Choosing a vape shouldn’t be difficult, if you know what you want, that is. There are as many vape variations as stars in the sky, and each twinkles in a unique and specialized way. And, if it’s your first foray into the wide world of vaping, we get that it might be a bit overwhelming. Where do you start and what will work best for you?

 

It’s ok, just take a step back and a deep breath. Finding your perfect vape companion isn’t about choosing a product that you can subsequently conform your life around. The world of vaping is one made for every preference, every convenience, and every need. So it’s time for a bit of introspection and self-discovery before hitting your nearest vape shop.

With this helpful guide, we will explore all the ways in which your lifestyle can help indicate the vape that’s not just right for you, but the vape that’s absolutely perfect for you. So read on to discover your new best friend!

Why Have You Decided To Vape?

Most of us who are fully converted vape connoisseurs had an initial reason for wanting to put down our cigarettes, bongs, hookahs, or even old-fashioned smoking pipes. And having a think about your reason for switching to vaping will help you target the type of vape that will ultimately suit your style:

Quitting smoking/Health Reasons:

Probably one of the biggest reasons that people make the switch to vaping is, of course, for health related concerns. Whether you’re trying to quit smoking or are just trying to be a bit more kind to your lungs and body, vaping is an excellent alternative. Despite recent speculation about vape-related illnesses, if you purchase a vape and e-liquid from reputable and respectable brands, on the whole vaping is much safer for you than traditional cigarette smoking. But why is this the case, and what vapes exemplify these qualities?

Dry Herb/Concentrate Vapes:

To be perhaps a bit pedantic, vapes are mechanisms that produce vapor rather than smoke, and they do so in a few different ways. Conduction heating systems are some of the most common, where a concentrate or dry herb comes in direct contact with a heating element, and is vaporized upon contact. Conduction heating methods are common among herb vaporizers and some oil concentrate vaporizers as well as they are effective at heating large and sometimes irregular matter.

Convection heating vapes are also very common among dry herb and concentrate vapes, and much like an oven they heat the air around your material to a temperature that produces vapor rather than using direct heat to do so like conduction methods.

Buy a Dry Herb/Concentrate Vape If…

 

If you are looking for a healthier way to enjoy dry herbs or concentrates besides traditional combustion and smoking methods, dry herb vapes might just be your perfect vape. And, indeed, there are some beautiful, high tech options to choose from.

Our top pick for arguably one of the best conduction dry herb/concentrate portable vapes out there, the Pax 3 will not let you down. Sleek, small, easy to use, and full of all kinds of high tech extras, this vape has blown the vaping world away.

If you prefer a convection vape, the Firefly 2 Plus is an awesomely portable, powerful, and pretty option.

E Cigarettes

And then of course there are the classic e-cig vapes that heat e-liquid rather than dry herb or concentrates. A nicotine liquid is heated to the point where it converts into a vapor or mist that is then inhaled. E-cigarettes are fundamentally quite simple in design, housing a battery, cartomizer, and flavor cartridge, and are draw-activated, so you only need to inhale to start vaping.

Buy an E-Cigarette if…

E-cigarettes are a great option if you’re trying to quit smoking and looking for something that has the same feel without a lot of maintenance or attachment. Easy to use and super portable, e-cigarettes allow for mouth-to-lung inhalation so you can hold the vapor in your mouth before inhaling into your lungs, making them similar to the overall cigarette smoking experience.

More Control:

If you’re a bit of a control freak, and if you like to take things into your own hands a bit, don’t worry, there’s an e-liquid vape out there for you too! Box mods might be a good idea if you know a bit about the science behind temperature and wattage control, as some box mods will allow you to control both. Characteristically bulky and quite large, box mods are meant to be noticed and indeed have a hands-on feel. Containing internal circuit boards and built-in safety features, box mods are designed to be safe, durable, and long lasting.

Buy a Box Mod if…

Able to accommodate direct-to-lung as well as mouth-to-lung inhalation methods, box mods have a long battery life and all kinds of control. A box mod is perfect for anyone who knows, or who wants to know, how to control and manipulate temperature and power for a completely unique vaping experience.

Portability/Flavor Options:

If you are someone always on the go, who likes a life full of options, and who needs a device that can be ready to go at the drop of a hat, just like you, a vape pen is one step up from an e-cigarette. Simple in design and again with a shape reminiscent of a cigarette, vape pens consist of a tank, battery, and safety features that will shut off the device automatically after a few seconds. Many vape pens allow for charging via a USB port and can sustain direct-to-lung and mouth-to-lung inhalation and allow for powerful e-liquid flavors.

Buy an E-Cigarette if…

E-cigarettes are small, lightweight, easy to use, and portable. If you love options and want something that doesn’t require a lot of work and doesn’t break the bank, e-cigarettes like the Kandypen come in a huge array of shapes and colors. Coupled with the universe of e-liquid flavors out there, the variations and possibilities are endless!

Ease of Use:

Super simple and perfectly compact, pod mods flaunt versatility and ease of use. Pre-filled or refillable pods are easy to use and are a great way to become inducted into the world of vaping if it is indeed new to you. Comprised of two components, the pod, which contains e-liquid and a rechargeable battery or mod, pod mods come in all shapes and sizes and are quite disposable yet durable.

Buy a Pod Mod if…

If you are very very new to vaping, pod mods are a great place to start and friendly enough for any beginner. Also available with higher concentrations of nicotine, pod mods are also a good option for those who are trying to quit smoking and are still developing their vape repertoire.