We first wrote this roundup of the best pod vapes available several years ago.How things have changed!Back then, pod systems had only just hit the market. They were small, compact and mostly basic devices that provided a Mouth-to-Lung hit.You can now get pod devices to suit every style of vaping. You’ll find devices designed for ease of use, devices.....
“Which vape kit should I buy?” is a question we hear on a daily basis. We see smokers who want to switch to vaping and have no idea where to start. We also speak to current vapers looking to progress and try something new - yet aren’t sure of how to select their next device. After all, there’s a lot to consider.....
Since we first wrote this beginner’s guide nearly a decade ago, vaping has changed significantly. There is a wider variety of vape devices, devices are easier to use and there are more e-liquid choices.We also have a decade more of research, and vaping has been endorsed by the UK government and a host of charities and organisations, from the
Updated: January 2023Over the last decade (and more) Will, our product manager, and I have tried many hundreds of different vape devices.There’s rarely a perfect device, although we do highlight our favourites on this blog.This process has given us an insight into what makes a great device.We’ve put this post together because, if you’re looking for a vape device, it.....
When you are vaping, one of the most important things to learn is how to prime a coil.By priming the coil, you can get better taste, a longer-lasting coil or pod and avoid the bad taste that comes when a coil burns out.The good news is that for most devices, priming is very easy and you only need to do.....
Updated: January 2024Vaping has become a lot more accessible over the last decade or so. Gone are the days when the only options were complicated mods that required expert knowledge, home-built coils and a LOT of fiddling to operate, or simple cigalikes with a limited range of flavours.Despite these advances, for those with disabilities and other limitations, there are still.....
Updated: November 2023Considering I work in reach of tens of thousands of bottles of e-liquid, I’m still pretty good at running out of e-liquid when I’m NOT at work.I can’t count the times I’ve turned the house upside down looking for a bottle of ANYTHING! (I usually find one bottle of Halo down the back of the sofa.)This all means.....
In previous years Smok was known for their huge mods and immense power, not to mention their futuristic, space-age design (think of the Smok Alien for example!)But Smok has evolved, and in recent years has produced a range of highly popular pod systems. At the same time, the quality of Smok pod systems has improved, making them a viable.....
Updated August 2021When I first tried vaping in 2012, everything was much simpler.I started on a basic cigalike device. All you had to do to use it was screw the cartomizer into the battery section and inhale to vape. It couldn’t have been easier.As things progressed, I got used to refilling and pressing a fire button on pen-style devices, and.....
Updated: January 2024When I’m not writing about vaping, I like being outdoors.Much of my spare time is taking up with surfing, going for long walks and growing vegetables in my garden.I know I’m not alone. After switching to vaping, many people gain a renewed enthusiasm for outdoor activities.But whether you simply enjoy the outdoors, or whether you have a job.....
They called me mad when I decided to mix chocolate and orange to produce a Terry’s-style e-liquid.Unfortunately, they were right.Whether it was down to the balance of flavours or the specific orange I used, the combination was more like eating an orange with the aftertaste of chocolate still in your mouth than chocolate delicately-infused with orange. I tried again, dialling.....
Updated: January 2024 by James Dunworth There are few things more frustrating than a “No Atomizer” or “Check Atomizer” message. Your vape tank is filled with e-liquid, your mod is charged, you press the button… and nothing happens. It’s happened to me a number of times and, chances are, it is happening to you right now! The good news is that.....
Nic salts. Freebase. Shortfills. High VG. Low VG. When it comes to buying vape juice, there’s a lot of choice - and it’s easy to get confused if you don’t know what the terms above mean. So in this guide, we’ll explain the different types of e-liquid you can buy. You’ll also find which e-liquids can be used in different devices -.....
Updated: March 2021Vapes are literally designed to get hot.Your battery is there to supply energy to a coil, which turns a portion of that energy into heat and, as a result, send a stream of vapour up the mouthpiece for you to inhale.But when you’re new to vaping, it’s natural to be a bit uneasy if you notice excessive.....
What is spit-back?Spit-back, in vaping parlance, is when a coil spits a tiny amount of hot liquid into your mouth when you initially take a puff.How does spit-back occur?Imagine placing a frying pan on high heat without any liquid on and leaving it till it’s above one hundred degrees celsius. If you then flick water on it, it will spit.....