The Ultimate Vape Kit Guide

The device is the power of your kit. This is where your batteries will be housed to give you the power you need and if you have a more unique device you will also have a screen to tell you all the details of your vape like; wattage, battery life, coil details, and other juicy info!

The tank is the brains of your kit. This is where your coil and juice will be found alongside your mouthpiece ultimately allowing you to vape.

The coil is the heart of the kit. Without it, you cant burn the liquid and turn it into vapour which you will then inhale. Coils come in all shapes and sizes depending on the kit you acquire.

The batteries… well they’re batteries. Nevertheless, the type of battery you get for your kit is very important as different types of batteries will allow you to vape at certain wattages. This will be best to do some research before you purchase that’s if the kit you but doesn’t come with them.

Each kit will contain different items all depending on the model you get. Disposable vape kits or, all-in-one vapes will not contain items like tanks as they will provide you with something called pods instead of a tank and with disposable all you get is the vape and that’s that.

Items like batteries will come with the more starter end of the kits whereas the sub-ohm mods or mods as we like to call them are more likely to come without batteries as these kits are more aimed at intermediate users or, users who have had experience with the starter vapes.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF VAPE KITS

There are various types of kits we sell at our Cloud57 shops each suited for various types of vapers. We have:

Ahh, the starter kits, everyone’s first love. Well, at least they should be and if not, you’re a natural-born coil ripper. They are essential to everyone’s vaping journey though, as they allow you to get used to swapping over from smoking and enable you to learn about a vape device. Starter kits are the perfect end to end device for a complete beginner.

Mod kits are the next stage up from a starter kit (that’s if you’re interested in them). They’re not everyone’s cup of tea due to the amount of vapour they produce but they do allow the user to access more flavour and more control of the device. Perfect for an end to end customisation of your vaping experience.

Pod vapes are a growing device that everyone seems to love. This is due to the simplicity and cigarette-like feel of the device. They can essentially be a starter kit as they are best suited for anyone no matter what vaping experience you have.

Each one of these kits will suit a different preference and level of experience with vapes. We provide a full 1-on-1 consultation with our friendly and approachable floor staff at our three stores located across Nottingham. We will be able to consult and find you the best vape kit to suit your preference.

STARTER KITS

WHAT ARE VAPE STARTER KITS?

Starter kits are best suited for complete beginners in the vaping world and that are looking at quitting smoking. A starter kit will give you all the essentials to get started like the vaping device, tank, coil, and battery.

Every starter kit will include a charger so your vape never has to be out of charge! Many Starter kits will not include e-liquid. This is something we recommend you experiment with to find the best flavour to suit you. You can also get nicotine shots in your juice to suit the strength of nicotine in your liquid. You can check our guide on e-liquid and nicotine here.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF VAPE STARTER KITS

There are many advantages and disadvantages to vape starter kits spreading across the whole range of starter kit devices and styles. Below we will list and talk about the more common pros and cons of vape starter kits.

ADVANTAGES

Ease of Use

Many vape starter kits are going to be very easy to use and some even being ready to use straight from the box. Especially disposable vape kits that are ready to use straight from the box without any confusing ways to start using. Just hit the fire button and off you go vaping.

Non-enthusiast and replica to smoking

Unlike big box mods, starter kits will be best suited for users who are not enthusiasts of the vaping community and just want something that is the closest to smoking as possible. Many starter kits are suited for people who have just stopped smoking and want something as close to that as possible without it being actual tobacco.

Large selection to suit preference

With there being a range of styles of devices you can be sure that your preference will be matched. You have the choice of using a box mod or vape pen that come with tanks that allow you to refill a vape liquid of your choice or, disposable and pod systems for the users who want a more discreet device without the fuss of changing coils and e-liquids.

DISADVANTAGES

Not all vapes have displays

If you’re looking for a vape that displays information to you then you need to do your research about which vape kit you’re going to get. We recommend coming into one of our three stores located across Nottingham to speak to one of our friendly members of staff for more information.

Less Battery Capacity (Some models)

Most starter kits will have less battery capacity than some of the more high-tech mods on the market. It’s important to consider which kit you get and the battery life that comes with it. The last thing you want is it running out of charge while you’re out and about.

