Dab Rigs and E-Rigs

“Dabs” are both a noun and a verb. Cannabis concentrates can come in many forms and whether they’re “dabbed” in their traditional method or not – they’re still commonly referred to as simply, Dabs.

“Hey I just bought some dabs, let’s go dab on my dabs” is silly, but grammatically correct.

Traditional dabs are performed with a torch and a hot nail, usually a quartz club banger, terp slurper, or similar blender-style banger. Not everyone appreciates the hardcore look and feel of torch dabs and opts for smaller electronic devices like wax pens and dab pens.

Wax Pens and E-rigs, like the Puffco Peak have become increasingly popular for dabbing both at home and on the go. The newest styles of wax pen atomizers use smooth ceramic or SiC cups for the easiest maintenance and truest terpene tastes.

Torch Dabs

Torch dabs are the gold standard in dab delivery and what every portable e-rig and email set out trying to be.

Dabbing the traditional way requires a torch, a bong, and a quartz banger.

Terp Slurpers are currently the best quartz bangers and the preferred method for dabbing involves a Dabrite or other banger thermometer. You can check out my list of the best dab thermometers for more info.

I prefer torch dabs over all other methods.

Best Torches for Dabbing

Portable Dab Rigs (Electric)

Portable dab rigs like the Puffco Peak have forever changed the face of dabbing. Torches and bangers aren’t for everyone and these electric dab rigs make dabs easy enough for anyone.

The Puffco Peak Pro and Focus Carta 2 are the best portable dab rigs right now. Both use side-wall heated atomizers instead of bottom-heated.

The recently released Puffco Proxy is again sparking a revolution with its modular design. An entire economy of Proxy accessories has blossomed and artists all over the world have been contributing.

Best E-nails

E-nails are incredibly convenient for all-day-dabbing and marathon sessions. E-nails are hot and ready after a short heat-up time and they can stay hot all day long.

Mininail makes some of the best electric nails available and they come in three varieties: a coiled quartz banger and a hybrid deep dish quartz bucket of two sizes.

Cannabis Hardware’s T-Bucket is another luxury e-nail featuring a huge flat 30mm SIC or Sapphire dish in a beautiful titanium housing.