mrb0ng's Guide

Buying for a friend? Five quick questions to land the perfect gift, plus safe picks if you're totally unsure.

From under $30 to the top of the line, here's what your money actually buys.

Hot, harsh smoke is the main reason people cough. Here's how to pick glass that keeps every hit cool and smooth.

Smoother than a pipe, easier than a bong. Why bubblers deserve a spot in your rotation.

Spoon, sherlock, chillum or glycerin? How to choose a hand pipe that fits your pocket and your lungs.

Silicone bongs are nearly indestructible. Glass bongs hit cleaner. Here's how to choose, or why you might want both.

What borosilicate is, why 5mm and 9mm glass matter, and how to spot a piece that will last.

Mini, mid-size or a towering 18-incher? How bong size changes the hit, the cleanup and where you can actually use it.

The two most popular bong shapes, compared on stability, smoothness, cleaning and looks.

Showerhead, Lace-Sphere, recycler, tree... what do percs actually do? A plain-English guide to picking one.

Glycerin pieces have a freezable coil that chills smoke before it reaches you. Here's how they work, and why mrb0ng named one the Bong...

Three classic pieces with three very different vibes. Here's how to tell which one matches the way you actually smoke.