Toughest & Most Durable Cart Battery Vapes

By James Smith | July 17, 2023
5 Toughest Cart Batteries - Discount Vape Pen

Updated: 10 June 2024

A good 510 cart battery looks slick and works great. A truly great cart battery is one that lasts! What’s the point in buying a cart battery, if it won’t survive accidental drops, rattling around in your bag, and the general wear and tear of life?

Remember the old saying; “Buy cheap, buy twice”? It’s true. If you’re a little clumsy, or lead an active lifestyle outdoors – Then we highly recommend spending a few extra bucks buying a durable 510 cart battery. A hardwearing battery will last you longer, and you’ll have to buy far fewer replacements. This means you’ll undoubtedly save money in the long run!

So heavy-handed vapers, listen up. Here are our toughest, most durable cart batteries!

DISCLAIMER: We don’t guarantee these batteries are shockproof or will survive drops!

 

#1. Shiv by Hamilton Devices – TOUGHEST Battery 1st Place Winner!

  • Reassuringly Heavy
  • Strong, Solid Construction
  • Spring Activation like a Switchblade
  • Fully Conceals + Protects Cartridge
  • (-) Potentially Vulnerable Display Screen 

Let’s start with the 1st Place Winner – The Hamilton Shiv! This cart battery is tough. It’s also really HEAVY. This thing is weighty, which is a great sign of a premium device that’s been built to last. It comes in a matte finish, which is easier to grip & less likely to slip out your hand. The battery is a powerful 900mAh capacity. Another huge quality signal is that the Shiv is made by the high quality Hamilton Devices brand.

The key feature of the Shiv is that switchblade mechanism, which deploys & retracts your cartridge in an instant. So whenever you’re not vaping, your glass or ceramic oil cartridge is FULLY concealed within the safety of the device. This means that if you accidentally drop your Shiv when not in use, it’s really unlikely your cartridge will smash.

Hamilton Shiv Heavy Duty 510 Battery

The only potential vulnerability we see is the digital display screen. The screen is a nice feature which lets you see your settings. But screens do tend to break. Saying that – The Hamilton Shiv screen is quite small, flush with the edge, and generally unlikely to be damaged if you drop the device.

So the Hamilton Shiv earns our pick as the most resistant and hard wearing cart battery! But don’t just take our word for it – Here are some community reviews on the heavy duty Hamilton Shiv;

Hamilton Shiv Customer Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
“A durable battery with some weight and style. Due to its heft, this product feels well-built and durable. Seems it will withstand some physical abuse if dropped from a high distance, or even ran over by a car!”
Jimmy C, verified buyer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
“This thing is legit! It has a very solid quality construction.”
Christopher D, verified buyer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
“Had a few in the past that were FOB-key style; brittle durability which ended in breaking after a short amount of time/use. Not like this Shiv, however. Hard metal shell – built to last and handle your general wear & tear abuse – and easy-to-use button settings. The switchblade feature is fun and is fast action.”
Patrick D, verified buyer

 

#2. Everyday Canna Co Field Pen – INDESTRUCTIBLE Pen Style 510 Battery

  • Hard Wearing + Durable
  • Aircraft Grade Aluminum
  • Tactile Knurled Grip
  • Completely Protects Cart
  • Stealthy Pocket Pen Disguise

If the Ranger feels like a military issue – Then the Field Pen is Q from James Bond special branch issue. It looks like a pen, is indestructible as a nightstick, when in actual fact – it’s a stealthy cart battery!

The battery takes the stealthy design of an everyday pocket pen, so you can vape behind enemy lines. It has a sleek pen-style form, with a stonewashed spring steel pocket clip. When the pen lid is attached, your cartridge is completely protected within the sturdy device body. This both conceals your cart from view & protects it from damage!

The Everyday Canna Field Pen has many of the same rugged durability features of the Ranger. The knurled grip is tough and won’t slip out your hand. The construction is machined aircraft grade aluminum, which is designed and engineered in the USA to the highest standards. So if you’re an outdoors adventurer – the Field Pen will fit perfectly into your EDC everyday carry.

Field Pen Customer Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
“I spend a lot of time in the woods, so I was looking for rugged vaporizer batteries. Further, the design is quite stealthy. Even though cannabis is perfectly legal here, I don’t see any benefit to displaying advertising my possession. The pen is not all metal but still very tough. It is not listed as waterproof, likely due to the lack of seal over the button. Seems like it is splash-proof though. After using one for a month, I bought a second to keep as a backup…. Overall a very good choice for portable pen and the clear winner for concealed carry.”
Craig, verified buyer

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
“Very stealthy design […] its definitely awesome to keep tucked away out of sight!”
Jim, verified buyer

 

#3. Vessel Expedition Trail Edition – Designed for ADVENTURE

  • Body Totally Encapsulates Cartridge
  • Protects Cart From Damage
  • Designed For Expedition Trails
  • Commanding Knurled Design is Grippy
  • Stunning Anodized Aluminum Finish
  • Engineered for the Adventurer

Do you love the outdoors? Hitting back country trails and immersing yourself in nature – no matter the conditions? Then a standard cart battery just won’t cut it. The Vessel Expedition Trail Edition has been designed for exactly those type of vapers. The anodized aluminum body has a knurled grip design which has been engineered for the adventurer. The robust structure is engineered to weather everyday wear and tear and withstand extreme conditions like traversing wilderness trails.

The Vessel Expedition has a drop in chamber for your cartridge. This conceals your cartridge inside the device, which protects it from accidental knocks and drops. Cartridges can be quite delicate – so the fact that the device partially surrounds the cart helps make it durable, and suitable for us clumsy vapers!

 

#4. Ryot Verb – Fully ENCASES Cartridge

  • Body Totally Encases Cartridge
  • Protects Cart From Damage
  • Grippy Rubberized Coating
  • Snap Closed Lid like Zippo
  • Repels Dust When Not In Use

The Ryot Verb has a sleek yet practical design. To the untrained eye the Verb looks like an ordinary Zippo lighter. But flip the lid back to reveal the 510 cartridge! The stealthy design protects the cartridge from accidental damage, as the body totally encapsulates the cart like a suit of armor. The outer body has a rubberized finish which is satisfyingly grippy.

When the Ryot Verb is not in use, the snap lid covers the cartridge mouthpiece. This means when you put it in your pocket or purse, it is safe and out of sight. You won’t get the dust build-up in the cart mouthpiece, which is common with cart pens. It also protects the mouthpiece from water!

Ryot Verb Customer Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
“I use it for on the go adventures. Compact easy to carry”
Dean F, verified buyer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
“Compact, lightweight and sturdy. Love this product!”
Brian J, verified buyer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
“Works well. Nice draw. Love that cart stays covered and protected”
Elizabeth F, verified buyer

 

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