Water pipes & bongs
by Hemper
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The Gummy Bear Bong is a 6.6-inch borosilicate glass water pipe shaped like an oversized gummy bear, made by Hemper. It filters and cools your smoke through water while looking like something that escaped from a sweet shop window. At 5 mm thick borosilicate glass, it sits in that sweet spot between portable novelty piece and genuinely sturdy daily driver. If you want to buy a compact bong that doubles as a conversation piece, this is one of the better options out there.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 6.6 inches (approx. 16.8 cm) |
| Glass thickness | 5 mm |
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Colour | Teal |
| Brand | Hemper |
| SKU | HS2591 |
| Joint type | Standard bowl included |
| Filtration | Water filtration via built-in downstem |
Complete your setup with a decent grinder for an even bowl pack and a set of pipe cleaners or small brushes to keep the downstem clear. A slim bottle brush reaches into the bear's belly where resin builds up fastest. Consider picking up coarse salt and isopropyl alcohol for regular cleaning sessions. If you want a travel-friendly backup, pair it with a small metal pipe for on-the-go sessions. You can order all of these accessories alongside the bong itself.
The Hemper Gummy Bear Bong uses 5 mm thick borosilicate glass — the same lab-grade material found in scientific equipment and high-end water pipes. Novelty bongs get a bad reputation, and honestly, most of the time it's deserved. Thin glass, awkward carbs, designs that look great on a shelf and fall apart the first time you actually use them. This one is a different story. You can feel the weight when you pick it up — it's solid in your hand, not flimsy.
The 6.6-inch height keeps it compact enough to stash in a drawer or tuck behind a bookshelf, but tall enough that the water chamber actually does its job. Smoke passes through the water, cools down, and reaches you noticeably smoother than a dry pipe. That's the whole point of a bong, and this one delivers on it despite looking like a novelty gift. The teal colour is vibrant without being garish — it looks more like a piece of pop art than a joke item.
One honest limitation: the compact size means the water chamber is smaller than a full-size beaker bong. You'll get good filtration, but if you're used to 12-inch pieces with percolators and ice catchers, this is a step down in cooling power. That's the trade-off for portability and shelf appeal. For what it is — a well-built, fun, compact water pipe — it does the job properly.
The Gummy Bear Bong offers comparable water volume and filtration to a standard 6-inch beaker bong, with the added benefit of a display-worthy design. Hemper built their name on themed bong designs that don't sacrifice function. Compared to silicone novelty pieces, the borosilicate glass gives you cleaner flavour — silicone can dull the taste of your herbs, while glass keeps things neutral.
| Feature | Gummy Bear Bong | Standard 6" beaker bong | Silicone novelty bong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 5 mm borosilicate glass | 3-5 mm borosilicate glass | Food-grade silicone |
| Height | 6.6 inches | 6 inches | 6-8 inches |
| Flavour purity | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| Durability | Good (thick glass) | Varies (often thinner) | Near indestructible |
| Display appeal | High | Low | Moderate |
| Cleaning ease | Moderate (shaped interior) | Easy (straight tube) | Easy (flexible) |
If you're clumsy or need something for outdoor use, silicone wins on durability every time. But if you care about taste and want something that sparks a conversation on your coffee table, the Gummy Bear Bong is the better pick. We'd take 5 mm borosilicate over silicone for home use, no question.
We kept one of these behind the counter at Azarius for a few weeks to test it properly. The first thing that surprised us was the weight — at 5 mm thick glass, it feels more substantial than most compact bongs we stock. One colleague used it as their daily driver for a fortnight and reported that the water filtration genuinely smooths out harsher herb blends, though the small chamber means you need to change water more often than with a full-size piece. The teal colour held up well after repeated cleaning cycles; no fading or cloudiness. The biggest practical note: the bear's rounded belly makes it slightly tippy on uneven surfaces. We started placing it on a silicone coaster, which solved the problem entirely. If you're thinking about whether to get this as a novelty gift or a real-use piece, our honest take is that it works perfectly well as both.
Themed glass pieces have a longer history in Europe than most people realise. According to data tracked by the EMCDDA, cannabis consumption patterns across EU member states have driven steady demand for paraphernalia innovation since the early 2000s. Dutch and German glass artists were among the first to push novelty designs beyond cheap gas-station quality, insisting on borosilicate rather than soda-lime glass. Hemper, though a US-based brand, follows this same philosophy — function first, aesthetics second. The result is pieces like the Gummy Bear Bong that look playful but perform like proper smoking equipment. This crossover between art glass and functional ware is now standard in most European headshops, and it's why you'll find this piece sitting comfortably alongside traditional beaker bongs in our catalogue.
Fill the bong with water through the mouthpiece, submerging the downstem by 1-2 cm, then pack a medium-ground bowl loosely and inhale slowly while lighting the edge. Here is the full step-by-step process:
Cleaning a gummy bear bong takes about two minutes with coarse salt and 90%+ isopropyl alcohol, shaken vigorously for 60-90 seconds. Borosilicate glass is non-porous, which means it doesn't absorb odours or residue — but it still gets dirty. The gummy bear shape has a few curves and angles inside where resin likes to collect, so regular cleaning matters more here than with a straight-tube bong.
The simplest method: pour in some coarse salt and isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher), cover both openings with your hands or cling film, and shake vigorously for 60-90 seconds. The salt acts as an abrasive, the alcohol dissolves the resin. Rinse thoroughly with warm water afterwards. Do this once a week if you're using it daily, and the glass stays crystal clear. You'll actually see the teal colour properly instead of through a brown film.
Avoid boiling water — thermal shock can crack even thick borosilicate if the temperature change is too sudden. Warm water is fine; boiling is not. A thin bottle brush can reach the stubborn spots inside the bear's curved interior where buildup tends to accumulate.
Yes. 5 mm is thicker than many full-size bongs on the market, which often sit at 3-4 mm. Borosilicate glass resists thermal stress and minor knocks well. That said, it's still glass — drop it on tiles and it will break. Treat it with basic respect and it'll last years.
Enough to submerge the bottom of the downstem by about 1-2 cm. On a 6.6-inch bong like this, that's roughly 80-120 ml. If water hits your lips when you inhale, you've added too much. Pour a bit out and test again.
The compact 6.6-inch design doesn't include an ice catcher or ice pinch, so ice cubes won't sit above the water. You can drop a small cube into the water itself to cool it further, but the chamber is limited in size. For serious ice filtration, you'd want a taller bong with built-in ice notches.
Every session. Fresh water gives you the cleanest taste and prevents bacterial buildup. Stale bong water starts smelling within hours and gets genuinely unpleasant after a day. It takes 10 seconds to swap — there's no reason not to.
It's a solid starter piece. The 6.6-inch size is manageable, the 5 mm glass is forgiving, and the water filtration gives you smoother hits than a dry pipe. The only thing to know is that smaller bongs produce slightly warmer smoke than larger ones, so take measured pulls rather than massive rips.
It comes with a standard bowl and downstem. If you need a replacement, check the joint size — Hemper typically uses 14 mm female joints on pieces this size. Measure before ordering a spare to be sure.
Slightly. The bear's body has internal curves where resin accumulates. Coarse salt and isopropyl alcohol shaken inside for 60-90 seconds handles it. A thin bottle brush can reach the trickier spots inside the curved interior. It's not difficult, just takes an extra minute compared to a straight tube.
You can buy the Gummy Bear Bong directly from Azarius. It ships with the bowl and downstem included, ready to use out of the box.
Last updated: April 2026
