$ 59.99
The 5.5″ Inside Out Fume Three Dot Bubbler is a compact glass piece built for smokers who want smooth water-filtered hits without the bulk of a full-size bong. At 5.5 inches, it fits in a backpack, stashes on a shelf, and handles like a pipe but hits like a mini rig. The inside-out fume work and three dot accent give it visual depth, and the flat base means it actually stays upright between hits.
This bubbler works for smokers who want portability without giving up water filtration. If you're tired of harsh dry hits from a hand pipe but don't want to deal with a full bong setup, this is the middle ground. It's also solid for apartment dwellers or people with limited storage — tucks away easily and doesn't scream 'giant glass piece' when company's over. Not ideal for group sessions or people who need serious percolation, but for solo or small circle smoking, it's a daily driver.
Fill the chamber with just enough water to cover the downstem — usually about halfway up the bulb. Pack the bowl with ground flower, cover the carb hole (usually on the side), light up, and pull gently to draw smoke through the water. Release the carb to clear the chamber. The water cools and filters the smoke, so you get a smoother hit than a dry pipe without the harshness.
Clean it regularly. Bubblers are notorious for getting gunked up fast because the smoke path is tighter than a bong. Rinse with warm water after every few sessions, and do a full isopropyl alcohol soak weekly if you're using it daily. Let it dry completely before packing another bowl.
The inside-out fume work means resin buildup shows less than on clear glass, but that doesn't mean you can skip cleaning. Use coarse salt with your iso shake to scrub the inside without scratching. If the downstem or carb hole gets clogged, use a pipe cleaner or small brush to clear it out. Glass is glass — it'll break if you drop it on tile or concrete, so treat it like the fragile thing it is.
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 5.5 inches (140mm) |
| Material | Glass with inside-out fume work |
| Design | Three dot accent |
| Base | Flat, stands upright |
| Colors | Multiple colors available |
Fill it just enough to cover the downstem — usually about halfway up the bulb. Too much and you'll get splashback, too little and you lose the filtration benefit.
It can, but it depends on how much resin builds up and how often you clean it. The inside-out technique means the color layer is encased in glass, so it won't fade or scratch off like surface fuming.
This is designed for flower. You could technically use it with a quartz banger adapter, but at this size and price point, it's really built for dry herb.
It's portable, but it's still glass. Wrap it in a towel or padded case if you're throwing it in a bag. At 5.5 inches, it fits in most backpacks or duffel bags without sticking out.
Run a pipe cleaner or small brush through it after soaking in isopropyl alcohol. Resin loves to build up in tight spots like carb holes, so don't skip it during cleaning.
Smoother hits because of the water filtration. A dry pipe is harsher on the throat, especially if you're taking big rips. The tradeoff is you have to keep water in it and clean it more often. If you want better taste and less coughing, the bubbler wins.
Color availability varies. Contact the shop to see what's in stock before ordering if you have a preference.