WHO ARE THEY BEST SUITED FOR?

As mentioned throughout, starter kit vapes are best suited for people who are just starting in the world of vapes. The ease of use allows the user to not get confused and it is almost in some cases ready to use out of the box. But in some cases, there are some box mod kits that may look a little scary to a beginner.

In this case, the box mod kits will be best suited for users who have been vaping for some time and have a little experience taking that next step in the vaping world. This is where a box mod starter kit would be best suited.

MOD KITS

WHAT ARE VAPE MOD KITS AND WHAT DO THEY CONTAIN?

Mod kits are different to your traditional starter kit. They are called mods as they are usually modified from your normal beginner vape to be more powerful and give you more cloud when you take a hit. They are sometimes called “box mods” for their bulkier box-shaped designs but you can get these mods in a more tube-like shape too. So, if you’re looking for a coil ripper that will give you more power and cloud then these are the way to go!

Even though these mod devices are usually sold completely separately you can get them in kits too! So, what does the kit contain? For starters, you get the device itself with a tank, mouthpiece, coil (with some models), and batteries are sold separately (with some models). These kits are recommended for advanced users only, but the kits give you everything you need to get started using your first vape mod. To find the best vape mod kit for you, come to one of our three stores located across Nottingham city to speak to one of our friendly members of staff.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MOD KITS AND OTHER KITS

There are many differences between a mod kit to any other vape kit you can get. If you were to compare a mod kit to a more beginner type kit you will instantly see the first difference. Mod kits are a lot bigger and bulkier and usually have a box-like shape to them. So, if you were thinking about upgrading to a mod kit then size is definitely something to think about before purchasing.

Secondly, a mod kit has a LOT more power than a traditional vape. Most mod kits can now produce power as high as 200 Watts which if you’re currently using a vape with a limit of 40 watts may come as a surprise to you. 200 Watts will allow you to have more power in your vape which will ultimately give you more vapour and a better flavour hit when you take a drag.

Thirdly, a mod kit will have a bigger tank which will allow you to hold more e-liquid leaving you with more vape time and less filling up time. This can come in handy if you’re going on a day or night out and you don’t want to carry around a juice bottle with you. Just fill up and be on your way and you won’t have to fill up until the day or night is over.

Finally, BATTERIES! Now you can either make this a positive or a negative. The positive is that mod kits will have bigger batteries giving you more battery life throughout the day. You can say goodbye to having to charge more regularly. The negative is that it will cost you a little more on top of your vape mod kit purchase as batteries will most likely be sold separately. Not only that but you will have to buy a battery charger as most vape mods will not allow you to charge the batteries through the vape device itself.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF VAPE MOD KITS

Every vape kit you get there are going to be advantages and disadvantages. Vape mod kits come with their set of advantages and disadvantages which is exactly what we’re going to talk about below.

ADVANTAGES

Control

Vape mod kits allow you to have more control over your device and your vaping experience. These are controls that you will not get with your usual vape pen or disposable. But what can you control exactly? These settings will allow you to control wattage, voltage, temperature, and different modes to suit your vaping preference. Some models will also come with a puff counter too so you can keep track of your daily puff count. Also, it’s worth mentioning that you can keep track of your battery life with vape mod kits too.

Customisation

Vape mod kits allow you to customise your vape however you see fit. If you want to change the coils to be more resistant to wattage to give you better smoking like feel you can do that. If you want to swap back to sub-ohm coils you can. This versatility will give you an overall better vaping experience.

Huge Range of Styles

Vape mod kits come in all shapes and sizes, but they also come in all colours and designs. Why not express yourself while you vape right? There’s a huge variety of designs to choose from especially at our three Nottingham vape shops.

DISADVANTAGES

May be too Powerful

This one only really applies to the users who may be thinking of upgrading to a vape mod from a vape pen or disposable. These mods are created to give you more power for a better taste and more vapour cloud. This may be overwhelming for some users and sometimes jump the gun and end up hurting themselves from vaping a high voltage and burning their throat. Especially if the e-liquid contains nicotine.

Too Advanced

To some users, a vape mod kit may seem a little too complicated and advanced to just quit smoking. If this is the case, then we recommend looking at a pod kit as these will be better suited for you if you want to move away from disposables or vape pens.

