One of the primary advantages of electronic cigarettes is the liberty to choose your nicotine strength and personalise your vaping experience. E-cigs without quality e-liquids are just plain and flavourless. This is because without the right strength vape juice to compliment your taste, your will to quit smoking could go away.

First and foremost, e-liquid strength is just about always measured in milligrams (weight) per millilitre (volume) and is expressed as mg/ml. Also, e-liquids are available in different strengths depending on the manufacturer’s business priorities.

However, the UK’s burgeoning vaping industry is cautioning the rise of homemade e-liquids as new laws with many restrictions were placed on vaping recently. These laws affect the e-cigs tank sizes, limit the e-liquid refill container’s capacity to 10 ml and restrict nicotine strength of e-liquids to no more than 20 mg/ml. You can read more about the new vaping laws by reading this UK vaping blog which features an article on everything you need to know.

On the other hand, vape merchants are already seeing the repercussions of the law as more vapers are contacting independent e-liquid makers who have no check and balance on the safety of their highly strengthened illegal e-liquid.

You need to find a vaping store who sell 0, 3, 6, 12 and 18 mg/mL bottles, which is the right range of strengths and more critically is in line with the Tobacco Product Directives (TPD) regulations.

Nonetheless, the question remains - how do you choose the right strength to compliment your preferences? Distinguishing between different e-liquid strengths could be the difference between your positive or negative vaping experiences. For example, classic e-liquids are thinner and are made to be used in low powered hardware such as vape pens or e-cigs. This is because the e-juice port holes in an e-cigarette’s atomiser are small and manufactured to work with the thinner liquid. Alternatively, using a high VG e-liquid with vape pens or cigalikes would quickly give you dry hits, as the juice cannot flow through the liquid port holes in the atomiser.

CHOOSING AN E-JUICE STRENGTH:

• There are several quality e-juices available, if you do not smoke commercially-rolled cigarettes and want to try nicotine-less vaping.
• If you have taken up vaping to quit traditional smoking, then nicotine levels ranging from 3 mg/ml to 20 mg/ml are commercially available.
• Light smokers previously smoking half-a-pack a day may consider trying a 3 mg to 6 mg e-liquid to start off.
• Medium smokers’ already smoking pack-a-day may give 6 mg to 12 mg e-juice a serious thought.
• Heavy smokers smoking 1.5 to 2 packs a day might consider trying a 12 mg to 20 mg e-liquid to start out.

Lastly, the type of e-cig or personal vaporiser you use also weighs in on your e-liquid’s strength.

NICOTINE GUIDE

BLEND GUIDANCE

E-LIQUID STRENGTHENING TIPS

• As with many liquid products, e-liquid bottles could use a regular shake up to make sure the flavour is uniformly distributed and that all vapours are as sensually flavoursome as they are promised on the label. However, you are advised to practice caution with the lids before shaking.
• All e-liquids contain water, nicotine, flavouring and a PG /VG ratio. While both PG and VG have their pros and cons, propylene glycol is the most popular and is most commonly used. It is admissible to strike a delicate balance between your PG and VG ratios to ensure the best vaporising experience.
• There is nothing medically wrong with savouring stronger e-liquid flavours which are fruity or spicy such as cinnamon or mint essences. However, these sturdier tastes may leave residues in the chamber once all the juice is burned out. Therefore, to eliminate the risk of contamination make sure to clean your e-cigarette appropriately and regularly.

If you are planning on to continue with your vaping habit then it is imperative that you should keep yourself abreast with all the latest happenings in this ultra-modern industry. You do not have to skim through every minute detail, but it’s always a good idea to subscribe to some of the leading vaping blogs to learn, correct and optimise your vaping experience.

Any atomizer with a deck, which the user “builds” or mounts their own coils, is a rebuildable tank atomizer (RBA) . This is a general term for any atomizer with a build deck. However, many users get confused between the different rebuildable tank atomizers because they come in various designations. Today there are four commonly used rebuildable tank atomizers the RBA, RDA, RTA, and RDTA. In this article, you will not only get familiar with what rebuildable tank atomizers are, but you will learn the major differences between each type.

What Is A Rebuildable Tank Atomizer (RBA)?

Unlike an e-cigarette tank, an RBA does not support pre-built coils. Instead, it requires the user to build it themselves using cotton and wire. If you are not yet familiar with RBA, stay calm, you will be well informed by the end of this. RBA is simply a term to describe rebuildables that are not tank systems. You build your own coil by wrapping it and attaching it to the system, and adding a wick. This is a common thing for users who prefer to customize their vaporizing experience. However, there are various types of builds, and they each depend on the RBA type and desired strength of the vape the user desires.

Why do People Use RBA?

Let’s put it this way: RBA is used mainly when users desire a greater level of customization on their e-cig or vape pen. Users want greater levels of control over the power of the pen of e-cig, and RBA is extremely more cost effective than purchasing pre-built coils. Well there you have it, if you want to increase or decrease the heat or vapor, consider learning how to build your own coil.

What is an RDA?

