{"id":2837,"date":"2021-12-06T22:33:56","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T22:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=187260"},"modified":"2021-12-06T22:33:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T22:33:56","slug":"the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=2837","title":{"rendered":"The Leafly buyer\u2019s guide to bongs"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Leafly buyer’s guide to bongs – Leafly<\/title> <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You’re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p>Bongs are tools for cannabis consumption that filters smoke through water, sequestering toxins and carcinogens for a smoother consumption experience. Built around a central tube that goes over rather than between the lips, cannabis is packed into a bowl piece which is then inserted into a downstem, a straight, narrow tube that pulls smoke into water in the main reservoir, conditioning a hit prior to inhalation.<\/p>\n<p>While bongs didn\u2019t become the contemporary glass objects they are today until the mid to late 1970s, water-filtered smoking tools are believed to be centuries old\u2014used for cannabis consumption in Northern Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East long before Westerners transformed them into the increasingly intricate works of art and science that we see today.<\/p>\n<p>Bongs have come a long way since the West took an interest, incorporating advancements like percolators and diffusers that improve filtration, and ice catchers for cooler hits. In very recent years, as bongs compete with dab rigs for center stage, futuristic innovations like integrated laser beams hope to recapture the hearts and minds of bong lovers. <\/p>\n<p>We smoked through numerous makes and models from online stores and glass shops, spanning domestics and imports, classic designs, and accomplished contemporary pieces, as well as tools that break from tradition to innovate and enhance the consumption experience. Check out our guide to bongs.<\/p>\n<p>Also, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/buyers-guide-glass-weed-pipes\">buyer\u2019s guide to weed pipes<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"leafly-table-of-contents w-full relative\"><button class=\"w-full text-left text-sm bg-leafly-white py-xs px-sm font-medium\" type=\"button\" id=\"tableOfContents\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Jump to a section<\/span><span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2 id=\"h-hvy-38mm-mini-straight-clear-tube\">HVY 38mm Mini Straight Clear Tube <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"HVY 10" bong\" class=\"wp-image-187325 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-1.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-1.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-1.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-1.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>HVY\u2019s 38mm Mini Straight Clear Tube bong. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a basic budget bong, I\u2019ve been enjoying <a href=\"https:\/\/store.nvsglassworks.com\/product\/hvy-38mm-mini-straight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HVY\u2019s 38mm Mini Straight Clear Tube<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Made in the USA out of clear borosilicate, the HVY tube sits atop a flat, circular base and features a triple-pinch ice catcher and removable flat-bottom downstem with slitted diffuser perc. It skips advanced features and ornamentation to reach consumers at a very affordable price point. <\/p>\n<p>At roughly 10\u201d tall, this HVY tube is small enough to tuck away into a backpack or even a purse, which is nice if you want a no-frills travel bong. Yet it\u2019s still \u201cbong\u201d enough to condition and filter smoke, and delivers a satisfying, easygoing hit.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-14-beaker-55-bong-by-us-tubes\">14\u201d Beaker 55 Bong by US Tubes<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"US Tubes bong\" class=\"wp-image-187327 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-2.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-2.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-2.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-2.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>The 14\u201d Beaker 55 Bong by US Tubes. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $250<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US Tubes has a reputation for building high-quality bongs with a classic look and feel. The <a href=\"https:\/\/store.nvsglassworks.com\/product\/us-tubes-14in-beaker-55-ice-ring-trans-black-joint-and-ds-charcoal-label\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14\u201d Beaker 55<\/a> has become a fast favorite in my house\u2014a great everyday piece that speaks to tradition while incorporating a few subtle, modern details. <\/p>\n<p>The 5mm-thick glass is even throughout its walls and joints; quality craftsmanship that minimizes weak points, promising durability and many good years of use. Halfway up the neck it features a constriction\u2014an ice catcher that doubles as a pressure differential for cooling smoke. <\/p>\n<p>While larger and more feature-rich designs from US Tubes can get pretty expensive, this model strikes an excellent balance between cost and high-standard American craft, priced at $250. With the country of origin built into the name, consumers in the United States can take pride in enriching the national economy with this bong purchase.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/science-tech\/cannabis-science-101-the-complex-chemistry-of-the-bong-b2ce\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Cannabis Science 101: The Complex Chemistry of the Bong<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-sandblasted-saucer-bong-by-tattoo-glass\">Sandblasted Saucer Bong by Tattoo Glass <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Tattoo Glass Sandblasted bong\" class=\"wp-image-187330 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-3.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-3.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-3.