I'm actually starting this thread for the benefit of newcomers to vaping. While I'm not really a veteran as I've just passed the 8 week mark, I was a heavy (2 PAD) smoker and made the switch to vaping immediately. I have also spent WAY to much money on my journey and this thread would have saved me much time, money, and frustration.
First, vaping will never duplicate the taste or effects of actual smoking - it's a physical impossibility as there is no combustion. Most new folks come here and ask "What is exactly the same as _______". The answer is none. This isn't as terrible as it sounds though as within as little as 3-4 days after you stop smoking your sense of smell and taste will come back and you will soon find a flavor you like.
Second, start with a high enough nicotine level. Many folks start with what some vendors call "full flavor" which is 18mg or 1.8% - this is pretty low for someone trying to quit. I started on 36mg and I needed it to overcome cigarettes. I always recommend at least 24mg to start and if you are a heavy smoker, go to 36mg. You can always go down by by "cutting" the juice - you can't go up easily.
Third, no cigarette sized device really has the power most folks find they really need - another physical impossibility with today's battery technology. I'd bet 90% of us started with a cig sized device as that's what we "had" to have and I'd also bet 90% of us upgraded within a few weeks or a month to a more powerful device - I know I did. The $50 you spent on the cig sized kit is gone and now you need to spend at least another $50 to upgrade. Not as bad as it seems as your first kit can serve as a backup or you can actually use it to help someone else change their life. I gave away my Volt kit to a new person here on ECF - felt good to do it.
Anyway, on to a kit I think really is the smallest "real" e-cig kit:
A 650 mah KGO kit.
Most folks will see the KGO recommended a lot as it's a great entry level PV. Also, 99.9% of the time the 1100 mah kit is recommended. The 1100 mah batteries are near 4" long and it isn't the most pocket friendly. The 650 mah battery is only 2 3/4" long and even with a clearomizer it still makes the smallest "real" e-cig IMHO. I carry this every day to work and I just swap batteries at lunch time so I'm always ready to go.
Lastly, the atty/cartridge system that comes with many eGo/KGO kits is fairly useless. While the atty's are handy to test juices, they aren't a hassle free "vape n go" system. Get a kit with quality cartomizers or clearomizers as they do actually work.
All of this is from my own personal experience and the tons of $$$ I've spent in 2 months. YMMV.
Here's the exact kit I'm describing. They are available a lot of places, this is just an example from a reliable and respected vendor:
http://www.sweet-vapes.com/shop?pag...color_plus.tpl&product_id=1033&category_id=31
You can choose either the 650 or the 1100 batteries. I use the 650s as they are very compact and easy to carry...
First, vaping will never duplicate the taste or effects of actual smoking - it's a physical impossibility as there is no combustion. Most new folks come here and ask "What is exactly the same as _______". The answer is none. This isn't as terrible as it sounds though as within as little as 3-4 days after you stop smoking your sense of smell and taste will come back and you will soon find a flavor you like.
Second, start with a high enough nicotine level. Many folks start with what some vendors call "full flavor" which is 18mg or 1.8% - this is pretty low for someone trying to quit. I started on 36mg and I needed it to overcome cigarettes. I always recommend at least 24mg to start and if you are a heavy smoker, go to 36mg. You can always go down by by "cutting" the juice - you can't go up easily.
Third, no cigarette sized device really has the power most folks find they really need - another physical impossibility with today's battery technology. I'd bet 90% of us started with a cig sized device as that's what we "had" to have and I'd also bet 90% of us upgraded within a few weeks or a month to a more powerful device - I know I did. The $50 you spent on the cig sized kit is gone and now you need to spend at least another $50 to upgrade. Not as bad as it seems as your first kit can serve as a backup or you can actually use it to help someone else change their life. I gave away my Volt kit to a new person here on ECF - felt good to do it.
Anyway, on to a kit I think really is the smallest "real" e-cig kit:
A 650 mah KGO kit.
Most folks will see the KGO recommended a lot as it's a great entry level PV. Also, 99.9% of the time the 1100 mah kit is recommended. The 1100 mah batteries are near 4" long and it isn't the most pocket friendly. The 650 mah battery is only 2 3/4" long and even with a clearomizer it still makes the smallest "real" e-cig IMHO. I carry this every day to work and I just swap batteries at lunch time so I'm always ready to go.
Lastly, the atty/cartridge system that comes with many eGo/KGO kits is fairly useless. While the atty's are handy to test juices, they aren't a hassle free "vape n go" system. Get a kit with quality cartomizers or clearomizers as they do actually work.
All of this is from my own personal experience and the tons of $$$ I've spent in 2 months. YMMV.
Here's the exact kit I'm describing. They are available a lot of places, this is just an example from a reliable and respected vendor:
http://www.sweet-vapes.com/shop?pag...color_plus.tpl&product_id=1033&category_id=31
You can choose either the 650 or the 1100 batteries. I use the 650s as they are very compact and easy to carry...
