One-Hitters vs. Traditional Cannabis Smoking Methods: What’s The Difference?
When it comes to enjoying cannabis, there are so many tools and methods available to facilitate a great sesh. You’re probably familiar with the usual suspects of smoking cannabis, including pipes, joints, and blunts - they’re classics in the cannabis community for a reason.
As the cannabis market is expanding and new kinds of casual enthusiasts are emerging, there’s a hot tool that’s making its comeback as a new classic in the industry: one-hitters. This tool has had a resurgence in recent years, especially with the growing acceptance of cannabis use and the demand for more discreet and casual tools.
So you may be wondering: what exactly is the difference between one-hitters and the smoking alternatives we know and love?
In this post, we’ll go over the main differences between the tools and why one-hitters are becoming increasingly popular.
One-Hitters: A Closer Look
One-hitters are great alternative tools for smoking cannabis, with some similarities to classic tools like joints, blunts, and pipes, with a small “bowl” to pack in your flower, a stem, and a mouthpiece for inhalation.
But, one-hitters have some key differences that make it a unique and valuable
tool:
- Size - One-hitters are small, sleek, and lightweight. They are small enough to fit in your pocket and are the perfect portable tool.
- Dose - As the name suggests, they are designed to deliver a single hit of cannabis at a time. This makes the dose size great for individual use.
- Control - The small doses make minimizing flower waste and controlling your dose easier (that means no more unfinished joints, wasted flower, or anxiously waiting to come down after accidentally smoking too much!)
- Discreetness - The design of the one-hitter is small enough for it to be less recognizable and more discreet than other tools.
- Flavor - Due to the small dose, one-hitters are great for preserving and enjoying the unique taste of the flower in the inhale.
- Reusable - One-hitters are often made of metal or plastic, some with self-cleaning tools (like KookiJar’s bestselling one-hitter) for easy cleaning and reusing over and over.
It’s no wonder that modern cannabis enthusiasts who are incorporating it casually into their daily routine are reaching for one-hitters, as they provide a more convenient and casual alternative to other tools that may need more extensive time commitments and have more variables that could alter the high.
These aspects of one-hitters make this an ideal tool for those who want more control over their dose, want to avoid product waste, and want something more discreet or casual when smoking.
Like using any new tool to smoke cannabis, one-hitters can require a bit of learning and practice to get the most out of your inhale. One of the benefits of one-hitters is the limited capacity of the bowl, which minimizes the amount of waste while practicing and trying to get the hang of it.
Pro Tip: Packing the tip too tight or loose can affect the airflow or the quality of your hit. Try to find a happy medium when packing your bowl!
One-Hitters vs. Other Smoking Methods: A Comparison
One-hitters are a unique tool in comparison to other smoking methods like joints, pipes, and blunts, which all have their pros and cons for different enthusiasts and their preferences.
JOINTS
Pros:- Are great for social use, shareable
- Customizable size if self-rolled
- Easy to use and straightforward
- Larger quantity
- Potential for uneven burning
- Tasting paper interrupting the experience
- Hard to control the dose/amount from inhaling
- Inconvenient if not finished + possibility for waste, one use
- Can be easily damaged or bent when on the go
PIPES
Pros:
- Reusable: often made from glass or ceramic
- Versatile, can vary in size and bowl capacity
- Fun designs
- Temperature control
- Can be messy and inconvenient
- Requires cleaning
- Challenging learning curve for beginners
- Can break in transit
- Not discreet, very recognizable
BLUNTS
Pros:- Great for large-capacity
- Shareable for social gatherings
- Customizable if self-rolled
Cons:
- Can be harsh
- Tobacco-based wraps
- Hard to control dose while inhaling
One-Hitters vs. Other Smoking Methods: A Visual Comparison
Let's compare one-hitters to the more traditional smoking methods.
Here’s a handy visual aid to see the main differences:
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Are One-Hitters Right For You?
One-hitters are a great alternative tool for smoking to enjoy a smaller, more controlled dose and experience the unique tastes of your flower. It’s also an ideal
tool for bringing with you on the go as it doesn’t require any additional travel protection, it can self-clean and is discreet compared to other more recognizable methods.
At the end of the day, though, your ideal tool for smoking will depend on your personal preferences and the ways you plan on using it for the most enjoyable experience!
If you like to smoke and enjoy cannabis socially, enjoy larger doses, and prefer a more traditional method of smoking - joints, pipes, and blunts might be the best fit for you and what you want to get out of your sesh.
But, if you like to have more control over your high, want to wind down alone or in a small group, and want something convenient and discreet for using on the go or are a beginner, one-hitters will most likely become your new essential tool for your sesh!
Pro Tip: Who says you have to choose just one? Having multiple tools in your roster to complement any situation is ideal for having a great time, no matter where you are or who you’re with!
Experimenting with different methods and tools is a great way to discover your preferences and continue learning new things in your cannabis journey.
Happy seshing!