6 pre-roll packs every Michigander needs for their annual Thanksgiving ‘cousin walk’

Before the turkey, the Lions, and the family drama, there’s “the cousin walk.” And these multi-packs of pre-rolled joints are built for that sacred pre-dinner tradition in Michigan.

MICHIGAN—In my family, every Thanksgiving starts the same way: with a totally innocent “walk” around the block with my cousins. And I’m guessing you might have a similar tradition.

You know the drill. Someone grabs their coat “just to get some fresh air,” a cousin casually flashes a pre-roll pack like it’s a secret family heirloom, and suddenly you’re all speed-walking down the street before your aunt can ask why you all disappeared at the same time. 

It’s tradition. It’s bonding. It’s strategic appetite building.

And if this isn’t part of your family’s routine yet, consider this your unofficial orientation.

Because this year, Michigan’s pre-roll shelves are stacked with multi-packs that are basically engineered for the ritual. And whether you want something heavy, something happy, or something discreet enough to fool your nosy grandmother, I’m laying out the full playbook.

Freshy Fine

If there’s one rule for the Thanksgiving cousin walk, it’s this: don’t show up with weak weed. 

This is a major holiday. You can’t be passing around some dusty trim that leaves half the group coughing into their coat sleeves. That’s why Freshy Fine fits so perfectly into the lineup.

It’s a Michigan-born, family-run brand with real caregiver roots. And the workers there only roll their joints with real buds. That means there’s no shake, scraps, or mystery leftovers stuffed inside; just clean, consistent indoor-grown cannabis that tastes as good as it smells.

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The brand’s five-pack of 0.7g pre-rolls is your standard cousin-walk starter kit: simple, flavorful, and reliably potent. But if you want to kick things up a notch, the four-pack of infused joints is the real move. It’s full flower coated in their own cannabis oil and dusted in their own kief.

Regardless of the strain, this is premium Michigan cannabis for a premium Michigan tradition. And infused or not, everyone on the walk will thank you for not showing up with mids.

Higgs

Not every cousin walk needs a full-sized joint.

Sometimes, you just need something tiny to take the edge off before you face a dining room full of relatives who all somehow have questions about your career. That’s where Higgs comes in.

These ten-packs of mini joints are basically tailor-made for the Thanksgiving sneak-out. The whole pack is smaller than a BIC lighter. And frankly, these little boxes are straight-up adorable.

Higgs also keeps things simple with clearly labeled indica, sativa, or hybrid options, each one tied to terpene profiles that match the vibe you’re trying to bring to the family gathering. And if you want a little extra oomph, their infused minis use real live resin instead of distillate.

They’re discreet, convenient, and burn out at the perfect pace for a brisk November stroll. 

Tip Top Crop

If you’re only bringing two joints to Thanksgiving, they better be worth it.

And Tip Top Crop’s “Double Barrel” pack clears that bar with room to spare, featuring two, single-gram pre-rolls packed with some of the cleanest, terp-loaded weed grown in Michigan.

Courtesy/Tip Top Crop

The brand is run by two friends who’ve been nerding out on genetics and growing techniques for decades. And it shows. Their flower is clean, loud, and genuinely flavorful; none of that “mystery grab bag” vibe you sometimes get from bigger producers. These guys hunt their own strains, grow everything in Hazel Park, and put an almost unfair level of care into every harvest.

This pack is also perfect for the family with a tighter headcount: one joint for the stroll, one for backup—or for hitting later when someone at the dinner table inevitably wants to talk politics.

Pressure Pack

Pressure Pack is one of those Michigan brands I trust without thinking about it. This brand’s flower is always dialed in, the strains are always consistently loud, and everything the team puts out over there feels like it was grown by people who really care about what they’re doing.

So, when Pressure Pack dropped its new bubble hash infused “Littlez” earlier this fall, they immediately jumped onto my must-bring list for this year’s Thanksgiving cousin walk.

These come packaged up in glass jars with five, half-gram joints—each one built from exotic strains and a healthy splash of bubble hash. They’re clean, potent, and flavorful. And it’s the kind of smooth infusion that hits strong without turning your throat into sandpaper. The Lemon Cherry Gelato might be my favorite. But the Super Pure Runtz is another top contender.

Redemption Cannabis

Not every cousin in the family can handle exotic, strain-hunted, bubble-hash-infused fireworks.

Sometimes, you just need a solid pack of joints that won’t blow your holiday budget. 

Courtesy/Redemption Cannabis

And that’s exactly where Redemption Cannabis shines. These ten-packs are simple with ten, 0.7-gram cones in a sturdy cigarette-style box. Nothing fancy, no gimmicks. It’s just decent, Michigan-grown weed at a price (usually about $20) that can make you do a double take.

And while this is definitely the “budget pick” on the list, it’s nowhere near the bottom-shelf. Redemption has been growing consistent weed for years. The quality always holds up and you can count on these pre-rolls burning clean enough to keep the whole crew satisfied. 

Willie’s Reserve

I’m not usually big on celebrity cannabis brands. Most of them feel like someone slapped a famous face on mids and called it a day. But Willie’s Reserve is one of the rare exceptions.

And the brand’s “High Five Pack” genuinely holds up.

These are five, half-gram joints made from full-bud flower that seem to be rolled clean and consistent every time. It’s nothing fancy; just solid, shareable bud packaged up in a way that feels like it actually matches Willie Nelson’s whole “my stash is your stash” philosophy.

I’ve also found five joints is the ideal number when your group size is unpredictable. Maybe it’s just you and your favorite cousin sneaking outside for a quick joint; maybe half the family is outside asking for a hit once the uncles catch on. Either way, you should have enough.

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