RDA is the abbreviation for rebuildable dripping atomizer. RDA is an RBA but with a deck that has posts so it secures the coils to provide electrical connections to the battery, which then heats the coils. RDA’s do not have a tank that holds liquid for the purpose that they are designed for the liquid to be dripped directly on the coils or wicks. RDA has a strong reputation for producing more intense flavors and experiences than any other kind of method. It has been named “the pinnacle of pure performance in vaping.”

If you prefer a larger amount of vapor, RDA is your go-to. Here is a fun fact from the experts; RDA’s are used in cloud-chasing competitions due to their ability to produce astonishingly large amounts of vapor. With RDA, we are talking about a more pure and intense experience.

What is an RTA?

Rebuildable tank atomizer (RTA) is a type of rebuildable atomizer that has a deck with posts covered by a sealed metal chamber-cap around a tank for holding liquid or herbs. This chamber is connected to a “chimney” which directs the vapor. In simple terms, the RTA has a tank, and the RDA does not. There is absolutely zero manual dripping with the RTA, that’s the only difference. However, users will still get a large amount of vapor, and tremendous purity with each puff.

The RTA has a “pressure differential liquid” tank, which feeds into the atomization chamber. The perks to the RTA? Well the RTA is said to last longer than the RDA when it comes to puffing time because its coil has a little juice inlet that only vaporizes small quantities at a time. Simply, the main difference here is the tank!

What is an RDTA?

Either you have never even heard of the RDTA, or you have and you just have never fully understood it. Well, you’re not alone! RDTA is the most confusing one out of the four. The rebuildable dripping tank atomizer (RDTA) is sometimes commonly referred to as the “auto-drippers”. However, in recent years the RDTA has been changed and altered to have a new design, which saturates the wicks to deliver the liquid straight to the coils. Some say the RDTA is the “enhanced” and more superior performing RTA.

Who knew there was so much to rebuildable tank atomizers? Hopefully, you gathered insightful information and have finally gained the knowledge to help you determine the differences between the types of RBA’s. Whether you prefer greater convenience, a desired length of refilling, more flavor or vapor, or low resistance, all four options offer something a little different to help tend to your desired preferences. The best advice is to try out the one that best attracted you while reading. Yeah - maybe you’re that guy who prefers dry herb tank atomizers like the ones reviewed here. However, you won’t know until you try!

Kangertech is at it again with their mini TOGO. They got that right especially the mini part. If you are used to the large vapes, then this little one will seem like a toy to you. It fits perfectly in your hand or your pocket, but still, performs as well as the huge vapes. Here is a more detailed look into the Kangertech TOGO Mini.

Overall Outlook

The Kanger TOGO Mini measures 3" x 1-11/16" x 7/8", including the drip trip. It is so small that you could conceal it with your closed fist and none would be the wiser. It is a simple vape with one button for easy operation. The built-in battery has 1600mAh capacity. The texture of the exterior part of it is quite rugged, which makes it unique. The colors are cheerful! Orange, red and black!

Inside the box, you have your one stainless steel coil (CLOCC NiChrome 1.0ohm), a replacement glass, a USB charger the color of your vape, and of course the Kanger TOGO Mini 2.0. It is quite simple to use, which you get from the singular button. Even so, Kangertech throws in the manual to be sure that newbie users get it right from the get-go.

What you notice about the Mini from the first use is that it is a small solid device, built with precision. The tight airflow is adjustable for mouth-to-lung, but you can loosen up to suit the ideal lung hit. You also notice that the coils are different, each designated for either mouth-to-lung vaping or lung hit. Changing them is quite easy, but we would recommend that you switch it off first.

• Capacity

On the box, Kangertech says that this mod has a 1600mAh capacity, which means it could last you the entire day unless you are a heavy vaper. But then again, the TOGO Mini is designed with the beginner in mind, and so this capacity is just ideal. There is a little confusion here about the battery capacity when you go to the company's site, but all that is important is that the battery lasts all day.

The inbuilt tank holds 1.9ml of ejuice, and it is quite easy to fill. This Kanger Mini is one of the few tanks that is hollow and wide that you do not need a drip trip to fill your ejuice. As long as you cap it tightly, it will not leak. That goes for placing it in any position. I have had vapes that leak when placed on their side, but this one retains the ejuice.

Refilling is bliss. As I noted before, the tank is quite hollow, and you hardly need the drip. The capacity is strictly 1.9ml, and you have the little line there showing you how far you should fill. I haven’t tried going over the limit, but I think it would leave a mess.

• Soak The Coil

As usual, first-time use demands that you soak the coil for 10 minutes or so before vaping it to avoid burning it. Fill the tank then leave the cotton in the coil to soak. Since it is the first time, it is recommended that you prime it by dripping a drop of the ejuice on each of the ejuice slots. This allows it to soak the coil even better and you only need to prime it this once.

• Airflow

First, the mini lights just like any other vape. Five hits on the button to turn it on and five to switch it off. LED lights up to tell you the status of your battery. Five lights on are same as five bars for ‘fully charged’ and as the bars go down, you have your warning to recharge it.

It has a symmetrical airflow design, and you get to decide how much air you let in. The device has a stopper on the airflow to guide your opening and closing. When you close the airflow all the way at the front, a small peephole is left open on the back side. It is tiny and restrictive, but it is excellent for those who want a direct lung hit. For more airflow, open it to the capacity you want.

