Vape pens are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They offer a quick, easy and discreet way to get your fix. On top of that, they’re a great alternative to smoking for people who are trying to cut down on their inhalation of tar and other harmful chemicals.
However, there are a lot of vape pens out there, and knowing which one to buy can be tricky. Here’s a guide to help you pick the right pen for your vaping needs:
What is a Vape Pen?
A vape pen is a kind of vaporizer that uses an atomizer to heat up a specially formulated liquid solution into vapor. The vapor enters the mouth directly or via a tube, which is usually connected to an inhalation device like a balloon or whip.
The term “vape” is used because the vapor looks like smoke, but it doesn’t contain any particles from burning or combustion, so it’s not actually smoke.
Disposable Pens
If you want something that’s simple and ready to go right out of the box, disposable pens are the way to go. These pens don’t require any maintenance or filling before use — just grab them off the shelf and you’re ready to vape.
Disposable pens come pre-filled with e-juice or oils and can be disposed after use. Most brands also sell cartridges so you can refill the pen yourself when it’s empty. The downside is that once the coil has been used for a while, it starts to burn and produce a less tasty vapor.
Before we get started, let’s go over some facts about what makes a good vape pen.
- No matter what brand or model you buy, there are certain basic requirements that a good vape pen should meet:
- It should be large enough to hold at least 1-2 grams of concentrate. (aka cartridge or tank)
- It should be able to vaporize your material completely and evenly without leaving behind any unvapourized chunks of wax or oil.
- It should use a battery that heats up quickly, has a long life and offers adjustable levels of heat control – so you can find the optimal setting for your material and draw style.
- It should use high quality materials that do not produce toxic vapor when heated at high temperatures (aka medical grade stainless steel).
You can try disposable e-cigs like Elf Bar or Voom if you want something simple to vape.
