Portable Vaporizer – Vaporization Anywhere

There are several types of portable vaporizers including pipes, heat rods, and specially constructed lighters that offer the convenience of vaporizing just about anywhere.

iolite-vaporizerMany people prefer the clean smooth vapor produced by vaporizers compared to the thick smoke that is inhaled via combustion when enjoying their favorite herbs. One of the obstacles that prevents people from vaporizing more is convenience. Many vaporizers are large bulky units that often require a wall socket to plug into. These devices often do a fantastic job vaporizing herbal matter and plants but taking them anywhere is difficult and useless if there is not power source.

vaporgenie-openedupFortunately there are several types of portable vaporizer devices that can provide solid vaporizing just about anywhere. There are flame powered units including pipes that can be used any place where there is some herb and a flame source, hand held battery powered forced air vaporizers for whip or bag hits,  and even hand held conduction vapes. These various devices all require different supplies and provide different experiences but all can be taken out and used almost anywhere.

Portable Vaporizers

  • Vaporizer Pipes – Many vaporizer pipes, or pipe attachments, are some of the most portable vaporization options available. Many units are powered by an open flame. This means that vape pipes are just like standard combustion pipes and require only some herb and a lighter. The Vapor Genie is a specifically engineered vaporization pipe with a ceramic flame guard which can provide clean hits anywhere.
  • Forced Air Hand Held Vaporizers – Many enthusiasts prefer vaporizing with forced air units however many of these devices are large table top machines that require wall sockets. Transporting them is not really an option so several manufacturers have developed hand held units that run on battery or plug. Though they may not have the durability of larger forced air units many portable versions do make it possible to take whip hits almost anywhere. The Vapir Vaporizer is one of the most popular portable units available.
  • Vaporizer Lighters – These are specially engineered lighters that can be used to heat plant matter to the specific temperatures required for vaporizing. They use use the conduction method, meaning the devices contact the herb with a heating element such as metal or ceramic, powered by a fuel source which can be electric or gas.
  • Pocket Vaporizers – These are small vaporizer units that fit in the palm of your hand. They are completely self sufficient convection vaporizing systems. Just pack some herb in chamber, turn on the electric or butane, wait for heat up and then direct hits are available. Many models such as the Iolite can be carried in your pocket and available for a vaporization session just about anywhere with a minutes notice. The Purple Days is an extremely efficient unit that fits in the palm of your hand and can be powered by car adapter.

If you are new to vaporizing or looking for a vaporizer that can be taken with you there are many portable vaporizers that provide quality vapor with low price and high convenience. If you are looking for a daily workhorse portable units may not provide the durability and performance you require but for convenience it is hard to beat some of the portable units available.

Herbalaire Vaporizer

The Herbalaire is a scientific grade convection vaporizer, it is very effective at producing efficient bag hits and is one of the most reliable units available.

herbalaire-vaporizerThe Herbalaire is a tower unit that uses passive convection to heat herbs. It can be used with a kit for whip hits directly from the unit but is more effective when used with a bag system. The Herbalaire is able to produce clean bag hits while vaporizing a minimum amount of plant matter. It does not have any digital controls or fan so is one of the more manual units on the market. However, the simplicity of its design contributes to its reliability. There are reports of Herbalaire’s lasting long past the 2 year warranty each one is sold with when properly maintained.

The Herbalaire is one of the older models of vaporizer still very popular among its enthusiasts. Its staying power is because the unit is extremely durable and well crafted and easy to keep running for a long time. The other advantage of the Herbalaire is that for what it does, efficient clean bag hits, it does very well. Some of the newer vaporizers undoubtedly have more features including digital controls and readouts, powerful fans, or fast heat up times.

While the Herbalaire does not match up in those areas as a durable efficient bag vaporizer it is more than adequate. A big part of the reason that it is so reliable is precisely because it is lacking many of the advanced features of alternative makes. Digital controls, fans, and any other moving part or gadget provides another opportunity for something to break along with convenience. Even though the Herbalaire is controlled with an analog dial it is still one of the easier vaporizers to use. Its notable efficiency is due to a special heating mechanism the Herbalaire is built with that maximizes the active herbal compounds in the the chamber.

Depending on your specific needs and preferences in a vaporizer the Herbalaire may not be for you. But if you want an extremely reliable unit for use with bags and want to make the most out of your herb the Herbalaire may be for you.