The USB port is on the side, meaning you can charge your Togo mini and vape at the same time. It takes an hour to charge fully and its keeps for the whole day depending on your activity.

Vapor Production and Flavor

Now, on to the most important part. This small device works excellently. Being small and targeted for beginners, I did not expect much and boy was I wrong! I tested it out with high VG e-liquid, and it sure brought out the taste with dense rich clouds.

Vapor production: it will not exactly produce huge clouds like a 200W mod, but it gives you decent vapor.

Flavors: Here, the Kangertech TOGO Mini is a winner. Flavors are excellent, and the air restriction is excellent in letting me getting mouth-to-lung. Overall, I would give the TOGO Mini 2.0 an 8/10 for its good build, performance that blows out of your mind, and portability.

Happy vaping and remember to hydrate. 

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Vaporesso Attitude is a mod with attitude. It ushers you into a world of large but light mods. It is the kind that you carry in your pocket and not look or feel as though you are carrying a rocket. It is masterfully designed to appeal to both new and experienced vapers. The price is quite lenient for a mod of its quality. This 80-watt single 18650 mod has temperature controls for Titanium, Nickel, and Stainless steel.

Overall Design

Inside the box:

• The Attitude 80w mod
• The Estoc tank
• Replacement glass
• The 4ml tank
• High-quality micro USB cable
• Warranty card and user manual
• A cover lid.
• 0.5-ohm replacement coil. It already has a pre-installed 0.4-ohm coil.

The Vaporesso Attitude is one of a kind. Although it is as big as most mods on the market, it only weighs 125g, which is pretty lightweight. With a length, width, and depth of 3.2 inches, 1.84 inches, and 9 inches, it will fit perfectly on the average hand.

Originally, this mod has a 2ml capacity tank, but you can expand this to 4ml using the additional tank that comes with this product. It does not come with the batteries, but you can find those anywhere. The buttons for changing your settings are at the bottom and set in a way that is easy to access. I like that they have specified the plus and minus buttons, so you do not have to guess. It has several vent holes at the bottom.

• Operating the Mod

It is easy to work, with two buttons on the side and the power one at the top. A large LED lets you see your settings and status of your battery. It comes with default settings, but you can adjust them and save to suit your vaping needs. Your resistance preference will determine your wattage, here meaning that the settings will automatically change depending on your preference.

That does the work for you unless you want to change the settings manually when using Smart VW mode. It helps you set the wattage to the ideal setting based on the resistance of the atomizer, which is great for beginners. With advanced modes of CCW (Customized Curve of Wattage)and CCT (Customized Curve of Temperature), this allows finer adjustment to the wattage or wattage. At Bypass, you will be vaping like a mech mod. Here, the internal workings of the mod will set the wattage according to the level of your battery. We would not recommend this for those new to vaping.

One more interesting thing you will notice at the display is when you click the mode button three times; your screen (at wattage mode) registers “CCW.” If you hold the mode button for a few seconds, then let go. There, on your LED will appear where you can adjust the different temperature control modes. Here, you can make all adjustments you need, and it will only take you seconds.

• Tank Capacity

The 2ml size tank is large enough to allow you to refill without dripping. As we noted above, it accommodates 2ml initially, but you have a replacement glass in there if you want to boost it by 2ml (this is especially for heavy vapers). The top cap can be quite hard to pry open, especially if you tightened it too much, and that is how the rubber lid comes in. It makes it easy to remove the drip cap and even close it so that it does not leak. I have to note here that unless you leave it loose, this mod will not leak at all.

EU coil basically means Eco-Universal, which saves you a ton of money when you buy a pack for replacement. Why is that? Because the coils require fewer metals to be used, while only needing to replace the core of the atomizer.

• Airflows and Tank

The Estoc Tank has two airflows on the side, both of which are adjustable. It has a stopper to keep it in place, and you can open it all the way if you so wish. The tank is top filling, and so you will only need to unscrew the top part to get to it. The coil, which you will have inserted at this point, is well inside the tank, and as usual, it is advisable to allow the e-liquid to settle in there and soak the cotton for several minutes. To change the coil, you simply switch your mod off, gently remove the cap, and pry it out.

Speaking of coils, this mod comes with two the ceramic coil, one 316L coil, and other Clapton Traditional, which is 0.5ohm and can be vaped between 25 and 40 watts. This coil is the replacement found in the kit. The other one, 0.4ohm, which is pre-installed in the mod is Clapton style coil which can be vaped between 40 and 55 watts.

• Vapor Production and Flavor

Vapor production on this mod is impressive. It literally leaves behind clouds of smoke. As for the flavor, it hits right, especially when I restricted the airflow. To be honest, I was not surprised at all. I expected nothing short of excellence from Vaporesso, and they delivered in this Attitude 80w. Overall, this is an excellent mod. One of the best, even.

Pros

• Additional capacity to make it 4ml
• Well priced
• Easy settings for the beginner to the experienced

Cons

Flavors are slightly altered with the ceramic coil. If you are like me, you would rather stick with the traditional coils. Nothing fancy, but excellent flavors. Also, the magnetic door rattles a bit, so that could do with some tweaking.

