Recommendations for a pen style

[jlv2fun4u]

Hello all...
I'm recent to vaping and had a question. I currently have a Istick 20w with a Nautilus mini tank set up. While I like the setup I find it a little clunky and inconvenient in situations when I leave the house. I'd like something that is more of a pen style so I can carry it around in my pocket or in a purse section. The Istick is my only device right now so I need a backup as well. I have a few friends who have been vaping for years and they have pretty much told me that something with variable voltage is the only way to go. What are your recommendations for a pen style with variable voltage and where is a good place to purchase a starter kit? Thanks in advance

 

[Rixsta]

Variable wattage isnt a must have for a tube mod tbh, there is the Ego One Mega, Ijust 2, Cf maxx (VW) with Atlantis mega, CF sub ohm with a Kanger subtank mini.....Im sure there are more but that's off the top of my head..

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

hi @jlv2fun4u , there are few that I have found that will perform as well as the Nautilus. You might have a look at this one :Joye eGo ONE Starter Kit 2.5ml 1100mAh

When you get into the VV "stick" batteries many are longer than the iStick.

 

[Rixsta]

Really, I'd consider the subox starter kit, something for everyone

 

[AbigGRNboot]

I carry a Vision Spinner with an iClear 16 as a backup to my daily (iStick 30w & kayfun 3.1 clone).
The Spinner has variable voltage, and the iClear has surprisingly good flavor, but not much vapor production. Great for a backup, or low key vaping.

 

[ElevenEleven]

There's the Aspire Premium kit. A little pricey but its nice.

 

[Rixsta]

There's the Aspire Premium kit. A little pricey but its nice.

Hmmm, that would work well too

 

[djsvapour]

There is a *possibility* that using a VV eGo battery will not make you happy.

Be careful what you buy... not all VV eGos can meet the "specified power". Some of the Innokins or Kanger iPows are rated 15w.

What power do you use the iStick?

 

[jlv2fun4u]

I vape anywhere between 7 and 10 watts on my 20w iStick

 

[holimakaru]

Try the 5S at Discount Vapers with a 1.2 ohm coil.
5S Dual coil Clearomizer
For a Cheap EGO
Joyetech: Vapor Bank - Evansville, Indiana E-Cigarette Store

 

[gandymarsh]

Myfreedomsmokes.com has an VV Evod (style) blister pack that might be of interest to you. EVOD 650mAh Variable Voltage Blister Pack | Cheap Ecig Starter Kit | High Quality - MyFreedomSmokes They also sell e-liquid.

 

[Racehorse]

7-8 watts you will be fine with an evod or ego kit with a nice low resistance clearomizer on top. The Aspire kit is nice, too.

$25 bucks here, no VV (you dont' need it if using low resistance coils) and will be fine for out and about:

Kanger eVod Starter Kit / Kanger eVod | EV Cigarettes

or mega kit
Kanger eVod Mega Starter Kit - EVcigarettes.com

or simple discount blister kit, (one battery one clearo) to see if it serves your need for $13 bucks and you get some free eliqiud to try
Kanger eVod Blister Kit - EVcigarettes.com

I PREFER this over the other site given because these are GENUINE Kangertech, not "knock off" evods. Big difference IMHO>

 

[djsvapour]

I vape anywhere between 7 and 10 watts on my 20w iStick

Probably no advantage then. Stick with what works.

 

[dcfluegel]

i would suggest checking out the ego ONE set up - available in several different battery sizes (1100 mah, 2200 mah, 2600 mah I believe) - very user friendly, form factor is along the lines of what you are looking for... usb chargeable, with passthrough capability... very solid device

 

[Wow1420]

I vape anywhere between 7 and 10 watts on my 20w iStick

The iStick 20W is peculiar in that it uses Average volts instead of RMS volts like everything else in the industry. That means the volts/watts displayed is a lower number than any RMS device would show for the same output. I use my Istick 20W at 5.5 watts, while I'd get a similar vape from an MVP set to 10 or 11 watts.

I don't think you'd be happy with regular Ego twist or spinner coming from what you have now. I have not used one myself, but those Ego-One devices sound like they'd be a better fit, more comparable to what you have now.