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-3.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>A sandblasted saucer bong from Tattoo Glass. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $134.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A 9\u201d tall stemless borosilicate bong with a 14mm female joint, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyhighclub.com\/products\/tattoo-glass-sandblasted-saucer-bong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandblasted Saucer Bong<\/a> by Tattoo Glass features sacred geometric ornamentation and dual diffusers\u2014a natural downstem percolator and a showerhead perc for added filtration of the splishy-splashy sort. <\/p>\n<p>It takes design inspiration from companies like Kush Scientific and Seed Of Life Glass\u2014name-brand pipemakers commanding name-brand prices\u2014and opens up the aesthetic and scientific-glass functionality to those who can\u2019t drop $500-1,000 on a piece.<\/p>\n<p>The Sandblasted Saucer was sourced from <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyhighclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily High Club<\/a>, an online retailer specializing in budget alternatives to spendier glass. DHC offers subscription boxes that feature\u2014amongst lighters, papers, hemp wicks, etc.\u2014a low-cost bong, pipe, or dab rig with each monthly shipment. <\/p>\n<p>Glass options span worth-a-chuckle seasonals like the Turkey Bong for Thanksgiving, as well as punny numbers like the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyhighclub.com\/products\/bongception\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glassception Bong<\/a>\u2014a bong-shaped perc inside a bong, just like the movie with dreams inside dreams\u2014and even exclusive collabs, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyhighclub.com\/products\/erick-khan-rose-beaker-bong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rose Beaker Bong<\/a>, co-created with tattoo artist Erick Khan.<\/p>\n<p>DHC glass and monthly subscriptions could be a good idea for consumers looking to try various types of pieces before committing to a name-brand purchase. And I can definitely see my college-aged self\u2014a breaker of many glass pipes and bongs\u2014benefiting from a monthly box that anticipates my reckless relationship with glass. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-grav-labs-small-wide-base-water-pipe-wave-bubbler\">Grav Labs\u2019 Small Wide Base Water Pipe & Wave Bubbler<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Small Wide Base bong grav\" class=\"wp-image-187332 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-4.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-4.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-4.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-4.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Grav Labs\u2019 Small Wide Base Water Pipe. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: Small Wide Base $134.99; Wave Bubbler $109.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Austin, TX-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/grav\">Grav<\/a> Labs first came to be known for making pipes that prioritize innovative, scientific-glass functionality and an improved smoking experience. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/buyers-guide-glass-weed-pipes#h-7-helix-classic-hand-pipe-by-grav-labs\">Helix Series<\/a> of pipes is a brand-defining example; an impressive improvement to both hand and water pipes, yet it isn\u2019t known for being particularly attractive.<\/p>\n<p>Years later, Grav\u2019s lineup expanded to encompass new products that double down on delivering superior smoke while embracing a pipe\u2019s potential as decorative art. Pieces like Grav\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/grav.com\/products\/grav-small-wide-base-water-pipe-in-smoke-with-black-accents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Small Wide Base Water Pipe<\/a> tuck away between houseplants to establish an unassuming Art Deco vibe, only announcing a function beyond table art if and when a bowl piece is added and packed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI <em>love<\/em> that! It. Is. <em>Beautiful<\/em>,\u201d my partner gasped while I unboxed the aforementioned Small Wide Base Water Pipe alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/grav.com\/products\/grav-wave-bubbler-in-amber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grav\u2019s Wave Bubbler<\/a> ($109.99).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"grav wave bubbler\" class=\"wp-image-187333 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-5.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-5.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-5.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-5.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>The Wave Bubbler from Grav. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>She intuitively understood these pieces as home decor\u2014their readiness to punctuate a coffee table reason enough to reserve space amongst architectural salvage, potted rubber trees, and framed photographs.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t let terms like \u201chome decor\u201d limit your expectations for functionality and performance. Grav\u2019s Small Wide Base bong features an almost-hidden conical diffuser\u2014similar to a pyramid perc\u2014at the base of its downstem, adding a touch of scientific-glass filtration to an undercover, adult-contemporary ripper.<\/p>\n<p>In stark contrast to the blackened tubes you might think of when you hear the word \u201cbong,\u201d pieces like Grav\u2019s Short Wide Base Water Pipe and Wave Bubbler show us that a workable tube can coexist with a consciously considered sense of decorum. <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/how-to-clean-bong-advice\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Cannabis advice: How do I clean a bong?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-chongo-by-summerland\">The Chongo by Summerland<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Summerland Chongo bong\" class=\"wp-image-187336 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-6.