How To Buy A Weed Pen

Are you a cannabis beginner? Maybe you only use cannabis flower a few times per month, or you typically go with pre-rolls because they’re the easiest product to figure out. If so, you might be interested in expanding your cannabis use to include vapes, but perhaps you don’t know how to buy a weed pen just yet. 

Does the THC percentage matter? Many of the vape pens on the dispensary menu say they are 80% THC or more — is that too strong? How much do vape pens cost? And what is a disposable weed pen?

Don’t stress! Get ready for all of your weed pen questions to be answered. 

What Is A Weed Pen?

First, what is a weed pen? Locals Canna House explains, “A cannabis pen, also known as a vape pen or weed pen, is a portable, battery-powered device filled with cannabis concentrate, delivering vaporized CBD or THC oil. Opting for a weed pen provides an excellent smoke-free alternative to traditional cannabis consumption. These pens are designed for discretion, making them an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced users.”

How To Buy A Weed Pen

Choosing a weed pen to buy can be overwhelming. Narrowing your decisions down to elements like cost and disposability can help!

How Much Is A Weed Pen? 

Just like cannabis flower ranges in price, weed pens also vary! Depending on the type, brand, and where you purchase your weed pen, it can be priced anywhere from $20 to $200. That means there’s a good chance that you can find a weed pen in your budget, and you can make it as much of an investment as you like. 

Does THC Percentage Matter? 

This might surprise you, but you probably don’t need to stress over the THC percentage of vapes — it’s not as important as you think. Vapes/cartridges contain concentrated cannabis oil that’s made by extracting potent compounds from cannabis flower. By nature, cannabis concentrates are almost always at least 70% THC. 

What does matter is how much you inhale from your vape. One method you can try is taking a 3-second inhale, breathing in some fresh air while you’re still inhaling, and then letting it all go as you exhale in one big breath. A 3-second inhale like this is a great place to start, and you don’t need to produce a giant vape cloud like you’ve seen in movies or online. Typically, a small inhale will do the trick.

Note that it can take effect quickly — as soon as 15 minutes. At that point, you can evaluate how you feel. If you’d like another inhale, go for it. Or, if you feel like the first inhale is treating you well, that might be all you need for the moment. 

PRO TIP: It is always a good idea to try your first vape product in the evening when you’re settled in at home and can assess how you’re feeling in a comfortable environment.

With vaping, even though the percentage of THC is much higher than you’re used to with flower, most people are able to comfortably enjoy a few puffs and report that it feels like a “cleaner high” than smoking flower. You might notice that the smell of the vapor from a vape pen is not as fragrant as smoked cannabis flower, which tends to permeate the room for hours.

What Is A Disposable Weed Pen?

Now, what is a disposable weed pen? Disposable vapes are pre-filled, short-term-use pens. They can be great for beginners because you don’t have to be a tech-savvy person to use them and don’t need to buy any additional parts in order for the vape to work. It’s a very intuitive way to consume cannabis because you simply inhale. There are usually no buttons to push, and the device is “draw-activated,” meaning it will work as soon as you begin inhaling. Most disposables are also battery-powered and don’t require any charging.

Next time you go to the dispensary, look for a “disposable vape pen” on the menu or ask your budtender about it. A disposable vape is also a great place to start on your vaping journey because the cost is reasonable — usually around $20-30 in most states — and you’re not locked into vaping if you find that it’s not your thing.

Final Thoughts 

From disposable weed pens to non-disposable, expensive to cheap, weed pens can be a super enjoyable and convenient way to enjoy cannabis. 

Let us know your favorites in the comments below!

Frequently Asked Questions

More questions? We’ve got you. 

How old do you have to be to buy a weed pen?

You must be at least 21 years old to purchase a weed pen in recreational dispensaries, or at least 18 with a medical marijuana card. 

Do weed pens get you more high?

Weed pens do not inherently get you more high. The THC percentage is higher, and some people do experience this as a stronger high, but not everyone! You can experiment with different pens and other methods of smoking in order to find a high that you enjoy most. 

What is a dab pen vs. a weed pen?

The difference between a dab pen and a weed pen is what you are vaping. While dab pens vaporize solid concentrates like wax or shatter, weed pens vaporize cannabis flower or oil cartridges.