Written by Joshua Sosin

When you think of smoking weed, you probably picture the classic methods like a joint or bong. These tried-and-true ways to smoke cannabis are definitely some of the best, but they're far from your only options.

Below, we'll take a look at some of the best ways to enjoy cannabis, including some classics and some more off-the-beaten-path alternatives. We'll cover everything from blunts and bubblers to dry herb vapes and dab rigs.

Table of Contents

• The Classic Joint

• Blunts

• Glass Pipes

• Bongs

• Bubblers

• Dab Rigs

• Dry Herb Vape Pens

• Gravity Bongs

• Mood: For All Your Smoking Needs

1. The Classic Joint

A joint is the gold standard tool for smoking weed. It's a simple combination of ground cannabis flower and rolling paper, and it provides a smooth smoking experience with a fast onset of effects.

There are plenty of different ways to enjoy joints. That's because you can roll them with any cannabis strain that you prefer, and you can further personalize the experience by choosing a specific rolling paper.

Plus, you can even add other cannabis products like hash or moonrocks to your joints to make them more powerful.

If you're looking for a classic smoking method, joints are for you. They're beginner-friendly, and you can even find pre-rolled options in the Mood Shop to make the experience even more simple and straightforward.

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2. Blunts

Made with dried cannabis flower and blunt wraps, blunts are essentially bigger, bolder joints. They're bigger, slower-burning, and filled with more cannabis flower than a typical joint.

Because of their size, blunts are perfect for sharing. They're also fun for folks who enjoy the unique flavor of tobacco leaf papers.

As is the case with joints, there are plenty of different rolling papers and cigar wrappers (including some unique flavored options) that you can use to personalize your blunt-smoking experience.

3. Glass Pipes

Glass pipes — which many smokers call bowls — are simple and effective, and they're also easy to carry with you.

These pipes come in many different shapes and sizes, and they're designed to be packed with ground cannabis flower (and maybe a bit of concentrate) for a potent high.

Smoking a bowl is a skill that every cannabis fan should have, even if it's not the way you prefer to use weed. We recommend keeping at least one glass pipe around for whenever the mood strikes.

4. Bongs

Sometimes called water pipes, bongs are some of the most innovative and unique smoking tools in the world. They feature a water chamber that cools the cannabis smoke before it reaches your lungs, leading to smooth, pleasant hits.

Smoking a bong is a beginner-friendly way to consume cannabis, and it's ideal for you if you don't want to inhale hot smoke. However, this popular method of smoking weed can produce a very powerful high, so we recommend starting out with a small amount of flower for your first smoking session.

If you're not sure which bong to buy, we can help. Check out our list of the best bongs to buy in 2025.

5. Bubblers

A bubbler is essentially a cross between a glass pipe and a bong. It's small and ultra-portable, but it has the same water chamber that you'd find on a standard bong. This combination of features gives you the best of both worlds.

If you're experimenting with multiple different smoking methods and haven't found something that's just right for you, consider switching from a pipe or bong to a bubbler. The portability and smaller size make these water pipes crowd favorites, especially for on-the-go smoking sessions.

When you're done here, take a look at our blog post on bubblers to get more information about these unique water pipes.

6. Dab Rigs

If you're interested in an intense high, you need a dab rig.

Built like a bong but with a hot nail instead of a bowl, a dab rig is made for vaporizing cannabis concentrates like hash, badder, and moonrocks. A little bit of any of these products goes a long way.

Best for experienced cannabis users, a dab rig heats up concentrates to high temperatures, releasing the powerful cannabinoids inside. The result is a combination of amazing aromas, flavors, and effects.

If you want to try dabbing, head to the Mood Shop and explore our full selection of cannabis concentrates.

7. Dry Herb Vape Pens

Vaping and smoking weed are a bit different, but using a dry herb vape falls somewhere in the middle.

While most vape pens work with cartridges that contain THC oil or distillate, a dry herb vape is compatible with regular cannabis flower. Because of this, it can function like an electronic pipe or joint.

Using a dry herb vaporizer to consume cannabis can be fun, discreet, and rewarding. The heated coil in this type of vape can reach high temperatures without scorching the flower, which can get you a more even burn and more powerful effects.

If you use a dry herb vaporizer, stock up on THCa cannabis flower in the Mood Shop. Subscribe to save 15% on your order.

8. Gravity Bongs (Geebs)

These unique water pipes combine air pressure and liquid displacement for powerful hits. While they're famously DIY projects for resourceful stoners, we might recommend buying a pre-made gravity bong from a trustworthy brand like GRAV.

Interested in crafting your own gravity bong? Check out our blog post on how to make a geeb.

Mood: For All Your Smoking Needs

No matter which way you prefer to enjoy a smoking experience, we have you covered.

The Mood Shop is home to a wide array of incredible cannabis products, including pre rolled joints, THCa flower, concentrates, and more. We partner with USA-based farms to create unique strains that perfectly match your desired mood, leading to a one-of-a-kind high.

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