Hello everyone. I have been doing research on this for a good month and I seem to be at an impasse and need recommendations from people with experience. I do not have a vaporizer but have used them a fair bit. Thank you so much for the help.
Criteria:
Price:
I am willing to pay up to $400. Possibly more if there are noteworthy benefits. So price isn't an issue. I want the best Vape I can buy for my needs as I don't plan on getting another for a number of years.
How will I use it:
I primarily want a Vape so that I can consume in my apartment. I do this already but with a pipe. I'm tired of lighting incense and candles because I am paranoid about the smell. I know vaporizers still smell but less so. I want to do minimal work to cover the smell so I can relax and consume and it not be a stressful matter with lengthy preparation. I live in an 850 Sq ft 1 bedroom apartment. 90% of the time I will be vaping by myself after work or on weekends. The other 10% I would use it at a friend's home with one or two other people at a time, or depending on the device I end up with potentially bring it with me on a hike.
Most important criteria:
1. Stealth is very important in the sense that I want a Vape that has a low amount of smell created compared to some other vapes. This is the most important factor, above all other criteria, is the smell.
2. I am heavily leaning towards a convection Vape or a hybrid Vape that is almost entirely convection due to criteria #1
3. I would prefer something that doesn't require a lot of technique. It does not have to have minimal draw resistance but I want it to be simple and easy enough to use that if I hand it to a friend who has not used on it won't be a hassle for them to get good hits, for the times I am sharing with 1 or 2 people.
4. Battery life is unimportant to me as long as it's reasonable. I will use it at home most times. Obviously a replaceable battery would be a plus. Startup time is unimportant to me as well. I would like to take it out hiking and be able to start it up, tole and put it away without much hassle if possible. I am a lightweight these days so I only need 2 or 3 hits max to be good for quite awhile.
5. I would like to be able to adjust the heat settings without an app. An app is a plus but I shouldn't have to use it.
6. If it has purchasable attachments for attaching it to a glass piece like a tube that's always a plus but not necessary.
7. I would prefer something where stirring is unnecessary or at a minimum. I don't want to have to fiddle with the Vape a bunch.
8. Something that isn't difficult to clean/keep clean would be a big plus.
9. Ideally would like something that isn't large. Fits in my hand or a bit larger. I would consider a larger Vape than that if it does well in my other criteria though.
This might help:
Previously I have looked at Davinci I. Crossed that out because it's conduction and been told it smells a lot but I love everything else about it.
Crossed off firefly 2. Too many varied reviews, the stirring and the tricky draw technique.
Have considered Firewood 4 (worried about cleaning, repeated use)
Have considered Crafty. I was told it makes big clouds even though it's convection so unsure of smell. Also was told you have to mail it in for a new battery (and a related fee). Not happy about that but I would get it if people here think it's the best recommendation for my needs.
Was recommend a grasshopper. Know little about it.
I've heard of desktop/log vapes but have been told they smell a lot from material that falls in, it's not easily portable etc.
My perfect Vape would be a Davinci IQ that was fully convection. Unfortunately that doesn't exist. If that helps.
I know this is a lot of information but I've been really stuck the last 2 weeks after a month+ of casual searching and no personal experience and I want to order one in the next week ideally.
Thank you so much for the help.
Criteria:
Price:
I am willing to pay up to $400. Possibly more if there are noteworthy benefits. So price isn't an issue. I want the best Vape I can buy for my needs as I don't plan on getting another for a number of years.
How will I use it:
I primarily want a Vape so that I can consume in my apartment. I do this already but with a pipe. I'm tired of lighting incense and candles because I am paranoid about the smell. I know vaporizers still smell but less so. I want to do minimal work to cover the smell so I can relax and consume and it not be a stressful matter with lengthy preparation. I live in an 850 Sq ft 1 bedroom apartment. 90% of the time I will be vaping by myself after work or on weekends. The other 10% I would use it at a friend's home with one or two other people at a time, or depending on the device I end up with potentially bring it with me on a hike.
Most important criteria:
1. Stealth is very important in the sense that I want a Vape that has a low amount of smell created compared to some other vapes. This is the most important factor, above all other criteria, is the smell.
2. I am heavily leaning towards a convection Vape or a hybrid Vape that is almost entirely convection due to criteria #1
3. I would prefer something that doesn't require a lot of technique. It does not have to have minimal draw resistance but I want it to be simple and easy enough to use that if I hand it to a friend who has not used on it won't be a hassle for them to get good hits, for the times I am sharing with 1 or 2 people.
4. Battery life is unimportant to me as long as it's reasonable. I will use it at home most times. Obviously a replaceable battery would be a plus. Startup time is unimportant to me as well. I would like to take it out hiking and be able to start it up, tole and put it away without much hassle if possible. I am a lightweight these days so I only need 2 or 3 hits max to be good for quite awhile.
5. I would like to be able to adjust the heat settings without an app. An app is a plus but I shouldn't have to use it.
6. If it has purchasable attachments for attaching it to a glass piece like a tube that's always a plus but not necessary.
7. I would prefer something where stirring is unnecessary or at a minimum. I don't want to have to fiddle with the Vape a bunch.
8. Something that isn't difficult to clean/keep clean would be a big plus.
9. Ideally would like something that isn't large. Fits in my hand or a bit larger. I would consider a larger Vape than that if it does well in my other criteria though.
This might help:
Previously I have looked at Davinci I. Crossed that out because it's conduction and been told it smells a lot but I love everything else about it.
Crossed off firefly 2. Too many varied reviews, the stirring and the tricky draw technique.
Have considered Firewood 4 (worried about cleaning, repeated use)
Have considered Crafty. I was told it makes big clouds even though it's convection so unsure of smell. Also was told you have to mail it in for a new battery (and a related fee). Not happy about that but I would get it if people here think it's the best recommendation for my needs.
Was recommend a grasshopper. Know little about it.
I've heard of desktop/log vapes but have been told they smell a lot from material that falls in, it's not easily portable etc.
My perfect Vape would be a Davinci IQ that was fully convection. Unfortunately that doesn't exist. If that helps.
I know this is a lot of information but I've been really stuck the last 2 weeks after a month+ of casual searching and no personal experience and I want to order one in the next week ideally.
Thank you so much for the help.
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I've got an Herbalaire Elite as my desktop vape, and I had a rare defective unit, while that was being sorted out, I had to scramble to have a vape for breakthrough pain. I use the combo that is widely talked about on the Divine Tribe thread as my backup vape, and it's so good my Herbie is feeling neglected (but Herbie has abilities the palm-vape does not!, I can vape the oil off the tips of q-tips that I use for cleaning!) 
