The Best Vape For Clouds In 2025 Isn’t A Box Mod

Want thicker clouds? You’ve come to the right place.

For years, cloud chasers have lugged around hefty box mods. While great for vapor production and larger clouds, they’re not exactly the most portable. And if you accidentally drop it? It sounds and feels terrifying.

But in 2025, the best vape for clouds isn’t what you’d expect. New technology is changing how we achieve those satisfying puffs without compromising on size, battery life, or vaping experience.

Cloud vaping is a pretty niche hobby in the weed world. While it’s arguably most popular in the nicotine vaping world, many stoners seek thicker clouds for more flavor and potency. Plus, it’s downright fun.

What started with simple e-cigs is now way more sophisticated, with cloud chasing competitions popping up worldwide. Turns out, people love the satisfaction of exhaling a massive cloud. Why? It’s pretty rewarding, both physically and visually.

Seasoned vapers understand that producing thicker clouds takes the perfect combination of equipment and technique to maximize vapor production and get those clouds puffy.

Sub-ohm vaping changed the game by allowing coils with resistance below 1.0 ohm for more heat and substantially more vapor. And now, it’s pushing the boundaries of cloud production.

If you really want to produce bigger clouds, see our guide below.

Want to know how to blow big vape clouds? While your chosen device matters, it really comes down to a science:

For dry herb vaporizers like the PAX Plus (which also serves as a dual-use device for both flower and concentrates):

• Proper grind consistency: A medium-fine grind increases surface area for more efficient vaporization
• Moisture content: Slightly sticky but not wet flower produces thicker clouds
• Terpene-rich strains: Terpenes and a higher resin content naturally generate denser clouds
• Fresh flower: Produces stronger clouds than older, dried-out material
• Full chamber packing: Not too tight, not too loose, for optimal airflow and heat distribution

The VG/PG ratio in your e-liquid dramatically impacts cloud production. Vegetable glycerin (VG) is the hero for cloud chasers, while propylene glycol (PG) carries flavor but produces thinner vapor:

• High VG e-liquids: 70% VG or higher produce denser clouds
• Higher PG mixes: More intense flavor but less impressive clouds
• Max VG juices: Great for cloud production, but may be too thick for some devices

Coil design also affects how your device vaporizes e-liquid:

• Dual coils: Increase surface area and create larger clouds than single coil setups
• Fused Clapton coils: Their complex wire structure is perfect for both flavor and clouds
• Lower resistance: Sub-ohm coils and ohm vape kits generate more heat and a lot more vapor

If you really want huge clouds, it helps if your device has the following:

• Adjustable airflow: Set to allow maximum air intake
• Higher wattage: These settings generate more heat
• Power output: Matched to your coil’s optimal range
• Sufficient battery capacity: For consistent clouds

Even with the perfect setup, it won’t mean much if you’re not inhaling properly. There are two ways to do it, depending on your end goals:

Maximum Effects, Less Dense Clouds:

1. Take a slow, deep, direct-lung inhale
2. Fill your lungs to about 80% capacity
3. Hold the vapor briefly (1-2 seconds)
4. Exhale slowly and steadily

This technique helps maximize the vapor your lungs can hold. While you won’t have the thickest clouds on the exhale, this method maximizes potency.

Maximum Clouds, Fewer Effects

1. Draw from the device and hold the vapor in your mouth
2. Swish it around for 2-3 seconds
3. Exhale slowly or perform a smoke trick

As you can tell, this technique is mainly used for devices with low-to-no nicotine strengths, since it’s solely used for cloud production and doesn’t involve the most efficient inhalation technique for maximum effects.

You didn’t think we’d toss in a PAX vape when discussing big clouds, did you? These modern vapes deliver more than satisfying visuals and breezy portability.

The star of the show? The PAX Plus. It literally brings the heat (and none of the harsh smoke) with both dry herbs and concentrates. Don’t get me wrong—you can totally achieve thicker clouds with flowers, especially if it’s rich in resin.

But for maximum clouds and those thick, satisfying draws, you’ll want to use concentrates with your PAX Plus on Boost Mode. This “Experience Mode” was specifically made to help you get the cloudiest experience possible, reaching temperatures as high as 464°F (240°C).

We definitely suggest grabbing this with the Complete Kit, especially if you plan on maximizing clouds. It saves you $55 on essential flower and concentrate accessories and sets you up for easy cleaning and long-term performance.

If you are going for cloudy dry herb sessions, don’t skip out on the PAX Flower Bundle.

Along with a handy grinder, the bundle includes a puck press that packs your herbs evenly, helping them heat better, and making it easier to pull thicker clouds.

This bundle also comes with a Water Pipe Adapter for an even bigger upgrade. Save 17% when you get this bundle vs. each piece on its own.

Any PAX vape owner could benefit from the ultimate convenience of PAX’s Prep Bundle.

It comes with a Prep Tray, Prep Tongs, and a sleek Charging Tray for hassle-free sessions time and again. Keep your sessions clean, organized, and charged up every time.

Save 18% with this bundle instead of grabbing each item individually.

Once you’ve mastered producing huge clouds, learning vape tricks adds another layer of fun to your cloud-chasing sessions. We’ve broken down all the classic smoke tricks in this guide, but here’s a quick look at some of the best ones:

This is a standard vape trick that vapers pull out of their arsenal. While we definitely recommend YouTube tutorials for technique, here’s how it’s done:

• Forming your mouth into an “O” shape
• Using your throat (not lungs) to push out small, controlled bursts of vapor
• Keeping your tongue at the bottom of your mouth
• Using quick, light throat pulses rather than coughing

This trick makes you look like a fire-breathing dragon, where vapor escapes from your nose and both sides of your mouth at the same time:

• Take a large draw without inhaling fully into your lungs
• Keep the vapor in your mouth
• Open the sides of your mouth while keeping the center closed
• Exhale forcefully through your nose and both sides of your mouth

This one takes some practice. The goal is to create a spinning vortex that looks like a mini tornado:

• Exhale a dense cloud onto a flat surface
• Quickly slice through the vapor with your hand held perpendicular
• In the same quick motion, move your hand upward (sort of like a scoop)

Perfect these tricks, and you have the base knowledge and movements for practically any smoke trick in the book.