One Hitter Review: Top Pick and Alternatives
This review compares one hitter types. A one hitter is a pipe. It holds one hit of cannabis. We pick a top choice first. Then we list alternatives.
Top Pick: Glass One Hitter
Glass one hitters are made of borosilicate glass. They are 2 to 3 inches long. They cost $5 to $15. Glass does not change the taste of cannabis. Glass cleans with isopropyl alcohol. Glass can break if dropped. Glass one hitters are our top pick for flavor and cleanliness.
Alternative 1: Metal One Hitter
Metal one hitters are made of aluminum or stainless steel. They are 2 to 4 inches long. They cost $3 to $10. Metal is durable. Metal does not break. Metal can get hot after repeated use. Metal may add a metallic taste. Metal one hitters work for travel.
Alternative 2: Wood One Hitter
Wood one hitters are made of hardwood. They are 3 to 4 inches long. They cost $5 to $20. Wood is lightweight. Wood can absorb resin. Wood may add a woody taste. Wood one hitters require more cleaning. Wood one hitters work for a natural look.
Alternative 3: Silicone One Hitter
Silicone one hitters are made of food-grade silicone. They are 2 to 3 inches long. They cost $5 to $12. Silicone is flexible. Silicone does not break. Silicone cleans in a dishwasher. Silicone may retain odors. Silicone one hitters work for durability.
Alternative 4: Dugout One Hitter
A dugout is a box. It holds a one hitter and ground cannabis. The box is often wood or metal. The one hitter is often metal or glass. Dugouts cost $15 to $40. Dugouts keep the one hitter and cannabis together. Dugouts work for portability.
Comparison
We compare options by material, length, cost, durability, and taste.
- Glass: 2-3 in, $5-15, breaks, no taste
- Metal: 2-4 in, $3-10, durable, metallic taste
- Wood: 3-4 in, $5-20, durable, woody taste
- Silicone: 2-3 in, $5-12, durable, may retain odor
- Dugout: 3-4 in (box), $15-40, durable, depends on one hitter
How to Choose a One Hitter
Choose a one hitter based on material. Glass preserves taste. Metal provides durability. Wood provides a natural look. Silicone provides flexibility. Dugouts provide portability. Consider cleaning. Glass cleans with isopropyl alcohol. Metal cleans with isopropyl alcohol. Wood requires more cleaning. Silicone cleans in a dishwasher. Consider cost. Metal costs least. Dugouts cost most. Consider length. Shorter one hitters fit in a pocket. Longer one hitters are easier to hold. Consider health. Smoking cannabis harms your lungs. The CDC says smoking harms health. One hitters do not filter smoke. Use a water pipe or vaporizer to reduce harm.