Before the abundance of highly concentrated forms of cannabis, we had to get creative to elevate highs to levels the average pipe and bong couldn’t. The only two ways to accomplish this were with the help of kief which could take a long time to accumulate and the gravity bong. There are all-glass versions you can buy that are safer to smoke. However, a homemade gravity bong typically consists of cut up plastic bottles and an aluminum foil bowl. As a result, you shouldn’t re-use them or rely on one as a regular method of consumption. In case you want a potent blast from the past or you feel like turning your smoke session into a DIY project, we’ll show you how to make a gravity bong.
What Is A Gravity Bong?
A gravity bong comes in two different styles. The term can be used to describe both a bucket bong and a waterfall bong. Here’s how they work.
Bucket Bong
A bucket bong usually consists of the bottom half of a 2 liter of soda and the top half of a smaller plastic bottle. However, any sizes will do as long as the bottom is larger than the top.
The bottom half is filled with water and the top half will consist of both the bowl and mouthpiece. Despite the name, gravity doesn’t play much of a role in the function of a bucket bong. Instead, a high-pressure environment is created as the top half is forced into the bucket of water. Then, the flame of your lighter and smoke will be vacuumed into the bottle as you pull it up out of the water.
Clearing a bucket bong is easier than a waterfall bong because the pressure in a bucket