Storz & Bickel Plenty

Overview

The Storz & Bickel Plenty is a corded, handheld desktop vaporizer manufactured by the German company Storz & Bickel, known for producing the Volcano and the Mighty/Crafty portable line. The Plenty occupies a unique niche in the vaporizer market — it is AC-powered (plugged into a wall outlet) but designed to be held in the hand rather than placed on a desk like a traditional desktop unit. Its distinctive form factor resembles a large power tool or heat gun, with a coiled stainless steel cooling unit leading to a mouthpiece.

The Plenty uses a hybrid heating system (primarily convection with some conductive elements) and features a large herb chamber, an analog temperature dial, and a squeeze-trigger mechanism for activation. It was designed as a less expensive alternative to the Volcano while retaining Storz & Bickel's engineering standards.

The vaporizer community widely regarded the Plenty as a powerful, cloud-producing session vaporizer that excels in group settings but is notably less efficient with material than many competing devices. One community member described it as being "in a class of its own" and stated they doubted "there is any way to improve it, as it was designed to operate." Others characterized it as a "different animal than just about any other vape on the market."

Specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Storz & Bickel (Germany)
Heating Method	Hybrid (convection-dominant)
Power Source	AC mains power (corded)
Temperature Control	Analog dial, numbered 1–7
Temperature Range	Up to approximately 408°F / 209°C (at maximum setting, with ~3% variance per manual)
Chamber Size	Large; accommodates 0.3g–0.5g+ comfortably, capable of holding over 1 gram
Cooling System	Stainless steel coiled whip
Mouthpiece	Removable, attached to cooling coil
Activation	Squeeze trigger on handle
Accessories Included	Liquid Pad (for concentrates and as a chamber reducer), chamber screen, dosing capsule adapter ring (in later models)
Weight	Approximately 680g (1.5 lbs)
Glass Joints	None (no native 14mm or 18mm glass-on-glass connection)

Community Reception

Strengths

The community consistently praised the Plenty for several key attributes:

• Cloud production: The Plenty was frequently cited as producing "smoke-like clouds," making it one of the most visually satisfying vaporizers available. One community member noted it "really gives smoke like clouds" and recommended it to users transitioning from combustion who missed visible vapor output.
• Flavor and potency: Users described the flavor as "amazing," particularly when used with bubble hash sandwiched between herb. The convection-dominant heating was praised for producing clean, flavorful vapor.
• Effectiveness for transitioning smokers: Multiple community members credited the Plenty with helping them quit combustion entirely. One user stated plainly that the "Plenty got me to give up combustion a few years ago."
• Group/party use: The large chamber and continuous vapor production made the Plenty a community favorite for social sessions. Many users described it as their go-to "party vape."
• Build quality and longevity: The Plenty was regarded as a durable workhorse. Community members noted it as a "solid workhorse" with reliable long-term performance.
• Accessibility: The analog temperature dial (a physical wheel) was specifically praised for accessibility. Community members recommended it for visually impaired users because the temperature could be adjusted by feel without needing to read a digital display.
• Unique form factor: Being corded but handheld, the Plenty could be passed around a room (within cord length), which community members found more social and practical than a stationary desktop with a whip.

Weaknesses

The community was equally candid about the Plenty's shortcomings:

• Material consumption: This was the most frequently cited criticism. The large chamber requires significantly more herb than most other vaporizers to function optimally. One experienced user noted that even with the Liquid Pad used as a spacer, the Plenty was "less efficient than my DBV." Multiple users described moving to more efficient vaporizers for solo sessions while reserving the Plenty for groups.
• Not truly portable: Despite its handheld design, the AC cord limits mobility. One user discovered this only after purchase, noting "except I just discovered it's not truly portable." Another mentioned being "tired of lugging it and its cord around town."
• Session-style only: The Plenty is a dedicated session vaporizer, not suited for quick one-hit use. One community member cautioned that it is "not suited to the purpose of the vast majority of vapers" and specifically noted it may disappoint those for whom "time and speed are an important factor."
• Temperature dial precision: The numbered dial (1–7) was criticized as imprecise. One user described the "temperature dial is really quite shitty."
• Build perception: While durable, some users felt the Plenty "didn't feel particularly solid" in hand, despite being a Storz & Bickel product.
• Throat/voice dryness: Some users reported that the Plenty produced noticeably dry, harsh vapor at higher temperatures. Several community members noted that the Plenty specifically could cause a dry throat, which was a concern for one user who was a singer.
• No native water pipe compatibility: The Plenty lacks standard glass-on-glass joints (14mm or 18mm), making it difficult to connect to water filtration without modifications or adapters.

Overall Standing

The community generally viewed the Plenty as a niche product — excellent at what it was designed for (large-load, session-style vaping with massive cloud production) but poorly suited for solo use, efficiency-conscious vapers, or anyone seeking quick on-demand hits. It occupied a respected but specific position in the Storz & Bickel lineup: more affordable than the Volcano, more powerful than the Crafty/Mighty for sheer cloud volume, but less versatile than either.

