The Bong: What to Know About Its History and Culture

 

Unlike years ago when people had limited choices for how they can consume their cannabis, there are now different options available to you in the market. There are bubblers, vaporizers, and bongs, which are the most popular of them all.

 

The heavy-duty bong is a favorite of many for a reason. It is convenient to use, and it also purifies the hits you get because they get through the water. The result is a much smoother hit that other “tools” can’t replicate. 

 

You may be familiar with the bong, but did you know where it came from? Also, did you know that it has been used by other cultures for hundreds or even thousands of years? Yes, bongs indeed have an interesting history and culture. In this article, we will share what you need to know about the bong’s colorful past and where you can get one:

 

The Bong’s History

 

Many think that the bong was invented in the ‘60s or ‘70s because that’s when it got really popular in the country. But it’s actually not that young! In fact, its origin dates as far back as 1100 and 1400 CE. 

 

Its earliest form was found in Africa between those times. According to historians, those tools that they unearthed contained cannabis residue instead of tobacco.

 

Its name, however, is derived from the Thai word, “Baung,” which pertains to the cylindrical pipe used for smoking different substances. Traditionally, bamboo was used for this pipe, and it was quite common in Asia during the 16th century. Similar to today’s bongs, those bamboo pipes also filtered through water, so it’s probably similar to the smoothness that modern devices deliver. 

 

The term “bong” was first found in the McFarland Thai-English Dictionary that was published in 1944. By that time, the use of bongs was already common in the western world. 

 

The modern Bong is made of glass, which makes for a smoother and much more satisfying hit, but there are others who prefer silicone or other materials. 

 

The Bong’s Culture

 

In the 4/20 culture, the bong is probably the most identifiable object, aside from the cannabis leaf itself. It is almost impossible for a stoner not to have tried a bong before. It is also quite common for groups of friends to share a device during a session, although there are people who look at them as personal belongings and won’t share them. 

 

Using a bong is easier than rolling joints, and it offers a quick and satisfying high. Also, it’s not exclusively for cannabis use, but there are even people who use it for tobacco. Furthermore, you can customize your bong or transform it into a dab rig by simply adding a quartz banger. 

 

Bongs are available at most head shops, but if you want a wider selection, you can order one online from a reputable store like M&M Tech that sells handcrafted heavy-duty bongs and glass dab rigs!

 

Conclusion

 

The bong’s history is long and colorful. It has been enjoyed by many cultures and is now established as one of the favorite tools of many. Whether you are using a simple bong or a water bong with a percolator and ice catcher, you have to ensure that you are getting a high-quality product that you can use for a really long time!

 

M&M Tech offers a selection of high-tech glass bongs in our stores. We have everything, from bubblers to water bongs with hose and more. Check out our collection today and find the bong that’s right for you!

 

M&M Tech is a manufacturer and seller of high-quality dab rigs and bongs in the US. Our products are designed and built to deliver the best hits possible! Check out our store today to discover the best high-tech dab rigs for your needs.

Is there a cannabis enthusiast who hasn’t used a bong?

 

The whole idea behind M&M Tech! is LESS is more. Cannabis users shouldn’t have to need dozens of different percolators —especially in the 2000s, 2010s, 2020s and beyond.

 

You should be able to simplify your smoking routine, and pare down to just a few items that allow you to have your best sesh. That’s why our ice catch water bongs, are perfect for HUGE rips and amazing flavors! and our line of honeycomb percolators—known as “Lattices”—that are hand woven and provide the most amazing flavors ever

M&M Tech waterbongs come in a variety of colors and tube thickness. They start as low as $67 each and sold on the M&M Tech website.

 

M&M Tech products come in many styles to suite your needs from dabs to dry herbs. M&M Tech Starter Beaker , a small durable beaker featuring a ice pinch for cool, flavorful hits for dab or herbs; M&M Tech Fortress Beaker, a super thick glass bong for the most clumsiest of hands;M&M Tech Lattice OG, an hand made lattice percolator disc for maximum diffusion, cooling, and best flavors, when having a sesh