From Camouflet
The Camouflet Convector V2: Pure Convection for Under $100
The Camouflet Convector V2 is a butane-powered, pure convection vaporizer that delivers a level of vapor quality that has no business existing at its price point. Designed for herb enthusiasts who want genuine hot-air extraction — not the conduction-forward compromise most budget devices offer — the Convector V2 is the kind of device that makes experienced users do a double-take at the price tag. It also happens to be one of the most ethically priced products in the vaporizer industry, with a Pay What You Can model ranging from $39 to $99. If you've been sitting on the fence about butane convection, this is the device that makes the argument clearest.
What Is the Camouflet Convector V2?
The Convector V2 is Camouflet's entry-level flagship — a compact, modular butane vaporizer built around a patent-pending convection heater. It connects to a 10mm female glass joint, making it compatible with a wide range of glass and with Camouflet's own accessory ecosystem. Out of the box, you choose between two tube configurations: a single-bore ceramic tube optimized for maximum flavor fidelity, or a quad-bore cooling tube that drops vapor temperature for smoother, denser pulls. That choice alone tells you something about how thoughtfully this device was designed — it's not a one-size-fits-all product, it's a modular system built around actual user preferences.
The chamber design is wide and shallow, which is a deliberate engineering decision. A shallow profile maximizes the contact surface area between incoming hot air and your material, promoting even extraction from the first draw rather than requiring multiple passes to work through a bed of herb. This is the geometry of a serious convection device, not a budget afterthought.
Camouflet is a small operation, and the Convector V2 reflects that in both its strengths and constraints. Build quality is tight, material choices are considered, and you can feel that someone with strong opinions about vaporizers made this — not a product team optimizing for margin. The Funcionality community noticed early, and the device developed a genuine cult following on forums before mainstream vaporizer media caught up.
How It Works
The Convector V2 uses hot air as its sole extraction mechanism. There is no heated surface in contact with your material during a normal draw — the heat source warms the air passing through the heater body, and that hot air does the extraction work as it moves through the herb chamber. This is the defining characteristic that separates it from devices like the DynaVap, where conduction plays a significant — arguably dominant — role in the extraction process.
You have two heat source options:
- Butane torch: A single-flame or triple-flame torch applied to the heater body. Technique matters here. You're heating the heater — not the chamber directly — and the angle and distance of your torch determines how much hot air reaches your material per draw. It takes a session or two to dial in, but once you have it, the process becomes intuitive.
- Camouflet Inductor (induction heater): The preferred method for most experienced Convector V2 users. The Camouflet Inductor heats the device without a flame, delivering more consistent heat application and removing the torch technique variable entirely. Vapor quality with the Inductor is noticeably more consistent session-to-session, and the experience feels closer to an electric convection device in terms of repeatability.
With a torch, heat-up time from cold is roughly 15–25 seconds depending on your torch output and ambient temperature. You're looking for the heater to reach working temperature, then drawing slowly and steadily — a 7–10 second pull at moderate pace. Too fast and you're pulling air that hasn't had adequate time to pick up heat from the element; too slow and you risk scorching. The sweet spot produces thick, flavorful vapor with no combustion and no harshness.
Sessions are inherently on-demand. Each draw is its own event — you heat, you draw, the device cools rapidly between hits. This means the Convector V2 is not a sipping device like a desktop vaporizer. It rewards technique and engagement. That's a feature for some users and a limitation for others.
Vapor Quality & Performance
This is where the Convector V2 genuinely surprises. Pure convection vapor has a distinctive character — it's lighter, more terpene-forward, and cleaner on the palate than conduction vapor. With the single-bore ceramic tube installed, the first draw of a session on a fresh load is exceptional. Flavor is immediate and articulate; you can pick apart the specific characteristics of your material in a way that many $200+ electric vaporizers don't allow.
Because there's no hot surface resting against your herb between draws, there's no passive cooking. Your material stays in roughly the same state it was in after your last draw, which means end-of-bowl flavor degradation is slower than with conduction devices. You get more draws at quality flavor before the extract character shifts to that dry, spent note.
