What does a bong do compared to a pipe?

Answer 1

Bongs and pipes are really quite different. Not only are bongs much larger, but they are usually more enjoyable. Bongs are often filled with water, thus filtering many carcinogens out of the smoke, while cooling it at the same time. Also, bongs are quite common at parties or places with many people, because the bowl is bigger and it can go around more often before being re-packed. Pipes, on the other hand, are easily concealed, and are more common for smoking alone or in a small group. Most bongs hit "harder", mostly because when you uncover the shotgun, there is more smoke in the chamber, while the smoke coming from a pipe comes out at a more steady rate.