Bongs & Water Pipes

Bongs and water pipes are one of the most popular ways to smoke cannabis or other dried herbs. Although bongs and water pipes sound similar, the two have small differences. Bongs are straight-up and produce more smoke, resulting in higher potency. A water pipe is any pipe that uses water to filter smoke. If you’re unsure where to start, you should know all the types of bongs and water pipes, including glass beaker bongs, glass water pipes, silicone water pipes, and bongs with percolators. Feel free to browse our website to check out all the different types of bongs and water pipes; however, getting to know these vices better is important before hitting that purchase button.

Filter Types

A bong filter is essential for getting a smooth and enjoyable hit. Bong filters are also known as percolators or diffusers, which are additional water chambers or features within a water pipe. Its main purpose is to help filter and cool the smoke before it reaches your lungs, providing an ideal experience. There are four types of filters, including:

• Diffuser Downstem: Featuring multiple slits or holes at the end, this design helps break the smoke into smaller bubbles, increasing the surface area for better filtration and cooling.

• Tree Percolator: A tree percolator has multiple arms with slits or holes, looking similar to a tree with branches. Each arm filters the smoke, providing efficient diffusion.

• Inline Percolator: This is a horizontal tube with slits placed in the middle of the bong.

• Honeycomb Percolator: This percolator is shaped like a flat disk and has multiple holes resembling a honeycomb, allowing for efficient filtration and cooling.   

Glass Beaker Bongs

Glass beaker bongs look like the beakers you used to use in chemistry class. They feature a wide, flat bottom for stability and a long neck for the smoke to travel through. The beaker style provides a generously sized chamber with ample water capacity for a smooth draw. Some glass beaker bongs feature an integrated ice catcher in the neck, which holds ice cubes, further cooling the smoke and elevating the smoking experience.

Glass Bongs

A glass bong is a bong without a large base, like a beaker bong. It usually has a sturdy, flat base connected to a long neck. These water pipes not only deliver in style but also deliver in functionality, providing smooth and satisfying draws. Some of these may include ice catchers and percolators; some are more traditional and do not contain filtration pieces. Whether you want a more traditional bong or one that features filtration is all up to preference. 

Silicone Bongs

Silicone bongs are made from food-grade silicone and feature a large base and a long neck, similar to glass beaker bongs. They are great for those who want a durable piece that can withstand drops, twists, and rolls. Silicone bongs include a glass bowl for the dried herbs, and some also include ice catchers. 

Percolator Bongs

Percolators direct the smoke through the water, filtering and cooling it. This results in smoother hits that are much less harsh and cough-inducing than they would be otherwise. Although there are many types and designs, they all accomplish the same: a better and cooler smoking experience. It’s important to know that not all bongs include percolators. 

Glass Bowls for Bongs

The bowl is a component of a bong where the cannabis or dried herbs are loaded and combusted. These glass bowls connect to the downstem, leading to the water chamber, and the bowl must be pulled from the downstem to allow the water to force the smoke up for inhalation. Glass bowls for bongs are more durable, providing heat resistance and suction on the chamber, drawing the smoke through.