Trouble choosing tiny box setup

[FloGrown]

Anyone w/ experience on these--please help lol. Have a Joytech aio which I picked up since a year or so ago I quit smoking w/ an EgoOne Mini and liked it w/ a 1 ohm coil. This one SUCKS- absolutely NO flavor after a few hits no matter what coil I use all the way up to 1ohm. So....decided since the ego style batts have all gotten so big I'd try a tiny box that would give me some ability to tweak settings and switch tanks etc. Have tiny hands and looking at the tiny boxes. These are what I've come down to: Innokin CoolFire Mini (nice design but biggest on list) w/ Slipstream tank, Pebble (same tank), EVic Basic (would have to get dif tank since the 1ohm coils I've used go to that and don't like), Nugget w/ who knows what tank lol-looked at Smok Spirals mini tank and Tfv4 mini as poss options for that or any (color of Nugget I want doesn't come w/ tank) - and of course always possible to get those tanks for any of them if don't like the one in kit. Anyone had any of these??? Looking for something tiny/stealth, 2ml tank is plenty for me, pref Flavor over anything and not concerned w/ batt since I always did fine w/ 850mah THANKS for any help!!

 

[Bonskibon]

The Pico sounds perfect for you. It's pretty popular, small, and can be found for under 30.00. Needs one 18650 battery and any 22mm tank. I use mine with a Toptank mini. Has decent TC functions that include SS which I use.

 

[gandymarsh]

I like my Vaporesso Target Mini for it's size and it has plenty of power for my vaping style.

I didn't buy the kit with the Guardian tank. I use mine with a Tron S or Ego One Mega.

Here's a stock photo.

Here's one of mine next to an 1100 mah Ego One.

 

[FloGrown]

The Pico sounds perfect for you. It's pretty popular, small, and can be found for under 30.00. Needs one 18650 battery and any 22mm tank. I use mine with a Toptank mini. Has decent TC functions that include SS which I use.

That one caught my eye once too -pretty in white, what can I say; girl side takes over sometimes LOL What about the battery in those-does it have to be taken out and charged? How long does charge last? Thanks!

 

[FloGrown]

Thanks for the suggestions....LOL, my possibilities list was supposed to be shrinking, not growing!

 

[Bonskibon]

That one caught my eye once too -pretty in white, what can I say; girl side takes over sometimes LOL What about the battery in those-does it have to be taken out and charged? How long does charge last? Thanks!

Yes, there is a removable battery and depending on how you vape will determine the type of battery you will use. I MTL vape and use the LG HG2 3000 mah battery. I don't charge within the device and use a separate charger to charge my batteries. Some people do charge through their devices, though not really recommended, and from what I've heard, the charging port on the Pico may not be the best.

 

[go_player]

That one caught my eye once too -pretty in white, what can I say; girl side takes over sometimes LOL What about the battery in those-does it have to be taken out and charged? How long does charge last? Thanks!

I have a couple of Picos. It's a nice little mod- I can drop one in the breast pocket of a casual shirt, with a small tank on it, and not even the tip peeks out.

But it doesn't come with a battery. You need to buy batteries, and a charger for the batteries, separately (the Pico does have a port that you can use to charge a battery in it, but it's generally best to have a separate charger, and not charge your batteries in the mod.)

How long the battery lasts depends not just on how you vape, but on which batteries you choose. But the nice thing about using a mod that uses interchangeable batteries is that you can carry spares with you, and just change them if one runs low. That said, I can easily get through a workday on one of the batteries I use.

The downside to using separate batteries is that there are some things you should know about rechargeable batteries before using them- it's not that complicated, but it's important to understand at least the basics. There's a _lot_ of information about that in other threads on this forum, so no need to go into it here. That said, I think most people find mods with separate batteries a better choice in the long run.

 

[stamasd]

For my stealth device I've used recently an iStick Mini. It has a built-in, non-removable battery supposedly of 1100mAh capacity. My tests against eGo batteries using the same tank say it's not quite 1100mAh, but probably more like 800-900mAh (it lasts longer than a 650mAh battery, but a bit shorter than a 900mAh one). For me that's OK, 650mAh is usually enough for me for a day.
Haven't found yet a similarly suitable small tank. Currently I have a Kanger ProTank 3 mini on it, and while I like the tank, it sticks out like a sore thumb reducing its "stealth" factor. The tank with the drip tip is actually significantly longer than the battery But still the whole assembly is smaller than the same tank with a regular eGo 650mAh battery on.
I'm still looking for a shorter tank. 1.5-2ml capacity is good enough for me. I have an Eleaf Lemo3 on order primarily for use with another mod, but I'll give it a go with the Mini as well once I rebuild it with coils suitable for this battery.
(The Kanger ProTank 3 - not mini- is a few milimeters shother, but I don't like that tank)
The only downside to the iStick Mini that I found is there's no way to turn off the display on top, it has no "stealth" mode like other mods do.

 

[Imfallen_Angel]

Another vote for the Pico, lots of colour choices for it, it's a proven reliable mod that can take any tank that's 22-23mm wide.

It's got all the TC options that a larger mod would have.

The tank that it comes (the Melo 3) with is also a decent tank to have. It's an medium range tank that allows MTL or DL easily and has a huge selection of coils.

See my blog for the "Aspire family" for more info.

 

[Carl2]

Nice to see that little Pico is still so popular, It was sold out and I had to go to China and wait about a month to get mine. Now I need the Pico 25 for the Big Baby Beast tank.

 

[Gramdogg]

Your Slipstream tank idea comes in a nice kit I heard alot of good things about. Innokin Kroma Kit. 2000 mAh built in battery and 2A charging shouldn't take long.

