A Brief Overview of Devices for MJ

This article provides an overview of several devices for MJ that have stood the test of time and practice. The information is for educational purposes only and does not encourage the purchase of any particular device.

1. Bukket (“Bucket”)

This device delivers a powerful hit. It fills with smoke by pulling up the top part, based on the well-known “parachute” method. It comes with a bright orange bag and a fun instruction manual. The design is stylish, easy to clean, and you can buy replacement parts separately. The bowl is removable and made of metal. It was once in high demand and wore out quickly, but with regular cleaning, it lasts a long time. Overall, recommended.

2. Metal One-Hitter with Cross

This is a very convenient cap. Compared to foil, it wins in durability and aesthetics. It’s also much more user-friendly than similar one-hitters with holes. You don’t always have a needle or toothpick on hand, but this device can be cleaned with any flat object—a blade, card, cigarette pack cardboard, folded paper, or even a fingernail. It can also be cleaned with a needle or pin. In short, it’s a more versatile option.

3. One-Shot Glass Pipettes

The principle is simple: a regular thick glass pipette. Easy to clean, especially with a brush. Great for travel. You can pack it in advance for an event or use it after a long workday, almost anywhere. It’s used in one hit, and after that, you’re left with just the device in your hand. The price is minimal.

4. Pipette with Mouthpiece

Nothing new here, just a mouthpiece. If the pipette gets clogged or breaks, the mouthpiece stays like new. Just replace the pipette and keep using it. Looks more aesthetic than a plastic cap melted for a pipette.

5. “Vanuatu” Stone Pipe

Made of stone, this pipe features a creative design and makes a unique gift. I received it as a present and was pleasantly surprised. It sits on my shelf at home, discreet and closed. It feels nice—smooth and hefty. Smoking from it is as enjoyable as holding it. The only downside: don’t use it in freezing weather, as it might crack. Not dangerous, but a shame if it happens. Recommended.

6. “Bid Spiral Cone” Glass Pipe

This model is made of glass and is 27 cm long. It has a special chamber for water, which provides extra cooling for the smoke. The device has a convenient shape and a spacious bowl, either cone- or oval-shaped (depending on the model). It looks interesting and unusual, but the price is steep, and the smoke doesn’t actually pass through the water—it’s just cooled by it. I rarely use it, but it’s fun to show guests.

7. Mr. Vodnik Bong

This device should be familiar to any experienced smoker, and the name speaks for itself. Honestly, I haven’t used it myself—maybe I’ll get one someday. But a $40 glass bong doesn’t seem like a practical purchase to me. It might appeal to connoisseurs, but you can make a plastic one yourself that works just as well, except for the material. Glass is better for smoking but is more fragile and expensive.

8. G Slim Snoop Dogg Vaporizer

I have mixed feelings about this device. The first time I bought it, after a bit of practice, it became indispensable. Charge it, pack it, toss it in your bag. When you want to smoke, just press the button and inhale. The battery lasted a long time and it was easy to clean. Like all vapes, it has a child-safety system and pocket-press protection. It’s affordable, and replacement parts are available. Downsides: your material needs to be well-dried and finely ground. Eventually, one of the consumable parts broke and I threw it away after heavy use. A year later, I bought the same device for a trip, but it was a letdown. The heating element was poorly attached to the battery, so I had to fiddle with it to get even a weak hit. At home, I tried to fix it, but it only worked intermittently and lost the convenience I needed. Maybe it was just bad luck, or maybe the quality has dropped, since the second one looked different and required creating a vacuum by pinching the mouthpiece to get a proper hit.

9. Eagle Bill Vaporizer

I don’t recommend manual glass vaporizers at all. The manufacturer claims it’s a multifunctional device that can be used as a regular pipe or a manual vaporizer. It’s simple to use and maintain. To use it as a vaporizer, place your material in the bowl and gradually heat it from the outside. This method is supposed to be safer since there’s no direct flame contact and you inhale vapor, not smoke. In practice, it cracked quickly from the heat of a turbo lighter. With a regular lighter, it produced little vapor and most of the material didn’t burn. I ended up finishing it off from the top, using it as a pipe instead of a vaporizer.

10. Lampo4ka Vaporizer

Same principle as device #9, but with even thicker glass. When heated with a turbo lighter, it was somewhat like vaping, but still not quite right. I tried heating it on a stove until it was red-hot, but ended up burning my throat, which led to a long cough and a rubbery taste. Eventually, it fell and broke—no big loss.

Author: Il0