Dry Smoking Pipes

Hand pipes are the definitive handheld solution to smoking on the go. These old-school smoking pipes come in various designs, from simplistic cheap glass pipes like steamroller pipes & chillums to unique spoons and heady cool pipes. While some may prefer a bong or dab rig instead, hand pipes like spoons and one-hitters offer the convenience of easy travel and portability.

Most ancient cultures had some type of smoking pipe for social and sometimes spiritual meanings. Nowadays, we have a massive range of smoking pipes to choose from for smoking on the go, but pipes remain a firm favorite.

420Buy has curated a list of the best glass hand pipes for sale online. While famous as pot pipes, these glass smoking bowls can smoke dry herbs, tobacco, or other legal substances. Unless you want to get a bubbler pipe, these glass hand pipes offer a dryer hit than you'd get with a bong or water pipe.  

Glass Spoon Pipes

Glass spoons are the classic handheld pipes you think of when you hear "hand pipe." 

These glass pipes have four main parts: a mouthpiece, a bowl, a neck, and a carb. 

The bowl is in the spoon-shaped dish at the end of the pipe. This is where you put the dry herb. 

The carb is on the bowl's end or side and allows airflow control. This lets you decide how strong your hits are and gives you control to adjust the hits. The neck is the tube part that connects the bowl to the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is the end at which you inhale the smoke. 

Chillums

Chillums, often called a one-hitter, are the simplest of hand pipes. They can be made from any material: wood, metal, ceramic, or glass. These are straight pipes that, as the name suggests, can provide a single hit. They are perfect for a quick hit at a party and easy to cancel or store in your pocket or bag, which makes them extremely popular.

Dugouts

Some chillums come complete with a box (often made from wood) that can have two little compartments. This is known as a dugout. It has one compartment to store your dry herb and another for the pipe. The pipe can be slid out from the case and then pushed into the compartment with your ground herb; this packs the chillum ready for a hit. It's the ideal stealthy kit for the discreet smoker.

Steamroller Pipes

A steamroller pipe is an innovative dry hand pipe expertly crafted for those who appreciate quick, effortless hits. This remarkable piece is ideal for group sessions, making it a perfect choice for sharing enjoyable moments with friends.

The design of steamrollers is both striking and functional, featuring a sleek, elongated cylindrical shape that exudes a modern aesthetic. Unlike traditional glass hand pipes, where the carb hole is located on the side of the bowl, steamrollers position the carb at the end of the pipe. This strategic placement allows for a smoother airflow, enabling smoke to rush into your lungs with minimal resistance when you release the carb. With each satisfying inhalation, users can experience a powerful blast of rich smoke that is both intense and exhilarating, perfect for those seeking a unique smoking experience.

How to smoke out of a glass pipe

Use a grinder to break up the herb you want to smoke in the bowl.

Once ground, add the dry herb to the bowl. Don't fill or pack the bowl too much, as this can restrict the airflow. Many people like to use a metal gauze screen at the base of the bowl, which prevents inhaling any small particles of herb. 

Most pipes have a carb hole on the side. This hole lets you control the flow of air to the herb, so you can regulate the burn rate by opening and plugging the hole with your finger or thumb. 

Light the bowl with a standard lighter or a hemp wick. Don't use a butane torch as this can rapidly heat up the glass bowl, and the higher temperature may well burn your hand. 

To "hit" the bowl, take a deep, steady breath inhaling the smoke. It is not necessary to hold in the weed smoke for a long time after you inhale, one or two seconds is enough.