The first rule of having a backup...

[inswva]

is to always have the backup with you. I'm still using my "starter kit" 900mAh VV batteries and, until yesterday, always had both with me. Wife and I left the house at 16:00 and the only battery I had with me died at 16:30. We didn't get home until 22:00. Thought I was going to go insane. At least when I was smoking I could just buy a new pack!

I suppose it's time to add to the hardware stable and relegate the existing stuff to emergency glove box duty.

 

[Keeferes]

I personally never carry a backup. Admittedly, I am more or less a shut in, unless I am on my bike or going to a family members house. I work from home so it works out to sometimes not even stepping outside for a couple weeks at a time. When I do leave though, I just always make sure I have a fresh charged battery, and a full tank. Maybe I am just fortunate that I haven't had a coil go bad on me while I am out. That could be due to a touch of OCD and making sure I have a new one in all the time. I see on here alot of folks carry multiple devices though. My question is it because of instances like the OP, or rather to just have variety on the go?

 

[joeybear]

The key is to never get yourself into a position where the only option is buying a pack of smokes. Good for you for not giving in

 

[WattWick]

I personally never carry a backup. Admittedly, I am more or less a shut in, unless I am on my bike or going to a family members house. I work from home so it works out to sometimes not even stepping outside for a couple weeks at a time. When I do leave though, I just always make sure I have a fresh charged battery, and a full tank. Maybe I am just fortunate that I haven't had a coil go bad on me while I am out. That could be due to a touch of OCD and making sure I have a new one in all the time. I see on here alot of folks carry multiple devices though. My question is it because of instances like the OP, or rather to just have variety on the go?

I usually carry two setups... depending on pocket space, etc.

I could carry one setup, but then I'd need spare batteries and a spare bottle of juice anyways. Besides, no matter how much I trust my setups not to fail; some people who want to "give it a try" tend to fubar my setups. Like severely dry-burn the wick or such.

Quick trip to the store? Just chuck any setup in any pocket. Going out for unknown amount of time + possible randomness: Two setups, batteries, bottle of juice.

 

[tj99959]

The first rule of having a backup...

Something that will still work AFTER hell freezes over!

My first backup PV, bought it in May of 2011. It still works just fine.

 

[Megs]

OP, you have found an excellent excuse to go gear shopping!

I need variety too much to carry one setup for most outings beyond the mailbox. I generally carry at least two. No need for backups usually because I'm pretty paranoid about ensuring a good coil and battery charge before I leave the house, so for me it's really solely a question of needing multiple flavors.

 

[catlady60]

The second rule for having a backup is to make sure the backup works. Otherwise, if your first PV's batts run out, you're stuck.

 

[3mg Meniere]

I carry a nic disposable and a tiny ego with clearo and low nic in my purse all the time.

 

[The Cloud Minder]

The first rule of having a backup...
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I was expecting to see: The first rule of having a backup... you do not talk about your backup.

 

[SolRayz]

My Kayfun for regular use....and my PlumeVeil when my work colleagues annoy me into a nic fit.

 

[Supergrover]

In my ego travel case I now have...
My copper penny clone and tobh atty, and 3 fully charged 18650 batteries. cotton,kanthal and screwdriver
My Morpheus clone in 18350 with Kanger aerotank mega with .8ohm coil, 1 extra coil and 2 18350 batteries
And a 15ml bottle of juice
I have enough just in case I drive into a ditch or get abducted by aliens for days

 

[GinnyTx]

Cloud Minder..that's about the Vape Club...shhhhhhh lol

I have my MVP with a full kanger mega on it and a lil ego 900msh w/ a kanger p2 in my picket AND I'm pretty sure there's anothet 1100mah Ego battery in my purse while we're out today lol

And chargers in the car and a travel juice container on my keychain (and yes I'm a tad OCD)

Dont leave home w/o the gear!lol

My ill prepared friend that Vape on z motorcycle ride ..want to borrow a spare..no problem..well OK maybe problem ldarn auto correct and touch..forgive the errors argh

 

[sbc83]

I only carry one device when out and about. Luckily I grabbed about 20 free samples of njoy disposables last year and keep a couple of those in my center console if my setup is having issues. I'll sometimes bring one along if i'm not driving and my battery isn't fully charged. Overall i'm not too concered if i'm w/o a vape for a few hours.

 

[porkchopbun]

Hmm...guess I'm not as addicted to vaping/nicotine as I use to be...I sometimes forget my portable device while heading out...

of course, when I get home...I hit the dripper like Garfield hits the lasagna as if was crack..

 

[Stosh]

I carry a primary and a backup when I go outside to check my mailbox..... Can't be too careful...

 

[young gotti]

i've never have carried multiple set ups with me, i carry one mod, usually one tank and one battery

now if i'm leaving town for awhile i might take an extra battery and an extra tank but nothing else

 

[Jman8]

As I still use cigalikes, when I'm out for the night, I carry fresh battery and then 3 to 4 other batteries, 2 clearos, 2 bottles of juice and a prefill just to be sure. And funny thing is, I'm dual using, so I take "back ups" to that other level.

 

[MykOne]

If I know I'm going out all day I take my carry case with me that has a extra batteries and juice

 

[Dishevel]

More gear is good.

 

[tj99959]

The cup holder insert in my car holds 4 PVs, I don't think the car would start if one of the slots was empty.