GD Vape Nerds!

Weed is expensive. Vaporizers are expensive. Dab rigs are expensive. Life is expensive.

Where's the value? If you don't have PuffCo money (and a lot of folks don't these days), what are the best, cheaper alternatives?

At the start of this year, I had no idea. I decided to do some digging. Turns out there's quite a lot, though a big chunk of them were terrible.

Based on my own testing and notes from the wider team, turns out you don’t have to spend PuffCo money to get a high-quality dabbing experience in 2025.

These rigs each bring something unique to the table:

• ​The VLAB Halo V2 is the best all-rounder — fast, stylish, and flavor-focused.
• The Ooze Electro Barrel is perfect for beginners who just want to plug in and go.
• The HoneyStick Ripper delivers brute power and battery endurance.
• The Ispire Daab is in a class of its own for flavor and precision.

If I had to pick just one? I’d go with the HoneyStick Ripper. It strikes the perfect balance between smart features, portability, and reliability and it doesn’t cost too much either.

Let me know your recommendations if you got any!

Peace,

Drake

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