It’s never too late to try new things. Whether you’re new to smoking or just looking to try out a different way to smoke, we’ve gathered the best bongs for beginners, so you can get a head start with ease.
Want to learn how to hit your new bong? Check out our breakdown here on how to use a bong!
First off: what is a bong?
If you’re here, you’re likely new to hitting bongs, or maybe you’ve tried out a friend’s, and you’re looking to pick up a sweet new piece of your own. In either case, it’s good to know what makes a bong, and what doesn’t. Simply put, a bong is a device used to filter smoke through water. One of the most classic ways of smoking herb, they’ve been around for centuries—or even millennia!
Bongs all share (most of the time!) some common features:
- A mouthpiece to smoke from. This is where you’ll inhale your smoke!
- A chamber where smoke will collect.
- A bowl for packing your herb in.
- A downstem for smoke to travel through.
- A water chamber for smoothing out your smoke.
- And other cool features to make your sesh the best it can be! If you want to know your bong inside and out, research terms like percolator, ice pinch, splash guard, carb/carb hole, and bubble base vs straight base.
While you’ll find a ton of bongs that suit your needs, many can be pretty complicated for those who have never used one before. With so many add-ons, styles, and features to choose from, we’d recommend starting out with a simple, straightforward bong in a classic style. Are you curious about the other, more complicated bongs? Check out our percolator bongs, honeycomb bongs, and big bongs!
So, which bongs are great for those just starting out? Let’s take a look at our picks!
1. A Bong that Keeps Things Simple
Acrylic Bulged Straight Tube Bong with Bubble Base
All newbies break a piece at some point. It’s almost a smokers’ rite of passage. If you’re new to smoking bongs, you may want to check out an acrylic bong. Acrylic pieces aren’t made of glass, so they won’t break if you accidentally tip them over, or they fall. This Acrylic Bulged Straight Tube Bong with Bubble Base is a straightforward, no-frills piece that’s perfect for a beginner to test out. Plus, the smoke diffuses in the bubble-shaped base, meaning your hit will be smooth and clean, which is easier on a newbie’s lungs and throat.
2. An Unbreakable Bong
PieceMaker Kali Silicone Beaker Base Bong
Silicone bongs are a great option for starters as well. The Kali bong from PieceMaker is made from 100% BPA free, food-grade silicone that can withstand extreme temperatures. Not only will this piece not break if it drops, but it can also be left in the freezer. A cold bong fresh out of the freezer will yield icy cold hits that make the smoke easier to inhale. Plus, small bongs are great for newbies as they require less breath to inhale than larger pieces.
3. A Bong for Starting Off Big
Glass Ice Bong with Triple Perc
Don’t be intimidated! This bong may come with all the bells and whistles, but all it takes is one hit to be sold on its intricate details. First, an ice catcher in the bong means you can load the tube up with ice in order to freshly cool the smoke with every hit. Three percolators offer a three-stage filtration process that cools and smooths out each toke. An ice bong hit might seem intimidating at first, but opting for a piece with multiple filtration filters ensures you’ll have a new, smooth hit every time.
4. A Bong for Starting Off in Style!
Grace Glass Art Series Dragon Beaker Ice Bong
If you’re new to smoking bongs, chances are there’s a different method of smoking you already love. So if you only plan on smoking a bong once in a blue moon, opt for some heady glass that looks pretty while it sits on your coffee table. The Grace Glass Art Series Dragon Beaker Ice Bong is simple and straightforward to use, but features gorgeous 3D artwork that just might tempt you to pick it up and use it more than you planned.
Not only does this bong look great, but it’s also in a simple to use, classic style that beginners will find super easy to start with!
Ramon van Wanrooij - Managing Director - LinkedIn
Ramon is a well-known face in the cannabis accessories industry. As the managing director of Grasscity, Ramon is in charge of all the daily operations. He started working for Grasscity in 2014 as the Manager Supply Chain and is currently overseeing, besides his role at Grasscity, the global supply chain of High Tide Inc. Under his supervision, Grasscity, the best-rated online headshop, has shipped over a million bongs worldwide. Ramon is born and raised in Amsterdam, a.k.a. the “Grasscity”, and is educated in e-commerce, supply chain management, and cross cross-cultural management. He is an avid user and passionate expert on smoking accessories, who loves to educate the world about the latest innovations, product tips, guides, and other important information regarding using weed.