Storz & Bickel Crafty+ Vaporiser Review

Storz & Bickel basically own the premium portable market, and the Crafty+ is the one you pick when the Mighty+ is just too chunky for your pocket. It uses the same hybrid heating system — convection air pulled over conduction-heated herbs — so you get that famous, weirdly clean German vapour. It genuinely hits harder than its size suggests.

Smaller, Faster, Smarter

The 2021/2022 refresh brought two big wins: a 40% jump in heat-up speed and proper USB-C fast charging. You're hitting temperature in around a minute and topping a charge in about the time it takes to finish that first bowl. The boost button gives you a turbo mode that fires the temp right up for denser clouds on demand, and the companion app lets you dial in an exact starting temperature and monitor usage.

The One Catch

There's no temperature screen on the device itself — on the fly controls are the two buttons and the LED ring. If you want precise live temperature readouts you'll need the app open. And the battery, while improved, still tops out around 4-6 bowls a session for heavier users. If you're mostly an on-the-go vaper after genuine desktop-grade quality at £206, the Crafty+ is arguably the best blend of portability and pure extraction on the market. Compare it against the rest of the lineup on our best dry herb vaporisers UK roundup.

Session Walkthrough: How I Run It

I grind medium, fill the chamber loosely to the top, and screw on the cooling unit firmly. I set a modest starting temperature in the app, wait for the LED to settle, then take slow steady draws — the hybrid heating rewards patience, not hard ripping. Halfway through I give the bowl a quick stir for even extraction, then use the boost button for a denser finish. Dosing capsules make this even easier on the move: pre-pack two or three and swap in seconds. For the full temperature curve I follow, see our vaporiser temperature guide.

Cleaning and Maintenance Specifics

The cooling unit is where flavour goes to die if you neglect it. I brush out the chamber after each session, pull the cooling unit apart every few bowls, and soak the plastic parts (never the electronics) in hot soapy water. The little screens and O-rings get a gentle scrub, then everything dries fully before reassembly. I replace tired screens promptly — a fresh screen restores draw resistance instantly. Full routine in our how to clean a vape guide.

Crafty+ vs Mighty+: Which Storz and Bickel Should You Buy

The closest rival is its big brother, the Mighty+ at £272. The Mighty+ has the bigger battery, the on-device screen, and the easier all-day stamina. The Crafty+ at £206 is genuinely pocketable, charges fast over USB-C, and delivers remarkably close vapour quality. I pick the Crafty+ for commuting, dog walks, and discreet carry. I pick the Mighty+ for long days out, group sessions, and when I do not want to think about battery. If you vape mostly solo and on foot, save the money and pocket the Crafty+.

Crafty+ FAQ

Do I need the app to use it?
No, but it helps. The two buttons and boost mode cover daily use fine. The app is worth installing once to set your preferred starting temperature, then you can largely forget it.

How many bowls per charge will I get?
Moderate users get a comfortable few sessions; heavy users will want a top-up by evening. Lower starting temperatures and dosing capsules stretch it furthest.

Is it pocketable in practice?
Yes — that is its whole point. It fits a jacket pocket far more comfortably than the Mighty+. It is still chunkier than a pen-style vape, but for Storz and Bickel quality it carries brilliantly.