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Beginner’s Guide to Illicit’s Weed Vapes and Cartridges

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Weed vapes offer a convenient, discreet, and flavorful way to consume– especially if you’re a beginner looking to explore the benefits of cannabis without needing to smoke. At Illicit, we’re proud to offer a range of premium marijuana vapes, including live resin cartridges, live rosin disposables, and distillate options. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about vaping weed!


Two weed vapes and some cannabis flower.
Marijuana vapes offer a clean, convenient, & discreet way to consume the cannabis of your choice.

What is a Cannabis Vape?

A cannabis vape is a device that heats cannabis concentrates or flower at a lower temperature, converting the active compounds (THC and CBD) into vapor for inhalation. Vaping cannabis is often considered less harsh on the lungs than smoking, and it also offers a more controlled experience.


Weed vapes come in a few forms, including disposable, all-in-one vapes and cartridges (carts) that are attached to a separate vape pen or battery. At Illicit, we offer a variety of weed vape options, from distillate carts, to live resin carts, to live rosin cartridges.


What is a Distillate Cart?

A distillate cart is a vape cartridge filled with THC distillate, which is a highly refined cannabis extract. Distillate is known for its high potency and purity. Plant materials and other cannabinoids have been removed, leaving pure THC. This results in a product that delivers strong effects without much of the flavor or aroma of the original plant.


Distillate carts are popular among cannabis users who want potent effects in a discreet and convenient form. Illicit’s Classy Carts offer high-quality THC distillate with minimal additives, providing you with a smooth, clean, and affordable vaping experience.


Difference Between Live Resin and Distillate Cartridges

While both live resin and distillate carts are potent, there are significant differences between them. Distillate is pure THC– stripped of terpenes and other cannabinoids. Live resin, on the other hand, retains the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant.


  • Distillate carts provide high potency and mild flavors, focusing on pure THC.


  • Live resin carts are all about capturing the plant’s true essence, offering strain-specific flavors, aromas, and effects– along with a full spectrum of cannabinoids.


If you're new to cannabis and want to experience the full flavor profile of the plant, live resin carts are the way to go. If you're looking for pure THC potency, distillate carts are the best option.


An Illicit Live Resin Branded Cart against a glowing purple background. These flavorful carts are a great weed vape choice for beginners.
Live resin carts from Illicit provide a full-spectrum experience, with strain-specific flavors and effects.

What is a Live Resin Cartridge?

A live resin cart contains full-spectrum cannabis extract that is made from fresh, frozen cannabis plants. With live resin extraction, the plant’s terpenes and cannabinoids are preserved. This ensures that the original flavor and effects of each strain are retained, giving you a richer and more authentic cannabis experience.


Live resin carts from Illicit are ideal for those who appreciate flavorful, aromatic vapor and a full-spectrum experience. Terpenes enhance both flavor and the entourage effect– which occurs when multiple cannabinoids and terpenes work together for greater therapeutic benefits.

So when you vape a live resin cart, you're getting a more holistic interaction with the cannabis plant. 


What’s the Difference Between Live Resin and Live Rosin Cartridges?

Both live resin and live rosin cartridges are known for their full-spectrum flavors and effects and high-quality extraction processes, but they’re produced in different ways.


  • Live resin is extracted using solvents like butane or propane (later removed).


  • Live rosin is a solventless extraction method that uses only heat and pressure to extract.


Because live rosin doesn’t use solvents, it’s often considered a cleaner, more natural form of cannabis concentrate. However, both live resin and live rosin offer rich terpene profiles and full-spectrum effects, making them popular choices among cannabis enthusiasts.


What is a Live Rosin Cart?

A live rosin cart is a vape cartridge filled with solventless cannabis extract made from fresh, frozen cannabis plants. Live rosin is known for its purity and the fact that no chemicals or solvents are used in the extraction process. This makes live rosin cartridges a premium choice for cannabis connoisseurs who prioritize clean, high-quality products.


Live rosin carts deliver a flavorful and potent vaping experience with the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes intact, giving you the closest experience to the original cannabis flower.


An Illicit Live Rosin Weed Vape against a glowing gold background. This delicious cart is one of the best weed products for beginners.
Live rosin vapes from Illicit combine the highest quality, solventless extracts with disposable convenience.

What is a Disposable Weed Vape?

A disposable weed vape is a pre-filled, ready-to-use vape pen that contains a set amount of cannabis oil or concentrate. Unlike reusable vapes, which require you to replace the cartridge, disposables come as a single unit, and once the oil is used up, the entire vape pen can be discarded.