 

[cloudbusting]

i use a cool fire mini with a nautilus 2 tank ...brilliant device

 

[Gramdogg]

i use a cool fire mini with a nautilus 2 tank ...brilliant device

That was another one I was going to mention. Aspire Zelos Kit comes with Nautilus 2.

 

[batteredwombat]

as far as on the go, my xvostick 60 does me well, talk about a daily driver i can drop it multiple times, that thing wont die

 

[RainSong]

That one caught my eye once too -pretty in white, what can I say; girl side takes over sometimes LOL What about the battery in those-does it have to be taken out and charged? How long does charge last? Thanks!

Here's my girly pico. My tank and drip tip are kind of long so it's a bit less stealthy but you can always go for smaller options there. It does take an 18650 and while it's best to use a separate charger I know several people who don't. I have 4 picos, great size for my girly sized hands, inexpensive and pocket or purse friendly.



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[JustWondering1]

Anyone w/ experience on these--please help lol. Have a Joytech aio which I picked up since a year or so ago I quit smoking w/ an EgoOne Mini and liked it w/ a 1 ohm coil. This one SUCKS- absolutely NO flavor after a few hits no matter what coil I use all the way up to 1ohm. So....decided since the ego style batts have all gotten so big I'd try a tiny box that would give me some ability to tweak settings and switch tanks etc. Have tiny hands and looking at the tiny boxes. These are what I've come down to: Innokin CoolFire Mini (nice design but biggest on list) w/ Slipstream tank, Pebble (same tank), EVic Basic (would have to get dif tank since the 1ohm coils I've used go to that and don't like), Nugget w/ who knows what tank lol-looked at Smok Spirals mini tank and Tfv4 mini as poss options for that or any (color of Nugget I want doesn't come w/ tank) - and of course always possible to get those tanks for any of them if don't like the one in kit. Anyone had any of these??? Looking for something tiny/stealth, 2ml tank is plenty for me, pref Flavor over anything and not concerned w/ batt since I always did fine w/ 850mah THANKS for any help!!

If you like the Ego One tank and coil, you could try another Ego One Kit.

Joyetech eGo ONE Mega V2 Tank

Joyetech eGo ONE Mega V2 Kit

Joyetech CLR Coils (5 pack)

If you want something with an internal battery, I'm still a huge fan of the Eleaf iStick 20, 30 & 40.

Eleaf iStick 40W TC Special Edition Express Kit

Eleaf™ iSmoka iStick 20W Box Mod Kit - Vapor Authority

Eleaf iSmoka iStick 30W Box Mod Kit - Authentic Eleaf™ - Vapor Authority

I haven't used any of the tiny mods you mention, but I've heard good things about the Pebble, Nugget, EVic Basic, and I think that Coolfire Mini. Check out the last 20 - 30 pages of the thread below for specifics on those mods. Also do a search within the thread to help find information on those specific mods.

Little itty bitty mods under $100.

If I were you, I'd stick with the tank you love, the EGO One and buy a mod separately, or just go with the EGO One Mega kit in the link above.

If you want a mod that has an external battery, you can't go wrong with the mod that Rainsong recommended: the Eleaf Pico 75w. You'll also need quality batteries and a battery charger, and your best bet is to buy them from a reputable battery dealer like RTD Vapor. The safe batteries I buy are the Sony 18650 VTC5 and the Samsung INR 18650 25R and the Samsung INR 18650 30Q. I would recommend a Nitecore Digi 4 charger that you can get at RTD too.

Eleaf iStick Pico 75W TC MOD

http://www.rtdvapor.com/sony-xtar-lg-panasonic-samsung/

http://www.rtdvapor.com/nitecore-digicharger-d4/

Good luck! Happy Vaping!

 

[FloGrown]

@RainSong-love it! Thanks for amusing my girly side lol! Pico's def are on my list as the size comparison pic does help a lot and everyone seems to recommend them

@JustWondering1 - I will DEF be going thru your recommendations as well; am trying to go with a tiny box style as the pen ones always fall over and roll off things on me lol.

So far I think I found the tank I want-Smok tfv4 micro for the higher ohms and the coil options since I've hit a friends Smok tank and it had waaay better flavor than any of the ones I've had. Or maybe a Nauti X mini The one thing I hated on the lower ego one coils I had was it was harsh and not good to just 'sit & sip on' if that makes sense lol.

 

[the dog]

The Pico sounds perfect for you. It's pretty popular, small, and can be found for under 30.00. Needs one 18650 battery and any 22mm tank. I use mine with a Toptank mini. Has decent TC functions that include SS which I use.

I agree with you on the pico I've been usinmine for a year and a half for work in my machine and let me tell you that little thing can take a beating pound for pound and the money I love it

 

[JustWondering1]

@RainSong-love it! Thanks for amusing my girly side lol! Pico's def are on my list as the size comparison pic does help a lot and everyone seems to recommend them

@JustWondering1 - I will DEF be going thru your recommendations as well; am trying to go with a tiny box style as the pen ones always fall over and roll off things on me lol.

So far I think I found the tank I want-Smok tfv4 micro for the higher ohms and the coil options since I've hit a friends Smok tank and it had waaay better flavor than any of the ones I've had. Or maybe a Nauti X mini The one thing I hated on the lower ego one coils I had was it was harsh and not good to just 'sit & sip on' if that makes sense lol.

There are plenty of good small box mods available, and I am sure you can find one you like. I have the same issue you do with the tube mods. They fall over way too easily.

Your plan sounds like a good one to me. Hope you enjoy your new vape gear.

Y

 

[Grimwald]

The Ego One tank (1.8 mil or 2.5 mil) with a 1.0 ohm coil can be used on almost anything. I use them on an Istick mini 10w (they come in 20w now). Also the Council of Vapors mini. Both would be similar in battery life to the Ego One.