Vaporizers have become quite popular as a discreet and more flavorful alternative to smoking.

However, not all vapes are created equal. From simple and portable vaporizers made for vaping a small amount of herb to large and complex vaporizers made for herbs and concentrates, there's a wide range of vapes to choose from. Let's review how vaporizers work, what kinds are out there, and how to pick the best one for you!

What are Vaporizers?

Vaporizers are devices designed to vaporize the active elements of dried herbs or concentrates for inhalation. Unlike smoking, vaporizers do not use combustion to consume herb or concentrates, and so do not create smoke.

Vaporizers come in different shapes and sizes, allowing you to choose from portable and discreet vape pens to larger desktop vaporizers for larger amounts of herb or concentrate.

How Do Vaporizers Work?

Vaporizers are made out of a battery (or another source of power), a heating element or atomizer, a heating chamber, and a mouthpiece. The battery powers the heating element, bringing the herbs or concentrates in the chamber up to temperatures hot enough to vaporize but low enough to prevent combustion. 

This allows the device to fully vaporize all active elements from your herbs or concentrates, preventing any from being burned away. You can then inhale the vaporized material, giving you a smooth and flavorful experience without the harmful elements associated with combusting herbs. 

Since the vapor is less harsh, more tasteful, and less smelly, vaporizers are popular among anyone who enjoys the flavor of herb, wants to consume discreetly, or is simply looking for an alternative to smoking.

Benefits of Vaporizers

Here are some of the main benefits of using a vaporizer:

• Smoking alternative: Since vaporizers don't combust the herbs, you prevent inhaling smoke, which provides a simple alternative for those sensitive to it.
• More efficient: Vaporizers are more efficient than smoking because they extract more active compounds from your herbs and concentrates rather than burning them away.
• Better flavor: The vapor produced by vaporizers is smoother and much more flavorful than smoke, giving you a more enjoyable session.
• Discreet: Vaporizers produce less odor than smoking, and a different smell than that associated with combustion, making them perfect for places where smoking is prohibited or discouraged.
• Versatile: There are vaporizers for dry herbs, concentrates, and hybrid models that can handle both. This makes them a versatile option for anyone wanting to experiment with different formats!

Vaporizer Types

Here are the different types of vaporizers:

Desktop Vaporizers

Desktop vaporizers are larger, more powerful, and sometimes even more affordable than portable vaporizers. They are designed for home use and usually use an electrical outlet instead of batteries.

Since desktop vaporizers are usually larger and more efficient, they're ideal for those who want a more powerful and efficient vaporizing experience, as they can handle larger amounts of material.

Dry Herb Vaporizers

Dry herb vaporizers have quickly been gaining popularity among vapers. These vaporizers can come in desktop and portable versions and use convection heating, conduction heating, or a mixture of the two to heat your herbs.

From compact dry herb vape pens like the Hit or the Vane to advanced desktop vaporizers, there's a dry herb vaporizer for every vaping style.

Oil / E-Liquid Vaporizers

These vaporizers are designed for e-liquids, which are glycerin-based liquids usually containing other active compounds. E-liquid isn't too hard to vaporize, so these vaporizers are usually cheaper, don't need too much power to operate, and offer long battery life.

Some of the best vaporizers for e-liquids are activated when the user takes a draw and come with refillable, exchangeable pods to make them easy to load.

Wax Vaporizers

Wax vaporizers are designed for waxy concentrates like wax, shatter, or oil. Dab pens, like the Yocan Magneto and the Evolve, use a heating element to vaporize the concentrate and produce a smooth and flavorful vapor.

You can also use e-nails like the G Pen Connect to transform your bong into an e-rig for added water filtration.

Portable dry herb vaporizers are compact and lightweight, making them perfect for vaping on the go. 

Manual glass or stainless steel pen vaporizers, like the Dynavap, need a butane torch. Electric vapes, like the Arizer Solo 2, run on rechargeable batteries and offer precise temperature controls. 

Tips for Choosing the Right Vaporizer

Here's what you need to keep in mind when getting your next vaporizer: 

• Consider your vaping style: Look for vaporizers that adapt to your vaping needs and style and can give you all the functionality you need to vape your favorite materials.
• Look into the heating system: Different vaporizers use different heating methods, like convection, conduction, or a combination of both. Convection heating is usually more efficient with better vapor quality, but it needs larger devices, while conduction vaporizers are generally more affordable and compact but not as efficient.
• Check the battery life: If you're considering a portable electric vaporizer, check the battery life before buying. Larger batteries will translate into longer sessions and better vaping experiences since you won't need to interrupt your session to charge them up. Smaller, sleek devices are great for quick hits on the go.
• Read reviews: Look for reviews of the devices you're interested in to check their ease of use, their quality, and how beginner-friendly they are. Reading reviews will help you better understand the device's airflow and features, making it easier for you to find a device that adapts to your vaping style.
• Get trusted devices: The best way to ensure you're getting a good vaporizer is to get a trusted brand from a trusted seller. Brands like Arizer, Grenco Science, Boundless, and Storz & Bickel (to name a few) will offer high-quality devices with good warranties capable of better vapor production than non-branded devices.

Find out more about how to pick the right portable vaporizer for you.

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