Conclusion

Based on the performance, the Attitude performs similar to most sub ohm devices, but the main difference is the appearance, giving an attitude appeal. With four colors available, the Attitude is a good looking device with your typical great sub ohm performance. And you can’t wrong with the size of the Attitude.

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A sleek design, great flavors, and enormous vapors are only a few of the things that define this mod.

Kangertech has a new vape mod for beginners and pros alike. While the pint-sized mod looks as though it was designed with the beginner in mind, the flavors make you want to change your mind. Here is our review.

Out of the Box

In the box is the small mod, with a USB charger, a tank, and the manual. The Juppi box mod is quite small, small enough to fit perfectly in your hand. The packaging is neat and the manual easy to go through. The mod, as you will note in the review below, is easy to use, handle, and refill.

The Design

Honestly, this mod is a bit odd, but in a good way. The L-shaped body fits the tiny tank correctly. While most mods have the tank at the top, this particular model has its L-curve for the tank to fit. This serves its purpose while reducing the size of the mod. The buttons are at the front of the mod, with each serving its particular purpose.

Battery Power

It is fueled by a single 18650 battery, which is sold separately. It only needs one at a time, which helps keep the mod compact. So keep spare ones in a cool and dark place for when you get through the one in the mod. The single battery fits perfectly in the slot using a magnetic battery cover to keep the battery in place.

Buttons

It has three main buttons: one for turning it on and off, and the other two for adjusting to your preferred settings. The buttons are not labeled plus or minus, and so it is up to you to figure it out. The micro USB charging port is also on the face of your mod. The fire button is not in the same spot as the on and off buttons but at the top of it. As is with most mods, five clicks will turn it on while five more will turn it off.

The OLED screen on the face of the mod lets you see your settings. It also displays the status of your battery. If you can hold all three buttons at the same time, you will lock your settings so you don't accidentally change your settings. You can flip the display to suit your position.

The Juppi 75W gives you the option between temperature control and variable wattage. The temperature mode ranges between 200 and 600°F, while adjusting the wattage goes from 7 to 75 watts. Your preference will depend on the type of coil you are using. When you hit the fire button three times, you can change your settings from Nickel to Titanium, to Stainless Steel, and then Ni-Chrome. The settings willchange by 5°, which means you can change them as fast as you need to.

To adjust the power, (the highest being 75 watts), you use one of the buttons on the face of your mod. As we noted, they are not labeled, and so you have to test it out to know what each button is for. It won't be hard since there is only two buttons to adjust the wattage or temperature.

At The Top

The top cap is removable, to reveal the tank and the coil. The coil unscrews easily and so changing it will not be an event. The top of the reservoir is drip-free, which gives you the confidence that your precious e-juice will not leak.

Filling the 3.0ml tank is quite easy and doesn’t take long, of course. You will just need to screw it tightly to the body and then remove the cap. You want to be sure you soak the cotton in the coils to prevent it from burning. It is pretty the same way you refill your tank. No much difference here. Each side of the tank has an airflow that is not adjustable.

You also want to ensure you stay within the capacity of the tank, as filling it beyond the 3.0ml limit would cause it to spill and we do not want that. For excellence in flavor, you want to leave the e-juice to settle for a few minutes. It would be practical, also, to ensure that the cotton soaks sufficiently, each time you refill it, but especially the first. Once that is done, you can attach on the cap and screw it tightly. Simple.

When changing the coil, this mod will prompt you to set the base resistance of the coil. It will indicate a (+) for a new coil and a (-) for an old coil. Ensure to follow all the instructions to the letter for whichever coil you insert so that the internal mechanisms can work the appropriate base settings. It also recommends that the coil be at room temperature for best performance.

Vapor Production and Flavor

The vapor production from the Kangertech Juppi is decent even at the lowest temperatures. It literally forms vapor clouds, which we find impressive for a mod of its size. The flavors hit right, especially at higher degrees. The higher the temperature, the more defined the flavors.

Pros

• Hand-size, so it is easy to carry
• Easy to refill, and leak-free
• Can be used with various coils

Cons

• The major drawback is the size of the tank. 3.0ml is quite limited, especially for a regular vaper.
• One other con is the placement of the buttons. The fire button is especially oddly placed.
• Airflow not adjustable

Recommendations

We like this mod for its design, vapor production, and excellent flavors. It takes some adjusting to find the ideal way to hold it, but the flavors coming out of it especially at high degrees, make up for that. 

Get the Kanger Juppi 75W here.

Aspire is back at it again with this superior mouth-to-lung vape. Check out the details.

Aspire is not new to vaping. The company has produced so many products on the market that almost everyone who vapes has used at least one of their products at one time. Aspire has been known for its high quality products but yet affordable prices, who competes with every other company in the market. And they are still producing a great product with the Aspire Pockex featuring an all-in-one design with a compact vape pen style.

