8 Benefits of Smoking Cannabis With a Bong

There are so many different ways to smoke cannabis, including that makeshift apple pipe we all have used in a pinch. Although the more popular and effective ways to toke are joints, bowls, vapes and bongs.

Bongs, also known as water pipes or bubblers, have been around for centuries, and for good reason.

If you’re just looking to switch up a smoke session, or trying marijuana for the first time, here are eight benefits of smoking cannabis with a bong:

1. Bongs are easy to use

Yes, it looks complicated, but it’s 10/10 easier and quicker than trying to roll a blunt.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

-Fill the bong with water so the base of the downstem (little piece attached to the bowl) is submerged.
-Pack the bowl with grinded cannabis for the smoothest of smooth hits.
-Take a rip.
-Inhale smoke.
-Stay high.

While smoking a water pipe may take a few tries, it’s worth it. Plus here’s a how-to guide for beginners.

2. Bongs filter smoke

Remember when you were a kid and blew bubbles into your chocolate milk? Well with a bong you want to make those same bubbles, but instead of blowing in, you inhale to allow the water to do its job.

The water is used to filter out carcinogens and toxins that may be in your cannabis or the burnt ash and tar that buildup, like in your other pieces.

How does this work? Well when you inhale, the water percolates and allows the smoke to rise through the bubbles and the chamber before it even reaches your lungs.

And it’s scientifically proven, according to the University of Texas’s study that found when smoke passes through water it eliminates acrolein and acetaldehyde, two toxins that are not only very detrimental to your lungs, but also can be found in marijuana smoke.

This water filtration system is by far the bong’s most attractive feature for smokers because other traditional pieces generally lack this filtering process and allows the good, the bad and the ugly into your body.

3. Bong hits taste better

Guess what – a bong’s water filtration system isn’t just better for your health, but it also makes your hit smoother, cooler and tastier.

Other traditional means of smoking usually irritate your throat because the smoke is hot and harsh, but the water in a bong cools down the smoke temperature before it ever reaches your mouth. This process not only feels better, but also can help avoid fits of coughing.

Pro tip: A bong with more percolators hits more smoothly and a bong with an ice catcher tastes better.

4. Bongs are cost efficient

To save the green, smoke the green out of a bong.

Although you may initially pay a pretty penny for a decent bubbler, if you keep it clean and store it properly, then your investment will go a lifetime further than if you keep buying rolling papers and filters.

Just keep it away from klutzy friends and high surfaces.

5. Bongs are environmentally friendly

Since the cannabis industry has literally grown from the Earth, I’d say it’s our responsibility to respect Mother Nature as eco-friendly consumers.

So save your money, reduce your carbon footprint and reuse a bong!

6. Bongs are easy to clean

The good news: it’s definitely not as complex as it looks!

The bad news: you need to do it often to avoid resin and bacteria build up.

Essentially, if you clean it often, all you really need to clean your bubbler is some TLC and hot water. For a good spring cleaning, take apart the bong and soak each piece in a rubbing alcohol and salt mixture.

Pro tip: Always dump out your bong water after each use, and consider investing in an ash catcher!

7. Bongs are a personality piece

Do you want to spice up your coffee table and get high too?

Bongs are just as much a work of art as they are your gateway to getting stoned.

You can customize their color, size, material, shape and features the way you like, all while supporting a local artist or an online headshop.

8. Bongs mean big hits

While you can still monitor your cannabis consumption with bongs, they have the capacity to rip hits bigger than other pieces.

And the bigger the hit means the higher you get, the less weed you smoke and the more money you save.

While bongs are very much a personal preference, they are definitely worth considering when trying to elevate your cannabis experience. Plus if you buy a bong and keep it in good condition, you will never need to use that makeshift apple pipe again!