Hi everyone, new member here... Looking for a little help.. Was a pack a day smoker, when a friend of mine gave me an Ego-t upgrade... Needless to say, I've been tobacco free since! But I'm needing a bit of help, as I work in the oil patch, and rough dirty times come often for my PV... I'm looking for something with great durability, and a battery that can last a long darn time! There are times when I'm working for 2-3 days at a time and don't get to charge my vaporizer... And I'd like not to break the bank on one since I'm pretty rough on this poor thing... Any and all help is appreciated in advance!
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You should get an 18650 mod like a silver bullet and carry an extra batt. doesn't have to be 100% fully mechanical but something w/ very few wires and no circuit boards. You can find an 18650 mod for $30 and up, get a couple batts and a charger (they're everywhere) for around $35 and you're good. 18650 batts go up to like 3000mah and will easily last a day or two, carry an extra and u should be good for at least 3 days.
2nd category - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/apv-discussion/393296-list-mods-price-category.html
2nd category - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/apv-discussion/393296-list-mods-price-category.html
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My first suggestion will be the Provari, ProVari Variable Voltage Ecig: Best Variable Voltage E Cig Available! get the full size, not the mini and the extension cap for the 18650 batteries. Check the clearance section, you may be able to get a blem for a little less. But it's going to cost you! But there isn't anything much more durable for your needs on the market.
Second suggestion is the SS ZMax, make sure you get the SS!! This is about the going rate on these, but sometimes can be found cheaper,Smoktech ZMAX Stainless Steel Variable Voltage/Power APV Not as durable as the Provari, but seems to have the fewest problems of the Chinese clones.
Then you will need some batteries, for you I will strongly suggest you use AW batteries in either one, just because of your use! It's not worth saving a buck for something that might not work on a rig when you need it! Spend the extra couple of dollars for the quality! I'll also suggest you get four batteries, I've heard of you guys working 18 plus hour shifts, so two on the charger, two with you should get you done!
Good prices and a great guy to deal with, AW IMR 18650 2000 mAh I won't get into all the details, but I wouldn't skimp too much on the charger either, the Nitcore is good for the prices, the Xtar is new, but about the quality of the Pilla, but the Pilla is still king of the hill! Battery chargers at RTD Vapor
But of the mods, those would really be the only two I'd recommend in good faith right now.
Second suggestion is the SS ZMax, make sure you get the SS!! This is about the going rate on these, but sometimes can be found cheaper,Smoktech ZMAX Stainless Steel Variable Voltage/Power APV Not as durable as the Provari, but seems to have the fewest problems of the Chinese clones.
Then you will need some batteries, for you I will strongly suggest you use AW batteries in either one, just because of your use! It's not worth saving a buck for something that might not work on a rig when you need it! Spend the extra couple of dollars for the quality! I'll also suggest you get four batteries, I've heard of you guys working 18 plus hour shifts, so two on the charger, two with you should get you done!
Good prices and a great guy to deal with, AW IMR 18650 2000 mAh I won't get into all the details, but I wouldn't skimp too much on the charger either, the Nitcore is good for the prices, the Xtar is new, but about the quality of the Pilla, but the Pilla is still king of the hill! Battery chargers at RTD Vapor
But of the mods, those would really be the only two I'd recommend in good faith right now.
Somebody has to be the first to say it, so it might as well be me.
Provaris are built like tanks. If you want to go variable, they may be your best bet.
ETA: OK, second to say it.
Provaris are built like tanks. If you want to go variable, they may be your best bet.
ETA: OK, second to say it.
I'll be third to recommend a Provari. Heavy stainless steel body that has a proven track record of surviving being rolled over by a dump truck, falling one story onto concrete, falling from a speeding motorcycle onto the pavement, falling into a swimming pool, and surviving a full wash cycle while being forgotten in a pants pocket. And still surviving to fire a new juice delivery device.
A full-size Provari with extension cap will house an 18650 battery capable of lasting an entire day. Carry a couple of spare batteries to last you 2-3 days. And even after the 1 year warranty runs out, the manufacturer will continue to service/repair the Provari for as long as you own it for already quoted prices.
