The 11 Best Bongs for Getting Ripped

With most bongs, users will run into a few big issues: how to clean them easily, how careful one needs to be (breaking bongs is never fun) and even how to store them when they're not in use are among them. This bong has answers to all those issues and is our new top recommendation. For starters, it is dishwasher safe and shatter-resistant, meaning you don't have to be so precious with it. It also has a modular construction that makes it easy to take apart and it can store inside itself when not in use. It even has a magnet built into the top of the chamber so you can more easily stash your lighter when not using it.

And those are just a couple of the things that make this bong really great — according to our tester, it's the best he's ever used, and he's used quite a few. If we had to nitpick, the shortness of the stem and its proximity to the bowl might make you feel the heat of the lighter when using it and the whole thing is a bit heavy, but these are really, truly minor issues at worst. For those that value convenience, this bong is exceptional.

Read our full review of the Honest Capsule Water Pipe.

Sam Freedman first came up with the “half-baked” idea for Bento Bong, his Seattle-based start-up, in college when an acquaintance sat on a $300 bong that Freedman had collectively purchased with his four friends. “We started talking about how annoying it was that one part of the bong broke and we had to throw the whole thing away and buy a new one to replace it,” Freedman said. “Fast forward a decade and a few more broken glass bongs, I decided to create the bong I always wished I had.”

Bento Bong is made out of BPA-free Tritan TX1001 plastic, giving it the same durability as a silicone bong, but with a modular, sleek, packable, customizable design. Not that many bongs at this price point come with a percolator, are dishwasher safe and disassemble in seconds. Will it last forever? Maybe not, but if you’re just getting into bongs, Bento Bong is a great option.

If you're really looking to take your weed on the go without anyone noticing, it's tough to beat Puffco's Cupsy. The bong is practically indistinguishable from a to-go coffee cup, but despite that somewhat gimmicky concept, it also functions quite well as a bong. Our tester was shocked by the smoothness of his pulls with the Cupsy, comparing them to a standard bubbler, and he also appreciated that the smaller bowl and chamber that kept him from getting too high — after all, this is a bong that's meant to be used in public.

Our reviewer also loved how easy the Cupsy is to clean, as it breaks down entirely and has an aluminum base that doesn't get as grimy as glass. Our tester's only quibbles were the black silicone lid of the Cupsy, which is a magnet for flower, and he wished the bowl were a little easier to remove (and that the protective sleeve couldn't be removed at all).

Read our full Puffco Cupsy review here.

Heir Waterpipes — which come in 11 or 13 inches — is the Rolls Royce of bongs. It’s made out of alumina ceramic, stainless steel and soda-lime glass, meaning it’s made to last. It features an ergonomic mouthpiece and a removable glass chamber that allows you to add ice or water easily and pop in in the dishwasher when you’re finished. The seven-hole design in the bowl prevents clogs and the 8-slotted percolator gives powerfully smooth hits. The price can be a hurdle, since not that many people have $260 sitting around. Regardless, it’s a beautiful addition to your home that just happens to get you incredibly stoned.

A completely ceramic bong, the Summerland Chongo combines aesthetics with durability. The full-size bong hits incredibly well and has a roomy bowl with a tight seal. You’ll have to look closely to see inconsistencies in the glaze, a reminder that this is made by humans, which is a feat upon first glance. And, Chongo is made with lead-free, food-safe glaze and ceramic, giving you peace of mind.

Session Goods’ bong features a modern design that blends in seamlessly to your home and feels good in your hands. Two different bowls allow you to adjust the size of your hits, and four millimeter borosilicate glass gives you peace of mind. The silicon base cover protects the glass and indicates the recommended water fill line for the best hits while hiding unsightly bong water.

Best of all, the company is a member of the Floret Coalition, an anti-racist collective of small businesses supporting and funding equity-oriented actions, and pledges month donations to organizations for their work in support of Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities.

This bong has it all: A lifetime warranty! Impact-resistant materials and design! An ash filter! A water fill line! Plus, you can purchase different-colored percolators separately that allow for even smoother hits. Although it is on the higher end of plastic bongs, JET SubZero Water Pipes allow for complete customization.

Ditch your MacGyver-ed grav bong for the Stundenglass, which uses the power of gravity to fill the chamber with smoke. And, it provides contactless cannabis ingestion, meaning you don’t have to worry about mouth germs when toking. Although it’s $600 and a very large piece to have sitting around, it can be used to smoke food and drink and includes attachments to be used as a hookah. MacGyver wishes he could have made something this multifunctional.

Read our full review of the Stundenglass gravity bong.

Go go gadget toke time! This silicon bong has a hidden stash jar, rolling tray, magnetic lighter holder and a stainless steel poker: talk about coming prepared to smoke. The borosilicate glass bowl and diffused borosilicate down stem mean that this silicon bong might just be indestructible.

The Marley Natural water pipe is made of borosilicate glass and sustainably-sourced black walnut, making this piece perfect for a stoner who likes the aesthetics of big libraries, plaid and reading J.D. Salinger. Cleaning is made easy since the wood smoke chamber is removable. However, be warned: a lot of reviews say this bong is fragile.

Although Higher Standards also sells a larger beaker, the mini beaker, standing at eight inches tall, is the definition of small but mighty. The glass downstem has six slits that clean and cool draws to a silky smooth hit. The medical-grade borosilicate glass is seven millimeters thick, making the piece feel luxurious and durable. And, if you’re into dabs, the pipe also includes a 45-degree quartz banger, carb cap and concentrate tool, which is large and fits well in the hand. The bong is incredibly easy to clean, so much so that I didn’t have to scrub an inch after soaking mine in this bong cleaner. I didn’t know it was possible for a bong to have my heart, but this one does.

Editor's Note: The Mini Beaker is currently out of stock everywhere and has been for a while, which is why it is no longer our top recommendation. We recommend any of the other Higher Standards Heavy Duty glass products in the meantime.