If you've ever used a traditional dab rig, you've seen it: that sticky, dark residue coating the glass after a few sessions. That's reclaim. It's the sticky, resin-like residue that collects inside your rig or device after vaporizing concentrates. As vapor travels through the airway and cools, some of the cannabinoids and oils condense and settle along the surfaces, creating what’s known as reclaim. While some people choose to reuse it, reclaim is generally seen as a byproduct of the process; a sign that material is being efficiently vaporized, even if not every compound makes it into the initial inhale.
Does Reclaim Still Get You High?
Yes, it is safe to consume reclaim, and yes, you will get high from it. According to MCR Labs, reclaim still has the main active cannabinoids that promote physiological changes. Test results of a variety of samples of reclaim showed that it still contains up to 58.5% THC, though it also shows lots of CBN.
So it's not useless. But there's a catch.
Why Reclaim Doesn't Taste Great
Reclaim wax still contains cannabinoids, but its terpene profile is diminished due to repeated heating. This results in a different flavor and experience compared to fresh concentrates.
Using the leftover reclaim in your dab rig can make your dabs taste harsher than pure cannabis concentrates. And because reclaim has no terpenes and often unidentifiable amounts of THC, your highs will be inconsistent.
How People Collect Reclaim (If They Bother)
There are a few ways people typically collect reclaim, but none of them are exactly effortless. Manual collection involves dumping out the rig water and scraping residue from the glass with a dab tool. Heat extraction takes a bit more finesse—gently warming the rig with a torch or even a hairdryer, so the reclaim melts and drips onto parchment paper or a tool. Then there’s water collection, where reclaim mixes with water and is left to dry before being gathered.
Reclaim also builds up faster than most people expect—especially for newer dabbers still dialing in their technique. Heat the nail too low, and you’re left with leftover puddles. Too high, and you risk burning your dab entirely. Either way, you end up with more reclaim than you planned.
What About Reclaim with Odin + Dab Stick?
Let's keep it real: reclaim still exists with Dab Stick. After your first session, there's residual concentrate left inside the stick. The difference? You don't have to scrape it out of a rig or deal with any mess. It's contained right where it started.
How to Use Dab Stick Reclaim
If you want to get the most out of your Dab Stick, you can run a second session on the same stick to vaporize the remaining concentrate. Just pop it back into your Odin, select your settings, and go again.
We recommend saving that second session right before bed.
Why? CBN.
When concentrate is heated and reheated, THC converts to CBN over time. CBN is known for its sedative-like qualities, which is why reclaim tends to hit differently than a fresh dab. That second session on a used Dab Stick is going to lean heavier and sleepier. Perfect for winding down, not so great for a midday pick-me-up.
A Note on Taste
We're not going to sugarcoat it: the second session won't taste as good as the first. The terpenes take a hit after the initial heating, so you're getting less flavor and more of that reclaim-y harshness. It's not offensive, but it's not the terpy experience you got on round one. Just set your expectations accordingly.
Never Break Open a Dab Stick
One more thing, and this one's important: do not break open your Dab Sticks.
Dab Sticks are designed as a closed system. They are not refillable. Breaking one open to access the reclaim or attempting to reload it defeats the purpose and can damage your Odin device. It's also messy, wasteful, and frankly not worth it.
If you want a second session, just run the same Dab Stick through Odin again. If you're done, toss it. That's the beauty of the system: no scraping, no DIY extraction, no sticky disasters.
