The Dynavap is a palm-sized thermal extraction device. Dynavap dry herb vaporizers are a battery-free and smoke-free way to consume herbs, oils, and other botanicals – like cannabis.
I’ve compiled this article and video as an introductory crash course on Dynavap vaporizers and the Dynaverse of experiences.
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The Dynavap vaporizer comes in four basic configurations or models, and the parts are compatible, interchangeable, and upgradable.
Dynavap B – The B is Budget, Beginner, and Bong friendly. This is the cheapest Dynavap vaporizer you can get and also the simplest. The Dynavap B has a special tip that can be heated without rotating and is designed for single heat-up extractions. The Dynavap B has an all-stainless steel vapor path and a soft silicon stem and mouthpiece. [ Buy a B ] [ See my Dynavap B Review ]
Dynavap Vapcap M+ – The standard all-metal basic Dyanvap. The Dynavap M is a stainless steel device, including a stainless steel tip, stainless condenser, and stainless stem and mouthpiece. In 2023 the M+ replaced the standard Dynavap M. [ Buy an M ] [ See my Dynavap M+ Review ]
Dynavap Vong – The Vong is a water-bong-compatible Dynavap with a titanium mouthpiece, crown, and wooden midsection. A titanium condenser connects the mouthpiece to the titanium tip. The Vong is compatible with 10mm and 14mm female glass joints. [ Buy a Vong ]
The Omni – The Dynavap Omni is longer than the M and Vong, at 4.25″ / 10.8cm. This is the Cadilac of the Dynaverse. The Omni is all-titanium and features a special mouthpiece with a twisted vortex condenser and adjustable airport. Simply twist the Omni mouthpiece to adjust the airflow from wide open to completely closed. [ Buy the Omni ]
The HyperDyn is an XL Dynavap experience. It has a larger bowl and a thick titanium cap. This is the Dynavap for daily users with a higher tolerance. The Hyperdyn bowl holds .25g. and is a heavier hitting experience than the standard Dynavap. See my Hyperdyn Review or go buy one $229.
Dynavap BB Stems – The BB stems are all-glass stems with no condenser. Watch as your vapor travels through the glass nipples and balls before hitting your lips or natively fit water pipe. The BB stems are available in 3 and 6 bb options, with the BB3 being the cheapest Dynavap starter vape at $63. [ BB9 Stem ]
The Dynavap – at its bare minimum – is essentially the Dynavap tip and Dynavap Vapcap connected to a tube, or stem, for vapor delivery.
The Dynavap Tip is the extraction chamber. Herbs or botanicals are loaded in this bowl-shaped chamber made of metal. The Dynavap Vapcap, or cap as we’ll refer to it casually, fits tightly over the tip, sealing the extraction chamber.
Many Dynavap models utilize a condenser tube within the inner diameter of the stem. The condenser tube directly connects the mouthpiece to the extraction chamber.
The airport hole(s), depending on the stem, give you the option to feather a finger over the airport and introduce fresh air to mingle and mix with the vapor within the extraction chamber.
The Vapcap Tip can hold as little as .01 or as much as .25 ground cannabis or whole chunked nug.
With the Vapcap placed over the tip, heat is applied only to the sidewalls of the cap. Small butane torches and induction heaters are the typical heating sources, but a traditional lighter will work in a pinch.
As the tip is being heated, listen for the *CLICK* as the extraction chamber and the herb within it reaches vaporization temperature. When you hear the bi-metal disc in the cap make its *CLICK CLICK* sound, it’s ready to inhale and deliver vapor.
The Dynavap cap contains two metal discs that have a slight curve to them. As they heat up and reach vaporization temperatures, they curve in the opposite direction – causing the audible *CLICK*
Since there are two discs, you should hear two clicks. Depending on your heating technique, they may be very close together or farther apart.
Each cap is slightly different, and the temperatures of the clicks may vary. However, they’re all very similar!