The first thing that you notice with this version of Aspire Pockex is the sleek design. It fits perfectly in your pocket without calling any attention. The body, smooth and glossy is white and pink, but there are variations: black and stainless steel. For those new to vaping, this kit is the ideal place to start, especially if you yearn for the mouth to lung feel that you get from regular cigarettes. It is an improvement from a previous model, and its shape and size is a winner.

Features of the New Aspire Pockex

Out of the Box

The packaging is neat: a small box containing the Pockex AIO, two atomizers, a USB cable, a warranty card, and a small user manual. The little packaging fits the device perfectly, and the additional coil comes in handy, just in case you make a mistake and burn the first one. It measures about 120mm in length, with a 20mm diameter.

The Skinny

This vape is complete as it is. The tank is inbuilt, so you cannot separate it from the body, allowing this vape pen to be compact and easy to use. The battery is impressive, with a 1500mAh capacity, which lasts depending on your usage. For the normal vaper, this battery could go for a few days without requiring a recharge.

Getting Started

Even though it comes with a manual, this device is pretty easy to use. First, you have to charge it to full capacity. The battery is 1500mAh one, so it needs about 4 hours for the first charge. The rest will certainly not take that long.

The USB charging system is at the base of the tank, which may be a bit of an inconvenience if you want to place it upright as you charge it, but that does not have to be the case. It does not leak, and so you can put it on its side with your e-liquid in and leave it to charge. The upside of that ‘flaw in design’ is that you can vape as you charge.

Once this bad boy is full charged, fill up your e-liquid. The top is easy to unscrew, and then you will need to remove the coil to access the little tank. The capacity of the reservoir is 2ml, which may not last heavy vapers the day, but it lasts a decent amount of time. Refilling is not an event, and so the size of the tank should not be a deal breaker.

Inbuilt Protection

Rule of the thumb is that no vaper should leave their device unattended when vaping. The Pockex makes it easy by cutting off once the battery is full it also cuts off automatically after 10 seconds of vaping. It is as safe as they come.

Refilling

Refilling this baby is pure bliss. You only need to unscrew the coil, let the excess e-juice drip back in the tank, and then remove it. No mess! You can then fill the tank, but be sure not to go beyond the 2ml capacity as that would cause flooding and a slight mess. I did go beyond the mark, just to prove a point and I was rewarded with a little spill. My bad for failing to follow instructions correctly.

Changing the Coil

As with others, you want to change the coil when you notice a difference in flavor. For an average user, once a month is the norm. This Pockex does not spill any of your precious e-juice when you change it. When you change your coil, you might want to let it soak in the e-juice for at least 3 minutes before turning it on.

Mouth to Lung

The vapor production on this little device is fantastic. It has a non-adjustable airflow, which I feel could lean on the very few flaws of this device but then again it is a typical MTL device. It has the same feel of a real cigarette when you drag, thanks to the tight airflow. If you let you e-juice soak for a few minutes, you will be rewarded with brilliant flavors and excellent throat hit.

Turning It On

It needs 5 clicks to go on and 5 to turn off. It has an indicator on the side for when it is on. It also has an indicator for when the battery is low (at 30% and below). The light turns pink for recharge and blue for when the battery is 30% and above.

Pros

• Easy to operate
• No leaks, no spit backs
• Top filling
• Easy to change coil
• Reasonable price
• Battery lasts long
• Comfortable to carry

Cons

• 2ml capacity too little
• Tight airflow

Conclusion

This vape is an absolute delight. I am yet to find a better vape pen starter kit, where it is comfortable to carry around while producing great mouth to lung hits. It is the perfect All-In-One vape.

Get the Aspire Pockex AIO Kit here.

Beautiful design, great color coordination, and powerful. Aspire is at it yet again.

This mod captures your attention, thanks to the color scheme. You have the blue and yellow, for instance, with the colors complementing each other so well. It oozes class, but then that is not surprising, seeing that Aspire has been top of their game from the beginning.

This mod is an upgrade of their previous release, and the design borrows heavily from the Aspire Plato AIO. They have boosted the tank size, and the chip is of a higher wattage. The design has not changed much, but the colors have.

Here is a full review of the Aspire Archon 150W.

The Outlook

From the box, you will have the mod, a USB charger, manual, and the warranty card. The mod comes in three distinct colors: blue with yellow accents, dark gray with yellow lining (a lighter shade of yellow), and blue with yellow lining. The colors make this mod stand out and even make it look stylish and sophisticated. I like blue the most.

Aspire Archon requires two 18650 Lithium-ion batteries, which is sold separately. The mod has a chip that holds up to 150 watts of power.

The Design

The Archon is an excellent quality build constructed with durable zinc alloy. With a spring loaded 510 connection, there is no shortage of connection for the atomizer. It is rounded and smooth to the touch. It comfortably fits in the hand, and even though the body is smooth, it does not slip.

The outer cover is removable and easy to slip back and forth. It attaches to the rest of the mod through magnets. A slight con here is that the cover gets a little loose and rattles when you shake the mod, but nothing that a little squeeze cannot fix. One other thing that could raise concern after a while of usage is the ability of the magnet to hold the outer cover in place. Time will tell.

The OLED screen is large enough to allow customization. With a 0.86 inch screen, you can have your name or logo displayed to take the design a notch higher. The package comes with tutorials on how to do that, and so you are only a few steps away from customizing you mod.

