Accessories

What’s in the Accessories category

Some of it is critical (quartz bangers, carb caps for dabbers; grinders, rolling papers for flower smokers). Some of it is supporting (cleaning kits, temperature readers, glob mops). Most smokers underestimate how much the accessories matter — a great bong with a cheap banger still hits poorly.

• Dabbing-side: quartz bangers, carb caps, terp pearls, dab tools, reclaim catchers, temp readers, glob mops.
• Flower-side: grinders, rolling trays, rolling papers, lighters and torches.
• Universal: bong cleaner, glass adapters, joint converters.

Pick a sub from the bar above to drill into the category you need.

FAQ

What accessories do I actually need for a bong?

Bowl piece (comes with the bong usually), lighter, grinder. Optional but useful: ash catcher, cleaning supplies. Bongs are simple.

What accessories do I need for a dab rig?

Quartz banger (sized to your joint), carb cap, dab tool, butane torch, butane fuel. Optional but recommended: terp pearls, reclaim catcher, glob mops, temp reader.

How often should I replace my quartz banger?

Properly cared for, a banger lasts 6+ months of daily use. Signs you need a new one: chazzed (cloudy bottom), cracked, or won’t get clean even after a soak.

What’s the most underrated accessory?

A real grinder. Most people start with a $5 plastic one and upgrade once they realize how much consistency matters. A $20 4-piece aluminum grinder lasts forever.

Starter kit basics for any setup

If you’re putting together your first complete kit, this is the bare minimum:

• For a bong: bong + bowl piece + lighter + grinder (~$60 minimum for solid quality).
• For a dab rig: rig + quartz banger + carb cap + dab tool + butane torch + butane (~$120 minimum).
• For both: all the above plus iso alcohol, coarse salt, Glob Mops, joint plugs.

What wears out fastest

• Quartz bangers — 6 months daily use, longer with proper care.
• Bowl pieces — easily broken in tip-overs.
• Downstems — same as bowls.
• Lighters — disposables die fast, Clippers refill.
• Carb caps — the cheap ones break or chip; quartz/glass versions last.

Cleaning frequency

• Bong: water every session, deep clean weekly.
• Banger: swab every dab, deep iso clean weekly.
• Hand pipe: iso bag soak every 1–2 weeks.
• Grinder: knock out kief weekly, deep clean monthly.

What’s the most underrated accessory?

A real grinder. Most people start with a $5 plastic grinder and don’t notice how much consistency and kief catching matters until they upgrade. A $20 4-piece aluminum grinder pays for itself in a month.

What can I skip?

Fancy ash trays, branded rolling cases, sketchy-brand rolling papers. Stick with proven names (RAW, Clipper, Santa Cruz) and avoid the markup.