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Vape cartridges are surging in market sales each year. Across legalized states, the demand is growing and should only continue to rise in the coming years. As the demand increases, so does the number of products a person can choose from. So, which is the right cartridge to choose? What should a person consider when buying a vape cartridge?
The Nugg team has compiled a list of factors to consider when selecting the best cart for your needs.
Packaging
Packaging should be eye-catching and, more importantly, strong enough to last many uses.
Regarding design, a vape cartridge package should contain impressive artwork and unique designs that let a customer know which brand it is. The package needs to protect the product inside and be easy enough to open without diminishing its childproofing. To strike a happy medium, we recommend choosing a vape cartridge that considers light leakage and allows the customer to see the product.
Labeling
A label should provide a customer with all the detailed information you want to know and have all state-required labels and information, such as manufacturing and packaging dates. Sufficient info about the product includes the brand name, strain, extract type, and lab results. However, a top-notch vape cartridge product delves into its terpene profile and complete cannabinoid profile (i.e., THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, and CBN) and much more to provide consumers with the clarity and product safety confirmation that it warrants.
Cartridge Quality
A quality product will remain clear and won’t clog when using the cartridge. Avoid cheap plastic cartridges that are prone to breaking. These products are likely to leak or have oil spit out its mouthpiece. While some midrange products fill the void, a top cartridge is made of high-performance products, including standard 510 threaded, glass tank, ceramic heating element, plastic tip, and silicone stoppers where needed.
Taste
First and foremost, your vape cartridge should taste as advertised; if its flavor is unfamiliar or tastes like plastic, consider putting it down and never picking it up again.
Strains should be flavorful and accurate to the information on the package. A cartridge should taste like the strain and be so tasty that it is difficult to put down. Some may also consider distillate extracts less than ideal, as this process strips the natural terpene profile, and either botanically derived or synthetic terpenes are infused later in the manufacturing process. If this is not your preference, try looking for cartridges that say Live Resin or Live Rosin, as these will contain the strains' natural terpene and cannabinoid profiles.
Vapor Quality
A quality vape cartridge should never be harsh on the lungs or throat. If one serious pull has you coughing or struggling to enjoy it, make it a hard pass. Instead, choose an extremely smooth cartridge. Customers deserve a light consumption process that is never harsh on the throat or lungs.
Oil Quality
Too often, customers end up buying vape cartridges that are too thin. In some cases, its fluids can contain cutting agents like glycerin, polyethylene glycols, medium-chain triglycerides, and others.
A high-quality vape cartridge is typically golden yellow, and the oil should not be so thin that it moves easily when shifted but not so thick that it doesn’t move at all. It should provide the smooth hits mentioned above. To ensure this is the case, look for oils extracted using butane or a heat press made using live, fresh, frozen flowers.
Consistency
A reliable, high-quality brand’s products are consistent in their function each time. If you have to return multiple products from the same brand or have numerous products from a brand that stop working, clog, or leak, then it may be best to choose a different brand.
In the same fashion, while different harvests of the same flower may produce different cannabinoid and terpene ratios for the final product, the taste should be similar across various batches.
Effectiveness and Ease of Use
An effective vape cartridge should be straightforward, easy to use, and as potent as it bills itself to be.
If a cartridge doesn’t work every time, even if it requires a little finessing, it isn’t worth your time. Instead, find a cartridge that just works. There’s no guesswork or fumbling. All you have to do is open the package, connect it, and enjoy.
Combining the abovementioned points, consumers should have an enjoyable experience with minimal adverse effects. If a cartridge provides an uncomfortable consumption experience or its effects fail to deliver, look elsewhere for your vape cartridge.
Price
Tattoos, skydiving, and vape cartridges – none are worth bargain shopping
If possible, spring for the cartridge that provides fantastic taste, pleasure, and the medical relief you seek. Saving a few dollars won’t balance the loss of experience a superior vape cartridge offers.
Overall, the product experience must be considered. This includes its taste, packaging, consistency, and customer service when needed. Don’t sell yourself short by being sold a product that falls short of your needs and expectations. Find a vape cartridge that checks all the boxes above to get the best out of your purchase.
The information in this article and any included images or charts are for educational purposes only. This information is neither a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about laws, regulations, or your health, you should always consult with an attorney, physician or other licensed professional.
