Picture this: tattooed up, flat-bill cap wearing, Mercedes-driving, and slinging some of the most exotic strains straight out of Cali—that’s the Backpack Boyz. These guys are the epitome of the California cannabis culture, representing the top-tier connoisseurs of Oakland and LA. Their reputation didn’t just come out of nowhere; they’ve been grinding in the California scene, bringing the heat with strains like Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato that have made waves in one of the most competitive cannabis markets in the world.

Cali’s cannabis economy is so huge and self-sustaining that it’s no wonder strains thrive there that the rest of the country may never even see. But when a brand like Backpack Boyz bursts onto the national scene, you know they’ve been doing something right. They took their signature blends of lemony zest and cherry candy flavors and locked them down with exotic genetics. These guys didn’t just follow the market—they created it, pushing what “exotic” really means in the world of cannabis​

In California, it’s easy to stay in your lane with a local market that’s massive enough to sustain itself, but now that the Backpack Boyz are making their mark outside the state, it’s no surprise that their genetics are in high demand. When you see their work, especially something as stellar as Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato, it’s clear why Cali is still the undisputed king of cannabis after nearly 30 years.​