Vape Kits

When new vapers begin their journey, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the huge range of devices on the market. Knowing which mod, battery, tank, or coil to choose from requires lots of research and reading customer reviews. And all that’s before even considering which e-liquid flavour to choose.

But choosing the right e-cigarette doesn’t have to be complicated. To make it easier for vapers to get started, vaping brands started packaging all the necessary parts together in starter kits. By including everything you need to get started in one box, vapers can become tobacco-free straight away.

The vaping industry moves fast, with lots of new e-cigarettes, pods and mods kits released on the market every week. There are lots of different brands to choose from, like Smok, Aspire, Smoking vapor, Uwell. Similarly, there are many different price levels.

On this page, you'll find a brief overview of the different vape kits and starter kits to choose between. If you need to know the difference between a vape pen, a pod and a mod, this article is here to help.

Vape Pen

Vape pens are a type of e-cigarette popular for their light, sleek design. Slim, long and shaped like a pen, these kits are easy to use, so they are the go-to option for anyone trying to stop smoking cigarettes. Vape pens come in various styles, colours, and sizes, and they can be small and compact or a cigar size.

A vape pen typically comes with a built-in rechargeable battery, a coil, a tank and a mouthpiece to draw from. While these kits don't usually have the power of more advanced vape kits, they can be just as satisfying thanks to the growth of nicotine salts, which allow excellent vaping with low-wattage devices.

While vape pens were initially seen as a kind of "entry-level" device in the past, thanks to advances in technology, these days, they can deliver a very satisfying experience.

Within this category of e-cigarette, you can also find disposable vapes. These are pens that come with a charged battery and a tank that is pre-filled with e-liquids. These are a perfect option for people who want to try out vaping or anyone worried about losing or breaking their e-cigarette on a night out.

Pod Mod Kit

Pod kits are one of the vaping industries best ideas over the last few years. These devices are light and discrete with excellent battery life. While pod kits aren't as powerful as other mods on the market, the introduction of nicotine salts has meant that vapers can get a satisfying hit and great flavour without needing a high power device.

Pod vape kits are very portable and designed with simplicity in mind. Instead of using a tank to hold e-liquids, these kits have a battery that connects to a pod by magnet or a clip.

Sub Ohm Kit

Sub-ohm / advanced vape kits are a more advanced option favoured by some experienced vape users. With these vape starter kits, users can swap the ease of use pens and pods for a system with greater power and versatility. 

These typically come with a larger removable battery (or two) and have a boxier shape. They are more powerful and give users greater control over wattage and voltage, and with the correct settings, they can be used to produce bigger clouds and deeper flavour.

Before nicotine salts, a sub-ohm kit was considered the best way to get the most satisfying and tobacco-like hit.

It really comes down to personal preference. Some people value the portability and convenience of pods and pen-style kits, while others prefer larger sub-ohm kits for their versatility and power.

In the past, larger, more expensive sub-ohm kits were the only option for anyone chasing high performance. But, as mentioned above, the introduction of nicotine salts has revolutionised what lighter kits can do. 

One factor that you might consider when picking a vape kit is your vaping style, as roughly speaking, pods and pens are more favoured for MTL, with sub-ohm kits generally preferred for DTL vaping. However, it should be remembered that this is only a rough guideline because advances in vaping technology mean there are lots of vapes on the market, like the Smok Nord, that are capable of both.

Mouth to lung (MTL) vaping is a vaping style that replicates the experience of smoking a tobacco cigarette. Because it happens in two stages a) draw in the mouth b) breathe into the lungs, it is called mouth to lung. MTL produces less vapour, so it's great if you're trying to be discrete.

Mouth to Lung (MTL)

Vape tanks for MTL are usually designed with narrow mouthpieces. Additionally, if your device comes with an adjustable airflow, many vapers choose to keep this closed or almost closed. However, there are no hard and fast rules, so just experiment to see what works for you.

Direct to Lung (DTL)

Direct to lung (DTL) vaping is similar to how we breathe and happens in one process: straight to the lungs. This is a process favoured by some more experienced vapers. This style requires mods that are capable of reasonably high wattage and specific coils. If this sounds like your kind of thing, a sub-ohm kit is what you’ll want.

Many newer vapers prefer to start out with something straightforward and easy to use. Learning about tanks, coils, variable wattage, and sub-ohm vaping can be initially intimidating, so in these cases, it might be best to choose a simple e-cig pod kit. Additionally, if you are transitioning from smoking, you’ll be more comfortable with MTL vaping. So look for a device that supports MTL.

There are a wide array of different brands with lots of machines at various price points. Some are built better than others, so check out customer reviews and ask around.

When you buy a vape kit, it will typically come with everything you need to get going.

It should be noted that a typical sub-ohm vape kit will not come with batteries. These need to be purchased separately. 

Most of the pen or pod vape kits come with the following

● A device with a built-in battery
● A tank OR refillable pods
● A USB Charger
● One or two coils

What comes in a Box Mod Vape Kit?

Because pod mod kits are a little more complicated, a vape kit is an easier option for new vapers.

A mod vape kit or sub-ohm kit usually comes with:

● A mod
● A tank
● A USB charger
● A few coils

Depending on which brand you choose, some vape kits will have integrated batteries, while other kits will require you to purchase a battery.

The type of pod kit you choose does have a bearing on the e-liquid you buy.

Pens and Pods Kits

As a general rule, these kits can support higher concentration nicotine. But because they are less powerful than mods, they are perfect for nicotine salts to get a really satisfying hit.

Sub-ohm Kits

With sub-ohm kits, the idea is that with higher wattage, you can get great flavour from lower concentration devices. So, if you buy a sub-ohm vape kit, use lower concentration e-liquid and stay away from nicotine salts because they’ll be too powerful.

With so much jargon, choice and concepts to get your head around, the vaping world can be confusing, even for long-term vapers. So we’ve created a detailed and helpful beginners guide to vape kits to help you on your journey.