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[hueysds]

So I got my protege today and am loving it. I was trying to see if there was a convenient way for me to carry it around like I used to with my cigs (or actually still do, this is my second attempt at quiting with e-cigs) but I'm worried the button is gonna get pushed down in my pocket. So my question is, if I unscrew the atomizer and store both the atomizer and base together in a case is the possibility of accidentally pushing the button now pointless? What I mean is if I don't have the atomizer screwed on the base then does that stop the connection from being made when the button is pushed or is it just best to always remove the battery if I'm throwing it in my pocket?

Do you guys carry this thing around with you throughout the day and if so how do you transport it? Any good cases? Or is the protege strictly an at home/desk/car vape for you? If so, what do you use for going out?

 

[user-unknown]

I wear my pants Ron the baggy side but I have carried it around for a week without once turning on. My 510 used to burn my leg atleast once a day.

 

[Collateral5]

I would assume that the button is stiff enough similar to a manual to not have to worry about it being pushed. I carried my 901 manual in my pocket and not once did I set it off except for the time i fell asleep with it in my pocket and woke up with a nice burn on my leg lol

 

[Fodder4U]

I guess you could just take the battery out. It is no big deal to put it in or take it out.

 

[a2dcovert]

I carry my Protege in my shirt pocket when I'm moving around during the day. Between locations when traveling I put all my stuff in the Case Logic padded case. When I am at my desk or at home the Prodigy gets my full attention.

Kevin

 

[nubee]

unless you have something shorting over the atty connection on the Proto itself, the button push should amount to a "do nothing" situation.

however, anything metal in your pocket that could rest over/in the atty connector could cause some greif.

what about finding a flashlight or knife case - the kind you clip on your belt?

 

[hueysds]

@user-unknown
I also like my pants on the baggy side (with millions of pockets, I basically have 6 pairs of the same exact cargo shorts in different colors, pockets galore!). Maybe I'm just being too paranoid about it. I've tried to quite smoking with e-cigs a number of times now and I usually end up getting frustrated at some point with all the hassle. Now that I've got the protege and am loving it I don't want to lose it! ;-)

@Collateral5
The button does seem to be rather stiff. I'll go commando for a bit and see how it goes... ;-)

@Fodder4U
True, true it is a lot easier than the Janty stick, where the battery swapping was the biggest frustration there.

@a2dcovert
What is this Case Logic padded case you speak of?

@nubee
Flashlight case, now that's what I'm looking for, great idea!

 

[CaSHMeRe]

i use my pants pocket ... never turns on ...

I keep my cell phone in my right pocket ... Protege and 2 bottles of juice (Normally Menthol and 555/Riskee) in my left pocket. 1 extra battery in my change pocket.

Done!

 

[BrockJ]

I carry both of my PS devices in either my shirt or pants pocket. Never had a single problem.
When I'm oot and aboot I also use the case logic padded case for everything (batts, liquid, attys, polished Prodigy) but still carry the unit in one of my pockets.



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[redrhino]

I got my Protege yesterday...And i did take it to work with me this morning...I did wear jeans to work today Casual friday....Had it in my front pocket all day with the atty on... NO PROBLEMS at all....There is no way the Protege will go off.... IMPOSSIBLE i HAVE TO PRESS MY BUTTON, ALL THE WAY DOWN, IN ORDER FOR IT TO ENGAGE....

 

[frankie1]

I carry mine in my front jeans pocket as well...never had a problem with it firing accidentally. However, shhhh don't tell Steve and Casey, I did have an adapter loosen in the middle and I thought later that I might have put too much pressure on the thing while carrying it (atty on) and that is what caused the adapter to fail. PS replaced it of course!

Seriously Steve, do ya think that could have happened? I mean I don't wear baggy jeans, but they aren't skin tight either. I honestly didn't think of that possibility until after I had sent it in for replacement. I will pay you for it, if you think that I was responsible for the adapter breaking

 

[Johnny 5]

Carry mine in my pants pocket all the time with no problems. Except the one time I forgot it was in my back pocket and sat on it. My ... got a little warm, but that was all.

 

[redrhino]

I carry mine in my front jeans pocket as well...never had a problem with it firing accidentally. However, shhhh don't tell Steve and Casey, I did have an adapter loosen in the middle and I thought later that I might have put too much pressure on the thing while carrying it (atty on) and that is what caused the adapter to fail. PS replaced it of course!

Seriously Steve, do ya think that could have happened? I mean I don't wear baggy jeans, but they aren't skin tight either. I honestly didn't think of that possibility until after I had sent it in for replacement. I will pay you for it, if you think that I was responsible for the adapter breaking

I'm not sure how it is possible for you,or anyone else for that matter, to break anything on this "Monster" The Protege is very well built...I mean I just can't see anyone breaking the Protege.......Unless it was done on purpose....
To make a long story short,I don't think you had anything to do with the Protege braking at all...It was probably a mishap or something like that...

By the way, i love your Avatar....

 

[frankie1]

Thanks Red!!

 

[a2dcovert]

I'm not sure how it is possible for you,or anyone else for that matter, to break anything on this "Monster" The Protege is very well built...I mean I just can't see anyone breaking the Protege.......Unless it was done on purpose....
To make a long story short,I don't think you had anything to do with the Protege braking at all...It was probably a mishap or something like that...

By the way, i love your Avatar....

The Protege is well built. I had mine in the case logic case and was trying to get in the door of my house with many things in my hands. The case slipped out of my hands and fell to the concrete. The protege came out of it with no damage but the cart was shattered in several pieces. I never carry it with a atty & cart on from then on.

Kevin

 

[Kent C]

"Cigar Save it" Amazon. Telescopes to 6.5", 54 ring size which would fit the Protege. Pop up top, pocket clip. Main body is metal, telescope plastic, removeable bottom cap.