Vape pod kits are the middle ground between basic vape pens and large box mod kits, thanks to the all-in-one design, they contain everything you need to get going in one compact device. Different pod kits have different features, like customisable airflow and screens. Deciding whether you want these features will depend on your budget and how comfortable you are with vaping as a whole. Pod kits are available in all different shapes and sizes, from small pen styles to larger more powerful options. This allows you to really customise your kit and make sure you enjoy vaping to keep you from smoking.
Vape pod kits don't feature a glass tank or a confusing refill system, they simply feature a small plastic pod that can be simply filled up with a 10ml e-liquid bottle easily. Each brand offers a different style of pod vapes, with some brands focusing on offering an array of coil resistances, to some brands focusing on creating innovative screens and touch sensitive buttons. Don't worry, if this seems much too complicated for you there are brands that produce simple yet effective pod kits that replicate a disposable vape. These kits are sleek, simple to use, and offer just the right amount of features to help you keep vaping and stop smoking.
Yes, many pod kits feature a pod that you can refill with your favourite e-liquids. Most pod kits work best with liquids that have a 50VG/50PG ratio (propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine) as the coils are usually small and wick this liquid better unless stated on the product otherwise. Some pods have a coil built-in so you can fully discard the pod when the coil has worn out. These pods feature no-mess refilling and you don’t have to faff around with changing the coil, which is great if you’re not comfortable with vaping yet. Other pods are reusable and have replaceable coils that you buy separately. Once you’ve installed the coil you can fill up the pod with whichever e-liquid you like.
More recently, there are even disposable vapes where the whole device and pods are disposable, this type of pod kit is not refillable. There are also a types of pod kits known as pre-filled pod kits. These devices hold similarities to disposable vapes, however the pod can be discarded and a fresh one installed. The difference is, with a pre-filled pod kit, is the pods that you place inside your device are already filled with e-liquid. This makes them "closed systems". Pre-filled pod kits are a step up from fully disposable vapes, but are a step below refillable and rechargeable pod kits. Some of these kits come with an option to refill them, however the majority of pre-filled pod kits do not have the option to be refilled.
Vape pod kits are usually relatively low-powered devices that feature detachable pods that you can fill with your own e-liquid. Pod kits usually feature a small coil that works great with 50VG/50PG e-liquids. This could be nic salts or regular freebase nicotine e-liquid, as it’s thin enough to wick well on the cotton. As it wicks well, it will provide a smooth vaping experience and not cause a dry hit, so the coil will provide tasty vapour until it reaches the end of its lifespan. Using an e-liquid that’s too thick (70VG or higher) will provide a not-so-great vaping experience as the coil will not keep up with the re-wicking of the liquid and will produce a dry hit, and burn the coil.
Furthermore, due to the low power output that most pod kits provide, high nicotine strengths are recommended. Nicotine salt e-liquids remain smooth on the throat even at high strengths. for these reasons, the majority of vapers use nic salts in a vape pod kit. If you're looking to come away from smoking or disposable vapes and use a refillable vape pod then nic salts are the best way to do it. Usually, many smokers will need a high nicotine strength in order to replicate the nicotine hit produced by a cigarette. Because of the low power options featured in many pod kits, its possible to use up to 20mg nicotine strength e-liquid without feeling unwell or burning your throat. You're still able to use higher, even zero nicotine, e-liquids in pod kits too.
Vape pods are the most popular type of vape kit because they provide a very similar experience to smoking a cigarette when paired with a nic salt eliquid. Pod kits tend to be very small and light making them convenient to carry around, the majority of pod kits also come supplied with everything you need to get going in one package for a very reasonable price. Pod kits are easily accessible and offer a range of different brands and styles so you'll always find a device that matches your needs. Another reason why pod kits are so popular is because of their portability and ease-of-use. Most, if not all, pod kits fit snuggly in your pocket or bag and are easy to whip out when you need a nicotine hit. Unlike large, clunky kits, pod vapes make vaping feel so similar to smoking a cigarette that it will feel natural for you to use them, whether your outside the pub or in a smoking shelter. Because of their low power output, you won't be puffing huge clouds, therefore a pod kit is much more discreet and simple to use.
