Knowledge Base — Education

What You Should Know About Carb Caps

Carb caps are quickly becoming a staple in the smoking world for several reasons. They are useful tools for beginners or veterans and can significantly improve a smoking session using just a simple technique. Carb caps are easy to use and not very expensive, so every user should include one in their arsenal of supplies. Read on below to discover why carb caps are so essential for a great session and how to use them effectively.

Heady Versus Scientific Glass: A Comparison

Smoking from a “scientific” glass pipe or from a “heady” glass pipe, and the quality of sessions each one produces, has been a cultural debate for decades. On one side, the scientific pieces offer more advanced filtering accessories for much smoother hits. On the other side, heady glass adds a visually artistic element and takes a typical session experience to the next level overall. Here we break down the pros and cons of both scientific and heady glass pipes.

What to Look for When Selecting an Ash Catcher

After a few rounds of completely cleaning your water pipe, or smoking out of a dirty one just once, you may find yourself more curious about ash catchers than you ever thought you’d be. Ash catchers not only help keep your water pipe cleaner by catching the ash before it falls into the base, but some even include an added percolation function if you currently just own a basic pipe. Many smokers enjoy the smooth hits that percolators provide, and they are quickly becoming a must-have for any water pipe. Before heading over to the ash catcher page and grabbing yourself the coolest looking one or the least/most expensive one, read on to learn about which ash catcher will be best for you. There are four basic features of an ash catcher that users should consider before purchasing.

A Beginner's Guide to Spubblers

If you’ve never heard of a “spubbler”, don’t worry. These devices are relatively new and only a few online headshops have recently started carrying them. Spubblers (a combination of spoon and bubbler), or chubblers (a combination of chillum and bubbler), are small handheld pipes offering both the portability of a dry pipe and smooth hits of a water pipe. These hybrid devices are quickly growing in popularity, and you may start seeing them around more frequently. If you enjoy smoking trends or just like to experiment with new devices, you’ve got to give spubblers a try.

What's the Deal with Dugouts?

Dugouts, also known as taster boxes, are a type of box that holds both your tobacco and a one-hitter pipe for smoking it and are the perfect device for beginners and veterans alike. They offer on-the-go convenience as they contain everything you need for a quick hit while keeping it all compact enough to fit in your pocket. Dugouts are much easier to use than messing with rolling papers, especially if you’re in a hurry, and far less conspicuous than a full-on bong or water pipe. If you’ve never heard of a dugout and are curious about trying one, we’ve got all the information you need here.

Comparison of Desktop Vaporizers and Vaporizer Pens

Whether you prefer inhaling vapes at home with friends or you’re constantly on the go and like the convenience of a portable pen vaporizer, these days you’re bound to find a device that suits your particular lifestyle. With all of the different styles, brands, and vaporizer accessories on the market today, it can be difficult to decide which device is best for you. Here you’ll find similarities and differences between stationary desktop vaporizers and portable vaporizer pens to help you narrow down your choices.