Vaping on the Trails

[knolhawk]

Hello, I just learned about PVs not too long ago, and have been doing a bit of research on this site. I've been smoking analogs for near ten years (currently rolling my own American Spirits), and would love to switch to digital. My problem is that I hike/camp/backpack a lot and won't be close to a power source, and sometimes my stuff takes a bit of a beating. Does anyone have any recommendations for a PV that would fit? Things that are important to me are a long lasting battery (or a case that will charge like the Blu), durability, and compactness (for accessories/ fluids/ etc.).

Thank you,
Knolhawk

 

[funguy]

That's a tricky one. I use a Janty eGo and it has great battery life. For me this thing lasts all day. If you want to go hiking/camping with it you'll probably still need a few extra batteries for it though. I don't think any one makes a charging case for it however. Also, make sure you have extra atomizers just in case one dies on you in the woods, lol.

A lot of people are using cartomizers which is the cartridge with a built in atomizer. I personally like to direct drip with a drip tip but that might be difficult out in the sticks. As far as not having power goes, there isn't much you can do aside from having extra batteries. If you are going to be doing activities like this alot, you should probably start with a mod like the ego or something similar that has good battery life. Just charge some extras to take with you if you are going overnight.

 

[robo2889]

Vapor4life has a case that can hold 4 XL batteries and 8 cartomizers also which is a lot of vaping and you could also take a extra 5 pack or 2 depending on your time out in the boonies.

 

[Candules]

I suggest getting several manual 510 batteries and a couple of atomizers and some juices and learn how to drip. I made myself a hiking kit and with that setup I can go about 3 days depending how much i am vaping. I also managed to get all of it into a small tackle box designed for flys and it takes up very little room in my pack and is shock proof and water resistant to boot.

 

[funguy]

I suggest getting several manual 510 batteries and a couple of atomizers and some juices and learn how to drip. I made myself a hiking kit and with that setup I can go about 3 days depending how much i am vaping. I also managed to get all of it into a small tackle box designed for flys and it takes up very little room in my pack and is shock proof and water resistant to boot.

Just to point out, the eGo is the same as a 510 but the battery lasts way, way longer (12-16 hours for me). 2 full batteries would last me 2 full days, and I'm a fairly heavy vaper.

 

[Candules]

good to know, thanks for the info!

 

[funguy]

No problem. Also, from what I hear, the ego has better vapor production than a regular 510(I never had a regular 510.) And it doesn't fade before the low battery light. Steady consistent vapor. But, it's the size of a small cigar (still fits comfortably in my pocket). I guess I really don't mind that, but some people do.

 

[BradSmith]

You might want to check out a big battery mod like the chuck. THAG BUILT: A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing! Ordering

I have heard that they are just about indestructable and battery life is like three days, take enough spare batteries and you can stay out in the bush for a month. The batteries for these are easy to buy online and cheap.

I also did the RYO thing for a couple of years before I found e-cigs. To be honest the tax increase drove me to look for an alternative, first from packs and then from RYO's. The initial expense is fairly high but you will save money if you don't go nuts buying every product out there. I was spending about $20 a week on tobacco and tubes. Now it's about half of that.

The one good thing about switching from RYO is that it is less work. A lot of people whine about the hassles of the e-cigs, but I am not spending half a day rolling 200 cigs to get me through a week of camping, or bugging my wife to do it for me!!! Plus I'm not bumming out half my smokes anymore for all my friends who are quiting until they get a beer or two in them (I think we all know that story by now). Also I carry around much less stuff. Even when I rolled up a bunch I still dragged along a box of tubes, my roller and a bag of tobacco, just in case.

 

[mistinthewoods]

If you're considering the eGo it has a 650mAh battery. If it's battery lasts 12 to 16 hours for funguy, Imagine how long this will last. Hello 016 E-Cig kit It just recently came out. Same as the eGo but with a 1300 mAh battery. Should be twice the charge life. Extra batts are $24.00 though.