How to choose the best cannabis vape cartridge
Table of contents:
- So… how do you know which one to choose?
- How Does A Vape Pen Work?
- Which is best for you?
- The takeaway
The popularity of vaporizing, or vaping, has skyrocketed in recent years leading to a dramatic increase in the number of cannabis vape pens on the market.
As cannabis laws are evolving, the accessibility to cannabis vaping tools is also increasing. If you walk into almost any cannabis shop in a state or country where cannabis is legal you’re sure to find a variety of cannabis pens for sale. We are here to help you choose the best vape pen for you!
- So… how do you know which one to choose?
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How long does a vape pen last?
The number of variations when choosing a cannabis vape pen can be overwhelming! You will want to consider vape pen battery life, the size of your pen, personal style preference, whether it takes oil or flower, etc.
We will explore a variety of factors to consider when purchasing a cannabis vape pen.
- How Does A Vape Pen Work?
Before jumping into all the various options you have when selecting your cannabis vape pen, we ask this:
How does cannabis pen work?
The simple answer is that every pen has the same basic elements: a battery, an atomizer, a tank/chamber, a mouthpiece, and a button you press to use your pen.
The heating element in a pen is the atomizer. This heats the oil or flower to just below the combustion temperature, allowing the oil or flower to vaporize and the user to inhale vapor instead of smoke.
The end effect is the same, but the user gets to bypass the more harmful qualities of inhaling smoke. The chamber is loaded with cannabis flower or concentrate.
The button activates the battery, which heats the atomizer (frequently made of quartz or ceramic), which in turn heats the chamber and allows you to inhale the cannabis vapor through the mouthpiece. Temperature is key here. The lower the temperature, the lower the quality and quantity of the vapor (and vice versa).
Some pens have temperature settings, though most portable pens offer fewer variable settings.
Vape Pen Size
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When it comes to size, vape pens come in a fairly large variety. There are smaller, more discrete pens for the user who prefers to keep their vaping less obvious or who simply prefer a less cumbersome pen.
At the other end of the scale, there are larger units that are slightly more conspicuous. For the individual, the major choice comes down to personal preference.
Both styles will have options that look essentially the same. One difference is that the smaller, more subtle pen is frequently better suited for use with oils, CBD liquid or wax versus actual cannabis.
Sometimes these willfully combust your flower unless you spring for a more expensive, higher-quality pen. Along with size comes to style.
