Bongs

Whether you're searching for a classic glass bong, a virtually unbreakable silicone bong, or a feature-packed percolator bong, INHALCO carries one of the most comprehensive collections of bongs for sale online — from budget-friendly starters to premium hand-crafted glass pieces.

Browse 100+ styles across every budget, size, and material — all backed by fast shipping and our quality guarantee. New to bongs? Our complete buyer's guide below covers everything you need to know.

What is a Bong?

A bong is a water-based smoking device used to filter and cool smoke from dry herbs or tobacco before inhalation. The user places herb in the bowl, applies a flame, and inhales through the mouthpiece — drawing smoke down through the downstem and up through water in the chamber. The water filtration process removes a significant portion of ash, tar, and particulates while simultaneously cooling the smoke, resulting in a noticeably smoother and less harsh inhale compared to unfiltered methods.

Bongs are also known as water pipes, water bongs, glass pipes, or billy (in Australian English). They are available in a wide range of sizes (from 4-inch mini bongs to 24-inch statement pieces), materials (borosilicate glass, food-grade silicone, acrylic, ceramic), and filtration configurations (single chamber, multi-perc, recycler).

Bong Parts

Types of Bongs — Complete Guide to Every Style

Choosing the right bong style is the single most important decision in your purchase. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of every major bong type available on the market:

🧪 Beaker Bong

The beaker bong is the most popular bong design worldwide — and for good reason. Its wide, flat-bottomed beaker base holds more water than straight-tube designs, providing superior stability and increased smoke volume per hit. Beaker bongs are exceptionally easy to clean due to their simple geometry.

Best for: Beginners and everyday users who want stability and easy maintenance. Recommended size: 10–14 inches for daily use.

📏 Straight Tube Bong

The straight tube bong (or "straight shooter") features a uniform cylindrical design from base to mouthpiece. Its minimal internal volume means smoke reaches your lungs faster, delivering a more direct, concentrated hit. Straight tubes are also among the easiest bong styles to clean.

Best for: Users who prefer sharp, fast-clearing hits and simple maintenance. Compared to beaker: Faster pull, less water volume, slightly less stable.

🌀 Percolator Bong

A percolator bong (or "perc bong") incorporates one or more percolator diffusers inside the chamber. Percolators break smoke into smaller bubbles, dramatically increasing the surface area of smoke that contacts water — resulting in smoother, cooler, better-filtered hits. Common perc types include honeycomb, showerhead, tree, inline, and matrix percs.

Best for: Smokers who prioritize smoothness and filtration quality over simplicity. Note: More percolators = smoother hits, but also more cleaning effort.

🔄 Recycler Bong

Recycler bongs feature two interconnected chambers with a continuous water loop — water and smoke cycle through the system multiple times before reaching the mouthpiece. This multi-pass filtration produces exceptionally smooth, cool hits without waterlogging. Recyclers are also naturally splash-proof.

Best for: Experienced users chasing maximum smoothness; also compatible with concentrates.

🔬 Mini Bong

Mini bongs (typically under 7 inches) are discreet, easy to store, and surprisingly effective. Their compact size makes them ideal for small spaces, travel, or quick sessions. Mini bongs deliver punchier, more concentrated hits due to the shorter vapor path — making them a favorite among experienced users who don't want the hassle of a large piece.

Best for: Travelers, discreet users, or anyone with limited storage space.

🧊 Ice Bong (Ice Catcher Bong)

Ice bongs feature notched ice catchers — small indentations inside the neck of the bong that hold ice cubes above the water chamber. As smoke passes over the ice, it's chilled to near-freezing temperatures before inhalation. Ice bongs offer one of the most cost-effective cooling upgrades available.

Best for: Smokers who want maximum smoothness without the complexity of multi-perc systems.

🧲 Gravity Bong

A gravity bong uses water pressure and gravity to draw smoke into a chamber, then forces it into the lungs in one large rush. Gravity bongs are known for delivering extremely potent, dense hits using very little herb. They come in two formats: bucket gravity bongs and waterfall gravity bongs.

Best for: Experienced users seeking intense, efficient sessions.

💪 Silicone Bong

Silicone bongs are made from food-grade, BPA-free platinum-cured silicone — a material that is virtually unbreakable, heat-resistant, and dishwasher-safe. Many silicone bongs fold flat for packing. They are significantly more affordable than comparable glass pieces, making them ideal for beginners, travelers, and accident-prone users.

Best for: Beginners, travelers, outdoor sessions, anyone who has broken a glass bong before.

Bong Percolator Types — Which Perc Is Best?

The percolator (or "perc") is the filtration heart of any quality bong. Different perc designs produce different smoking experiences. Here's how the most common types compare:

The verdict for most users: A honeycomb perc or showerhead perc bong offers the best balance of smoothness, cleaning ease, and value. For maximum smoothness, look for bongs with stacked honeycomb percs or a honeycomb + showerhead combination.

Bong Size Guide — How to Choose the Right Height

The 10–14 inch range is where most experienced users land. It provides enough water volume for effective cooling, enough chamber size for satisfying hits, and is still manageable to clean and store daily.

