Good quality weed isn’t cheap, which is why savvy smokers are always on the lookout for methods to stretch their stash.

One surprisingly simple and cost-effective technique involves using… a balloon.

This quirky method allows you to conceal the majority of your weeds essence, while having the bonus of being able to reuse your hits a second time.

Let’s explore the balloon method and why it’s become a popular stoner hack.

The balloon method is straightforward: inhale the smoke as usual, exhale it into a balloon, and, if you choose, inhale the smoke again from the balloon for a second hit.

If you’re not up for a second round, you can simply tie the balloon and later release the smoke outside.

If you’re anything like us, you may be thinking to yourself, “Why not just use a sploof?”

Well, a sploof doesn’t let you have a round 2 and reuse the smoke like the balloon does. And, advocates of the balloon method claim it better conceals the smell.

But, the effectiveness of this unique method can vary since there’s always the chance smoke can leak and fill the room as you’re attempting to blow smoke into the balloon.

Blowing weed smoke into a balloon and then inhaling it again isn’t the best idea.

When you breathe out into a balloon, you’re not just filling it with smoke but also with carbon dioxide. Inhaling that mix again means you’re getting less oxygen and more CO2, which can make you feel dizzy or give you a headache.

The smoke left in the balloon isn’t just stale; it might also be more toxic. It’s had time to cool down and mix with air, concentrating things like tar and other harmful substances, which aren’t great for your lungs. Chemicals from the balloon can also seep into the smoke, which can be harmful if you re-inhale.

There are tons of tips and tricks out there for hiding the smell of weed or conserving your stash.

The balloon method is one popular technique that’s often touted as a great way to keep the weed smell under wraps—if you can manage to exhale all your smoke directly into the balloon without any leaks (which is harder than you think!).

However, using the balloon to re-inhale the smoke might not be the best idea for your health. The downsides, like breathing in more carbon dioxide and less oxygen, along with increased exposure to toxins and potential germs, make it a risky choice.