Evidence shows humans have been smoking cannabis for at least 2,500 years[1], which means we’ve had some time to learn how to smoke pot without a pipe. Cannabis consumers are nothing if not creative, and they’ve figured out how to smoke pot without a pipe using everything from rolling papers to apples to soda cans.

So whether you don’t have a pipe, broke your pipe, don’t like smoking with a pipe, or are simply curious about other inhalable methods, there’s an option for you.

In this blog, we'll walk you through two simple techniques for smoking pot without a pipe.

Smoking With Rolling Papers

Rolling a joint is a classic method for smoking pot without a pipe. You’ll need ground-up weed and some rolling papers (get these at your local dispensary or nearly any gas station; ask for 1¼ papers, the standard size).

It’s suggested to also have a “crutch,” or filter, though it’s not necessary. This is a thin, folded piece of cardboard placed at one end of the joint to help stabilize it and to allow you to smoke all your weed without burning your fingers or lips. Rip a small piece of cardboard off your rolling papers pack, fold it like an accordion, and then fold the whole thing in half so it’ll be small enough to fit inside your joint.

Smoking Out of an Apple

This is one of the more creative ways to smoke pot without a pipe. Essentially, you’re turning an apple into a pipe.

Remove the stem, and poke or cut a small hole from the top of the apple to its core. Many people use a pen or a pencil to do this. This will be your bowl.

Poke a hole on the side of the apple the same way, making sure it connects to the center as well. This will be where you inhale. Picture an “L” shape within your apple.

Poke a third hole on another side of the apple and connect it as well. This will be your carb.

In your bowl (the hole on top), you can either place foil with holes poked into it to hold your weed or just pack your weed directly in it. Then, hit it like you would any other pipe, using the carb hole to control airflow.

The apple pipe is a creative way to smoke pot without a pipe, but a joint will probably be a more efficient use of your weed. If you’re looking for ways to smoke pot without a pipe because you’re still trying to find the best pipe for you, check out the MAZE-X Pipe. It’s small, portable, and physically cools smoke before it enters your lungs, so you can enjoy the effects and flavor of your weed to the fullest.