OK, I know we're just defending each other, but I think we really need to stop picking on Jay. He's just starting out, and is probably having a rough time at it - as we all know after all, nic withdrawals can be a PITA. We can keep retaliating against each other all day long, but the LACK of all that stuff is what makes this community fun, at least for me.
Jay, I'd like to apologize for my part in any of this. You really are welcome here, and we really would like to help. But when asking questions, please keep in mind that, unlike most other communities, we actually have gotten quite freakishly close-knit here, and tend to be like bears protecting their baby cubs when some posts come off as harsh, attacking, on the offensive, or disrespectful, even if unintentional.
...and I'm a refugee from V2 as well. Don't blame you for wanting to research alternatives.

And +1 for me on not getting tethered. I opted to spend my money on more batts instead of the pass
through, because I never seem to stay put long enough to be "plugged in" all the time. I have 5 now. That's more than enough to get me through the day (even when I chain
vape) and I charge them all at once on a powered USB hub before I go to bed. And YMMV, but it took me 6 months to "break even." But now that my gear is all set up, I only spend $30-50 a month on
e-liquid and cartos (which I clean and reuse like a madwoman) - saving over $100 a month compared to analogs. It's tough at first, but stick to it - better for your health, better for your kids' health, etc. Good luck!