Vapor temperature is largely user-controlled through technique. With a conservative torch approach and moderate draw speed, you can stay in what feels like a 170–185°C effective range — warm enough for full cannabinoid extraction, cool enough to preserve volatile terpenes. Push the torch harder or slow your draw significantly, and you're climbing toward 200°C+, which produces denser, more sedative vapor with reduced terpene expression. The quad-bore cooling tube effectively brings the delivered temperature at the mouthpiece down without requiring you to change your torch technique, which is genuinely useful if you prefer cooler vapor but don't want to sacrifice extraction efficiency.
Efficiency is strong for a convection device at this price. A loosely packed, small load — 0.05 to 0.1g — can be thoroughly extracted in 3–5 draws. The wide, shallow chamber helps here; material isn't stacked deep enough to create an extraction gradient where the top layer is done and the bottom layer is barely touched. Micro-dosers will appreciate this. Pack small, get consistent results, move on.
One honest caveat: the Convector V2 will not produce the same vapor density as a high-powered session device like the Storz & Bickel Crafty+ or a well-driven Mighty. It's not designed for that. What it does — flavor-forward, technique-responsive, light to medium density vapor — it does exceptionally well for the price.
Build Quality & Design
The Convector V2 is compact and purposeful in hand. It doesn't feel like a toy, and it doesn't try to look like a luxury product. Materials are appropriate for a thermal device — heat-resistant where it needs to be, comfortable where your hands actually contact it. The 10mm female glass joint is a pragmatic choice that opens the device up to a wide range of compatible glass and keeps the path short and clean.
The tube options are swappable, which adds meaningful longevity to the purchase. If your use case evolves — or if you want to experiment with different session characters — you can change that without buying a new device. The Camouflet Mouthpiece with its 8mm bore works well in the direct-draw configuration, keeping the vapor path tight and the flavor concentrated.
Durability is generally strong for regular use. The primary vulnerability with any butane device is the glass joint, and with the Convector V2 you want to handle connections with care. It's not fragile in the hands of someone who respects their gear; it's not designed to be dropped onto concrete. For home or careful travel use, it holds up well.
Aesthetically, the Convector V2 has the honest look of a device built by engineers who use vaporizers rather than a design team building for shelf appeal. Some users will appreciate that directness. It won't turn heads at a coffee shop, but it will deliver a better session than most of the things that would.
How It Compares
Convector V2 vs. DynaVap M
This is the most obvious comparison, and it's worth being precise about. The DynaVap M is a conduction-forward device with a convection component — the heated cap warms your material by direct contact as much as by air passing through. It's an excellent device, extremely durable, and has a massive accessory ecosystem. The Convector V2 does one thing the DynaVap cannot: deliver pure convection extraction, which produces meaningfully different vapor character. DynaVap vapor is richer and denser at equivalent heat input; Convector V2 vapor is cleaner, lighter, and more distinctly terpene-forward. If you primarily care about vapor density and durability and want something that works well tossed in a pocket, the DynaVap M is competitive. If you care about extraction purity and flavor fidelity, the Convector V2 has a clear advantage. The PWYC pricing also gives the Convector V2 a significant accessibility advantage.
Convector V2 vs. Sticky Brick Junior
The Sticky Brick Junior is a more established butane convection device at around $115 and is a genuinely strong product. It produces excellent vapor quality and is well-regarded in experienced communities. The Junior has a steeper technique learning curve than the Convector V2 — flame angle, draw speed, and torch-to-intake distance all interact in ways that take time to master. The Convector V2's patent-pending heater design is somewhat more forgiving during that learning curve. The Junior has a warmer, woodier aesthetic and a longer track record. At comparable price points, the choice often comes down to form factor preference and whether you value an established track record or a cleaner convection implementation.