Dynavap is a subculture and it has its market of 3rd party accessories and upgrades. George and his team at Dynavap have always supported the community and openly allowed the extension of the Dynavap tip.
Early in the Dynavap Era, woodturners within the dry herb vape enthusiast space were the first to spin up custom Dynavap stems. Makers like Phatpiggie, Ed’s TNT, and KG Woodcrafts paved the way for dozens of Dynavap stem makers to exist today.
Aftermarket Dynavap stems can give your vaporizer a one-of-a-kind appeal and take vapor performance to the next level.
Wooden stems are popular due to the endless customization and options. Some wooden stems may add a touch of wood flavor to the vapor, while others are titanium or stainless steel lined for pure flavor.
Glass stems deliver the purest flavor and a slightly different vapor due to the lack of a condenser tube. Glass stems cool the vapor and often utilize glass nipples for even more cooling. Many glass stems use a native male glass joint as the mouthpiece to make them compatible with bongs and water pipes without any additional adapter.
Titanium Dynavap stems are a relatively newer frontier in the aftermarket Dynavap space. Special cooling stems like the Simrell Vortex and the Mad Heaters REVOLVE stem bring vapor cooling and style to the next level. Anodized titanium adds another colorful level of artistic expression to add to the list of stem options.
See the Full List of Dynavap Stem Makers
Torch Selection & Heating Technique
Choosing the right torch for your Dynavap is essential to a satisfying experience. Small butane torches come in single-jet, dual-jet, and triple-jet flames, with each having its strengths and weaknesses for the Dynavap.
Single Flame Torches are the most common, and most recommended for the Dynavap Vapcap. Single Flame torches provide precision heating, allowing you to heat the extraction zone accurately and efficiently without premature clicking*.
** Premature Clicking – When the cap end of the Dynavap is heated instead of the extraction zone and the cap *clicks* before the herb is at vaporization temperature.
While single flame torches excel in precision and fuel efficiency, they suffer in environments with wind or even gentle breeze. When vaping outside with a Dynavap, I highly recommend using a dual or triple-flame torch.
Multi-Flame Jet Lighters provide a larger pocket of hot flame and can heat the Dynavap tip considerably faster than a single flame lighter. These lighters are more powerful and help compensate for cold or windy conditions.
Dual Flame Lighters provide double the heat of a single flame without excessive fuel and heat waste. Two flames next to each other provide a nice pocket of heat when heating the tip.
Triple and quad Flame Lighters produce a lot of heat and give a really large heating zone. They’ll heat a Dynavap tip fast, even in cold and windy environments, but these torch lighters also burn through fuel much faster. Expect these lighters to be larger than the rest while refilling daily.
Induction heaters make heating your Dynavap easy anywhere. Dynavap induction heaters are available in battery-powered portable versions as well as plug-in wall-powered.
In 2023 Dynavap stopped producing their own Induction Heaters and have only been selling the Wand by Ispire.
There are still a few 3rd party accessory makers selling induction heaters for Dynavap, but the Induction Heating trend seems to be dwindling.
Cleaning and maintenance vary depending on the Dynavap model and configuration.
With regular daily usage, you’ll need to clean your Dynavap and its vapor path on a monthly-ish basis.
The easiest way to clean the Dynavap Vapcap is to remove the tip and cap from the stem and clean the individual parts separately.
The tip, stem, and condenser can be soaked in isopropyl alcohol, but soaking is not required.
Isopropyl alcohol will degrade the silicone o-rings! Remove the o-rings if you’re going to soak in alcohol.
In the event of accidental combustion, I will often q-tip out the tip and run a rolled-up paper towel through the condenser as a quick clean. I find the burnt combustion taste goes away after a couple of fresh bowls.
Just wondering what tip you’ve been using. Not sure which one to try next. You like the helix?
is there any particular “burn off” for a brand new Dynavap?
I don’t always do a burn-off, but I recommend it. I usually clean everything with a q-tip and alcohol prep pad before using