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-6.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-6.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-6.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Summerland\u2019s Chongo bong (charcoal). (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $250<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/welcometosummer.land\/products\/chongo?variant=32981530280016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Chongo<\/a> by Summerland is a round-bottom ceramic bong that looks back to move forward. A fresh departure from typical headshop options, bongs were originally made of items and materials as diverse as gourds, bamboo, and clay, like the Chongo.<\/p>\n<p>With a minimalist yet rich feel, the Chongo considers details without flaunting its modernity. Its matte ceramic exterior reminds us that the piece is of the earth, while a glazed interior makes for easy cleaning and protects against permanent resin accumulations, tar flavors, and mold or fungi that can find a home in humid, porous places. <\/p>\n<p>A silicone seal joins the bowl piece and downstem for a snug, efficient draw, but not so snug that the bowl can\u2019t be removed when clearing a hit.<\/p>\n<p>Photographed above in charcoal, the Chongo is also available in naturalistic Terra Cotta and a chic off-white finish called \u201cDust,\u201d as well as a Glossy White model that\u2019s fit to furnish a break room on a spaceship, suggesting an \u201castronauts taking it easy\u201d vibe. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-pyramid-to-single-ufo-beaker-honeycomb-splashproof-ash-catcher-by-maverick-glass\">Pyramid to Single UFO Beaker + honeycomb splashproof ash catcher by Maverick Glass <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"maverick glass bong\" class=\"wp-image-187337 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-7.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-7.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-7.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-7.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Pyramid to Single UFO Beaker by Maverick Glass, with honeycomb splashproof ash catcher. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: Bong $299; Ash catcher $49<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not too many years ago, any one of the percolators in MAV\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmav.com\/products\/double-pyramid-to-ufo-beaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16\u201d Pyramid to Single UFO Beaker Bong<\/a> would\u2019ve jacked up the price of the piece by hundreds of dollars. Yet times have changed.<\/p>\n<p>Today, ambitious scientific glass bongs with percolator arrangements fit to make <a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rube_Goldberg_machine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rube Goldberg<\/a> blush are sold at very reasonable prices, as evidenced throughout MAV\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Look no further than the featured Pyramid to Single UFO Beaker Bong, pictured above. <\/p>\n<p>At its bottom, a pyramid diffuser percolator is suspended inside the beaker base, affixed at the end of the downstem in place of more common natural percs and slitted flat-bottoms. Above the pyramid is a UFO percolator\u2014a second amusement park ride for smoke and water that further filters and mellows a hit. <\/p>\n<p>Higher still, what looks a bit like a third diffuser, is a splash guard. Lastly, closest to the mouth, a trio of indentations traps ice cubes above everything for one last frosty blast. While chilly, fog-in-the-cemetery rips are fun, I found that if I skipped the ice, the flavor improved a touch, as did the smoke\u2019s texture, which at times felt a little swampy in the presence of ice. <\/p>\n<p>Notice the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmav.com\/products\/honey-splashproof-ash-catcher-14mm-45\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honeycomb Splashproof Ash Catcher<\/a>, also by MAV, situated between the bowl piece and the downstem ($49, sold separately). <\/p>\n<p>The ash catcher captures any debris that might pull through, intercepting nasty bits before they have a chance to gunk up the integrated, internal perc gauntlet. In addition to catching ash, it features yet another diffuser: a flat glass disc known as a honeycomb perc, the surface of which is dotted in a concentric pattern of holes. Just add water for some extra bubbles and filtration.<\/p>\n<p>Even with an ash catcher, all bongs should be serviced regularly, especially multi-perc models populated by diffusers that can\u2019t be reached with cotton swabs and cleaning tools. Otherwise, I\u2019ve found that the resin will impart a burnt flavor that can overpower a flower\u2019s subtleties.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/what-is-silicone-bong\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>What is a silicone bong?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-signature-series-tall-65mm-triple-bottle-perc-80mm-tall-double-tree-perc-by-moltn-glass\">Signature Series Tall 65mm Triple Bottle Perc & 80mm Tall Double Tree Perc by MOLTN Glass <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"moltn bong\" class=\"wp-image-187401 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-8.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-8.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-8.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-8.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Moltn\u2019s Tall 65mm Triple Bottle Perc. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: Triple Bottle Perc $450; Double Tree Perc $530<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To the untrained eye, scientific glass can look like a lot of fancy dancing water rides offering uncertain improvements for smoke. But there are sci-glass pieces that simply can\u2019t be denied their right to the throne.<\/p>\n<p>Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/moltnglass.