Hey, from Chicago

[cloudJreams]

Hi all!
Not sure why I haven't found this treasure chest of a forum earlier. Such great info from all of you on here!
I've been cig-free for several months thanks to finding a set-up that works well for me. Looking to expand my knowledge and get advice from other vapers, though!

Currently been searching for a slightly more portable mod than my sigelei Fuchai 213w for when I travel this summer. Any mod suggestions that would go well with my smok beast or baby beast tank?

Thanks!
- J

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Welcome to ecf.

You could try a Smok AL85. It is small but powerful. The baby beast will fit that.

 

[Eskie]

Hi and welcome. The AL85 will hold either without a problem. If you want even smaller, a Pico will take the Baby Beast, but as it is limited to tanks under 23 mm, the Big Baby wouldn't fit. As in all things in life, it's a trade off size for capacity.

 

[djsvapour]

My Fuchai (213) is backed up by a Smoant (Battlestar) My latest single battery mod is an Aspire NX75, backed up by a Joyetech eVic mini VTC and my work mod is a Pico, backed up by an iStick (a family of them...)
I don't think anything over 22mm looks good on anything I own in single 18650.

mm, a situation that needs a remedy.

 

[oplholik]

Welcome, and congratulations on quitting the cigs.

 

[cloudJreams]

Thanks for the warm welcome and great suggestions guys! I'm a big fan of the Smok brand and will certainly look into that as well as all the mentioned devices above. I started with a Joytech eVic mini but the battery life wasn't great (might need to update the firmware?).

Where do you guys usually order/buy your products from? I've been using VaporDNA.com, but would like to know where other people buy.

 

[djsvapour]

Thanks for the warm welcome and great suggestions guys! I'm a big fan of the Smok brand and will certainly look into that as well as all the mentioned devices above. I started with a Joytech eVic mini but the battery life wasn't great (might need to update the firmware?).

Where do you guys usually order/buy your products from? I've been using VaporDNA.com, but would like to know where other people buy.

I don't flash firmware. Certainly not Joyetech.
People do brick mods and most manufactures won't blink an eye at you if you mess it up. Certainly not Joyetech.

I don't shop at Vapordna (not being from the US) but a quick look tells me they sell some nice hardware, but the 'deal' prices are not exactly a deal. Actually, most of their stuff is over the normal price.

Personally, that would stop me shopping there, but most people don't worry about such marketing tactics.

The best suggestion is to google the product you want and see what comes up.

Pretending a mini Nautilus 2 should be $39.99 and they are doing you a favor making it only $29.99 when you can get it all over the world for $20-24 is kind of scraping the barrel.

Just pointing that out. (It's in my nature...)

 

[SteveS45]

Welcome @cloudJreams and I hope you enjoy your stay!

If you haven't already please sign the petition to get the Deeming Regulations thrown out.

U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, President of the United States: Reject the FDA's Deeming of Vapor Products as Tobacco Products

 

[Eskie]

Thanks for the warm welcome and great suggestions guys! I'm a big fan of the Smok brand and will certainly look into that as well as all the mentioned devices above. I started with a Joytech eVic mini but the battery life wasn't great (might need to update the firmware?).

Where do you guys usually order/buy your products from? I've been using VaporDNA.com, but would like to know where other people buy.

VaporDNA is a very solid vendor with excellent customer service. The lowest price is not necessarily the best price should you require customer service for say something that doesn't work. Other solid vendors include MyVaporStore, Ecig, Eciggity, Vape Royalty, and WNYvapes. Folks I've dealt with but not had to go through CS so can't verify that include VapeNW, E Cig City, and more I'm forgetting at the moment, but they do have fast shipping and excellent product selection. There's a link at the top of this page with a more extensive list of forum suppliers to look though.

 

[SteveS45]

Vapor4Life is in Chicago and is one great vendor that I have had awesome experiences with!

@LadyVapentine

 

[madstabber]

Thanks for the warm welcome and great suggestions guys! I'm a big fan of the Smok brand and will certainly look into that as well as all the mentioned devices above. I started with a Joytech eVic mini but the battery life wasn't great (might need to update the firmware?).

Where do you guys usually order/buy your products from? I've been using VaporDNA.com, but would like to know where other people buy.

Misthub has some good prices on products and they are located in Buffalo Grove so shipping is quick. You can place orders and pick them up at their shop too. I don't know how close you are to Buffalo Grove but it could come in handy if you're in the area.

 

[BrotherBob]

Looking to expand my knowledge and get advice from other vapers, though!

Welcome and glad you joined. Hope this helps and enhances the vaping.
Might like to read:
All About Sub-Ohm Vaping - The Perks and the Problems
What is Sub Ohm Vaping? Our Sub Ohm Vaping Guide & Tips
Battery safety
Care and Use of 510, eGo and Variable Voltage Batteries
ECF Sub-Ohm Advisory

 

[cloudJreams]

Thanks all for all the great recommendations in Chicago and beyond. I will definitely be looking into some of the sites/stores I haven't checked out before! Hopefully save some $$ too

 

[djsvapour]

I will definitely be looking into some of the sites/stores I haven't checked out before! Hopefully save some $$ too

Great! Price isn't everything; it certainly doesn't always follow if you pay more, you get better. The internet is messed up as well - vapers (like shoppers in general) therefore make some big mistakes along the way because the internet doesn't have a conscience when it comes to helping greedy brands achieve success. Luckily you avoided the worst by using an independent store. Not everyone got lucky in that respect. Good luck.