WHO ARE THEY BEST SUITED FOR?

Vape mod kits have always been best suited for users who are looking at moving away from a vape pen or a more basic vaping system and want a bit more power to play with. This means that we recommend you have vape experience before getting these more advanced devices. If you’re not 100% sure if they’re right for you or not, then it would be best if you visit one of our Nottingham vape stores to speak to our friendly members of staff for more advice and info.

Pod Kits

WHAT ARE POD KITS AND WHAT DO THEY CONTAIN?

Pod kits are a smaller device compared to other vape devices you may see but what are Pod Vapes? Well, they are quite like your disposable vapes, but you can recharge them and use them repeatedly, only needing to change the pod/cartridge once the e-liquid has run out. On most pod models you can’t refill the vape with liquid and must replace the pods once they have run out of juice.

So, what does the kit contain? You get the device, charger, and some pods to start you off. These are designed to get started vaping ASAP from the box, so the setup time won’t be lengthy. Just charge up, install the pod to the device and boom! You’re vaping. It’s that simple.

WHAT IS SO DIFFERENT ABOUT POD VAPE KITS?

The difference about Pod vape kits is that they are not like the usual vape device you would see someone using. They are becoming a more popular option over a starter kit or vape pen as they seem to be more reliable without having to take that big step with a mod vape. They are also as close as you can get to a cigarette giving you the best vaping experience and will help out a lot if you’re quitting smoking.

This is achieved by using high resistance coils, unlike mods that use Sub-ohm coils which allow you to vape at a much higher wattage or voltage. This also means that pod kits have to use a certain type of e-juice called “50/50’s”. This means 50vg and 50pg. You can also use something called “nic salts” which is most commonly found in pod vapes and are also 50/50’s. Nic salts don’t give you a harsh throat hit when you inhale from mouth to lungs unlike normal shortfill e-juices with nicotine in them which give you a more scratchy feeling on your throat when inhaled. You can read up on this in more detail by checking out our e-liquid guide.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF POD VAPE KITS

As you can imagine they’re going to be advantages and disadvantages to every vape kit but what about Pod vapes?

ADVANTAGES

Convenient

Pod vapes are as convenient as you can get with vapes. With their Pod/cartridge feature you can just remove a pod and replace it with another if you want a change in flavour. They are also small and lightweight meaning that you can carry around a pod vape without even knowing you’re carrying it.

Cigalikes

We’ve seen many cigalike vapes over the years, but pod systems seem to hit the right spot. Although they don’t look like a cigarette, they give you the best experience in terms of relatability when vaping them.

More Nicotine!!

Yep, you heard that right! Pod systems allow you to vape more nicotine which suits vapers who are seriously trying to kick the smoking habit. Most vapes have a sub-ohm coil which means that juice has a higher VG rating and not a lot of nicotine. Whereas pod vapes mostly have coils that can vape 50/50 juice which can hold more nicotine.

Can Still Vape Sub-ohm

Although the majority of pod vapes do not contain sub-ohm coils you can still get pod cartridges that contain sub-ohm coils. Meaning that you can vape higher VG e-liquids in your pod system giving you a more flavoury hit.

DISADVANTAGES

Not for the not so Discreet Vapers

If you’re looking for a vape device that you can produce huge blooms of vapour then a vape pod kit is definitely something not to go for. If anything pod vapes produce the complete opposite which is little to no vapour production.

Shorter Battery Life

When being compared to the conventional vape mods, Pods do not have big batteries meaning the battery life will not be as good. Leaving you to charge it up more frequently.

Smaller cartridges = less liquid

Pod vapes do not have big tanks that will hold a lot of e-liquid meaning that pod vapes hold less liquid and run out quicker. This also links back up to the first point of expensive long runs.

WHO ARE THEY BEST SUITED FOR?

Pod vapes are best suited for people who are just getting started vaping or someone who wants a vaping experience that is as close as it gets to smoking a cigarette. For the vapers who want a more powerful vaping experience then a pod vape is not the way to go. The best way to figure out if a pod vape is the best for you then we recommend coming to one of our Nottingham vape shops to speak to one of our friendly members of staff for more information.