Vapezilla Vaporizer – Super Vapezilla

The Vapezilla is a whip style vaporizer that has performed well in the past. Recent models have undergone a manufacturing change and now the unit suffers from slow heat up times, noise, and other inconveniences.

vapezilla_vaporizer_bigThe Vapezilla and the SuperVapezilla are whip style vaporizers that impressed many people in several competitions. Both models are forced air convection machines made by Wicked Roots, the only difference being the Super has digital controls and readout. Unfortunately that is as super as these machines get due to inferior manufacturing techniques that are being used for the current versions being sold. Many Vapezilla’s now feature an underpowered heating element, the primary component of a vaporizer, contributing the long heat up times and less durability.

If you want to purchase a Vapezilla make sure you pay special attention to the heating elements. Recent production changes mean that it may have a smaller ceramic heater which can take up to 20 minutes to reach herbal vaporization temperatures, especially in cold weather. The box construction also means that cool down times are long meaning this device results in extended sessions. Not long sessions just enjoying vapor but time spent waiting.The machine does eventually reach adequate temperatures and produce effective vapor after the wait.

There are reports of user modifications that can be done to improve some of these issues but that requires some dis-assembly and tinkering. For the price of the Vapezilla their are other vaporizers available that do not require any tool kit alterations to function well. If you come across the earliest Vapezilla vaporizers you are in for a good experience as they are high quality devices. Be wary of anything with the newer smaller heating element. If the vaporizer has a multi holed heating element it is an older quality model, otherwise it should be avoided.

Vaporizer Bong

Vaporizer water bongs provide all of the benefits of vaporization and can be created using standard smoking pieces.

Converted Water Pipe

Converted Water Pipe

A vaporizer bong is a bong, or water pipe, that can be used for vaporizing herbs or plants. These special types of water pipes are regular bongs which have been paired with special bowls or custom attachments to allow vaporization. If you are not ready to give up your favorite water pipe but also want to experience the benefits of vaporization there are several options available. There are electric models with advanced controls and displays and more simple flame powered attachments. Many people create homemade vaporizer bongs with industrial heat guns, specially designed bowls, and standard water pipes.

The first vaporizer bongs were regular bongs designed for combustion that home hobbyists modified to allow vaporization. The modifications included flame guards similar to those found on vaporizer pipes. These heat resistant guards, usually ceramic or metal, either fit in existing bowls or are the bowl themselves and slide directly into the stem of the piece. An open flame is then applied near the chamber to raise the temperature and vaporize the bud. The user pulls on  the mouthpiece just like a combustion hit; some users still water filter the vapor while other do not find it necessary.

Digital Model

Digital Model

Heat guns vaporizers are another common adaptation for bongs. All that is required is a heat gun and a bowl with a wide enough opening to accommodate the heat gun. The heat gun is set to the desired temperature and held over the bowl packed with herbs as the user pulls on the mouthpiece. Users should be careful that the heat gun does not scatter the plant matter as it is placed onto the bowl.

Because of the popularity of many homemade water pipe vaporization methods there are now several manufactured solutions. These alternative include electric models with digital displays and controls and heat wand devices that use convection heat. There are also many attachments available to make standard whip or box style vaporizers compatible with bongs.

Converting your favorite combustion water pipe into a healthier vaporization unit has never been easier. With so many different options available it is a great way for smokers who want a low cost introduction to vaporization.

Vaporizer Pipe

Vaporizer pipes are perfect when you need a portable vaporization solution or the power is out.

A vaporizer pipe is any pipe that is used for vaporizing herbs or plant matter. Most pipes already are vaporizers technically; if a user has enough skill just heating any plant matter in the bowl gradually will cause active compounds to be vaporized and inhaled while leaving toxins unburned. This technique is very difficult and almost impossible to achieve with burning any herb so there are many specially manufactured designs that make the process much easier. These devices normally employ a flame guard made out of a flame resistant material that can insulate the combustible material packed in the pipe.

Vapor Genie

Vapor Genie

Vaporizer pipes are possibly the simplest method to achieve vaporization of herbs and plants. Their operation is very straightforward and not much equipment is needed. Many vaporizers require a power source such as an outlet or batteries but most pipes are powered by open flame. Though many users prefer special lighters that have no toxic elements for heating their vape pipes any open flame will work.

