Bongs or water pipes are an all-time favorite among tokers for their ease of use and filtration. We carry a huge selection of bongs from some of the biggest brands in the industry made of high-quality borosilicate glass and other materials such as silicone.

These durable glass water pipes deliver cooler, smoother hits as they filter fine particles from the smoke. Some bongs offer internal percolators (percs) that offer greater condensing, diffusion, and cooling smoke for even bigger hits!

Browse our full range of bongs and water pipes in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and styles. Whether you’re a stoner or a smoker, buying your first bong or water pipe, or just looking to expand your collection, you’re sure to discover the perfect bong to suit your lifestyle.

Bongs are a staple of the smoker’s arsenal of devices. Sleek and powerful, bongs deliver potent puffs or ‘hits’ of dried herbs and flowers through a tube called the chamber.

Another benefit of using bongs is their filtration capabilities for smoother hits. Many heady bong users especially love to add ice or choose a bong with a cooling element for an ice-cold smoking experience like no other!

Traditional bongs are also known as water pipes, and they filter smoke with their innate design. However, many specialty bongs that come with percolators that deliver even more filtration for an enjoyable smoke session that’s hard to beat.

At Headshop, we’ve put together a fantastic collection of the latest and greatest in bongs, plus the tried-and-true pieces that stand the test of time. No matter your price range and preferences, our curated selection of bongs has something for everyone who wants to get in on the fun.

Benefits of bongs for smoking

Large, strong hits

Filtration for better flavor

Easier on the lungs than pipes and joints

Potency (use less product)

Easy to use

Easy to clean

Forever pieces when cared for properly

Good for entertaining and social smoking

For your information: Bong parts

There are 5 parts that make up your traditional bong:

Mouthpiece - You place your lips inside the mouthpiece to inhale smoke from a bong.
Chamber - The chamber is the tube that the smoke travels through to the mouthpiece.
Bowl - The bowl is shaped like its namesake, and this is where you will place your herbs and flowers to be lit and smoked.
Carb - Like pipes, many bongs feature a carb, a hole that you cover and uncover with your finger to control the smoke.
Downstem - On a bong, the downstem is the pipe-like structure that connects the bowl to the lower chamber. The downstem points downward in order to pass smoke from the bowl into water that fills the bottom of the chamber.

Think about this before you buy a bong:

What are you smoking?

Bongs are smoking devices specifically for dried herbs and flowers or tobacco. If you are smoking concentrates like wax, dabs, or shatter, you need to use something else like a dab rig.

Size

Is size important when it comes to a bong? With bongs, it’s all about personal smoking preference. Bongs with longer chambers will produce more intense hits because of the increased air pressure. Bongs with shorter chambers are easier to take with you and are not as much of a hit in the face. Price also plays into size, as larger bongs will generally cost more than smaller versions.

Materials

Most high-quality bongs are made from borosilicate glass because of the durability that it offers. There are also a great range of silicone bongs made from eco-friendly materials that are smash proof and virtually indestructible.

Filtration

People love bongs because of their filtration benefit– hits are smoother, they hit the lungs more rapidly, and they don’t make your chest burn. But creative bong enthusiasts and manufacturers have found ways to take filtration up a notch or two.

For one, you can simply add ice from your freezer at home to the bottom of the chamber to make the water ice cold. You can also put ice cubes in the upper chamber of a glass bong, so that the hits will pass from the water and through ice before it hits your lungs. Aside from these hacks, the best way to get even more filtration is to use a percolator bong. Percolators diffuse and cool the smoke even further for smoothe, cold goodness on the lungs and billowing, cloudy hits.

What are the different types of bongs?

People have been making bongs and water pipes for centuries, perhaps millenia, because the basic design is simple. That said, smoking enthusiasts have found creative and ingenuitive ways to improve upon the basic design. The different kinds of bongs range from the uber-simplistic original concept to bongs with additional features that make smoking more fun. Here’s a full rundown of all the different types of bongs out there.

