Many first-time customers find it surprising how much the presentation of native cigarettes differs from that of big-name brands. However, that simplicity is not a drawback. It is part of what makes native cigarettes so special.

So, what does the packaging say about what is inside? Does it really count as much as you might imagine? Read on to find out.

It is not a marketing issue; it is a priority issue

The biggest cigarette producers pay millions for the design of their packages: big texts, shiny metallic patterns, color-coordinated designs, even flavored capsules. It is designed to draw your attention as well as promote brand loyalty in every detail. Domestic cigarette manufacturers do not play that game.

That is not being lazy or taking shortcuts. This is a modest choice to put more emphasis on the product and not on the package. By avoiding fancy appearances, native manufacturers are able to:

• Cut the cost further
• Maintain the price lower
• Invest more in the production of tobacco, rather than its advertising.

Reserve lands have different regulations

You will never find graphic warning labels or barcode scanners on the majority of native cigarette packaging. These products are produced and marketed on sovereign Indigenous land. This implies that they are not always obliged to adhere to the same packaging requirements as stipulated by federal or provincial governments.

Usually, it is deliberately restrained in terms of packaging. It is minimal enough to indicate the brand, size, and volume. It could be wrapped in plastic or may have nothing but a cardboard flip-top box. People who buy native cigarettes online are familiar with this packaging simplicity. Newbies need to get used to it.

No frills doesn’t mean low quality

The lack of metallic print and gold print logos on a pack does not make the smokes inferior in quality. Indeed, there are always those who choose Native brands due to their simplicity, i.e.:

• Fewer additives
• Simpler tobacco blends
• Less corporate character.

At least, plain packaging can be an indicator that you are receiving a product with less fluff and more emphasis on what is really important to you as a smoker: 

• Flavor
• Consistency
• Price.

You are not paying the hype!

The price is one of the greatest strengths of native cigarettes. A significant portion of those savings can be explained by not paying to have your cigarettes branded, advertised, or packed in some colorful package. You do not invest in endorsement by celebrities or placing items in stores. You are buying the smoke; that is all.

Such openness creates credibility among many consumers who are sick of being sold to and simply require a simple product without the added fluff.

Final thoughts

So, now you know why native cigarette packaging looks so different. It is because of simplicity, sovereignty, and savings. The no-frills model is also about a second set of values, which prioritizes the product over the packaging. Past its unpolished nature, you might find it to be one of the aspects that make the experience seem more authentic.