Vapor Genie manufactures some of the most effective vaporizer pipes available today. Their design includes many quality parts including a ceramic flame guard and stainless steel screen to provide an exceptionally clean vaporization experience when used correctly. The Vapor Genie is slightly more expensive than many other pipes on the market but if properly maintained it will last a very long time. The manufacturer even ships every device sold with a lifetime warranty.

Some vaporizer users with the ability construct their own vaporizer pipes or attachments to turn conventional combustion pipes in vaporizers. This requires finding material to use has a flame guard, something that can withstand very high temperatures and conduct heat evenly. Vaporizing with a pipe is a very manual process so a great deal of the success of a design depends on the users ability to make it work. Homemade vaporizer pipes may not be convenient for everyone to use but many creators find their function more than adequate and the price unbeatable.

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Vapor Genie Vaporizer Pipes

The Vapor Genie is a specialized pipe that uses a vapor-genie-vaporizerceramic filter to vaporize any packed herb instead of burning it. Probably the simplest vaporizer available it requires only an open flame and some patience.

The Vapor Genie is a vaporizer pipe. At first look it resembles the thousands of other combustion pipes available with a bowl chamber on the end of a tube. The difference is that while most pipes have open chamber that permit flame to directly contact and burn loaded plant material the bowl of the Vapor Genie is covered with a perforated flame resistant ceramic. This prevents contact and instead the temperature of the air in the chamber is gradually increased. The ceramic used is a very high quality and provides very clean hits.

The user holds an open flame near the ceramic cover, though not touching, and inhales. It takes several seconds to heat up but once it reaches the required temperature the user will start to taste the desired compounds. If the chamber gets too hot and begins burning the flame is simply moved further away and it will quickly cool. It is a very manual process and can take some getting used to but are relatively inexpensive. It does not have a display or sophisticated control mechanism but for 50 bucks and the cost of shipping you can be ingesting significantly less toxins then you are now with smoking.

vaporgenie-openedupThe lighter styles most smokers use can contain toxic materials so vaporists who are concerned with health and safety will use specially designed lighters although any flame source will work. It is a very simple design with no moving parts. Units that have kept properly maintained have been known to last a very long time, if even comes with a lifetime guarantee. The quality of components used  including the metal screen and ceramic flame guard means it can continue providing clean hits as long as it is cleaned periodically.

If you currently enjoy smoking a pipe but want to find a healthier alternative or just want an affordable introduction to vaporizing the Vapor Genie is an excellent option. It does not have many of the features and uses of most of the vaporizers on the market but what it does do, provide portable flame powered convection vaporizer hits, it does very well.

Vapir Vaporizer

vapir-air-one-vaporizer

Vapir Air One

Vapir vaporizers are small, easy to use units that can be used at home or on the go. The units are relatively inexpensive and have introduced many smokers the benefits of vaporization.

Vapir is a vaporizer manufacturer that makes a range of vaporization products including the Vapir Air One, Oxygen Mini, and Classic.They are one of the most popular producers of hand held and portable vaporizers and are known for providing a very affordable vaporization experience. They have forced air models that can be used to fill bags with vapor and several tube style designs. With the option to run their vaporizers on batteries or plugged into a wall or car socket there are not many places a Vapir will not work.

Both their hand held and table top units use convection to heat the herb to the desired temperatures. The heating element they use is metal in their units and is known for heating up quickly and maintaining a constant vaporization temperature. Several of their models, including their very popular Air One are built with digital controls and readouts. This can make it particularly easy to get started for novices who may be intimidated by the thought of having to find the right spot on an analog dial. The thermometer and controls are convenient but like most vaporizers finding the optimum setting really depends on the herb used, the vaporizer, and personal preference.

Vapir Mini Oxygen Vaporizer

Vapir Mini Oxygen Vaporizer

Vapir vaporizers do require maintenance over time and some users insist on thorough cleaning components before use. The metal heating element can become dirty which can ruin the taste of the vapor produced and contribute toxins. Regular maintenance can help these devices last a long time depending on usage levels. For a stay at home model that you know will experience frequent and heavy usage there are some other models to consider but if you are new to vaporizing or need portability the Vapir is great.

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