Mastic, New York – July 25, 2025 — Backpack Boyz, the California-born cannabis powerhouse known for premium genetics and culture-driven branding, is officially opening its first retail dispensary in New York—and the location is nothing short of iconic. Situated in Mastic, Long Island, the new storefront represents not only a major East Coast expansion, but a deeply personal milestone for founder Juan Quesada and his team.
“I’m happy to announce the opening of our first retail location @backpackboyzmasticny 🤩 This one is big for the squad & I in a way words could never express,” Quesada shared on Instagram. “Life is good but God is better 💯”
The @backpackboyzmasticny store marks the brand’s first official entry into the New York retail market—part of a broader national footprint that spans California, Arizona, Michigan, and now, the Empire State.
“Met all my family today over at @backpackboyzmasticny @backpackboyzeast 🫡 The store looks 🔥 & is every single bit of what I imagined,” Quesada added. “Shoutout to the Poospatuck family for welcoming us on their land with open arms and for being apart of this journey 💪🏽🎒💪🏽🎒”
A Dream Realized
Quesada emphasized that the Mastic location has been a long time in the making, calling it a vision that was “manifested for quite some time.”
“July 25th, Mastic, New York, Long Island—the first Backpack Boyz retail location will be opening. I can't even express how juiced I am and how excited I am for this,” he said in a promotional video. “Everything that you could expect from us is going to be there. We went all out just like we do every time.”
“New York, we on the way,” he added. “Shout out to everyone who helped make it happen. Shout out the whole state of New York. I look forward to starting this journey.”
More Than a Store
Known for its genre-defining flavors like Blue Gotti, White Cherry Gelato, and Black Sherb, Backpack Boyz brings a West Coast swagger rooted in authenticity, quality, and hustle. But Quesada has always insisted the brand is about more than flower—it’s about culture and connection.
From working with legacy breeders and community partners to scaling nationally without losing its identity, Backpack Boyz stands as a symbol of what’s possible when culture and consistency meet.
With the Mastic location officially opening on July 25, New Yorkers can now experience the full force of the brand—straight from the source.
“Look forward to seeing everybody there,” Quesada said. “This is just the beginning.”
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Grand Opening Info:
📍 Backpack Boyz Long Island – @backpackboyzmasticny
🗓️ July 25, 2025
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