Tips & Techniques

Loading the Chamber

• Full loads (0.3–0.5g): The Plenty performs best with a full or near-full chamber. Users consistently reported that loads of 0.3–0.4g produced "great flavour, nice hits and big clouds."
• Using the Liquid Pad as a spacer: For smaller loads, the included Liquid Pad can be placed on top of the herb to reduce the effective chamber volume. Community members noted this technique helps somewhat but cautioned that even with the pad, the Plenty remained less efficient than vaporizers with inherently smaller chambers.
• Bubble hash sandwich: A well-regarded technique involved placing bubble hash between two layers of ground herb in the chamber. Users described the resulting flavor and potency as exceptional.
• Grind consistency: A medium grind was generally preferred. Too fine a grind could restrict airflow through the chamber screen, while too coarse a grind left gaps that reduced vapor density.

Drawing Technique

• Stock coil whip: The community emphasized that the Plenty "really does perform best when used with the stock coil whip." The stainless steel cooling coil is an integral part of the vapor path and should not be removed during normal use.
• Slow, steady draws: The Plenty rewards slow, consistent draw speed rather than aggressive pulls. This allows the convection heating to fully engage with the herb.
• Smaller sips for throat comfort: Users experiencing harshness or throat irritation were advised to take "several small sips of vapor" rather than large rips. Community members noted this delivers equivalent medication with less irritation.

Session Management

• The squeeze trigger activates the heater; releasing it allows the temperature to drop. Community members noted that managing the trigger is part of the session rhythm — holding it down before draws to maintain temperature.
• For extended sessions (30–45 minutes), users reported consistent performance throughout, making the Plenty well-suited for medicinal-style, longer session vaping.

Temperature Guide

The Plenty uses a numbered dial (1–7) rather than precise degree markings, which limits exact temperature targeting. However, the community developed practical guidelines:

Dial Setting	Approximate Temperature	Community Notes
3–4	~340–365°F / ~170–185°C	Lower flavor-focused sessions; lighter vapor, reduced harshness
5–6	~365–390°F / ~185–199°C	Balanced sessions; moderate clouds with good flavor
7 (maximum)	~395–408°F / ~202–209°C	Maximum extraction; biggest clouds, strongest effects

Community Sweet Spots

• Setting 7 (maximum) was the most commonly recommended by experienced users. One member noted, "I always turn it up to 7 (max) to achieve this. Generally I find 7 to be the best setting but this may vary from user to user."
• For vocalists or those with throat sensitivity, the community recommended staying at or below the equivalent of approximately 391°F / 199°C. One community member who also sang stated they would not go "too much past temp 391" without using water filtration.
• Temperature stepping (starting low and gradually increasing throughout a session) was recommended by some as a way to maximize both flavor and extraction from a single load.

Maintenance & Cleaning

Regular Maintenance

• Chamber screen: Should be cleaned regularly to maintain airflow. The screen can be brushed clean after each session once the unit has cooled.
• Cooling coil: The stainless steel coil accumulates resin over time. Community members recommended periodic cleaning with isopropyl alcohol. The coil can be disassembled from the mouthpiece assembly for cleaning.
• Mouthpiece: Removable and should be cleaned along with the cooling coil during regular maintenance.

Deep Cleaning

• Soaking metal components (screen, cooling coil, mouthpiece housing) in isopropyl alcohol (90%+ recommended) and rinsing thoroughly before reassembly.
• The heating chamber itself should be brushed rather than soaked, as the unit is electrically powered and should not be exposed to liquids internally.

Reclaim

Community members noted that the cooling coil collects significant amounts of condensed oil over time. This reclaim can be harvested during cleaning — a benefit of the all-metal vapor path.

Common Issues & Fixes

Throat Dryness and Harshness

Problem: Multiple users reported that the Plenty produced harsh, drying vapor, particularly at higher temperatures. One user (a singer) found it was negatively affecting their voice.

Solutions:

• Lower the temperature dial setting
• Take smaller, more frequent draws rather than large hits
• Add water filtration via DIY adapter (see Accessories section)
• Stay well hydrated — community members emphasized drinking water during and after sessions
• Use an extended mouthpiece or vapor path to allow additional cooling

Large Herb Consumption

Problem: The most common complaint — the Plenty uses significantly more herb per session than most other vaporizers.

Solutions:

• Use the included Liquid Pad as a chamber spacer to reduce load size
• Reserve the Plenty for group sessions and use a more efficient vaporizer (log vape, on-demand portable) for solo use
• Pack smaller loads (though community opinion was divided on whether this significantly diminished performance)

Lack of Portability

Problem: Users occasionally purchased the Plenty expecting a portable experience, only to discover the AC cord severely limits mobility.