Bubblers

Bubblers, as the name suggests, provide water filtration for your hits. Bubblers can be made from glass or silicone and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Water is placed in the bottom of the chamber, and upon inhaling, bubbles are created from the interaction of air and water.

Beaker bongs

Beaker bongs feature old-school design that has made them what we all think of when the word ‘bong’ comes to mind. The base of the beaker bong is large and round like a beaker and gets thinner around the higher it goes. Water is placed in the bottom of the beaker bong for filtration.

Percolator bongs

Also known as ‘percs’, percolator bongs contain an additional filtration element for cooling and condensing. Percs contain curved pathways that push smoke in multiple directions in and out of the water. They reside inside the chamber and contribute to a smoother, colder hit that’s more pleasurable for the lungs and throat.

Glass, metal, and silicone bongs

Glass bongs remain the most popular, but metal and silicone bongs have great advantages. Metal bongs tend to have a more stylish, hip design and do not break easily. Silicone bongs also provide protection from breakage with their durable material, and they’re known for having bright colors and psychedelic designs.

Glow in the dark bongs

Speaking of psychedelic, glow in the dark bongs are forever pieces that are awesome for entertaining. Most are made out of glass and on the larger side.

Ice bongs

Ice bongs are specifically designed to provide super-cold hits, usually with a percolator and/or other features to keep smoke cool and fresh.

Gravity bongs

Like the traditional bong, gravity bongs use water to filter hits to make them smoother. However, the gravity bong works differently, in that it uses vacuum pressure from your lit herbs along with the force of gravity to not only filter your smoke, but create milky hits that reach the lungs at lightning speed.

Straight tube bongs

Unlike a beaker bong with wider volume on the bottom chamber, straight tube bongs have a design that goes directly up and down like a cylinder with a base. They come in a variety of styles and glass thickness.

Hookahs

Hookahs are most popular for smoking tobacco. Their unmistakable, ornate design features a prominent bowl on top, with one or more tubes and that jet out from the base. Each tube or chamber has a mouthpiece, and hookahs are very popular for social smoking.

More questions about bongs, answered:

How much do bongs cost?

On the low end, you can get a little glass bong like this one for around $10. Specialty bongs and ornate hookahs that are a bigger investment go up to $500 or more. At the end of the day, you can get something decent that will last in the $30-$100 range.

How do I clean a bong?

Cleaning a basic bong is easy. First, you’ll want to clean your bowl and your downstem. You can do this by immersing them in an eco-friendly cleaner and then rinsing with warm water. Use a pipe cleaner if necessary to smudge off remaining residue and leave parts on a paper towel to dry. To clean the bottom chamber of your bong, fill with cleaner and rinse repeatedly with warm water (follow the instructions on the label if you’re using a bong cleaner). Use a pipe cleaner again, if necessary. You can also submerge the upper chamber and mouthpiece in some cleaner or warm water to loosen unwanted residue.

What are the best on-the-go bongs?

To take your bong on-the-go, you need to think about portability and durability. When it comes to portability, nothing beats mini bongs. These can easily fit in a deep pocket or purse. When it comes to durability, silicone or metal is the way to go, as glass is more likely to break while you’re out and about.

Do I need additional bong accessories?

The bong itself comes with everything you need for a smoking session, except for your flowers/herbs/tobacco and water to fill the bottom of the chamber (for filtration). But as you smoke with your bong, you may need some accessories along the way. For example, if your bowl breaks, you’ll want to look at new bong bowls. Bong screens are also a popular accessory to prevent pulling larger chunks of dried herbs into the water. While not absolutely necessary to clean your bong, bong cleaners can help you get the job done faster and more effectively, so it’s a good item to keep in mind. And finally, if you’re smoking a hookah, there are many hookah accessories you may need to keep your piece in performing shape over the years.

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