Bong

A bong is a smoking accessory consisting of a water-filled reservoir, a main chamber and a bowl designed to hold the material to be consumed. During use, the smoke passes through the water before being inhaled by the user.

Today, the bong is one of the best-known accessories in the world of cannabis and hemp. It comes in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and materials, ranging from simple models to more complex systems incorporating several levels of filtration.

How does a bong work?

When the user inhales, the smoke is directed through a downstem into the water contained in the reservoir. It then rises into the main chamber before being inhaled.

Passing through the water cools the smoke and retains some of the heavier particles. The result nevertheless depends on the model used, its design and its maintenance.

The main parts of a bong

A bong generally consists of a bowl, a downstem, a water reservoir and an inhalation chamber. Some models also incorporate percolators, diffusers or other systems designed to modify the path of the smoke.

The components may be removable to make cleaning and maintenance of the accessory easier.

Different manufacturing materials

Bongs are made from various materials such as borosilicate glass, acrylic, silicone, ceramic or metal. Glass remains particularly popular for its transparency, ease of cleaning and neutrality in terms of taste.

Each material has its own characteristics in terms of durability, maintenance and appearance.

An iconic accessory of cannabis culture

The bong is one of the most iconic accessories in the world of cannabis. Used for several decades in many countries, it holds an important place in the history of smoking accessories and continues to evolve through new designs and technical innovations.