Greeley Gallery will help you choose between pipes, bubblers, bongs, and dab rigs.
At Greeley Gallery, one of the many things we love about marijuana is its versatility – and how versatile its versatility is. For instance, there are many ways to consume cannabis, whether by smoking, eating, drinking, or absorption via dermal patches. And when you choose a method, like say, smoking, a cannabis consumer has even more options for the delivery method. There’s the classic preference of rolling cannabis flower into a joint or blunt to smoke cannabis similarly to a cigarette or cigar, but there are also pipes, bongs, dab rigs, and bubblers to choose from.
As cannabis grows in popularity, glassware has quickly become a staple of the cannabis scene. Many customers at our cannabis dispensary in North Portland, whether new to the cannabis world or seasoned consumers looking to switch things up, have asked about our cannabis glassware. So, we thought we’d write this article to provide a quick summary on pipes, bongs, dab rigs, and bubblers, including how each works, key similarities and differences, and how to select the right piece for you.
Pipes
We’ll start with the most basic, and one of the two most well-known, cannabis accessories, the cannabis pipe.
Pipes are small enough to be easily held in the palm of a hand and have a simple design that includes a bowl to hold the marijuana, a stem for the smoke to travel through, and a hole at the end that functions as a mouthpiece. Often, pipes also feature a carb hole that allows you to control airflow.
Thanks to their smaller size, pipes are perfect for portability and discretion. And their simple design makes pipes easy to use, even for beginners, as they don’t require water or extra accessories. Even better, cannabis pipes provide the fastest and most convenient way to go from bag to buzz. All that’s required is to toss a small nug into the pipe bowl and light it up. The only thing easier is lighting up one of Greeley Gallery’s pre-rolled joints.
Thanks to their small size, design, and materials, pipes are impressively durable and a smaller investment than the other options we discuss in this article. (Be sure to browse our baskets of $5 and $10 pipes next time you stop into our cannabis dispensary in North Portland!) They’re also easy to store and require minimal maintenance.
Most cannabis pipes are made from handblown glass and come in a variety of colors and designs. The most popular pipe types are the one-hitters, with bowls small enough for one quick weed hit. These pipes are ideal for beginners with low tolerance levels, but are also a stealthy option for discreet cannabis consumption.
The only potential downside of pipes is that, as with joints, the lack of filtration can make the smoke feel harsher on your throat and lungs, leading to more coughing. Pipes are also designed for smaller, quick hits, unlike the next option on our list.
All in all, pipes are a fantastic choice for anyone wanting a simple, discreet, and cost-effective cannabis accessory that’s ideal for quick, on-the-go use.
Bongs
Even more than pipes, bongs may be the most well-known cannabis accessory. A bong is much larger than the hand-held pipes we previously discussed and includes a simple water filtration system that pipes lack.