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOLTN Glass<\/a> and their Signature Series <a href=\"https:\/\/moltnglass.com\/collections\/bottles\/products\/tall-65mm-triple-bottle-perc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tall 65mm Triple Bottle<\/a>, posed in the above family portrait on the right, beside their <a href=\"https:\/\/moltnglass.com\/products\/80mm-tall-double-tree-perc?_pos=16&_sid=fd4a45f03&_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80mm Tall Double Tree Perc<\/a>, both of which will win over scientific glass detractors and skeptics in a single rip.<\/p>\n<p>The Triple Bottle looks like it\u2019s sitting between two mirrors: The vertical-stem bottle contains a smaller, visually identical bottle-shaped perc, which in turn houses yet another even smaller bottle perc of its own\u2014each fused into the one before it for a \u201czero vibration\u201d build. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"moltn bong\" class=\"wp-image-187404 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-9.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-9.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-9.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-9.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>The 80mm Tall Double Tree Perc by MOLTN Glass. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bottle percs and their nested configuration are MOTLN exclusives. Each bottle-neck constriction cools a rip as it moves through the piece. The recursive pressure differentials work in concert with dozens of diffusion points, greatly increasing the water\u2019s contact area and amplifying the piece\u2019s filtration capacity. The result is one of the smoothest, coolest hits I\u2019ve had the pleasure of pulling down a tube\u2014all physics, no ice cubes.<\/p>\n<p>A majority of folks may not have heard of MOLTN and their Renaissance-level capacity for uncommonly accomplished designs, but that\u2019s because they\u2019re a new company. Launched in April 2021, MOLTN is the brainchild of Chris \u201cChip\u201d Chippari, whose work with budget-focused American tube makers Zob Glass helped him leave fingerprints on numerous spendy name brands, including Illadelph, Toro, Lux, PHX, and so forth. <\/p>\n<p>At Zob, Chippari \u201cpoured his heart and soul\u201d into what became one of the most recognizable names in American glass. In 2018, after helping to design and fabricate things like the first production-scaled showerhead percs and more, Chippari broke off from Zob to create his own company.<\/p>\n<p>Standing on its own, MOLTN\u2019s detailing and craftsmanship are remarkable\u2014sturdy, heavy-duty Schott glass completing the high-value package. And its capacity for invention speaks for itself with features like the \u201ctrash collector\u201d\u2014similar to a rudimentary ash catcher but fully integrated into the bottom of a bong\u2019s vertical stem. Even MOLTN\u2019s bowl pieces communicate a higher standard, with a 360\u00b0 constriction disc in place of the usual nub handle.<\/p>\n<p>After taking a long, hard look at today\u2019s domestic bongmakers, MOLTN is one of the more exciting companies to surface in recent years, truly improving the consumption experience while raising the bar for American craft glass. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-designer-bong-by-session-goods\">Designer Bong by Session Goods<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Designer Bong Session Goods\" class=\"wp-image-187343 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-10.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-10.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-10.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-10.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>The Designer Bong from Session Goods. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $200<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While on the topic of bongs that don\u2019t immediately clash with the look of your home, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/sessiongoods.com\/collections\/bong\/products\/designer-bong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Designer Bong in Ash<\/a> by Session Goods. Released for Session\u2019s fourth anniversary, this graduated cone features an inset platform for the bowl piece and a downstem with diffusion slits. <\/p>\n<p>The Designer Bong comes together for a clean, space age look, and it can be capped up with an included set of silicone stoppers for travel and cleaning. The rubberized base gives it a solid grip on a table without cheapening the look, as is more the rule than the exception with other silicone and no-tip glass bongs I\u2019ve come across.<\/p>\n<p>Where many fashion and decorum-minded bongs seem to be aimed at older crowds or exude a decided femininity, the Designer Bong is more gender-neutral, youthful, and targeted at streetwear audiences.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-gravity-infuser-by-st-ndenglass\">The Gravity Infuser by St\u00fcndenglass <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Stundenglass Gravity Infuser bong\" class=\"wp-image-187345 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-11.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-11.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-11.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-11.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>St\u00fcndenglass\u2019 Gravity Infuser bong. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $599.95<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stundenglass.com\/products\/stundenglass-gravity-infuser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Gravity Infuser<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/stundenglass\">St\u00fcndenglass<\/a> is a decidedly social smoking tool drawing from two worlds: the low-brow realms of the gravity bong and the traditionalist territory of the shisha hookah, found across the Middle East and at themed bars in the West.