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I’m sure someone here has some experience in this area, I’m looking for a dry herb vape for my daughter for her birthday this year.

I’d like to get her something with good performance and easy to use (change temp settings etc.) And not a bear to clean.

I have a PAX2 which I really like, but it’s no longer made.

Ideas? Recommendations? Also, anything I should avoid?

Thank you!
 
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Scotty 420 said:
No I've never heard of a Dynavap before. Watched your video & while definitely interesting I don't think it's what I'm after right now. I'm looking for something a little more stealth & really don't want to deal with torches. (ironically I use torches for work so it's not that I'm uncomfortable using them, but I just want something more simple, it's the main reason I've stayed away from dab rigs as well)
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I refuse to carry a torch around in life, but at home, at my desk, or around the house, I don't mind.
The Dynavap can crank out crazy good vapor, but it's a unicycle of a vaporizer with a steeper learning curve.

For dabs - i use the D-nail universal heater these days. Dab Torches are almost completely dead to me

EDIT: if I'm pulling out a torch for dry herb, it's probably doing to be for a different vape (like the Stunner or HyperDyn)
 
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thisguyvapes said:
My website is 420vapezone.com.
I ranked and compared 45 of the best portable vapes and put together this guide.
https://420vapezone.com/best-portable-vaporizers/

The Pax Mini is my favorite Pax tbh. It's so simple, and the half oven actually makes its vapor better than the full-sized pax oven.
I don't use the Pax often, but I'm also a full-time vaporizer user and I vape dry herb all-day

I have all of the vapes and I quit my dayjob to review them - so hit me up anytime if you have questions :)
or if you're in LA and want to try things out, i'd be happy to sesh with locals and share the vapes (600+ in my collection)
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I ended up going with the Lobo, just placed the order. I went through your link (hopefully that's one of the affiliate links) & also mentioned your website on their survey. Thanks again man, your sire is awesome!! So much information, well layed out & easy to process.
 
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Scotty 420 said:
I ended up going with the Lobo, just placed the order. I went through your link (hopefully that's one of the affiliate links) & also mentioned your website on their survey. Thanks again man, your sire is awesome!! So much information, well layed out & easy to process.
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Thank you so much!
I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on the Lobo once you've spent some time with it, too.
Did you pick up any of the glass accessories?
 
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thisguyvapes said:
Thank you so much!
I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on the Lobo once you've spent some time with it, too.
Did you pick up any of the glass accessories?
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No worries, the only reason I knew about the Lobo was from your site wanted to make sure you got the credit you deserved. I will definitely update here with my opinion once I've used it a bit as I don't think anyone else has mentioned it here.

I haven't gotten any accessories yet. It supposedly came with a $15 gift card so I will definitely get something when that comes, probably going to get some of the dosing capsules but may splurge on some glass too, I'll keep you posted 😀
 
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thisguyvapes said:
My website is 420vapezone.com.
I ranked and compared 45 of the best portable vapes and put together this guide.
https://420vapezone.com/best-portable-vaporizers/

The Pax Mini is my favorite Pax tbh. It's so simple, and the half oven actually makes its vapor better than the full-sized pax oven.
I don't use the Pax often, but I'm also a full-time vaporizer user and I vape dry herb all-day

I have all of the vapes and I quit my dayjob to review them - so hit me up anytime if you have questions :)
or if you're in LA and want to try things out, i'd be happy to sesh with locals and share the vapes (600+ in my collection)
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Nice site. Reviews seem honest and cover enough to help with choices.

I went from a Utillian 722 to a POTV LOBO. Night and day performance. Plus it’s cheaper! Bought a few extra glass pieces too.

Thanks for sharing.
 
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Scotty 420 said:
Wow your site is very informative. I love how you have them organized into categories with the prices/ratings clearly labeled without having to go into the individual reviews. After looking through everything I'm now considering spending a little more for the PotV Lobo.

If I follow the links on your site to purchase do you get credit for the sales?
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I’ve had the Lobo for a long while now. We use it for three people about 6+ times each day, more on weekends and holidays.

I bought 12 capsules for travel and cycle through 3-4 each day. Keeps the oven so much cleaner.

390* is our usual setting. But that’s because my wife has to see smoke or she doesn’t think she’s getting high. This last month I’ve been going to 370* for extra flavour but bump to 410* by the end for big hits and lots of smoke. (Wife likes it just at 410* and doesn’t care about taste. 🤦)

Two tricks I picked up….
1. After each session dab the screen on a paper towel to keep clean and extend life between cleanings.IMG_2657.jpegIMG_2655.jpeg

The second easy tip is to run hot tap water through the glass straw once you see rosin buildup. If the screen is bad it’s coming from the straw. Just remove the straw first.

We mostly use the longer straw seen above. Second best is the big bubbler Gordido.

Any questions feel free to ask.
 
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Zen_seeker said:
I’ve had the Lobo for a long while now. We use it for three people about 6+ times each day, more on weekends and holidays.

I bought 12 capsules for travel and cycle through 3-4 each day. Keeps the oven so much cleaner.

390* is our usual setting. But that’s because my wife has to see smoke or she doesn’t think she’s getting high. This last month I’ve been going to 370* for extra flavour but bump to 410* by the end for big hits and lots of smoke. (Wife likes it just at 410* and doesn’t care about taste. 🤦)

Two tricks I picked up….
1. After each session dab the screen on a paper towel to keep clean and extend life between cleanings.View attachment 88724View attachment 88725

The second easy tip is to run hot tap water through the glass straw once you see rosin buildup. If the screen is bad it’s coming from the straw. Just remove the straw first.