Solution: The Plenty is fundamentally a desktop-class vaporizer in a handheld form factor. Community members recommended purchasing a dedicated portable (Mighty, Crafty, or other battery-powered unit) for use away from an outlet.

Accessories & Modifications

Water Pipe Adapters (WPA)

The Plenty does not include a native glass-on-glass connection, which was a frequent source of community discussion:

• No official 14mm or 18mm adapter: Community members asked about official glass adapter options, but no Storz & Bickel adapter was produced for the Plenty.
• DIY water filtration: One common community approach involved removing the mouthpiece, inverting the Plenty, and inserting the end of the cooling coil into a bubbler's bowl. Users reported that this worked but was awkward — requiring the user to hold the Plenty upside down and maintain a seal manually.
• Aftermarket adapters: Some third-party adapters were discussed that could connect the cooling coil output to a water piece, though the community noted the Plenty was "not ideal for pairing with water."
• Hydratube compatibility: Some users reported successfully connecting the Plenty to VapeXhale-style hydratubes, though video evidence of performance comparable to the Cloud EVO was limited.

Liquid Pad

The included Liquid Pad serves dual purposes:

• Concentrate use: Placing concentrates on the pad allows the Plenty to vaporize non-flower materials
• Chamber reducer: Placing the pad on top of a smaller herb load fills the remaining chamber space, improving performance with reduced loads

Dosing Capsules

Later production runs and accessories included compatibility with Storz & Bickel dosing capsules, which helped with portion control and cleanup.

Comparisons

Plenty vs. Mighty

The most frequent comparison within the community. One member stated simply that the Mighty "hits just as hard in a small little package." Key differences:

• Portability: The Mighty is battery-powered and truly portable; the Plenty requires a wall outlet
• Efficiency: The Mighty uses significantly less herb per session with its smaller chamber
• Cloud production: The Plenty generally produces larger, denser clouds
• Group use: The Plenty's larger chamber makes it more suitable for groups; the Mighty is better for solo use
• Price: At various points they were similarly priced, leading many community members to recommend the Mighty over the Plenty for most users

The community consensus was that for solo use, the Mighty was almost universally preferred. The Plenty's advantages only became apparent with groups or for users specifically seeking maximum cloud production.

Plenty vs. Volcano

As siblings in the Storz & Bickel lineup:

• The Volcano uses a bag delivery system, making it arguably better for large groups (bags can be passed freely without a cord)
• The Plenty is more affordable
• The Plenty provides a more direct, whip-style experience
• The Volcano holds more material (several grams) and was described as capable of running "24/7 with no issue"

Plenty vs. Da Buddha / Silver Surfer (7th Floor)

This was a common comparison for users seeking a hard-hitting desktop whip vape:

• Efficiency: Community members generally rated the Da Buddha (DBV) and Silver Surfer (SSV) as more efficient, requiring less herb per session
• Price: The DBV was consistently cheaper, with one community member stating it was "the best buy there is in an AC powered big hitting whip vape" and would "easily buy it instead of the Plenty, even if the Plenty were the same price"
• Hit quality: The SSV was described as hitting "like a train" and "like an EQ on steroids"
• Glass compatibility: The 7th Floor units (especially with ground glass connections) paired much more easily with water pipes and bubblers
• Form factor: The Plenty is handheld; 7th Floor units are stationary with a separate whip

Plenty vs. Log Vapes (E-Nano, Underdog, WoodScents)

For users considering a corded, handheld-style vaporizer:

• Efficiency: Log vapes are dramatically more efficient, using as little as 0.04–0.1g per load compared to the Plenty's 0.3–0.5g
• Size: Log vapes are significantly smaller and lighter
• Heat-up time: Log vapes take longer to reach operating temperature (up to 30 minutes) but can be left on continuously
• Hit strength: Community opinion was divided; some felt log vapes matched desktop power, while others preferred the Plenty's sheer volume of vapor
• Price: Log vapes were generally less expensive than the Plenty. One community member noted the E-Nano was "approx $150 cheaper and Imo is a vastly superior vaporizer as well as being much more efficient"

Plenty vs. LSV (Life Saber Vaporizer)

As competing corded handheld vapes:

• Vapor path: The LSV features an all-glass vapor path, which community members praised for flavor
• Water compatibility: The LSV connects easily to water pipes via standard glass joints; the Plenty does not
• Size: Both were described as large, with one member noting "the LSV and Plenty are just too big"
• Price: The LSV was frequently available at lower price points ($140 on sale versus the Plenty's higher retail)
• Reputation: Community members generally recommended the LSV over the Plenty for bubbler use, while acknowledging the Plenty's brand cachet

Summary Position

The community viewed the Plenty as occupying a specific niche: it was the best choice for users who wanted Storz & Bickel quality in a high-volume, session-style, group-oriented format, and who prioritized massive clouds over material efficiency. For nearly every other use case — solo vaping, efficiency, water pipe compatibility, portability, quick hits — the community typically recommended alternatives.