Dry Herb Vaporizers

Dry Herb Vaporizer Sales

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Wondering which dry herb vape to buy?

Have no fear, Tools420 is here to help you on your cannabis vaporizer journey. You'll be able to find both our desktop vaporizer reviews and portable vaporizer reviews to read up on the in-depth details about how these devices perform and compare to one another.

Dry herb vaporizers are growing in popularity as people learn about their health benefits compared to smoking, as well as the growing legalization in North America. The main difference between a 420 vaporizer and a joint is that cannabis flower goes into an oven-heating chamber and is toasted at a low temperature to slowly extract the THC from the bud. 

How do dry herb vaporizers work?

In modern times, there are two sub-categories of dry herb vaporizers including portable dry herb vaporizers and desktop dry herb vaporizers.

All dry herb vaporizers work quite similarly as they work off the same basic design of a heating chamber and a form of a mouthpiece. To begin a session, you'll grind the dry herb as usual just like in a pipe or bong. Next, pack your oven full of your cannabis. 

These vapes can have slightly different-sized ovens but they need to be filled just the same with a nice and even packing.

Both underfilling and overstuffing will affect the quality of the vapor produced. In other words, the heat won’t be able to penetrate the densely-packed buds and will leave some untouched so they wouldn’t get fully expended. 

After you're done this, your vaporizer will have some form of the user interface to begin heating - We'll have more on this later in the page.

Dry Herb Vaporizer Key Features

There are a few decisions to make when buying a dry herb vaporizer.

• Whether you need a portable or desktop dry herb vaporizer

If you'll be mainly using your dry herb vaporizer at home, then you'll be better off with a desktop vaporizer. If you vape exclusively while traveling, portability will be much more important and you'll want a vaporizer that you can carry in your pocket or hand.

• What kind of temperature control you'd like

For beginners, pre-set temperatures will be just fine for getting you started on your journey. These will normally be found on dry herb vaporizers under $100 and will have lights to most commonly show you whether you're on low, medium, or high temperatures. For the best dry herb vaporizers, they will have something called precision temperature control. This will let you adjust the temperature on your dry herb vape down to a single degree and allow for a lot more session customization along with any 420 vaporizer accessories or vape bubblers and bongs that you might be using as upgrades.

• Swappable vs Proprietary Batteries 

With portable dry herb vaporizers, batteries will come either fully swappable or built into the device. With swappable batteries, you'll be able to load in your spare 18650 batteries when your battery dies, meaning you'll never be fully out of luck. While some proprietary batteries might have a longer lifespan, you won't be able to change the battery when it runs out of juice and you'll have to use your kit's charger instead. For less heavy users, this will be okay but heavy users might prefer having the option to pop in a new battery.

Portable vs. Desktop Dry Herb Vaporizers

So those are the basics that should help to understand how a dry herb vape works. After that, there are two very simple decisions to make; getting a portable or desktop dry herb vape. 

A portable vaporizer is typically what comes to mind when people think about a vape. These are the vapes that fit comfortably in the palm and hide easily in a pocket. They have a rechargeable battery (most often using a USB like a cell phone but some more powerful units will have their own AC/DC charger ), and they’re lightweight and stealthy. This means they’re great for someone who wants to enjoy their puffing on the go. The only real drawback is needing to find a place to recharge them.

The desktop vaporizer is a much bigger unit and will need to be plugged into an outlet to run. Most often it will come with balloons (bags that you attach which are then filled with vapor)  or with a whip of some kind (long tubes that connect to the oven). Even though a desktop vape can’t leave the house, it is great for getting the most out of the herb or for sharing with friends.

Dry Herb Vaporizer Temperature Control

Once the oven is packed, the vape can be turned on and you'll be able to set the temperature.

Your temperature will influence two things; the flavor and the thickness of the clouds that it produces. Lower temperatures will be less harsh and also give you better flavor profiles of the strain that you're using. Higher temperatures will produce bigger clouds, but you won't have much flavor above 400 Fahrenheit. 

In general, cannabis vaporizers try to stay below 440 Fahrenheit which is the temperature that cannabis flower ignites at.

Dry Herb Vaporizer Conduction vs. Convection Heating

Now, not all ovens are the same. Most commonly, there are two types; conduction and convection. These types will also control how the dry herb is vaporized. What determines which is better between these two ovens is ultimately a personal preference.

A conduction oven means the bud will be directly in contact with a heat source. Essentially, the oven itself heats up. Usually, these vapes will be smaller, with more control over the temperature, require little maintenance, and are fairly inexpensive. 

A convection vaporizer oven has a heating system that generates hot air. That hot air is then pushed through the oven and vaporizes the dry herb that way. There is less temperature control here and the price tag is a little higher but these vapes will have better airflow (won’t feel like pulling through a tight straw), and various add-ons that can boost the experience and bring out the most flavor.