Disposable weed vapes are popular for their convenience, portability, and ease of use—no need to charge or maintain a battery. Illicit’s live rosin disposable vapes are a perfect choice if you’re a beginner looking to try a high-quality, solventless cannabis extract in a user-friendly format.


Benefits of Using Weed Vapes for Beginners

Vaping is an excellent method for weed beginners  because it offers several advantages:


  • Discreet: Vaping produces less odor than smoking, making it a more discreet option for cannabis consumption.


  • Controlled Dosing: With vapes, it’s easy to control how much THC you’re consuming with each puff. You can start small and gradually work your way up, making it ideal if you’re a beginner.


  • Faster Onset: Vaping allows you to feel the effects almost immediately, making it easier to manage your intake compared to edibles, which take longer to kick in.


Illicit’s wide variety of vape products has something for everyone, whether you're looking for live resin carts, live rosin disposable pens, or distillate carts. And all of our cannabis vapes are made using our top-tier, award-winning cannabis strains.


Choosing the Right Weed Vape for You

When selecting a weed vape, consider what type of experience you’re looking for:



  • For potency: If you're looking for high THC content without as much emphasis on authentic flavors, Illicit Classy Carts are a great distillate cart option.


  • For convenience: If you're looking for a hassle-free, all-in-one option, Illicit’s solventless disposable weed vapes are perfect for rich, on-the-go flavors and effects.


A Banana Pie Illicit THC Distillate Cart, a great weed product for beginners.
Our classy Carts contain pure THC distillate with added terpenes to provide fun flavor options like Banana Pie.

Get Started With Illicit Weed Vapes

Vaping cannabis is an excellent option for both beginners and seasoned users alike, offering convenience, flavor, and potency in one discreet package. At Illicit, we provide a range of weed vapes to suit all preferences, from pure distillate carts, to live resin carts bursting with flavor to live rosin disposable vapes for those seeking a solventless experience.


You can shop the full selection of Illicit’s premium cannabis vapes at our preferred Missouri dispensary partner, From The Earth. Whether you’re new to vaping or looking to try something new, they’ll have the right Illicit weed vape for you. Find a From The Earth dispensary near you!


Weed Vape FAQs

What is a cannabis vape?

A cannabis vape is a device that heats cannabis concentrates or flower to release THC and CBD in vapor form for inhalation. Vaping cannabis is often considered less harsh than smoking and allows for controlled dosing.


What is a weed vape cart?

A weed vape cart is a pre-filled cartridge containing cannabis oil or concentrate that attaches to a vape pen. It’s a convenient way to enjoy cannabis with controlled dosing and flavorful vapor.


What’s the difference between live resin and live rosin cartridges?

Live resin carts are made using solvents to extract cannabinoids and terpenes, while live rosin carts use only heat and pressure for solventless extraction. Both offer rich, full-spectrum flavors but differ in production methods.


What are the benefits of using a disposable weed vape?

A disposable weed vape is a pre-filled, single-use vape pen that’s convenient, portable, and easy to use. It doesn’t require charging or maintenance, making it perfect for on-the-go vaping.


What is a distillate cart?

A distillate cart contains THC distillate, a highly refined cannabis extract with high potency. It’s stripped of most terpenes and cannabinoids, offering pure THC effects without strong flavors or aromas.


Why Trust Illicit

Illicit is known in the cannabis market for our commitment to quality and our award-winning products, including "Best Flower," "Best Concentrate," and "Cultivator of the Year." Our responsible cultivation and unique processing methods, including hand trimming, ensure the highest product standards. We’re also a Clean Green Certified Cultivator and Manufacturer, which reinforces our dedication to clean and sustainable cannabis cultivation. Beyond this, we're deeply invested in advocacy and community, collaborating with organizations like the Last Prisoner Project to support cannabis reform and criminal justice. Trust us for our excellence in both products and social responsibility.


About Illicit

Illicit offers premium cannabis to more than 100 dispensaries across Missouri, challenges legal paradoxes, and champions criminal justice reform. By ensuring top-quality cultivation and advocating for policy change, we address the adverse impacts of outdated cannabis laws and educate on its benefits, collaborating with key advocacy and reform groups to inspire the question, 'Why is cannabis illicit?'


About the Author:

David Craig is the VP of Marketing for Illicit and From The Earth. Craig has been on the ground floor of developing multiple lifestyle and retail brands in the cannabis, fitness, and entertainment industries from Las Vegas to New York City.


Where to Find Illicit Products

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