A common obstacle that we smokers constantly run into is having to hide our habit from time to time.

Even though our ideals tell us that we shouldn’t, because we’re not doing anything wrong, the fact is that many people are not very fond of it and if we are to preserve certain relationships (say, our relationship with our neighbors), then it’s likely that we get enticed into submitting to this social convention.

And in this modern world, gadgets are designed to help you hide weed smell fast and effectively. One gadget worth the spotlight: the Smoke buddy.

In general, smoking indoors can be a high obstacle to leap over. That’s why smoking accessories like the Smokebuddy exist. An air filter that helps you dissipate the smoke coming from your exhale thereby eliminating most of the odor coming from it.

Not only that, but air filters like the Smokebuddy are also meant to get rid of the smoke altogether.

By dissipating the smoke particles you’re not only making the smell less intrusive but you’re also making the smoke less visible. Let’s find out if it actually works.

The whole thing about the Smokebuddy is enabling you to keep your smoking to yourself. Which sounds a whole lot like what that nosy neighbor we discussed would say.

The Smokebuddy is made up of a ‘plastic tubing’, which we don’t really feel is a description that does it justice but it is, unfortunately, the most accurate way of doing so.

Inside the tube you’ll find a series of meshes and filters that help separate smoke particles from each other, ultimately helping dissipate the smoke while making the smell less strong.

The reasoning behind it is simple, if particles are less concentrated then so will the smells.

On the Smokebuddy you’ll find a smaller end and a larger end. The idea is to smoke your cigarette or joint as you normally would.

Then when you’re ready to exhale just blow through the smaller end of the Smokebuddy. The smoke will travel through the series of meshes and filters, ultimately coming out of the wider end of the device.

The Smokebuddy is meant for personal use. In the past, it would be common to share a single Smokebuddy in a group of smokers, but that’s, unfortunately, something we shouldn’t be doing anymore due to the challenges posed by the pandemic.

In short, yes. The Smokebuddy absolutely works, and works well in getting rid of dense clouds of smoke and overwhelming smells.

However, you have to understand that even though you try your best to push all the smoke generated from your smoking method through the filter, that’s an endeavor that is physically impossible.

There will still be some remaining smoke that comes from the tip of your joint or the top of your bowl that you won’t be able to inhale and push through the Smokebuddy.

That smoke is 100% unfiltered and will smell just as strong as normal smoke.

However, the amount of smoke generated by your device or joint is not much. Thus the smell will not be as strong as a big exhale of thick, dense clouds of smoke.

Turning to the beloved Reddit forums, many reviews help explain the reality of the Smokebuddy.

For instance, many users find that the smoke from a Smokebuddy can be easily concealed if smoking from a dry herb vape or cannabis vape cart. However, if you light up cannabis flowers, the smell of burning flowers will be hard to conceal even when blowing it into the smokebuddy.

Nevertheless, using the smokebuddy for bong rips might be effective if you keep the bowls nice and tiny. Blowing too much smoke from burning cannabis flowers into the Smokebuddy can leave some of the weed smell lingering.

Vaporizing is an already dissipate-looking cloud of smoke. By not combusting your dry-herb entirely you’re working with a cloud of smoke that is way clearer than traditional smoke.

By pushing vapor through your Smokebuddy you’re dissipating particles that are already much less visible and carry a milder scent.

So yes, the Smokebuddy absolutely works when vaporizing any type of material.

However efficient, the Smokebuddy does have a life cycle. Remember that the insides of the Smokebuddy are made of meshes and filters that won’t hold up forever.

All-in-all we’d say that the Smokebuddy has a very decent lifetime, but it’s still worth mentioning that you’ll have to eventually buy a new one if you want to keep enjoying an effective odor elimination on your smoking sessions.

Yes, Smokebuddies are effective in apartments just as they are in larger spaces. However, be mindful of the amount of smoke you exhale into the Smokebuddy.

Blowing large clouds at once can cause some smoke to seep out, particularly if you struggle to exhale slowly.

If you notice smoke escaping from your Smoke Buddy, it’s time to troubleshoot.

1. First, check to ensure you’re exhaling slowly and not overloading the device with too much smoke at once. A gentle, steady breath is more effective.
2. Inspect the filter—these need to be replaced periodically as they can get clogged with resin and tar, reducing their efficiency. If the filter is old or visibly dirty, replace it with a new one.

Keeping your Smoke Buddy clean and the filter fresh ensures optimal performance and minimal smoke leakage.

The Smokebuddy is a compact, convenient, and efficient way to avoid being spotted for smoking.

If you are big on smoking privacy and discreteness, then a Smokebuddy is a must-have accessory for you.