I've purchased a vapor genie and was not happy with it.
A lot of people have been happy with it. It does take time to learn how not to burn the bowl. The ceramic filter distributes the heat but it can't eliminate excessive heat.
I suggest getting a volcano used on ebay for inside and a bubbler for to-go-smokes.
The OP didn't say he was looking for a home vape, and a bubbler is not "an alternative to a pipe".

...a Vapman...It is butane powered, but you are not inhaling the butane
You're not inhaling butane with the Genie either. Carbon maybe, if you're not using a torch lighter. But butane escaping flame 'unburned' is a myth.
I find my hotbox to be portable.
You can use pretty much any vape in a car, but is it "an alternative to a pipe"?
vapefiend Reviewed by vapefiend on . Vaporizer for travelling? Anyone know about any vaporizers that are made for traveling or carrying around? I'm trying to find an alternative to a pipe Vapolution Pocket Vaporizer doesn't seem promising Rating: 5