What's inside

What dosing capsules are
Which devices they fit
How to fill one (step-by-step)
How much herb & grind
Loading the Mighty vs Crafty
Filling 40 at once
Cleaning & reusing
Capsules vs loose herb
Are they worth it?
FAQ

💊 What are dosing capsules?

Dosing capsules are small, refillable cups, usually food-grade aluminum, that hold a single serving of ground herb. Instead of packing your vaporizer's chamber loose each time, you drop a pre-filled capsule into the oven, close the lid, and go. When you're done, you swap in a fresh one. No grinder, no spills, no fiddling in public.

Storz & Bickel makes its own dosing capsules for its vaporizers. Ours are our own capsules, not made by Storz & Bickel, and they're made to the same size, so they drop into the Mighty, Crafty and Venty with no adapter. Whatever capsule you use, what matters is that it's food-grade metal sized for the chamber (1.4 cm³ on the Mighty+ and Crafty+).

The one-line versionGrind your herb, fill the capsule to just below the rim (up to about 0.15 g), settle it lightly, drop it in your Mighty or Crafty lid side up, and vape. That's the whole trick.

🔌 Which devices do they fit?

Storz & Bickel says the Mighty+, Crafty+, Venty and Veazy share the same chamber size and the same dosing capsules. The key difference: portables hold the capsule directly, while the desktop units need an adapter that Storz & Bickel sells separately.

Device	Capsule fits?	Adapter needed?
Mighty / Mighty+	Yes	No, drops straight in
Crafty / Crafty+	Yes	No, drops straight in
Venty	Yes	No, drops straight in
Volcano (desktop)	Yes	Yes, S&B Dosing Capsule Adapter
Plenty (desktop)	Yes	Yes, S&B Dosing Capsule Adapter for Plenty

Our own capsules work the same way: we've tested them in the Mighty, Crafty and Venty, and in both desktop adapters.

✍️ How to fill a dosing capsule (step-by-step)

Grind your herb

A fine, even grind is a good start; Storz & Bickel's manuals note that a finer grind exposes more surface. Go to dust and it packs tight; too coarse and it vapes unevenly.

Open the capsule

Pop the lid off. The deeper cup is the part you fill; the lid goes back on top.

Fill to just below the rim

That's up to about 0.15 g, enough to fill the cup without mounding over the edge. See the fill guide below.

Settle it lightly, don't crush

If needed, press gently with a fingertip or tool so the herb sits level. You want contact, not a compressed puck that chokes airflow.

Snap the lid shut & load it

Close the capsule and drop it into your Mighty or Crafty chamber with the lid facing up, as Storz & Bickel's manuals say. Put the cooling unit back on, turn it 90° clockwise, and you're ready to vape.

How much herb, and what grind?

Storz & Bickel puts each capsule at about 0.15 g of ground herb. How much you actually fit depends on your grind and how light your hand is. The sweet spot is a capsule that's full but not overpacked. Herb should reach just under the rim so the lid closes without compressing it.

Underfilled
(weak vapor, herb rattles)

Just right
(full, lid closes easily)

Overpacked
(restricted airflow)

Pro tipIf your draw feels tight or vapor is thin, you've packed too hard. Empty, fluff the herb, and refill with a lighter hand. Airflow matters more than cramming in extra material.

Loading capsules in the Mighty vs the Crafty

Both portables take the capsule the same way: drop it into the filling chamber lid side up, then put the cooling unit back on. The chamber is the same size in both, so the differences are about the devices themselves:

Mighty / Mighty+: The bigger device, and in reviewers' tests it runs longer per charge than the Crafty+, so it suits back-to-back capsule sessions. The capsule sits in the chamber and the cooling unit goes back on over it.
Crafty / Crafty+: Smaller and lighter, with the same chamber size, so the capsule goes in exactly the same way. If a capsule sits a little proud, a gentle push seats it.

Neither portable needs an adapter. That's only for the desktop Volcano and Plenty.

Batch-filling: the honest take

The real magic of capsules is batching: pre-fill a week's worth on a Sunday and every session afterward is a quick swap. There are two ways to do it.

Storz & Bickel's Dosing Capsule Filling Set lets you fill 40 capsules at the same time. It's efficient for big batches, though it takes some care: herb can scatter between the cups, you may want to top some off, and there's a tray to clean afterward.

