His pipe was destroyed by a stray bullet during the Crimean War, and he went on to tear a piece of paper off of some gunpowder to roll his tobacco. 

When you go to get high, it’s always fun to carry on in the rolling papers tradition of an absolute legend!

Pros and Cons of Zig Zag

Sure, Zig Zag has a long history and a pretty cool mascot. But it’s important to consider the full pros and cons before you buy some new papers to roll.

First of all, Zig Zag papers are a bit thicker, and this makes them easier to roll. And these papers also work well with tobacco, which is great if you like to roll cigarettes in addition to blunts.

However, these papers can produce a more “ashy” taste than RAW or other rival papers. And some users experience more blowout with this brand than with other papers.

What Are Cigarillos?

Cigarillos are a bit different from the other rolling paper options in this guide. That is because cigarillos are not a specific brand like RAW and Zig Cag are. Instead, “cigarillo” refers to small cigars that are typically used to roll tobacco.

Of course, nothing keeps you from rolling cannabis in cigarillos instead of tobacco. If you didn’t already know, this is all a “blunt” is: a cigar filled with weed instead of tobacco.

Cigarillos have become a very popular way for young people to smoke tobacco, especially due to all the different flavors (more on this later). And depending on your preferences, smoking cigarillos may become your favorite way of getting high.

Pros and Cons of Cigarillos

There are many different pros and cons to using cigarillos for cannabis. And that is largely due to the fact that there are so many different cigarillo manufacturers available to you.

One of the pros is that cigarillos come in plenty of different flavors. This lets you combine some of the tasty joy of an edible with the joy of smoking a blunt. And the sheer diversity of choices when it comes to cigarillos makes things convenient for the consumer.

However, that product diversity is a bit of a double-edged sword. While it’s nice to have different options at different price points, some cigarillos are very low-quality. And as you know, poor quality rolling papers can make the entire experience of getting high that much worse!

What Are the Healthiest Rolling Papers?

Now you know about three of the different ways to roll joints: using RAW, using Zig Zag, and using cigarillos. While each method has different benefits and drawbacks, let’s return to the primary question: which method is the healthiest option?

Without a doubt, the healthiest rolling papers come from RAW. That’s because these rolling papers have been designed from the ground up to be very healthy choices. As we said before, they are both organic and vegan-friendly.

And that means the papers are made from natural plants, and they contain no burn additives, chalk, or dyes. While that helps make these papers healthier, it also helps preserve the natural flavors of your joint whenever you decide to smoke.

Your Next Move

Now you know what the healthiest rolling papers are. But do you know who can help you take care of all your needs for rolling papers, cannabis, and everything in between?

Here at The River Provisioning, we pride ourselves on providing for both the recreational and medical marijuana needs of the local community. To see what we can do to take your next high to the next level, contact us today!