7Pipe Pro Review: A Pipe for the Self-Contained Medicinal Smoker

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When I was first contacted by 7pipe about reviewing one of their products, I sent an email out to the Gear Diary team asking if any of them could use it; I asked if this might be a product they would be interested in. I’ll admit that I was a bit surprised when no one responded affirmatively. Because I thought the 7pipe to be an interesting piece of engineering, I figured I might as well take a look at it myself. I am not going to call this a full review, because I didn’t actually load the bowl and use it.

With its sliding top design and perfectly aimed lighter, this pipe was likely designed and is probably best suited for smoking marijuana — pot, cannabis, reefer, ganja, herb — whatever you want to call it. However, I figure that there are now enough countries, cities, and states recognizing medical marijuana‘s place that reviewing a pipe with the potential to effectively smoke it shouldn’t automatically freak everyone out. So without any further ado …

This is the 7pipe. Included in the box are the pipe body, two mouthpieces, a glass insert that contains the pipe bowl and stem, and a cleaning brush. You can buy replacement bowls directly from 7pipe.

So what is a 7pipe? It’s a self-contained smoking system with a built-in storage compartment, butane lighter, smoking bowl with a sliding cover, and your choice of mouthpieces. Not counting its mouthpiece the 7pipe measures approximately 4″ long x 1.75″ wide x 0.5″ thick. The body is composed of a Zinc alloy, it has a unibody shell, and magnets hold the pipe’s rear in place. The 7pipe is available in black, blue, silver, and gray, and according to their site, a “special solution [is used] to electroplate our 7Pros to increase corrosion resistance.”

The raised flange on the pipe’s top side is to protect the lighter’s flame from wind and aim it correctly; a sliding metal door covers the pipe’s bowl when it is not in use. On the side, a generously sized lever is positioned for ignition.

On the top end of the pipe, there is a mouthpiece which is made to accept one of two includes tips, as well as a combination flame-adjuster wheel and refill point; you’ll have to use a butane refill fluid (like Ronson Multi-Fuel; not included) to prepare the lighter for use.

On the bottom end, there is a carburetor, which will draw in air as the user inhales.

Yes, I know it is just a pipe, but it is so far removed from the types I have seen before, that I think it is pretty neat. 🙂

Here’s where the design elements really start to come together …

The back of the pipe is a single sheet of precision-cut metal that is held in place by magnets.

When the cover is removed, the pipe’s inner workings are exposed. On the left, there is a “stash” spot, and on the top edge, there is a silo where the glass pipe inset belongs.

The glass insert is installed with the bowl facing away from the back; care should be taken when placing it because the bowl is (after all) glass.

Since the glass tube will likely eventually gunk up, a bristly brush is included for cleanups; even so, there will likely come a point when it’s not reasonable to bother cleaning the pipe’s glass tube, and when that happens replacement glass bowls are available.

There are two included mouthpieces; this one looks like the end on one of those cheap cigars that they used to sell at the grocery store when I was a kid …

… and then there’s this button tip, which is much more compact and possibly less likely to get knocked off when the 7pipe is in a pocket.

All that’s left is to fill the reservoir with Butane, see how well it lights, and …

It appears that one-handed pipe smoking will become every 7pipe owner’s specialty.

Mom would be so proud. 😉

Oh, I know. This isn’t my typical review as I didn’t put the 7pipe through all of the usual paces. But it is a product that I deem interesting and somewhat unique … so if a device like this is something you might need — for whatever reasons — then you might want to check out the 7pipe.

The 7pipe Pro is available directly from the manufacturer’s online store and from other retailers.

MSRP: $72 – $74 (depending upon color); the black version I received is priced at $72. Shop around, as prices may vary.

What I Like: All in one device with a built-in lighter; compact design; easy to operate; choice of mouth tips; one-handed operation

What Needs Improvement: Nothing; it appears to work as advertised

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About the Author

Judie Lipsett Stanford
Judie is the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Gear Diary, which she founded in September 2006. She got her start in 1999 writing software reviews at the now-defunct smaller.com; from mid-2000 through 2006, she wrote hardware reviews for and co-edited at The Gadgeteer. A recipient of the Sigma Kappa Colby Award for Technology, Judie has written for or been profiled by nationally known sites and magazines, and she has served on multiple industry hardware and software award panels. She is best known for her device-agnostic approach, enjoyment of exploring tech, gadgets, and gear, and her deep-diving, jargon-free reviews.

4 Comments on "7Pipe Pro Review: A Pipe for the Self-Contained Medicinal Smoker"

  1. Where was that when I was in college?? With the cover closed I assume you could use it as a regular lighter for cigarettes at least.
    The monthly cuban or domestic cigar is what I have graduated to now.

  2. 😆 Yes, with the cover closed you can definitely use it to light other tobacco products. And yes, I suspect a lot of people are eyeing this with envy, remembering their college days. 😉

  3. But Officer… it’s not what you think… I’m just trying out a product demo for my gadget website…
    just a Hi To.. er, I mean How To… got any munchies…?

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