Storing cannabis properly plays a big part in its quality and potency.

The elements that affect cannabis include temperature, humidity, and exposure to air and light.

The best way preserve weed is to store it in an air-tight glass jar in a cool, dark place.

Temperature: Flower should be kept at an ideal temperature of under 70 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Corwin. Extreme temperatures — both too hot or too cold — can dry out the herb's terpenes and cannabinoids.

Humidity: When kept in humid environments, cannabis can grow mold, and in dry conditions it can become brittle and harsher to smoke. Keeping your flower in a controlled environment will help it maintain its color, aroma, and flavor profile. Humidity packs can help you monitor and control humidity levels.

Air and light: Exposure to air and light have a direct impact on temperature and humidity. UV rays will degrade your cannabis over time, which is why it's important to keep cannabis out of direct sunlight.

Glass is widely considered the best material for weed storage over plastic or metal. Webb says that metal can affect the taste and aroma of your flower, and that plastic creates a static charge that causes the plant to break apart and lose its trichomes, or the crystal-like tips of the flower that contain a high concentration of cannabinoids and terpenes.  

For the best long-term results, an airtight glass container is your best bet — you can even go the extra mile and opt for a UV-proof glass container. But for most people, mason jars will do the trick — you'll just want to store the jar out direct sunlight in a cool, dry place.

Besides that, make sure your stash fits snugly inside the container. Packing the jar as tightly as possible will leave little space for oxygen to get trapped inside, which can affect the quality and humidity.

Smokers may use a stash box to store their smoking supplies, such as rolling papers, tobacco, and other accessories.

Stash boxes can help keep these items organized and easily accessible, and they can also provide a measure of privacy and security for the user.