How To Choose The Right Vape Kit

So you've decided to get into vaping—excellent! But what next? Well, picking the kind of vape kit you want to use is probably your first stop! There are plenty to choose from, from disposable vapes to sub-ohm vape kits, but picking the right one for you can be tricky. That's why we are here to help you find the best vape kit so you can hit the ground running in this article.

The kind of Vape Kit you pick depends on your experience with vaping and your goals. What is it you want to get out of vaping? Let me explain.

What you want your vape experience to be depends greatly on your experience. A good starting point for a beginner or someone switching over from smoking cigarettes could be disposable vapes or refillable pod vape kits  (though with the ban on disposable vapes in the UK coming into force from June 2025, you might instead consider a prefilled or refillable pod vape kit). 

If you have already been vaping for a while and would like to develop your vaping further, the more powerful sub-ohm vape kits are a great choice. They give you a lot more control over your vaping experience. The type of vaping style you prefer will also determine your preferred vape kit, so looking at that in more detail might be helpful.

The MTL (mouth-to-lung) vaping style replicates the draw and feel of a cigarette where you take the vapour into the mouth and then inhale it into the lungs, and that is why it is handy for a smoker who is quitting the smoking habit and instead decides to vape. 

Disposable vapes, prefilled pod vape kits and refillable pod vape kits are ideal for this style, with disposables being convenient and simple to use. Both prefilled and pod vape kits allow a more extensive range of freedom and versatility while keeping things simple and easy to use. 

DTL is a more advanced vaping style in which you inhale the vapour directly into the lungs—direct-to-lung (or DTL). You can find DTL in sub-ohm kits, which create thicker vapour clouds and a stronger flavour. They are ideal for vapers with experience with pod vape kits and other easier-to-use vape kits who want to advance to the next level of vaping.

Now, let's talk about WHY?. There are many reasons you may wish to start vaping, including being more health-conscious or saving some money. Whether it's to help you quit smoking or simply to enjoy a new pastime, make sure you do your homework and research your options thoroughly for the best outcome.

It's no secret - smoking cigarettes is becoming more and more expensive, so if you want to save some money, then switching to vaping is an excellent idea. For instance, one 10 ml bottle of e-liquid equals one hundred cigarettes or five packs of twenty. In addition, the average price of a 20-pack of cigarettes in the UK in 2024 was £15.26, while a 10 ml bottle of e-liquid costs between £3-£4.

This comparison shows that switching to vaping could save you a lot of money immediately.

It's widely known that smoking is bad for your health. It contributes to a variety of health issues, including heart disease and cancer, when done over an extended period. Vaping, on the other hand, removes all the harmful chemicals and substances found in cigarettes, like tar, and boils it down to just three ingredients: nicotine, a carrier for nicotine, and flavouring. 

While you should still vape responsibly and within your limitations, vaping provides a much healthier alternative to smoking, being a suitable replacement and an even better aid to stop smoking completely.

The nicotine content of cigarettes is the same whether you pull one or the other out of the packet. Vaping differs because the levels of nicotine in e-liquids are adjustable, from 0 mg to 20 mg. Most vapers will start on a higher nicotine strength to replicate the old smoking habits and can gradually bring this down if they are trying to kick the nicotine habit altogether.

The two flavours available for cigarettes are tobacco and menthol, which are pretty dull, to be honest. On the other hand, vaping has thousands of flavours, from fruity blends to delicious desserts, so flavour boredom is never an option, and every vaper has a taste.

When it comes to vape kit options, you have a fair few to select from. I've categorised them into two sections—beginner and advanced—so that their differences are easily visible and you can pick the most suitable one.

The most popular way to start vaping is through disposable vape kits. But, it is worth noting that disposable vapes will be banned in the UK  from June 2025, so although you can continue to enjoy them for now, you will not be able to for much longer and will have to change to something else instead.

These are one-and-done products, usually prefilled with e-liquid and a 20 mg nicotine strength. When the battery runs out or the e-liquid is gone, that's it—toss the vape kit. However, they are not expensive in the short term and are readily available at almost every corner shop and supermarket, so buying one is no problem.

Prefilled pod vape kits are another device you can try as a beginner. These vape kits are usually rechargeable and have a replaceable pod or cartridge prefilled with e-liquid. Once the pod is empty, you simply throw it away and pop in a new pod.

Refillable pod kits are arguably the best of the bunch. Like prefilled vape kits, they come with a device separate from the pod. However, the device bodies have many more features, such as alternate firing modes, power adjustments, and a screen for vaping information.

The pods that come with these vape kits are refillable. Thus, you can add your e-liquid of choice and refill it as necessary. New vapers will find this more attractive since thousands of exciting flavours exist.

If you're looking for a more powerful way to vape, sub-ohm vape kits are worth looking at. These vape kits are more powerful and use coils below 1.0 Ohm—hence the name. Because of this, you'll need to use a higher VG e-liquid, as it vaporises better at higher temperatures. However, these vape kits allow far more flexibility in your experience over pod kits, including rebuildable coils and external batteries, among many other replaceable parts. 

Ohm vape kits also produce far denser vapour clouds and a much more robust flavour, so if that's what you're looking for, they're the way forward.

They also kick out far denser vapour cloud and a much more robust flavour, so if that's what you're looking for, a sub-ohm vape kit is the way forward.

Now that you know what to look for when choosing your first vape kit, here are some tips that should make things even easier.

• Styles of Vaping - Vaping styles determine your experience with your vape kit. MTL is perfect for ex-smokers as it mimics the feel of smoking a cigarette, while DTL is better for experienced vapers who want to enjoy large vapour clouds and a more pungent flavour; over the past few years, RDL vaping has become very popular as pod vape kits have become more potent so people lower there nicotine strength and vape at a wattage between MTL and DTL this, in turn gives the best off both worlds good vapour and excellent flavour

• E-liquid Compatibility - Different vape kits work best with different e-liquids. Pod vape kits and low-powered devices work best with low-VG e-liquids like nic salts and freebase nicotine e-liquids, and high-powered devices like sub-ohm vape kits prefer high-VG e-liquids like shortfills.

• Cost Effectiveness - Many vape kits are inexpensive and provide a great experience. Shop around to find one that suits you and your budget.

• Features -  Some vape kits are straightforward and let you get right to vaping, while others have various settings and power modes so you can customise your set-up for a personalised vape. It all depends on what experience you're after.

When selecting e-liquids for your vape kit, it's essential to think about the flavour you desire, the type of device you own, and the nicotine strength you prefer.

Lower-VG e-liquids are more effective for low-powered devices like pod vape kits, so a 50VG/50PG nic salt is a great choice. In contrast, high VG vape juices work better in high-wattage vape kits, like shortfalls, which normally come in a 70VG/30PG ratio.

What you choose is up to you. From fruity vapes to sweet desserts, there are thousands of options for you to choose from. If you're uncertain about what to pick, choose a few you like the look of and give them a try. You'll find one you enjoy in no time at all.

Finally, determining the appropriate nicotine strength for you is essential when choosing e-liquids. Heavy smokers are better off starting with a higher strength, such as 20mg, as it may offer them a satisfying experience akin to traditional cigarettes. Conversely, lighter or occasional smokers might find 10mg or lower to be more fitting. It’s important to understand your preferences and choose what suits you best.

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