Buttons

The buttons are easy to access. To turn it on, you need five clicks on the main button, and five on the same button to turn it off. There are plenty of other buttons too, all meant for settings. It saves your original settings, which you can always change along the way. The buttons click easily, and they are placed in a comfortable position that won’t get in the way of your vaping.

Other features include the ability to input a passcode (child lock feature) to keep your settings save and to prevent unauthorized persons from making changes on it. The display on the side lets you see your settings and the power status of your battery. Once the passcode in place, your mod is practically useless, unless you enter the code it correctly. That also means that if you forgot it, this would lock you out just like everyone else. You would have to download the firmware from Aspire and reset the device.

Vapor Production

Onto one of the most significant bits of the Archon 150W; vapor production. This mod produces a great amount of vapor especially with its ability to reach up to 150W. One deep inhalation produces an impressive vapor, and the flavors hit just right when connecting it will the right sub ohm tank. This is certainly in line with the rest of Aspire products, and we are certainly impressed by the continued quality.

Other Features

At the back of the mod, two holes ingeniously poked, make it easy to remove the batteries. On the side of this mod is where the USB charging takes place. I especially like the positioning (as opposed to having it at the bottom) because you can set it upright as it charges so you can avoid any leak issues.

Pros

• 150W output with temperature control
• Vapor production is impressive
• The design, colors and the overall outlook is a game changer
• The numerous buttons
• Custom logo
• Child-lock feature
• You can customize it to include your name on the OLED screen.

Cons

• Overhang with 22ml tanks
• Doesn’t fit 24mm diameter tanks and up

Conclusion

The Aspire Archon surely achieves its purposes working great with many types of tanks. It has a nice and light body making it easy to carry around. And you can’t go wrong for the price of it with its ability to produce an output of 150W.

Purchase the Aspire Archon 150W here.

With the soaring popularity of e-cigs and vaping products continuing to rise the government is imposing taxes and regulations to limit their usage. This is inadvertently causing retailers to close up shop though because of the incredible tax hikes and red tape that is now surrounding this industry. Some states have passed legislation which rules that vape and e-cig shop owners need to pay a tax on all of their inventory while other states have rules which tax the sale of all these items. With these taxes and regulations continuing to be put forward, is this industry ever going to return to its once thriving self?

What Taxes and Regulations Are There?

E-cigs and vaping products have been hit hard with taxes and regulations that could soon lead to the majority of retailers and some wholesalers having to close up shop. The big kicker was in August 2016 when the FDA mandated that these products are to be regulated the same as tobacco products. The FDA now considers e-cigs as a drug delivery device and they have classified them accordingly in addition to banning their sale to minors.

There have also been widespread bans on these products being used in indoor areas and in the same places where regular smoking has been banned. These bans do vary from state to state, though, as some states have large and detailed smoke-free laws that can still enable people to vape in permitted restaurants and bars. The most common vaping bans which are in effect ban vaping in all enclosed workplaces, including bars and restaurants.

Vape shops in PA have been hit hard with an almost criminal tax imposed on their sales. The owners of these shops will have to pay the government 40% of the wholesale value of their stock and many small businesses have already been forced to close as a result. Also, all e-cig retailers, distributors, and manufacturers have to apply for a state license to sell here, which results in more money filling the government’s coffers. To make matters worse, even the residents of PA are being directly punished too if they decide to shop for e-cigs online in an attempt to avoid the 40% sales tax. The punishment can be a $5000 fine and even possible prison time too. This extends to being in possession of a vaping product sold outside of Pennsylvania as well. It’s estimated that around 90% of all vape shops in PA have closed down due to these regulations.

West Virginia has passed a regulation for e-cigs and vaping products e-liquid additive to be taxed at an onerous rate of 7.5c per mL. This may seem small to some people, but it’s expected to yield the state millions of dollars over the next year. Compare this to Kansas which has a regulation passed to tax these products at a rate of 20c per mL. But the regulations in Kansas are in a different contrast if you go to North Carolina or Louisiana where the e-liquid tax is set at 5 cents per mL.

Many states have tried to pass wholesale tax regulations but they were thankfully defeated. Virginia tried to pass the smallest tax rate of 15%, while other states such as Maryland (30%), Kentucky (40%), Iowa (50%), Rhode Island (80%), and Vermont (92%) were also able to defeat the legislations being passed. New York (95%) and Alaska (100%) are pending at the time of writing this in what are the two largest wholesale tax figures ever proposed. Washington DC currently has the highest wholesale tax rate of 67%.

What Else Is Going On?

In 2014, New York imposed a city-wide smoking ban which includes beaches, pubs, and eateries. This ban was appealed in 2015 by a smoker’s rights group claiming that vaping and e-cigs are not related to this and therefore, shouldn’t be included in the ban. They lost this appeal and as of January 2017, a Manhattan court has ruled that this ban will remain in place with e-cigs and vape products being included.

The National Park Service (NPS) is now trying to propose a ban on all vaping products due to second-hand smoke. Pretty soon, you will probably not be allowed to use an e-cig or vaping product in your backyard too if this regulation comes into effect as it can pave the way for this to happen.

