Weed vapes are awesome. It’s as simple as that. Their pureness, potency and flavor are matched by their convenience and discretion. No wonder vapes are quickly becoming one of the most popular cannabis products on the market. And most of the time, the attention is (rightly) paid to the cartridge and, most importantly, the concentrate inside. As a result, we tend to overlook what we’re screwing our cartridges into: the vape pen itself. Vape pens are everywhere. They’re cheap and easy to get and some even come with a cartridge purchase. We don’t often give them much thought. But we should. Having the right battery can make or break your vaping experience—literally. So here’s why you should consider investing in a quality device, and why cheap, poorly-made vape pens must be avoided.

Cheap, Poorly Made Vape Pens Will Ruin Your Experience

When vaping goes right, there’s little that can compare to its greatness. The perfect pull, the perfect high, anywhere and anytime. But unfortunately, there’s plenty that can go wrong. If you’re relying on a crappy device, the odds of something bad happening increase, while the odds of you getting the high you want drop substantially. The problem is, you could be using a cheap vape pen right now and just not know it. With the cheap stuff, things can seem okay at first. But it won’t be long before the inevitable happens. Best-case scenario, you torch a cartridge, or have to replace your pen. Worst case? You die—or blow your face off. No joke.

What Is a Vape Pen, Anyway?

Keep in mind, we’re talking about subpar vape pens, not the cartridge itself. Although a bad pen will highlight the weaknesses of an unsatisfactory cartridge. Likewise, a

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