Can you Wrap a Glass Bong so it Won't Break?

Glass bongs are a favorite because they deliver smooth hits, look great, are easy to clean, and provide a pure taste.

On some occasions, you might want to travel elsewhere with your Glass Bong. For instance, maybe you’re going camping or simply taking your Bong to a friend’s house.

However, shipping or carrying glass bong isn’t quite so simple. Glass is more vulnerable to breakage from the bumps, drops, and tosses that it experiences in transit.

It can seem risky to ship or carry highly fragile glass bong off to its destination in a box or bag. So wraping glass bong is a delicate process that requires the utmost care.

In this article, we will show you all the procedures you need to follow to get your glassware to its destination safely.

Materials You’ll Need

For shipping or carrying most items, there are relatively few packing materials used. Usually not much is needed beyond a box and some filler around the item.

Glass is a different story. Due to the often turbulent conditions the package goes through, it is important to use a larger amount of protective packing materials.

The more protection around the glass, the better chance it has of making it to its destination in one piece.

1. Sturdy cardboard box

A simple bag has no crush strength. You need at least a sturdy cardboard box to prevent crushing.

But if you want the best protection, a lot of online places sell special bong cases or bong bags.

2. Packing paper or bubble wrap

To wrap the glass bong and fill the empty spaces in the boxes, you’ll need a variety of packing materials.

Packing paper or bubble wrap work as a cushioning material to absorb any shocks during the move.

If you want to save money, old clothes or newspapers work great too.

3. Packing tape

Packing tape helps to seal boxes and secure their contents.

4. Cardboard Cell dividers (optional)

Cardboard Cell dividers can protect and isolate glass pieces.

How to wrap and pack a glass Bong so it won't break?

By following these steps, you can pack your glass bong securely and minimize the risk of damage during your move.

Step 1: Prepare the Box

To prevent your glass bong from breaking, you really cannot go wrong with a padded case, specifically designed for storing glass.

If you don’t have one in hand, You need to prepare a fairly strong cardboard box, ideally just a bit bigger than the bong.

Reinforce the bottom of the box with packing tape to ensure it can hold the weight of the glass bong.

Line the bottom of the box with crumpled packing paper or bubble wrap to create a cushioning layer.

Step 2: Wrap the Bong

First off, Always remove the downstem and bowl, wrap them up separately, you don't want glass jostling against glass.

Wrap your glass bong in a layer of packing paper, gift paper or newspaper and secure it in place with a piece of tape.

Then wrap the glass in several layers of bubble wrap (which is easily available in the market ) and tape it in place. The more layers, the more protection.

Your glass bong should be covered in three to four layers of bubble wrap when you're done.

Step 3: Place Bong in the box

Place the wrapped items into the box with large, heavy glass bong body on the bottom and lighter glass pieces on top.

Then, place cell dividers between them to keep the glass bong, downstem and bowl separated while they are in the box to prevent them from coming into contact with each other and breaking during the move.

Fill any gaps with crumpled packing paper or additional bubble wrap.

Step 4: Cushion the Top

Once the box is full, add a final layer of crumpled packing paper or bubble wrap on top of the glass bong to provide extra cushioning.

Step 5: Check and Seal the Box

Before you seal the box closed, gently shake it back and forth. You shouldn't be able to hear any glass clicking or feel much shifting of its contents.

Once you're happy with the packing, Close the box, tape any possible openings.

Conclusion

With a little extra care and packing materials, you can ensure that your glass bong have the protection they need to make it to your destination in one piece.

That way, even if you accidentally drop it onto concrete floor from at least 3 feet above, it won’t get ruined.

We’d highly recommend investing in a quality carrying case, designed to keep your piece cradled and protect it from potentially breaking with the slightest bump.

If you’re planning to stash your water pipe in your go-to bag from time to time, wrapping it well in a towel, thick clothing or even bubble wrap can keep it safely stored with your other stuff.

Glass bongs not the best thing to travel with, especially if they're large in size. Get a mini & small bong in 8 or 9 inch for portability. 

But really, if you’re worried about being clumsy then consider opting for something that’s just not made of glass.

Silicone bongs are perfect for travel. And if you hear anyone saying that it’s unhealthy to use a silicone bong. Remind them that as long as they don’t light the silicone on fire, the bong is perfectly safe to use.