Don't need a bong. I have the choice between a vaporizer, joint, bong (if I want to make one) and a bucket bong.

IMO best method is ranked like this:

#1 Spotting.
#2 Bucket Bong
#3 Vaporizer
#4 Bong
#5 Joint

Spots are worth the delay time (5 mins) for the element to heat up. And worth the time understand how to spot.

"Use less weed, and get higher"