Smoking a bowl is a classic way to consume cannabis. Bowls have been around forever and will continue to be a central part of cannabis culture. Here you will find all you need to know about packing and smoking a bowl for your weed.
What is a Bowl?
In this case, we are talking about a part of a cannabis pipe or bong. The bowl is the rounded-out part, in which you pack your cannabis. At the bottom of the bowl, you will see a hole that leads into the body of the pipe. When you light up the cannabis and inhale through the mouthpiece, the smoke will move through the hole, up the pipe, and into your lungs. Do note that bowls will be slightly different on a bong.
Tools for Packing a Bowl
There are a few basic cannabis tools that you will need to pack and smoke a bowl:
-Weed
-A grinder
-Either a pipe or bong
-A lighter
How To Pack a Bowl
1) Gather your tools and supplies
Making sure you have all the necessary items will make it quick and easy to pack your bowl. There’s nothing quite like thinking you are ready to go but then realizing you don’t have a lighter handy!
2) Prep and grind your weed
Nugs don’t burn well if they aren’t prepped properly. Get rid of any fan leaves and large stems before grinding your weed. When grinding your weed, aim for small pieces of the same size for an even burn. If you don’t have a grinder, you can also break down your buds using your hands.
3) Pack the Bowl
Once your weed has been ground, carefully grab a pinch between your fingertips and place it into the bowl. Gently press it down, but do not pack it too tightly. Packing it too tight will make it difficult for you to pull the smoke through the bowl and into the pipe. This can also clog the hole at the bottom of the bowl.
4) Smoke
If you are using a pipe, hold it in one hand with either your thumb or finger covering the carb hole. Place the pipe to your lips and with your other hand, light a corner of the bowl. Once the cannabis sparks, remove the source of fire and begin inhaling gently. When you are ready to fully inhale, remove your thumb or finger from the carb hole and give a big drag.
5) Ash your bowl
When all the cannabis has been burned, remove the ash so your bowl is ready to be repacked for your next session.