Our take 🖐️For a week's worth, filling capsules by hand is often simpler and less messy than the tray. Pinch a bit of ground herb into each cup, tamp lightly, cap it, repeat. No tray to wrangle, no scatter, and you control the fill on every single capsule. Knock out a week's worth in a few minutes in front of the TV.

However you fill them, Storz & Bickel's pocket-sized Magazine holds 8 filled capsules, so you can carry a full day's sessions without carrying herb or a grinder.

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How to clean & reuse your capsules

Our capsules are made for multiple uses. This is our own care routine for them. Caring for them keeps flavor clean and airflow open.

Let it cool, then empty

Tip out the spent herb. An ABV (already-been-vaped) stash jar is handy, so don't toss it.

Brush out residue

Use a cleaning brush to clear loose particles from the cup and the lid.

Swap or soak (when sticky)

Ours last at least a dozen uses before they need this. Then soak a sticky capsule in isopropyl (we use 90% or more) to dissolve the resin, or simply swap in a fresh one.

Rinse & dry fully

Rinse under warm water and let them dry completely before refilling. No alcohol smell, no moisture.

Don't overdo the alcoholAn occasional soak is enough; you don't need to deep-clean after every session. A brush-out between uses is plenty. Replace any capsule that's dented, warped, or won't close flush.

Capsules vs loose herb: which is better?

Factor	Dosing capsules	Loose-packing the chamber
Fill consistency	Repeatable	Varies each pack
On-the-go use	Pre-load, no grinder needed	Need herb + grinder + steady hands
Mess & cleanup	Herb stays inside the capsule	Loose herb touches the chamber
Prep time per session	A quick swap (if pre-filled)	Grind and pack each time
Capacity per load	About 0.15 g	More, since the capsule sits inside the chamber
Airflow	May be slightly reduced	Full chamber airflow
Up-front cost	Small one-time buy	None

For home sessions where you don't mind packing, loose herb is fine. The moment you want portability, consistent fills, or less loose herb in the chamber, capsules make a lot of sense.

🤔 Are dosing capsules worth it?

Quick gut-check 🧠Ever crouched in a parking lot trying to grind herb in the wind? That's the exact moment a pre-filled capsule pays for itself. If "vape on the go" describes you even occasionally, the math already works.

If you vape anywhere other than your couch, probably yes. Pre-loading, consistent fills and less loose herb in the chamber are the main wins. They suit frequent users and anyone who wants smaller, repeatable sessions: batch-fill once and grab-and-go all week. If you only vape at home and enjoy packing fresh each time, you can happily skip them.

Frequently asked questions

How much herb does a Mighty dosing capsule hold?

Storz & Bickel puts it at about 0.15 g of ground herb, filled to just below the rim without compressing it. The exact amount depends on your grind.

Can you reuse dosing capsules?

Yes, ours are made for multiple uses. Open and empty them after each session; they last at least a dozen uses before they need cleaning. Then soak them in isopropyl or swap in a fresh one, and replace any that warp or won't close flush.

Do you need an adapter to use capsules in the Mighty or Crafty?

No. Portables (Mighty, Crafty, Venty) take the capsule directly in the chamber. Only the desktop Volcano and Plenty need Storz & Bickel's Dosing Capsule Adapter.

Do capsules affect vapor quality or flavor?

They can a little. In its Venty instructions, Storz & Bickel notes that dosing capsules may reduce airflow, so the draw can feel slightly tighter than with a loose-packed chamber. If vapor is thin, the capsule may be overpacked: fluff and refill lighter.

Can you use concentrates in dosing capsules?

They're meant for ground dry herb, which is what Storz & Bickel's manuals describe filling them with. We don't recommend putting wax or oil straight into a capsule: it can clog the holes and is much harder to clean.

How long do dosing capsules last?

Ours are made for multiple uses, but there's no fixed number. Retire a capsule when it's dented or warped, or when the lid no longer closes flush.

What are they made of, and are they safe?

Ours are 100% food-grade aluminum. Aluminum melts at 660 °C, far above the 210 °C maximum of the Mighty+ and Crafty+, and Storz & Bickel uses aluminum for its own capsules too. Stick to food-grade metal capsules from a source you trust.

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