<\/p>\n<p>No longer a last resort involving a 2-liter soda bottle, an improvised bowl piece, and a bucket of water, the German engineers at St\u00fcndenglass have transformed the gravity bong into a sleek, contemporary piece of analog consumption technology. <\/p>\n<p>Like an hourglass containing water instead of sand, when flipped, a pill-shaped, two-chamber reservoir\u2014suspended mid-air on an aluminum alloy base\u2014exchanges water through a constriction to create a negative pressure system. As the water passes from one chamber to the other, smoke is drawn into the system via a modernized shisha bowl piece. Once the chamber is filled, flip the globe one more time to push the smoke out of the system.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring a large glass bowl piece capable of handling roughly a gram of flower and a caddy that goes over the top to accept a coal\u2014like the puck-shaped ones for shisha hookahs\u2014the Gravity Infuser is outfitted to deliver a gentle, slow-roast session that can be shared by friends. <\/p>\n<p>Removing the glass bowl, it can also be configured for flavored-tobacco shisha mixes. A lighter also works just fine if you\u2019re looking for a zero-to-sixty headshift.<\/p>\n<p>Experientially, you\u2019re looking at large rips that might be a little harsh or overwhelming, given the forced-air design. So it strikes me more as a party piece, especially when accounting for the larger-than-average serving sizes it can accommodate.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, it\u2019s a fun piece that makes a ton of sense for someone who frequently entertains guests or wants a piece that can run both shisha and weed.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/how-to-make-gravity-bong\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>What is a gravity bong and how do you make one?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-trident-laser-bong-v2-by-hitoki\">The Trident Laser Bong (V2) by Hitoki <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Trident Hitoki laser bong\" class=\"wp-image-187346 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-12.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-12.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-12.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs-12.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>The Trident Laser Bong from Hitoki. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $499 (MSRP); on sale for $299<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/hitoki.com\/products\/trident\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trident Laser Bong<\/a> by Hitoki ($499) is one of the more exciting electrified cannabis consumption tools around today. <\/p>\n<p>Like the name suggests, the Trident emits a timed laser pulse in three power levels. The lowest level hovers around the vaporization threshold before combustion takes over; the highest level starts a little fire in seconds. <\/p>\n<p>Unlike visually similar vaporizers, the point here isn\u2019t to avoid combustion. Rather, it\u2019s to avoid inefficient and limited organic fuel sources like butane that impart a chemical flavor and waste energy compared to electric heating sources. Also, lighting weed with a badass thread of blue light is an indescribable pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>Experientially, the quality of smoke generated by the Trident is similar to that of a plasma-arc lighter. Like a little taser for weed, a plasma arc lighter offers a butane-free clarity of flavor that exceeds hemp wicks for something more like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/cannabis-glossary\/solar-hit\">solar hit<\/a>\u2014that is, the practice of lighting herb on fire with a magnifying glass and the sun. <\/p>\n<p>Though a plasma-ignition pipe was perhaps inevitable, the Trident\u2019s integrated beam greatly exceeds the power of standalone laser lighters, torching a bowl pack in just a few seconds. It\u2019s a serious amount of firepower, far from the plasma arcs that suddenly feel toy-grade after using the Trident. It\u2019s more like a legit laser than anything else I\u2019ve come across or envisioned for cannabis consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Outfitted with a fast-charging USB-C power port, Hitoki says the Trident can perform 280 run cycles on a single charge. It comes stock with a whip for hookah-styled hits, which can be swapped for a straight, sidecar tube made of silicone ($29.99, sold separately). It also features a carb button for clearing hits, while the body is composed of a durable aircraft-grade aluminum.<\/p>\n<p>A removable ceramic bowl piece cleans with relative ease. The retail package includes an extra bowl piece, as well as a dental pick for clearing air passages between rubbing alcohol baths.<\/p>\n<p>Sold in matte black, shown in the photo above, as well as metallic rose gold and 24k gold finishes, buyers get some shiny options to match the laser light show\u2014visible through a little purpose-built, radiation-blocking window. <\/p>\n<p>And a show it is, indeed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-bongs.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Stangel's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Matt Stangel<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Matt Stangel is Leafly’s Oregon Product Specialist. His cannabis-related writings have appeared in The Guardian, Willamette Week, Cascadia Magazine, and elsewhere\u2014links to which are available at Cannapinions.com.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"text-sm font-bold underline text-green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/author\/matt-stangel\">View Matt Stangel’s articles<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-horizontal-other-articles\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg flex justify-between items-end\">\n<h2>The latest in Strains & products<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/category\/strains-products\" class=\"block text-green text-sm whitespace-no-wrap font-bold\">Show all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-sailthru-signup p-lg my-xl bg-white rounded elevation-low border border-light-grey\">\n<p class=\"text-xs pt-lg\">By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\">Leafly<\/a> and you agree to Leafly’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/tos\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. 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