Pod kits come in all different sizes and designs, which include battery size and extra features (like a screen). Overall, pod kits are relatively low-cost and are great for people who are looking to quit smoking as the starting cost isn't relatively high, the average being around £20. Some kits can cost as little as £7.99 and they're still great quality. If you're looking for a kit that has more in-depth features like variable wattage and a screen, you will end up paying more as they're usually better quality. Some pod kits feature batteries that have a capacity as high as 1500mAh, so your device will last very long on one charge, however these kits may cost more than your standard 750mAh kit.
Recently, it has never been as easy to start vaping with a pod kit. There are even bundle deals that can get you started for £15 or under. These kits offer you the basics and don't eat into your wallet either. Maintaining a pod kit is much cheaper than smoking cigarettes or using disposable vapes. The average life span of a pod with a built-in coil is around 7 days. As most packs of pods come in at around £10 and feature 3-4 pods, you'll be spending £10 a month on pods. E-liquid is much cheaper, too. One 10ml bottle of e-liquid contains the same amount of juice as 5 disposable vapes. If you go through around 1 disposable every other day, you can pick up a 4 for £10 e-liquid bundle which will last you all month. £20 a month is a much more affordable price for many people.
If you're looking for a simple vape kit or you're looking to move away from cigarettes or disposable vapes, the a pod vape kit will be better than a traditional vape kit. There are a few reasons to why many people decide to use vape pod kits to start their vaping journey with.
- Small & Lightweight. Vape kits that feature (usually magnetic) pods are much smaller and much more lightweight than traditional vape kits. This allows them to be carried on the go and fit simply in your pocket or bag. Because of their lightweight you won't notice a pod kit in your pocket more than a packet of cigarettes. This makes pod kits great for taking with you whether you have an on-the-go lifestyle or not.
- Less Faff. While traditional vape kits and vape mods feature a separate, usually glass, tank, pod vapes feature a small plastic pod that fits snug into the device itself. The lack of glass and fiddly mouthpieces make pod kits much more durable in day-to-day use. You don't need to unscrew a tank or coil to refill your e-liquid. This makes pod kits much easier to deal with than a separate tank, especially when you're on the go.
- Less Customisation. Although many people may see a lack of customisation as a bad thing, when it comes to beginner vaping, the less customisation is usually better. The customisation of a vape kit is usually accustomed to the individual features available. For example, some kits include screens, buttons, dials, and touchscreens. Pod kits that lay off these features tend to work brilliantly for beginners who want a simple experience and don't want to learn about the ins and outs of vaping. Not everyone is fussed about temp control, wattage adjustment, or RGB lights. Most pod kits do it simply yet perfectly.
Overall, a beginner vaper may find more use out of a simple pod kit than a full vape kit as they are much more beginner friendly and are no more difficult to use than a disposable vape. They offer lower start up costs and a much more standard way of working. This isn't to say traditional vape kits are bad, however they're more geared towards people who have been vaping for a while, or people looking to upgrade their pod kit as they're wanting more customisable features.
There are two main components of a pod vape, the pod itself, and the kit (sometimes known as the battery). There are 3 factors that play a role in the lifespan of your pod and coil. There's the type of e-liquid you use, the resistance of the coil, and how often you vape.
The pod itself will last different amounts of time depending on how often you vape and what type of vape juice you use. If you vape a sweet vape juice, like candies or desserts, your coil life will be significantly reduced, sometimes just to a few days. However, if you vape fruity or menthol e-liquid your coils could last you a week or more.
If you're a heavy vaper and your on your vape multiple times throughout the day, you'll see your coil degrading much quicker than if you're a light vaper. The best way to suggest how much you vape would be how often you're re-filling your pod kit. If you have a 2ml pod and are filling it up each day, sometimes even multiple times a day, you are a heavy vaper. If one pod lasts you over a day then you're considered a light vaper. The less you vape the longer your coil will last.
If you have a high resistance coil, your e-liquid is likely to last longer, therefore your coil will last longer. This is because there is less e-liquid going through the coil, making it last a bit longer. With a super low resistance coil your e-liquid will be going through the coil at a much faster rate, making it burn out much quicker. Coil resistance isn't the be-all end-all though, as most of the time there's only a small difference in the state of a coil dpeneding on resistance. Coils will likely degrade more if you're using the incorrect wattage suggested for the coil i.e. too high wattage for a high resistance coil.
