One of the most fun things about cannabis is discovering the different ways to enjoy weed. Beyond joints and bongs, there are dozens of tools and methods to explore. One popular method is the one-hit method or one-hitter cannabis pipes.
One-hitter pipes are discrete pipes with a long history. Today, there are multiple modern and traditional options for users to try.
Read on to discover what there is to know about one-hitter cannabis pipes. You can wow your friends with cool cannabis history and enjoy your cannabis in new, fun ways.
A one-hitter cannabis pipe is a pipe that holds only one hit or serving of cannabis. The pipes are tiny – two to three inches long – and made of glass or metal. Older types were made of wood.
One end holds the bowl, where the product is held. The other end of the pipe has the mouthpiece, where you inhale the cannabis.
One-hitter pipes are popular because they offer various benefits. Here are a few to look forward to when using your one-hitter pipe.
Even though cannabis has been legalized in most states, there is still a stigma attached to smoking marijuana. If you don’t mind the stigma, it’s not an issue. But if you’re a young professional or someone trying to be discreet about smoking weed, one-hitter pipes are the perfect option for you.
They’re small, with a discreet design. You can comfortably smoke weed wherever you are without worrying about the perception that comes with smoking a joint in public.
Cannabis is known for its iconic smell, which most weed lovers enjoy and welcome. But if you’re on the go or trying to keep your weed use on the down low, the smell can be a bother.
Fortunately, one-hitters offer a solution. They still have the weed smell – it’s challenging to remove such a strong smell completely – but they produce much less odor than joints and other mediums.
This is because one-hitters use small doses of cannabis. Less cannabis equals less of a smell. Even if you smoke in public, the smell will dissipate quickly.
In 2023, when the cost of living is at an all-time high, conserving your stash is an important consideration. Using a whole gram for one hit isn’t an option for most of us anymore.
As the name suggests, one-hitters only release one hit of weed – roughly 25 mg of cannabis.
Some pipes might have more than one serving with a bigger bowl, but in most cases, two hits are the absolute maximum. This makes it much easier to conserve your weed stash and monitor your consumption.
You can easily conserve your supply while still enjoying the happy buzz you were after.
One-hitters are also exceptionally travel-friendly. They’re small and easy to stow away in your pocket or bag. They only require you to carry a little product on you. Not to mention, they’re also super easy to use. You can light up quickly and without hassle wherever you go.
One-hitter cannabis pipes are a lot of fun and provide great benefits. But that isn’t where the fun ends. There are also a variety of one-hitter pipes to choose from and enjoy.
Let’s take a look at a few common options.
Cannabis has been used by cultures all around the world for thousands of years and many of the modern devices we use to smoke our favorite weed strains are variations of older models. The same rule applies to one-hitter pipes.
Here are a few traditional one-hitters that are still enjoyed today.
Chillum one-hitters were first used in India and are an old, traditional method for smoking weed, tobacco, and other smokables. The pipe has a conventional build, with a bowl on one end and a mouthpiece on the other. They’re also commonly made from wood, metal, and glass.
While chillum are considered one-hitters, they are bigger than the other options on this list. The size of the hitter isn’t as discreet, and the bowl is also bigger. If you’re trying to move to smaller doses, the chillum might not be your best option.
However, the chillum is your best bet if you want a bigger hit and a more traditional feel..
The medwakh is a traditional Middle Eastern one-hit pipe still popular today. Like the chillum, people often use the medwakh to smoke tobacco and herbs as well as cannabis. You’ll find medwakhs mostly made of wood, metal, or a combination of both.
A sebsi is a Moroccan pipe with a familiar design. The pipes are traditionally very thin and long and are topped off with a small clay bowl.
Beyond the fun lengths, sebsi pipes also offer interesting design options. This isn’t the one-hitter you use when you want to blend in, but rather when you want to stand out.
For a more modern spin on the one-hitter, check out these pipes.
The steamroller is the one-hitter you use when you’re looking for a modern option with a more intense high. Built like most one-hitters – a tube with a mouthpiece and a bowl – the steamroller lets you pack more weed per hit than the other options on this list.
On the opposite end of the steamroller, you have the dugout. Made for small hits, the dugout features a small, sleek, and discreet design perfect for everyday use while on the go.
One-hitters are easy to smoke, but they have their own rules. Here’s how to grind, pack, and smoke your one-hitter cannabis pipe.
First, grind your cannabis. We have an in-depth guide on how to use a cannabis grinder if you’re new to smoking weed. If you don’t have a grinder, use scissors to cut the bud into smaller pieces.
Don’t grind the cannabis too fine. If it’s too fine, it’ll burn too quickly and turn to ash almost immediately. Instead, ensure it’s small enough to fit in the bowl while maintaining some texture and resin clumps.
Next, pack the bowl of the pipe. If the pipe’s bowl sits on top of the pipe and faces up, you can stuff it like you would any other bowl.
If the bowl is at the end of the pipe, turn it vertically so the bowl is at the top, and then stuff it. Or, turn the bowl down and press it firmly into your ground cannabis. Gather the leftover weed into a small pile again and repeat the process until the bowl is packed with weed.
The tighter the pack, the more intense the high and the longer your bowl will burn.
Take your lighter, hold it near the bowl, and inhale until the bowl is lit. Continue taking small puffs to keep the cannabis lit until it burns through all the weed in the bowl.
If the bowl is on the end of the pipe, hold it vertically when lighting it to prevent any weed from falling out. To slow down the burn, turn the pipe upside down so the bowl faces the ground.
When the hit is done, the weed in the bowl will be nothing more than ash.
One-hitter pipes require maintenance to keep the pipe clean and the hits pure. So, after every hit, take the time to clean your pipe and remove the ash. It’s fairly quick – gently tap the pipe bowl on a hard surface to dislodge the ash. Then, use a pipe cleaner to remove leftover resin and ash.
You should also deep clean your pipe every two to three weeks.
Soak the pipe in alcohol or salt water for 10 minutes. Then, use a pipe cleaner to remove build-up from the pipe, mouthpiece, and bowl. After, rinse the pipe with hot water and repeat as many times as necessary until the pipe is clean.
If you have a wooden pipe, replace the alcohol with lemon juice or vinegar. Don’t soak the pipe. Instead, soak up lemon juice or vinegar with a cotton swab and gently clean the wooden pipe. Rinse quickly and let dry thoroughly afterward.
There are dozens of fun ways to smoke cannabis, one of which is the one-hitter method. The one-hitter pipe holds just enough weed for one hit of cannabis. It’s a fun and discreet way of getting your buzz on, especially if you’re on the go.
There are a variety of pipes to choose from, from the traditional chillum to the sleek dugout. Whichever you choose, make sure to clean your pipe to maintain the quality of your cannabis.
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