Backpack Boyz

• A report by Los Angeles Times and WeedWeek found some Backpack Boyz vape-cartridges contained dozens of pesticides, including some at more than 2,000× the legal safety limit for certain chemicals. 

• One specific product recall: the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a mandatory recall of a Backpack Boyz “PREMIUM VAPE Integrated Vaporizer” due to contamination with the pesticide Chlorfenapyr (a Category I pesticide — banned for cannabis).

• The broader context: The legal cannabis market in California was shown to have substantial problems with pesticide contamination, especially in vape oil products made with lower-quality plant material and bulk distillates. Backpack Boyz was one of the worst-offending brands named. 

What this means for you:

• If you’re in a jurisdiction where Backpack Boyz products are sold, it’s very important to check whether specific batches of the brand have been recalled or tested.

• Contamination doesn’t necessarily mean all products from the brand are unsafe, but the findings raise serious concerns about their quality control and the risk of pesticide exposure.

• If you’re considering using such products, check for third-party lab testing certificates (“CoAs” / Certificates of Analysis) that show pesticide screening was done.

• If you’re outside California (for example, in Cameroon or elsewhere), regulatory systems may differ and the risk of untested or mislabeled products may be higher.

If you like, I can check whether Backpack Boyz has been retested or if there are safer confirmed batches (or if the brand is licensed/approved in your country). Would you like me to do that?

What’s good about Backpack Boyz

• Many reviewers of their flower (bud) strains say the look, smell, and smoke are very good. For example the “Game Over Zelda” strain gets praise for strong flavor and smooth burn.

• Some dispensary‐review sections show the brand getting solid feedback in customer service/retail experience. 

• The brand seems to have premium packaging and a lineup of strains aimed at enthusiasts.

Backpack Boyz is a cannabis lifestyle brand and cultivator originally based in California. They produce and sell marijuana flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and branded merchandise like clothing and accessories. The brand is known for flashy packaging, strain collaborations, and strains with sweet or exotic flavor profiles (often named after desserts, candy, or pop culture themes).

 we are always open 

The brand Backpack Boyz was founded and is led by Juan Quesada (sometimes spelled “Quezada”). He is often referred to as the Founder of the brand. 

• He is also referred to as the brand’s CEO in multiple interviews/podcasts. 

• He built the brand from early delivery operations and a strong grassroots presence into a recognisable cannabis lifestyle bran

• There are listings online of “Backpack Boyz Disposable Vapes / Disposables” (e.g., some sites show 3.5 g disposables under that brand). 

• The brand has a clear identity in the cannabis market and therefore it is plausible that legitimate disposables exist.