Federal approval for most flavored liquids and e-cig devices is required now by law and this is making it increasingly harder for people in this business to survive. There have been multiple steps put in place by the lawmakers and these steps require money to change hands along the way. Opening an e-cig or vaping business is no longer a viable business option and the ones who still exist have taken massive income reductions.

Why All of The Fuss?

Smokeless tobacco and vapor products are 99% less harmful than cigarettes and they have been proven to help people quit smoking. So why are these draconian laws being passed that not only affect the consumer, but directly impact the retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers livelihoods too? Thousands of businesses across America have been forced to close their doors due to these biased and discriminatory laws and some owners have been left with immense debt that they may never be able to repay.

We know that these products can be seen by our youth as the “cool” and “hip” new way to smoke without coming close to the damage that regular smoking can cause. This is the main reason why these taxes and regulations are being passed; to stop our future generations from becoming smokers, except for being a cash grab, of course. But what the fat cat lawmakers and out of touch congressmen don’t understand is that e-cigs and vaping isn’t a gateway drug, it’s the opposite.

Millions of cigarette smokers have been able to quit smoking because of e-cig and vaping products. They can contain much lower nicotine levels which in turn, reduces the smoker's craving and the flavors help to supplement the lower dopamine release due to the lack of nicotine. These taxes and regulations are inadvertently punishing people who are trying to quit smoking so as a result, they either pay the exorbitant taxes on these products in order to continue using them or alternatively, they continue to smoke and become just another statistic.

A sleek, portable design with great flavors and vapor production.

We have been vaping for long enough, so I won’t call this habit new. The market is always churning something new to keep vapers interested, and one of the newest kids on the block from SMOK is their Vape Pen 22.

It is a basic pen, portable, and with a sleek design. It is appealing to the eye, complete with matching orange lines on its body. The inbuilt battery is rechargeable and has an impressive capacity. This vape wins both experienced and inexperienced vapers over for its flavor. It produces some of the best flavors I have had from a vape pen. Vapor production is incredible, and the fact that you can carry it discreetly in your pocket is a major bonus. It has a major design flaw, which we will discuss later on in this review.

Why 22? You may ask. Well, 22 is basically the diameter of the tank. The eGo battery has a capacity of 1650mAh, which is pretty decent. Depending on your puffing, the tank capacity can keep you going for a good 3 hours. The glass tank gives it an appeal too, although it would also mean the end of your vape pen if it broke. But you can always get a replacement glass to keep it going . It is easy to use, with just one simple button on the side. Here are the in-depth features of this vape pen.

Features of Smok Vape Pen 22

• A Simple Yet Sleek Design

The design is quite simple. This vape kit comes detached, and you have to assemble the piece before you can go on. You have four parts; the glass tank, the coil, the base (which contains the battery) and the top cap. It also comes with a charger. Assembly is simple, as all you have to do is screw them into place (no tools required). It is pretty much a basic vape, which is why everyone considers it a great vape pen for beginners.

On the cylindrical body of the pen, you have the inbuilt battery and the slots for airflow. You also have your button, which you press five times to turn it on and five more to turn it off. One of the slits in the body lights up to let you know that we are on! In the glass compartment is where you add your e-juice, and then proceed to do your business.

Inside the top cap, you have your coil, which nebulizes the e-juice. You would have to secure this coil tightly inside the can so that it does not attach to it and give you a little bit of trouble when uncapping it to refill.

• The Body

This vape pen is sleek and long. The body is stainless steel, with orange rings on the button and glass cap to break the monotony of the steel. This design makes it easily portable, as it is quite small in diameter (22mm) and tall like your average classy pen. Its aesthetic appeal makes it popular to those vapers (both experienced and beginners) who want to vape but also want to look good doing it.

Unlike most vape pens, it has no removable tank or atomizer. It does not have several confusing buttons either. It only has one that you hit five times to light. The glass tank is all you have for your e-juice, which makes it a transparent affair. You will know you are running out even before you hit dry runs.

I think the most impressive quality about this vape pen (apart from the flavor) is that it does not leak. I placed it in awkward angles to provoke a leak then left it in my bag overnight, and it did not leak. It was lying on my desk at an awkward angle for hours, and it still did not leak. I would say that is stellar bodywork.

• Capacity

The battery is internal and seemingly small from the tube, but it has an impressive capacity. 1650mAh will keep you puffing for quite a while. One of the holes on the body flickers to let you know that the battery is getting low. When it is too low, it will flash continuously (about 15 times) to warn you of the very low battery. A full recharge takes 3 hours max.

Messy filling

This vape pen has a major design flaw. The coil attaches to the top cap so that it comes out when you unscrew for refilling. You have two options with this; you either uncap it and hope it does not leak all the remaining juice, or wait until the e-juice is on its last drag. This last option will certainly send some dry hits your way, which is not cool. SMOK needs to address this design flaw.

Pros

• Sleek Design
• No gurgling or juice spit-backs
• Light flickers to warn you of diminishing battery life.
• Simple assembly and usage.
• Great flavors and vapor production.
• Impressive battery capacity.
• Portable.

