If ever there were a perfect allegory to explain the benefits of properly packing your dry herb vaporizer it would be… packing for a vacation. Now hear us out, very similar to a vacation, things will go much smoother and with less burning if we take the time before casting off to prep everything correctly. Well that and your whole experience is ruined if you forget Kevin, so make sure he’s on that plane to Paris and that your dry herbs are packed correctly so every session you have is your own mini staycation up in the clouds.

What Benefits Will I Receive From a Proper Pack

So “what’s in it for me” you ask as you ash your cigar and tilt your fedora, well slick are you interested in vape sessions with zero annoying clogged chambers and no nasty burnt flavor? Well come into the alley with me and take a look in my trench coat because the main issues that arise from improperly packed bowls is it's incredibly hard to draw on your vape, leading to satisfying measly clouds. On top of that when not packed tight enough your dry materials can become loose and lead to combustion or uneven heating. So in order to have a session without any unexpected problems, then make sure you pack correctly now and have no regrets later.

It All Begins with the Grind

Much like your daily grind it's pretty easy to slip into the ease of consistency, shrug your shoulders, and say “meh” while continuing to accept a sub par vaporizing experience; but stop for a moment and wonder aloud with us, “Could there be a better way?”. Why yes there is my young padawan, the answer is make sure you grind your weed somewhere between a medium to fine consistency without becoming powdery, as this can lead to accidental combustion with your vape which is a big no no.

Basically you don’t want to be that guy who stuffs in an unground bundle of dry herb before exclaiming “It actually hits better this way” while at the same time not obsessing to the point your materials become the consistency of sand. An important note is that each vape will have their own “perfect” pack so it may take a little bit of good old fashioned experimenting to find the exact grind, but if you start here you should be more than well on your way!

How Full Should I Pack my Vape

Much like the freshly ground cheese on your dinner, it's important to say “when” before you end up with a mound of overflowing herbs. A good general rule of thumb is to fill your chamber about 70-80% full to ensure that there is enough to vaporize but not so much as would lead to issues; important to note every vaporizer will have their own sweet spot so make sure to check out the manual or online to get precise instructions. For example one of our favorites the LX Slim has a great diagram right on its product description to visually inform you of its specificities.

It's important to realize that packing too much can lead to overflows and cracks in the seal of the chamber that lead to reduced potency and an increase in wear on your vape. For example our own Flora Vaporizer makes this process much easier thanks to an easy access dry herb compartment right underneath the mouthpiece, this lets you know when you have packed too much as the screen is directly above it so it will be readily apparent when you have the correct load in.

How Tightly Should I Pack my Vape?

Much like how much you should pack into your vaporizer, the correct firmness of the dry materials within your vaporizer is a sweet spot that must be found through experiment but as a general rule you should pack it slightly to make sure all dry herbs are within the chamber and that the screen cover is completely covered by the materials. This allows for even air flow within your vaporizer chamber to let the dry herb heat as one instead of in bits and pieces that can lead to harsh hits or unwanted combustion. Using a packing tool can help with the gently nudges down your materials need, as opposed to jamming your finger in there and over doing it.

A Proper Pack a Day Keeps the Clogs Away

In summation, when packing your dry herb vapes there are two key points to remember; firstly pack the chamber about 80% full before secondly, giving it a slight pat down to make sure the screen is entirely covered and no excess materials are spilling out. If you follow these two easy steps then we can guarantee you will avoid most common issues and be guaranteed a smooth relaxing hit every time. We wish you a happy dry herb session and make sure to check back here for some more tips here at our Wulf Vaporizer Blog!