Cannabis Hardware & Tools Guide

If you're new to cannabis, navigating the various tools and hardware used for consumption can be a bit overwhelming. From pipes to vaporizers, there are many options available, each with their own advantages and drawbacks. In this post, we'll list out of some of the most common hardware and tools used for cannabis consumption.

Pipes (Bowls)

Pipes are small handheld devices used for smoking cannabis flower. They come in a variety of materials such as glass, metal, and ceramic.

Bongs

Bongs are larger water pipes used for smoking cannabis flower. The water cools the smoke, making it less harsh on the throat and lungs.

Vaporizers

Vaporizers are electronic devices used for heating cannabis flower or concentrates to a temperature that produces vapor but not smoke. Vaporizing is considered a healthier alternative to smoking.

Rolling Papers

Rolling papers are thin, lightweight papers used for rolling cannabis into joints. They come in different sizes, flavors, and materials such as hemp or rice paper.

Blunt Wraps

Blunt wraps are similar to rolling papers, but they are made from tobacco leaves or other materials and are larger than rolling papers. Blunts are typically used for rolling larger amounts of cannabis.

Grinders

Grinders are small devices used for grinding cannabis flower into smaller pieces, which makes it easier to smoke or vaporize. Grinders come in a variety of materials such as metal, plastic, and wood.

Dab Rigs

Dab rigs are specialized pipes used for smoking cannabis concentrates such as wax or shatter. Dab rigs typically require a torch to heat a nail, which is then used to vaporize the concentrate.

Carb Caps

Carb caps are small caps used to cover a dab nail, which helps regulate the temperature and improve vapor production.

Rolling Machines

Rolling machines are small devices used to roll joints or blunts quickly and easily.

One-hitters

One-hitters: Small pipes designed to hold a single hit of cannabis, making them discreet and convenient for on-the-go use.

Ashtrays

Ashtrays are containers used to hold ash and debris from smoking cannabis.

Lighters

Lighters are devices used to light the cannabis for smoking. These are typically used to light joint's, bowls, and bongs. Lighters do not produce enough heat for dab rigs.

Torches

Torches are a much stronger type of lighter that produces a concentrated flame and is commonly used for heating dab rigs.

E-Nails

E-nails are electronic devices that heat a dab rig nail to a precise temperature, eliminating the need for a torch.

Bubblers

Bubblers are small water pipes that combine the convenience of a pipe with the filtration of a bong.

Silicone Mats (Dab Mats)

Silicone mats are heat-resistant mats used to protect surfaces and collect any spilled concentrate while using a dab rig. Concentrates can be sticky and messy, these mats help keep your smoking area clean.

Stash Containers

Storage containers are containers used to store cannabis flower or concentrates. They come in a variety of materials such as glass, metal, and plastic, and are designed to keep the cannabis fresh and prevent it from drying out.