I'd recommend a Big Daddy metal cartotank with juice windows or a Phiniac pyrex cartotank. Won't be as tough as the Provari, but will be the most durable juice delivery device you can find.
Provari and Big Daddy cartotanks
Provari and Phiniac cartotanks
A full-size Provari with extension cap will house an 18650 battery capable of lasting an entire day. Carry a couple of spare batteries to last you 2-3 days. And even after the 1 year warranty runs out, the manufacturer will continue to service/repair the Provari for as long as you own it for already quoted prices.
I'd recommend a Big Daddy metal cartotank with juice windows or a Phiniac pyrex cartotank. Won't be as tough as the Provari, but will be the most durable juice delivery device you can find.
Provari and Big Daddy cartotanks Provari and Phiniac cartotanks
The OP didn't give any preference to mechanical or variable voltage. I have both a Silver Bullet and a Provari. My recommendation still stands.
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For the durability you need when out in the field for long hours a Reo Grand would be a great choice. Its a bottom feeder that uses a 18650 battery with a 6 ml bottle inside the APV giving you both long run time between battery changes AND a descent amount of juice between needing to be refilled. Its pretty much indestructible and easily cleaned in soap and water if needed. You can be as rough on it as you want and it WILL still be feeding your nic addiction for many years into the future 
Yeah I work in the oil industry myself in the refining end. I would never carry my provari out here. For people who don't know, in this industry, maybe not what your doing ln your end, but I work around chemicals, that can corrode a new brass key and turn it almost black in a very very short time. Couldn't imagine what it could do to the electronics in my provari. So with that said, durability wise you should stick with a strictly mechanical mod. I personally carry a smoktek telescope at work when out in the field. I have nothing against an 18650 mod, I own several both VV/VW and straight mechanicals. The telescope is just easier because it will accept any battery I throw in it. 18350, 18500 and 18650's Ck out pbusardo's review on it. It gets small and more pocket friendly to carry. Ck out PBusardo's review. Anyway that's just my choice. I did get a LRider transformer for tje same reason. That one does go to work as well. I will update any problems I have with the electronics after it being around this stuff. It's more or less a test platform for this environment. And time will tell. But at least I'm only risking a $70 mod and not my provari. Of course these are only my opinions. But a strictly mechanical wins hands down for reliability ...there's nothing to break down.
For the durability you need when out in the field for long hours a Reo Grand would be a great choice. Its a bottom feeder that uses a 18650 battery with a 6 ml bottle inside the APV giving you both long run time between battery changes AND a descent amount of juice between needing to be refilled. Its pretty much indestructible and easily cleaned in soap and water if needed. You can be as rough on it as you want and it WILL still be feeding your nic addiction for many years into the future
Reo Grand all the way.
Thank you all for the input! Honestly, I'm a bit scared to spend big amounts of money on something... The chem's, extreme weathers, shock resistance (drops), and battery longevity are all important... There are times when I don't get to sit down for stretches of 36+ hours, constantly doing something... Plus, I have a habit of carrying it in my shirt pocket, so it ALWAYS falls out when I lean over and from varying heights, and seems to inevitable find a puddle of god only knows what... If they only made a "lifeproof" case for these lol! Ideally, under $100 would be great! Maybe my best bet is super cheap, high quantity? The roughstack does look good though, anyone have thoughts on that? The reo also seems like a good choice...
Edit- just looked at the price of the reo... I bit rich for my blood...
Edit- just looked at the price of the reo... I bit rich for my blood...
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The problem with the Roughsack is it isn't made well, not well at all if you read up on here. It's easy to fix and if you are decent at soldering and want to upgrade the wiring before you even start, it might fly. I think of the Roughsack as a "Fishing APV",if I go fishing, and it doesn't come back, I'm not going to cry about it! Which in your case is good and bad, no big loss if you lose it, big loss if it breaks when you need it.
But yes, I've got to give you the mass quantity theory!
You might take a look at the bolt as well. It's certainly not as tough as a silver bullet but they are cheap enough if it breaks it's not a big deal. I'd suggest the silver bullet though if the price is right for you. You can find the sb at altsmoke. The bolt at quite a few places it's made by smoke tech.
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