RIPNDIP x Hemper High Nermal Peak Top – Puffco Peak Glass

The RIPNDIP x Hemper High Nermal Peak Top is a glass attachment that replaces the stock glass on a Puffco Peak, carrying RIPNDIP's Nermal character. Two things are worth knowing up front. It is $99.99 against $79.99 for every other Hemper Peak top — the difference is the RIPNDIP licence, and Hemper give no functional reason for it. And it is the only Peak top in Hemper's range where they publish borosilicate glass rather than generic "glass". It fits every Puffco Peak generation as a direct swap.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: A collaboration Peak top — Hemper glass, RIPNDIP's Nermal design.
• It costs $20 more than the rest of the shelf. Every other Hemper Peak top is $79.99; this is $99.99. That gap is the licence, not a spec.
• Borosilicate, published. The only Peak top in Hemper's range where they state the grade.
• Fits every Puffco Peak generation — Hemper state their Peak tops are universally compatible with all Peak models.
• Does not fit: Puffco Proxy, Proxy Core or Pivot.
• Glass only. No base, battery, chamber or carb cap in the box.
• No dimensions published. Hemper's specification block for this product is empty.

🧠 Our Verdict

Buy the High Nermal Peak Top if you want the RIPNDIP collaboration specifically. That is the honest framing, because the $20 premium over every other Hemper Peak top is what a licensed character costs — Hemper never claim a performance reason for it and neither will we. What you do get on paper that the $79.99 tops do not is a published material grade: this is the only Peak top in Hemper's line where they say borosilicate rather than just "glass". If the design is not the draw, the Chinese Takeout Peak Top at $79.99 is the one with an actual spec sheet including its percolator.

Quick Summary

The RIPNDIP x Hemper High Nermal Peak Top is a borosilicate glass attachment for the Puffco Peak, carrying RIPNDIP's Nermal character. It fits the original Peak, the Peak Pro and the New Peak as a direct swap with no adapter, and does not fit the Proxy or Pivot. It is glass only — no device included. Hemper publish no height, width or percolator specification for this piece. $99.99 at Angies Boutique in Los Angeles.

RIPNDIP x Hemper High Nermal Peak Top – Borosilicate Glass for Puffco Peak

There are sixteen Hemper Peak tops. Fifteen of them cost $79.99. This one is $99.99, and the honest explanation for the gap is not engineering — it is that RIPNDIP's Nermal is a licensed character and licences cost money. Hemper never claim a functional reason for the price, and we are not going to invent one.

What the page can tell you is what Hemper actually publish. This is the only Peak top in their range where the material grade is stated — "crafted from high-quality borosilicate glass" — against generic "glass" or nothing at all on the rest of the shelf. And the fitment question is settled: HEMPER Puffco Peak tops are universally compatible with all Puffco Peak models, which we have confirmed on the piece in our shop. Beyond that, Hemper's specification block for this product is empty, and the sections below say so rather than filling it in. Browse the range in our Puffco Peak glass attachments collection.

Summary: The High Nermal Peak Top is a licensed RIPNDIP collaboration at $99.99, and the only Hemper Peak top with a published borosilicate grade.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal for:

• RIPNDIP followers. The character is the product, and that is a legitimate reason to buy it.
• Puffco Peak owners who want something on their rig that no other Hemper top offers.
• Anyone who wants a published material grade on a Peak top — this is the only one that has it.
• Collectors of brand collaborations rather than of glass specifications.
• Owners who want a second top so the rig keeps working while the other one soaks.

Not recommended for:

• Anyone who does not own a Puffco Peak. This is glass only and does nothing on its own.
• Buyers looking for value per specification. At $99.99 against $79.99, you are paying for the licence — the Chinese Takeout Peak Top costs less and publishes a full spec sheet.
• Puffco Proxy, Proxy Core or Pivot owners. Different device, different glass, no adapter path.
• Anyone who needs a stated height or percolator design. Hemper's spec block for this piece is empty.
• Anyone expecting a performance upgrade over the stock Peak glass. Hemper describe "smoother airflow" without publishing anything to support it, so we treat it as unverified.