How Does A Bong Work? — Step-by-Step

Using a bong is straightforward — here's how the process works from herb to lungs:

Step 1 — Fill the Water Chamber: Pour clean, cold water into the bong until the water level sits 1–1.5 inches above the bottom slits of the downstem. Do a test pull (without herb or flame) — you should feel resistance and see bubbles without water reaching your lips. If water splashes up, reduce the level.

💡 Pro tip: Use ice-cold water or add ice cubes to the ice catcher for noticeably cooler, smoother hits.

Step 2 — Grind and Pack the Bowl: Grind your dry herb to a medium-fine consistency using an herb grinder. Pack the bowl with a loose, even layer — not too tight (restricts airflow) and not too loose (herb falls through). Place a small piece of unground herb at the bottom of the bowl as a natural screen.

Step 3 — Light and Inhale: Hold the bong with your non-dominant hand. Place your mouth over the mouthpiece, creating an airtight seal. Apply flame to the edge of the herb in the bowl (cornering technique) while slowly inhaling. The smoke will travel down the downstem, bubble through the water, rise through the chamber, and into your lungs.

Step 4 — Clear the Chamber: Once the chamber fills with smoke, remove your thumb from the carb hole (if present) or pull the bowl out of the downstem. This opens the airflow, allowing you to inhale the remaining smoke from the chamber in one breath.

How to Buy a Bong — Shopping Guide by Budget

💰 Under $40 — Starter Bongs: At this price point, a basic beaker bong or silicone bong offers the best value. Look for a clean, simple design with a diffused downstem. Avoid bongs with complex multi-perc systems at this price — the glass quality may not support them reliably. Joint size: 14mm female is the safest choice for accessory compatibility.

💰💰 $40–$80 — Best Value Range: This is INHALCO's most popular price tier. You'll find thick-walled (5mm) borosilicate glass bongs, quality beaker and straight-tube designs with honeycomb or showerhead percs, and a wide variety of heights and colors. Most of our best-selling bongs fall here.

💰💰💰 $80–$150 — Premium Daily Drivers: Premium glass thickness (7mm+), multi-chamber percolator designs, ice catchers, and artistic color work are all accessible in this range. Look for bongs from reputable glass manufacturers with consistent weld quality.

💰💰💰💰 $150+ — Collector & Artisan Grade: At this level, you're looking at hand-crafted American borosilicate glass, complex recycler designs, limited edition collaborations, and statement pieces built for display as well as performance.

Key things to verify before buying a bong online:

• Joint size (10mm / 14mm / 18mm) and gender (male / female)
• Glass thickness in millimeters (5mm minimum recommended)
• Whether a bowl/downstem is included
• Maximum water capacity and suggested fill level
• Return/exchange policy for breakage during shipping

Essential Bong Accessories

Glass Bong vs. Silicone Bong — Which Is Right for You?

Both glass and silicone bongs have genuine advantages — the right choice depends entirely on your lifestyle and priorities:

Choose a Glass Bong if:

• You're primarily using it at home on a stable surface
• Flavor purity is your top priority (glass is chemically inert)
• You appreciate aesthetic variety in color and design
• You don't mind careful handling

Choose a Silicone Bong if:

• You travel frequently or use your bong outdoors
• You've broken glass bongs before and want a worry-free option
• You want the easiest-possible cleaning routine (dishwasher safe)
• You're on a tight budget without wanting to sacrifice performance

The bottom line: Glass wins on flavor and aesthetics; silicone wins on durability and convenience. Many enthusiasts own one of each — a glass bong for home sessions and a silicone bong for travel.

How to Clean a Bong

Cleaning your bong regularly is essential for smooth hits and hygiene. Here's the complete cleaning routine:

What you'll need: 99% Isopropyl alcohol, coarse salt, sealable zipper bags, pipe cleaners or cotton swabs, warm water.

Quick Clean (after every 2–3 sessions):

1. Empty and rinse the bong with warm water immediately after use
2. Swab the bowl and downstem with an isopropyl-dipped cotton swab
3. Allow to air dry completely before next use

Deep Clean (weekly or when visibly dirty):

Step 1 — Empty and disassemble Pour out old water. Remove the bowl and downstem and place them in separate sealable bags.

Step 2 — Soak accessories Fill each bag with isopropyl alcohol and a teaspoon of coarse salt. Seal and shake for 60–90 seconds. Soak for 30–60 minutes for heavy buildup. Rinse with warm water.

Step 3 — Clean the bong body Pour isopropyl alcohol into the bong (enough to coat all interior surfaces), add 2–3 teaspoons of coarse salt, cover all openings with your hands or silicone plugs, and shake vigorously for 1–2 minutes.

Step 4 — Rinse thoroughly Rinse the bong body with warm water 3–4 times until no alcohol smell remains. Allow to fully air dry before reassembly and use.

💡 Pro Tip: For stubborn resin in the percolator, use a bottle brush or pipe cleaner to dislodge buildup before the alcohol soak.