We mostly use the longer straw seen above. Second best is the big bubbler Gordido.

Any questions feel free to ask.
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I bought my daughter the POTV Lobo last year, she loves it. I keep trying to figure out how to talk her out of it! It seems much better than the PAX2 I’m using, but no complaints, what I have works.

If I need to buy a replacement, it’ll likely be the Lobo!
 
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TomH said:
I bought my daughter the POTV Lobo last year, she loves it. I keep trying to figure out how to talk her out of it! It seems much better than the PAX2 I’m using, but no complaints, what I have works.

If I need to buy a replacement, it’ll likely be the Lobo!
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Won’t regret it. Cleaning the oven just needs a ISO wet nap. I get them free so easy choice. But honestly cleaning the glass with just very hot water beats the others I’ve had/tried.

With 4 batteries and 13 capsules in total we can go on day trips without issues. Depending on temperature(s) used we get 5-6 sessions per full battery.

I do wish it came with a small case to hold the unit with a few batteries and a spot for Gordino bubbler. But the unit itself is pocket size. Just make sure nothing gets into the straw.
 
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Zen_seeker said:
Won’t regret it. Cleaning the oven just needs a ISO wet nap. I get them free so easy choice. But honestly cleaning the glass with just very hot water beats the others I’ve had/tried.

With 4 batteries and 13 capsules in total we can go on day trips without issues. Depending on temperature(s) used we get 5-6 sessions per full battery.

I do wish it came with a small case to hold the unit with a few batteries and a spot for Gordino bubbler. But the unit itself is pocket size. Just make sure nothing gets into the straw.
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delta3dstudios.com makes a bunch of accessories like capsule holders and battery cases.
They make one that fits inside of a little tight-vac container and it keeps the capsules stacked on the side, it's super handy.

I think PotV might even sell them now
 
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yep that's the one. they make a few different size tight-vac containers and delta3d has variations for all the sizes and vapes.

I'm not a fan of dosing capsules myself, but the little tight-vac system is attractive to me
 
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thisguyvapes said:
delta3dstudios.com makes a bunch of accessories like capsule holders and battery cases.
They make one that fits inside of a little tight-vac container and it keeps the capsules stacked on the side, it's super handy.

I think PotV might even sell them now
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They give you the tight-vac when you buy the lobo. I grabbed 12 more capsules, longer straw, the big bubbler and a bong adapter.

We have a 3D printer now, temporarily broken, that we can use to make more items. Already made a multi capsule filling tray. Found a few things to print for POTV.

IMO the tight-vac inserts are wrong, upside down actually. The lid should be the bottom and the dead space for the vacuum seal covered. It would make getting capsules out much easier and offer better organization. If I remember I’ll take a few pics later.
 
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thisguyvapes said:
yep that's the one. they make a few different size tight-vac containers and delta3d has variations for all the sizes and vapes.

I'm not a fan of dosing capsules myself, but the little tight-vac system is attractive to me
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After cleaning my old vape and finding resin leaking into parts inside i don’t mind using the SS capsules. No mess anymore. Three people can still get a good high. Easy to preload and carry with you. I even put different strains in different slots of the tight-vac.

Never thought I’d use one, now I cycle through four daily and 13 when busy or have company. Helps I have a cleaning and crap station/box.

This is the insert we bought with our Lobo and free right-vac. IMG_2743.jpeg
 
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thisguyvapes said:
It's a handy little adapter and fun to use... but the Lobo just isn't enough to power a bong rip.

ball vapes are the pinnacle of performance if you want a vape made for the bong.
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We found it depends on the weed and the temperature. My older weed from fall of 2023 combined with 410*f rips quite nicely. The above pic we used newer weed from November 2024. Taste was great but it wasn’t as much vape.

I want to try Bandits Haunted Banana this way now that it’s sat a few weeks. Early tests were good but we don’t have a lot of it as I only grew one female and needed to make F2 seeds with her.

We also got the big bubbler attachment called Gordido iirc. It’s nice too but doesn’t travel well in your pocket. 🤣
 
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@thisguyvapes

hey just wanna thank you for your reviews. I remember watching your youtube reviews around 2020 when I bought my mighty vape and they really helped me make decision without buying something I wasn't happy with, I was thrilled with the mighty and its been my daily vape for 5 years now. I was going to upgrade to the Mighty plus but just bought a Venty instead to replace the mighty. what are your thoughts on the Venty? It was either that or a ball vape and I went with the Venty since it looks to be more portable than any of the ball vapes Ive seen and I trust storz and bickel after the mighty did such a great job the past 5 years but there are so many vapes on the market its a really hard decision buying a new one
 
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That’s such a thoughtful gift! 😊 Since you like the PAX 2, you might want to check out the PAX 3—it’s a great upgrade with better performance, faster heat-up time, and easy maintenance. Another solid option is the Mighty+ by Storz & Bickel, known for its excellent vapor quality and user-friendly controls.

For something ultra-simple and easy to clean, the Arizer Solo 2 is a fantastic choice with precise temp control and a durable design.

I’d recommend avoiding cheap knockoffs, as they often lack good temperature control and can be hard to clean.
TomH said:
I’m sure someone here has some experience in this area, I’m looking for a dry herb vape for my daughter for her birthday this year.

I’d like to get her something with good performance and easy to use (change temp settings etc.) And not a bear to clean.

I have a PAX2 which I really like, but it’s no longer made.

Ideas? Recommendations? Also, anything I should avoid?

Thank you!
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