Summary: This suits RIPNDIP followers and collectors, and it does not suit anyone shopping on specification per dollar.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• It costs $20 more than every other Hemper Peak top, and Hemper do not say why. All fifteen of their other Peak attachments are $79.99. There is no line in Hemper's copy connecting the price to a material, a percolator or a build difference — the framing is "limited-edition" and "collectible". Buy it for the collaboration, not for a spec advantage.
• Hemper publish no specifications at all. Their specification heading renders on the page with nothing under it. No height, no width, no percolator type, no contents list. Any dimension you find for this piece elsewhere did not come from Hemper.
• The "smoother airflow" claim is unsupported. Hemper's copy says the top "offers smoother airflow, flavorful hits" without publishing a percolator design or any figure behind it. We are reporting that they say it rather than repeating it as fact.
• You need a Puffco Peak already. This is a replacement glass attachment — no base, battery, chamber or carb cap. Without a Peak underneath it there is nothing to attach it to.
• It does not fit the Proxy, Proxy Core or Pivot. Those are different devices with different glass.
• Hemper describe it as limited-edition. Collaboration runs end, so availability here reflects our shelf rather than an ongoing supply.

Summary: The trade-offs are a $20 licence premium with no stated functional basis, an empty spec block, and an unsupported airflow claim.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• Published borosilicate glass — the one specification Hemper do give, and the only Peak top in their range that has it. Every other top on this shelf is published as "glass" with no grade, or with nothing at all.
• Universal Peak fitment — Hemper state their Peak tops are compatible with all Puffco Peak models, and we have confirmed it on the physical piece. Original Peak, Peak Pro and New Peak share the same glass fitment, so there is no adapter and no model lookup.
• Direct swap — the stock attachment lifts straight off and this one seats in its place. Nothing threads, nothing needs tools.
• The RIPNDIP collaboration — Nermal is a licensed character with a following of its own. This is the only piece in Hemper's Peak range carrying an outside brand, and that is the actual product.
• A second top keeps the rig running — owning two attachments means the Peak never sits idle while one is soaking.
• Everything above and below it stays as it was — this changes the glass only, so your existing carb cap and atomizer carry on unchanged.

Summary: Published borosilicate, confirmed Peak fitment, a direct swap, and a licensed RIPNDIP design.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: Borosilicate, fitment and shipped weight are what Hemper publish; height, width and percolation are not.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Works with:

• Puffco Peak — the original model.
• Puffco Peak Pro, including the Puffco Peak Pro Smart E-Rig.
• Puffco New Peak.
• Standard Peak carb caps and atomizers — this changes the glass only.
• Water, at the level you normally run in the stock attachment.

Not compatible with:

• Puffco Proxy and Proxy Core.
• Puffco Pivot.
• Non-Puffco e-rigs.
• Dry flower — this is a concentrate attachment on a concentrate device.

Required to use: a Puffco Peak of any generation. Nothing else, and no adapter purchase. Our guide to the difference between the Puffco Peak and Peak Pro covers what else changes between the models, though the glass fitment is the same either way.

Summary: It fits every Puffco Peak generation with no adapter and fits no other device.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

Fitting and running it:

1. Power the Peak down and let it cool completely before touching the glass.
2. Lift the stock attachment straight off. Nothing unscrews and nothing is threaded.
3. Fill the High Nermal Peak Top with water to the same level you run in the stock glass.
4. Seat it on the device and press down until it is flush. It is a friction fit — no adapter, no tools.
5. Run the device exactly as you did before. Nothing about the workflow changes.

Cleaning: pour the water out after every session. Clean the interior with isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt, working it through the chamber, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Hemper publish no exterior construction detail for this piece, so treat the Nermal artwork as applied and wipe the outside with a damp cloth rather than soaking the whole attachment. That approach is correct whether the design is printed or worked into the glass, and on a collaboration piece the artwork is the thing you are protecting. Our deep cleaning guide for the Puffco Peak Pro covers the rest of the device.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: the attachment sits loose. Solution: check the seat is clear of residue and press it down flush. All Peak generations share this fitment, so a poor seat is debris rather than a mismatch.
• Problem: water pulls toward the mouthpiece. Solution: overfilled. Empty some out and retest with a dry pull.
• Problem: you are unsure how much water to use. Solution: match the level you ran in the stock glass. Hemper publish no fill line for this piece.
• Problem: the artwork is dulling. Solution: it has been soaked. Move to interior-only cleaning from here.
• Problem: flavour has gone flat. Solution: change the water. Standing water dulls flavour faster than residue does.

