Granted 2015 is still brand new, but we had to kick our Weed Gear section off with something useful so we decided to tell you about the absolute 5 best marijuana vaporizers of 2015…so far. From undeniable classics like the Volcano, to hot glue gun look-alike Plenty, these five vaporizers consistently deliver the highest customers satisfaction over the longest period of time.
Benefits of vaporizing marijuana
Although the vaporizer concept has been around for decades, only in the last 15 years or so have commercial vaporizers been manufactured and sold. Today, the benefits of vaporization are becoming more widely known, consequently the number and variety of devices has been rapidly increasing. This makes classifying vaporizers unexpectedly difficult, but every vaporizer has two essential components: a heat source, and a transfer system.
Benefits of marijuana vaporizers:
- No smoke
- Saves money
- No smell
- Easier on your lungs
#1: Silver Surfer
Price: $320
Silver Surfer is a highly customizable, top performing desktop vaporizer. It comes in a variety of colors and designs and is available with 3 different heater cover and wand styles. The Silver Surfer Vaporizer utilizes a high quality ceramic heating element and glass-on-glass components for high quality vapor. What’s really nice about this vaporizer is how the ground glass wand connects to the base unit, allowing for hands-free vaping.
What’s in the Box
- Silver Surfer Vaporizer
- Whip / Wand Assembly
– Glass Mouthpiece
– 3′ Whip Tubing
– Glass Wand - 3x Replacement Screens
- Stir Tool
- Padded Travel Bag (Colors Vary)
- User Manual
#2: Arizer Solo
Price: $224
The Solo, by Canadian manufacturer Arizer, is a powerful and exceptionally efficient portable vaporizer. Producing superior vapor quality compared to its competitors, the Solo is a top-choice for on-the-go vaporization and features passthrough charging functionality. You can now charge and use your vape at the same time.
The Solo is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that lasts up to two hours of continuous use. Utilizing a sleek and compact design, the Solo measures 4.5“ in height and 1.75”, making it the perfect for powerful vapor production at home and on-the-go.
What’s in the Box
- Arizer Solo
- 2x Glass Mouthpieces
– Bent
– Straight - Glass Potpourri Dish with Potpourri Sample
- Battery Charger
- User Manual
#3: The Plenty Vaporizer
Price: $349
Besides looking super cool, the Plenty incorporates several cutting-edge thermal engineering features, enhancing the vaporization experience. The stainless steel whip effectively cools vapor as it passes from the heating chamber to the user, which prevents hot air from masking delicate aromas. The double helix heat exchanger ensures efficient air heating and high-yield vaporization. The Plenty is hand-crafted in Germany by Storz & Bickel, the makers of the Volcano Vaporizer, and is constructed of top quality materials for first-rate durability and functionality.
Superior Vapor
The Plenty’s vapor quality is similar to the Volcano: dense, aromatic, and pure. The Plenty’s effective vapor production system makes for an enjoyable experience without the learning curve or multitude of components found in other vaporizers. Simply load your herb in the filling chamber, set the temperature and engage the heater.
What’s in the Box
- PLENTY Vaporizer
- Filling Chamber
- Mouthpiece
- Cooling Coil
- 3x Normal Screens
- Liquid Pad
- 2x Short Tubing Section
- 2x Long Tubing Section
- Cleaning Brush
- Storz & Bickel Grinder
- User Manual
#4: G-Spot Vaporizer Kit Bong Attachment
Price: $292
If you ever wanted to try vaporizing without throwing your bong away then this vaporizer kit by G-SPOT® will enable you do just that. All you have to do is attach this vaporizer kit onto your bong and your bong will become a vaporizer.
What’s in the Box
- Digital controller with US plug
- Adjustable temperature (100 – 450 degrees)
- Hot air blower with stand
- High quality borosilicate glass herb chamber
- Fits 18.8mm joints, can be used with an adapter for 14.5mm joints
#5: Volcano
Price: $750
Representing German engineering at its finest, the Volcano Vaporizer is the ultimate desktop vaporizer. The Volcano’s refined design and industry leading vapor production adds up to a remarkable vapor experience. With its simple operation, the Volcano is absent of learning curves found with typical vaporizers, allowing for superb, easy-to-achieve vapor, every time.
What’s in the Box
Volcano Vaporizer
- Volcano Vaporizer
- 2x Air Filters
- Storz & Bickel Grinder
- User Manual
Starter Sets
When You Choose: Easy Valve Starter Set
- 5x Easy Valve Balloons
- 6x Normal Screens
- Mouthpiece
- Filling Chamber
- Liquid Pad
- Cleaning Brush
When You Choose: Solid Valve Starter Set
- 10 Feet Balloon Material
- Solid Valve
- Normal Screen Set
– 3x Lower Screen (No Hole)
– 3x Upper Screen (With Hole)
– Washer
– Nut - Mouthpiece
- Filling Chamber
- Liquid Pad
- Cleaning Brush
Fun, but I think a list of vaporizers with a much less shocking pricetag would be helpful and appealing. Say, vaporizers that are more affordable but not terribly shoddy.
Trust this – the SOLO by Arizer is NOT costly; anything cheaper is poor at the job, thus, much more expensive than is quality – just like good shoes! Cheaper IS cheaper, except for the price you really pay!
Totally agree with you there Brandon. A budget vape post will be along soon.
Great post, but unrealistic for my budget.
Great advice for me as I am currently looking to buy a new marijuana vaporizer.
SKILLET-BOB SAYS: All of these “This is too big for my budget” comments are ridiculous. Read the title of the article. If you are on a budget, read about “budget” stuff, or “affordable” stuff. Quality often comes at a price bros. What a lot of you are doing is silly, don’t you think? Anyhow, great article broseph. I enjoyed it mightily. Have a good one.
The “Plenty” is my go to vape! It can be used with little material in the chamber but the vape really shines when you fill the chamber up with herb anywhere from .5-1 gram, more material gives you really dense high quality cool vapor also a full chamber CAN last a long time or be used by more than 1 person… keep it to yourself and get very very baked. The Plenty also fits into any 18mm joint size water tubes or bongs you simply take off the cooling coil and then put it directly where your bowl would normally go. Despite the smaller overall size of the plenty it is very powerful desktop vape and provides a wide temp range, I have not found another vape that gets me more medicated!