Convector V2 vs. Lotus Vaporizer
The Lotus is a genuine convection classic — a top-down butane device with a devoted following. At $119 it costs more than the Convector V2 at full price, and requires above-the-bowl torch technique that can feel awkward for new users. Vapor quality from the Lotus is superb when dialed in, particularly through water. The Convector V2 is more modular, more glass-compatible via its 10mm joint, and significantly more accessible through the PWYC program. The Lotus wins on heritage and a particular style of use; the Convector V2 wins on flexibility and value.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Convector V2
- Use the Camouflet Inductor if possible. Torch technique produces excellent results when dialed in, but the Inductor eliminates the variables and unlocks the most consistent version of this device's performance. If you're planning to use the Convector V2 as your primary device, the Inductor is worth the additional investment.
- Start with small loads. The wide, shallow chamber is designed for 0.05–0.1g. Overpacking restricts airflow and reduces extraction evenness. Less material, packed loosely, produces better results than a full, dense chamber.
- Grind medium-fine. Overly fine grinds can restrict airflow through the chamber. A medium-fine grind — consistent particles, not powder — gives you the best combination of surface area and airflow.
- Draw slow and steady. A controlled 7–10 second draw at moderate pace is the target. Experiment with slightly slower draws if vapor density feels low — you want the air dwelling in the heater long enough to pick up meaningful heat before it reaches your material.
- Let it cool between draws. The Convector V2 is an on-demand device. Waiting 10–15 seconds between draws allows the heater to recover temperature and your next pull to be as good as your first.
- Keep the vapor path clean. Residue builds in the tube over time and affects flavor. Regular isopropyl alcohol cleaning of the tube and chamber maintains the terpene-forward character that makes this device worth buying.
- Try both tube options. If you find the single-bore ceramic tube produces vapor that's warmer than comfortable, swap to the quad-bore cooling tube. It's a meaningful difference and worth experimenting with based on your individual preference.
Who Should Buy the Camouflet Convector V2?
Buy this if you:
- Want genuine convection vapor quality at a price point that doesn't require justifying to yourself
- Are a flavor-focused user who finds conduction vapor too coarse or heavy
- Want a butane convection device with a gentler technique learning curve than the Sticky Brick or Lotus
- Are a micro-doser or efficiency-focused user who extracts small loads and cares about getting clean, complete extraction
- Already own or are interested in purchasing the Camouflet Inductor and want a companion device that performs best in that ecosystem
- Are interested in butane vaporizers for the first time and want a device that demonstrates what the format can do without a premium price
- Value a company whose pricing model reflects genuine concern for accessibility — the PWYC program is rare in this industry and worth supporting
Don't buy this if you:
- Want dense, heavy vapor clouds as the primary metric of a good session — this is not that device
- Need something completely pocketable and torch-independent for outdoor use without any setup
- Are unwilling to invest any time in technique — the butane version requires some learning, and impatient users will be frustrated
- Want a device with broad third-party accessory support and a large established community of modifications
- Are set on a device with a multi-year proven durability track record — the Convector V2 is relatively recent and doesn't have the long-term wear data that the DynaVap or Lotus have accumulated
Final Verdict
The Camouflet Convector V2 is a legitimately excellent butane convection vaporizer that punches well above its price class. The patent-pending heater delivers pure convection extraction in a form factor that's more approachable than most butane devices at comparable or higher prices. Vapor quality — particularly through the single-bore ceramic tube — is best-in-class for the sub-$100 category, and the modular design gives the device meaningful flexibility as your preferences evolve.
The limitations are real: technique dependency with a torch, vapor density that won't satisfy cloud-chasers, and a newer track record compared to entrenched competitors. But within its design intent — flavor-first, convection-pure, accessible extraction for the engaged user — it delivers with genuine distinction.
The Pay What You Can pricing at $39–$99 makes it one of the most difficult value propositions to argue against in the entire vaporizer market. If you've been curious about butane convection, or if you've been frustrated that honest convection performance has historically required spending $150 or more, the Convector V2 makes a compelling case that it doesn't have to.
Rating: 9/10 — Exceptional vapor quality and honest value, with the caveat that best results require either technique investment with a torch or pairing with the Camouflet Inductor.