I did my homework on the Tesla, Vamo V3 and Lava tube V2. The Tesla wins over any Vamo IMHO. Theres a lot of reliability issues with the Vamos and im not taking a chance. The new Lava Tube V2 is probably about as good as a Tesla, except that it can also use a 18670 battery. The Lava Tube kit goes for $139 and it comes with a lanyard, case,18650 battery, a
tank and a charger. The Tesla kits that I've seen? Some come with 2 18650 batteries and a charger and some come with one. But no case or
tank. I've seen the Tesla kits for around $100. If you add in a case and a tank I think you'd still come out ahead by a few bucks. But this wasn't about money for me.
As far as I'm concerned, everyone (except the Tesla), is trying to copy the Provari. The Vamos, Lava Tubes and Sigelei's all have close to the same aesthetics. The Tesla can never be mistaken for a for anything but a Tesla. As far as I can tell the issues with the Tesla are few. After a lot of reading I decided to go with the Tesla. I'll be ordering mine next Friday and I can't wait to get it.