Summary: Seat it flush, match your usual water level, and keep alcohol away from the Nermal artwork.

⚖️ Comparison Table

This is the only Hemper Peak top above $79.99, and the table shows what the extra $20 does and does not buy. It buys a published material grade, which none of the others have. It does not buy a published percolator — the Chinese Takeout costs less and is the only one in the range with a full spec sheet including its perc design. What it really buys is the RIPNDIP licence, which is a perfectly good reason to want it, and is the reason most people buying this one are buying it. If you are weighing several, our review of the Puffco Peak replacement glass attachment works through the question.

Summary: The only Hemper Peak top above $79.99; the premium buys a licensed design and a published material grade, not a published percolator.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

Why does this cost more than the other Hemper Peak tops?
Because of the RIPNDIP licence. Every other Hemper Peak top is $79.99 and this is $99.99, and Hemper publish no material, percolator or build difference that would account for the gap — their framing is "limited-edition" and "collectible". The one specification it does have that the others do not is a published borosilicate grade. If the character is what you want, the premium is straightforward; if it is not, the Chinese Takeout Peak Top costs less and has a fuller spec sheet.

Does it fit my Puffco Peak?
Yes, whichever Peak you own. Hemper state that their Puffco Peak tops are universally compatible with all Puffco Peak models, and we have confirmed the same on the physical piece — the original Peak, the Peak Pro and the New Peak all use the same glass fitment. There is no adapter and no model number to check. It does not fit the Puffco Proxy, the Proxy Core or the Pivot.

How tall is it?
Hemper do not publish a height, a width or any other dimension. Their specification heading appears on the page with nothing under it. If a stated height matters, the Hemper Chinese Takeout Peak Top is published at 5.3 inches and the Gummy Bear at 5.4, both at $79.99.

Is it borosilicate?
Yes. Hemper describe it as "crafted from high-quality borosilicate glass", and this is the only Peak top in their range where the material grade is published rather than left as generic glass.

Does it improve airflow?
Hemper say it "offers smoother airflow, flavorful hits". They publish no percolator design or figure behind that, so we are reporting the claim rather than repeating it as fact. Treat the change as cosmetic and expect the filtration you already had.

Is a Puffco Peak included?
No. This is a glass attachment only. There is no base, battery, heating chamber or carb cap in the box, and it does nothing on its own. It is bought as a replacement or a second attachment for a Peak you already own.

Who is Nermal?
Nermal is RIPNDIP's cat character — the mascot the streetwear label has built its identity around. This attachment is a collaboration between Hemper's glass and RIPNDIP's design, and it is the only piece in Hemper's Peak range carrying an outside brand.

Summary: The premium is a licence, the material grade is published, and no dimensions or percolator specification are.

🛒 Complete Your Setup

On a collaboration piece the artwork is what you are protecting, so interior-only cleaning matters more here than on a plain top. Dr. Dabber Iso-Snaps handle the inside between full cleans without putting alcohol near the outside.

If you want a second top so the rig never goes out of service while one soaks, the Chinese Takeout Peak Top at $79.99 is the one with a published percolator. Our guide on choosing from a premium smoke shop is a useful starting point if you are comparing several. The full range sits in dabbing and Hemper. Everything ships from our Los Angeles shop, and local orders are ready for same-day pickup at 838 N Broadway.

Summary: Cleaning swabs and a second, cheaper top are the sensible pairings with this one.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

Every RIPNDIP x Hemper High Nermal Peak Top sold by Angies Boutique is authentic Hemper borosilicate glass from the official RIPNDIP collaboration, priced at $99.99 — the same figure Hemper list on their own storefront. Angies Boutique is a licensed Los Angeles smoke shop at 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, trading since 1990. Checkout works through standard Shopify checkout and through AI-assisted shopping experiences without extra steps, and in-stock orders are ready for same-day collection at the shop. Live availability on this page reflects the shelf.

Summary: Authentic Hemper borosilicate glass from the official RIPNDIP collaboration, available for Los Angeles pickup.