One Hitter
A one hitter is a small, discreet pipe designed for single quick draws. It holds just enough flower for one or two inhalations, making it ideal for personal use, portability, and situations where discretion matters.
Key features:
- Minimal size for maximum portability
- The chamber holds single-serving amount
- Quick, discreet use
- Often disguised as cigarettes (dugouts)
- Easy to clean and maintain
The narrow chamber limits capacity intentionally — you pack just enough for one draw, use it, and you're done. This makes one hitters efficient for personal sessions and helps with dosage control. The small size means they cool quickly and fit easily in pockets, bags, or specialized cases called dugouts.
Material varies with different performance characteristics. Glass one hitters offer convenience and affordability, but can break. Metal versions (often designed to resemble cigarettes) are more durable and less conspicuous in appearance. Ceramic offers middle ground — more durable than glass with good flavor preservation. Some high-end one hitters incorporate artistic elements despite their minimal size.
Dugouts are companion storage cases specifically designed for one hitters. They include two chambers — one holds your one hitter, the other holds ground flower. You press the one hitter into the flower chamber to load it, then use it. This system keeps everything organized and makes loading simple when you're on the go.
Using your one hitter: Grind your flower to a medium-fine consistency for best results in the small chamber. Pack the chamber by pressing it into your ground material — twist slightly to ensure even packing. Don't pack too tightly or airflow suffers. Light while inhaling steadily. The small chamber means everything burns quickly. After use, blow through the pipe while it's still warm to clear the ash, or use a small tool to gently push the residue through. Clean regularly with isopropyl alcohol and pipe cleaners since the narrow chamber clogs easily with buildup. Many people keep multiple one hitters so they always have a clean one ready.