There is a third ‘type’ of oven currently on the market that is slowly gaining traction as the technology improves and that is the hybrid oven. We put ‘type’ in quotations because these ovens are just a combination of the first two. These vapes are slightly bigger, need more maintenance, and can be pricey but they are well worth it for how powerful they are and how long they last.

How does a dry herb vaporizer high compare to smoking?

Without the initial headrush of carbon monoxide, many people consider a dry herb vaporizer high to feel much cleaner. As mentioned, since the vapor you inhale is going to be much cooler than smoke, you'll find that you won't be coughing as much and won't get the same amount of 'couch-lock' sensation. For heavy smokers, we suggest using only using premium brands like Storz & Bickel or AirVape to make sure that you still get the quality high you're after. All the proper cannabinoids and terpenes are still being released this way but without the carcinogens that are known to cause health issues related to cancer and damage the lungs. Not to mention, there is way less smoke and way less stink.

Is a dry herb vaporizer worth it?

Overall, a dry herb vaporizer is almost always going to be more efficient at extracting the THC from cannabis flowers than smoking is. Over time, you'll be using fewer flowers for the same amount of high. For medicinal smokers, you'll also be happy to hear that there is a medically certified vaporizer, the Mighty+, which has been proven to be safe and effective for more medical purposes.

What are the best dry herb vaporizers?

While this section of our website just has the dry herb vaporizers that we have for sale, we have dedicated blog sections for customers trying to find the best dry herb vaporizers. These can be found in our blogs of the Best Portable Dry Herb Vaporizers and the Best Desktop Vaporizers.

Why buy a dry herb vaporizer from Tools420?

Here at Tools420, we have a customer-first approach and won't be happy unless you are as well. You'll be able to use our live chat feature where you'll be able to speak to one of our vape experts about any of the questions you might have about dry herb vaporizers. We've been around since 2016 and pride ourselves on our customer-first approach, earning a 4.8-star average from over 150 Google reviews. On top of our written review, we also have an 8,000 Subscriber Tools420 YouTube Channel where you'll be able to see all of the 420 vaporizers that we have for sale put to the test.

Dry Herb Vaporizer Pros

• Specialized in cannabis flower THC extraction
• Much better flavor compared to smoking
• More efficient THC extraction compared to smoking
• Tons of models and price ranges to choose from
• Portable vaporizer sessions can be extremely discreet

Dry Herb Vaporizer Cons

• Heavy smokers might prefer the harshness of a bong
• Not as effective at vaping concentrates compared to Wax Vaporizers 
• Desktop vaporizers can only be used at home
• Chamber filter screens will need to be replaced

Dry Herb Vaporizer FAQs

What is the difference between on-demand and session dry herb vapes?

On-demand Heating is a special type of heating that will only activate while you are holding the power button of your vaporizer. This contrasts with Session Heating which will provide constant heating to your chamber. Because you have more control over your herb extraction in on-demand mode, it can be the better option for hiking or sharing with friends by making sure you waste less herb.

How is weed vaping different than smoking?

The combustion of the cannabis flower often occurs at temperatures above 450°F and releases off-gases like carbon monoxide, which you'll be inhaling. Dry herb vaporizers stay below this temperature, and will instead only boil off the essential oils and cannabinoids from your plant material, leading to what feels like a much cleaner mental high.

How do you clean a dry herb vaporizer?

The most important part of cleaning a dry herb vaporizer is the oven chamber. For normal maintenance, you'll want to knock out the cooked herb from the chamber shortly after every session. For more thorough cleaning, you'll be able to use Vape Cleaning Wipes to fully remove any resin in the chamber or mouthpiece parts of your vaporizer. For any dry herb vapes with glass parts, you'll be able to soak them in Orange Chronic Glass Cleaner to remove any resin.

How long does a dry herb vaporizer chamber last?

On average, a dry herb vaporizer bowl will last somewhere between four to six minutes before it has been fully cleared. This equates to about five to ten big inhales.

How do you know when your dry herb vaporizer is done?

You'll know that you're done vaping the chamber when it is no longer producing vapor if the vapor is beginning to taste burnt, or if you examine your herb and see that it is turning dark brown. The only way to get a bit more lifespan from a semi-cooked chamber is to use a stir tool, which will let you get a bit more vapor before it's fully done.

Can you do anything with the cooked weed from a dry herb vaporizer?

Cooked herb is also known as AVB (Already Vaped Bud) and can be used as decarboxylated cannabis for edible recipes.

Which vaporizer is good for people quitting bongs?

The Arizer Extreme Q is a very popular desktop vaporizer option as its big 0.5g glass chamber bowl will work with its hookah whip mouthpiece or to fill its included balloon bags. For people with a heavy THC tolerance who are also on a budget, the Extreme Q will be your best option.

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