Cons

• Leaks when you open.
• Tank capacity could be better.
• Messy refills.

Recommendation

The flavors are out of this world, and the vapor production is impressive for a pen this range. It is quite affordable too! If you are new to vaping, this vape pen would be a good way of introducing yourself.

Get the Smoktech Vape Pen 22 here.

Introduction

Every person who likes to vape wants to try out different avenues of vaping that will allow them to take the experience up a notch. When a new product is released in the market, many people are willing to give it a go to test the functionality of the product and whether it will fulfill their needs better or not. While others like to decrease their level of smoking by vaping, many smokers are actually replacing smoking with vaping to avoid additional health issues that come with tobacco.

In 2007, Joyetech understood the market needs and started manufacturing products that would entice customers to try new ways of having a smoke and satisfying their smoking needs. Since then, the company has released many versions of the Joyetech eVic, which has been a great hit in the market, but many consumers were quick to point out a few flaws in the product and hence, the need for a newer model arose. Recently, the company released the eVic-VTwo Mini Cubis Pro Starter Kit , which is a model that comes with some additional features and improving the usability in the previous model of the eVic-VTC Mini. This product requires the external battery like the previous model, but with a new firmware able to power the device up to 80W and a more productive sub ohm tank. The entire product is built to be leak free and can enhance a user's experience.

Features

The entire product is small and lightweight, so you can easily carry it around in your pocket or place it anywhere you like. It is also available in a range of colors from, which you can choose the one that best fits your personality type. The product requires an 18650 cell to operate; these cells are readily available in the market, and you can store extra ones in your home for backup.

You can insert the battery at the back end of the product; simply open the magnetic cover and insert the 18650 in. There is an ejection ribbon attached to the battery terminal as well, so whenever needed, pull the ribbon and the battery will pop right out. The battery life of the product is not the best since it only take one 18650 battery and can push out high wattage, so be ready to change batteries frequently. But it can be comparable to most single 18650 battery mods. The inside of the battery slot is quite clear and appropriately made which will not be damaged easily with extensive use.

To turn on the device, you will find a fire button on the side of the device. Simply turn the device on or off by pressing the button five times for each command. The product also comes with a 0.96inch OLED screen which will give you a clock display or custom logo if preferred, also displaying the current settings on the device. The visual of this screen is very clear, and since it comes with display protection, you can be assured that there will be no damage or scratches on the display itself.

The best part about the firmware of the product is that you can upgrade it whenever you want and is always available on the Joyetech website , to allow you to update to the latest firmware if there are more releases.

The product also comes with a USB slot, which allows you to connect the device to any electrical source for convenient charging. It takes only a while to have the entire product charged; you can even attach the device to your car via the USB port to charge.

The atomizer structure of the product is detachable, so you can simply take it off, wash it, and put it back on. Water will not cause any damage to it as long as you let it dry out. The reattaching process of the atomizer is just as comfortable and will be back in shape in no time.

The cap of the device is designed in a way to ensure that there is no leakage of the contents inside featuring a U-shaped design. The feature is a highly important one to have during use, the juice inside the tank of the product becomes quite hot and sticky. The Cubis Pro has a liquid capacity of 4ml using top filling design with huge air slots for less messy and easier filling, and includes a top airflow control with five 2mm by 1mm vertical air slots. You will find that the Cubis Pro supports various atomizer head coil system of QCS, LVC, and NotchCoil, so you can attach the one you prefer the most using.

The product is great to use with simple yet effective additions over its previous model.

Performance

The temperature control, the mod itself, and the other modes that are incorporated into the device work quite well and are easy to operate. Adjustment of the temperature or wattage is vital in allowing you to get the best vapor production. The temperature can reach up to 600°F, and reaching up to 80W in wattage mode. The mode also has three memory TCR mode and works with Nickel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel coils.

You will not have any problems with the screen either, as it is bright and sharp enough to read quickly. The process of adjusting the clock is quite simple as well.

The overall performance of the product is good and will surely give you a different vaping experience that you are in search of with improvements to the previous model of the mod and tank.

Pros

• The build quality of the product is superb
• Compact and easy to carry
• The screen gives a clear display, making it easy to read
• The product is simple to use
• Leak-free

Cons

• Very similar in design from the previous eVic-VTC Mini
• Single 18650 battery

Conclusion

We hope that the information provided above in this Joyetech eVic-VTwo Mini Cubis Pro Starter Kit review has been helpful for those of you considering to purchase it. We give this product an overall rating of good on a scale of poor to excellent. If you already have the previous model of this product, there is not much need for you to consider buying this one since there aren't too many differences between the two. But of course the upgraded firmware with higher wattage output and improved Cubis tank makes this device more fun to have. Joyetech products typically don't disappoint.

What’s included?

• eVic-VTwo Mini mod
• Cubis Pro atomizer
• One QCS coil
• One NotchCoil 0.25ohm DL
• One BF SS316 0.5ohm DL
• One LVC Clapton 1.5ohm
• Two mouthpiece
• One silicone sleeve
• USB cable

Get Joyetech eVic-VTwo Mini w/ Cubis Pro Starter here.