What should I stock up on?

[LilLion]

Today I start my journey of being analog free! Smoked my last cig last night, and today I'll be using my eVic. Which so far, I absolutely love!
With me being a newbie to the world of vaping I'm hoping I could get some opinions on what to stock up on. for instance, should I get another battery?
So far I've got my eVic (kit) some ejuice and a couple of Viva Novas.

 

[cihansolakoglu]

try protank 2, you will love it. for flavor granny smith my best.

 

[Snicks]

Owning several mods/batteries is a good start. several tanks. always have extra juice.

Thats about it. Unless you get into rebuilding coils then you'll want wick, wire, mesh etc...

 

[SilverZero]

The golden rule of vaping is to have backups for your backups. You don't need a second eVic, but definitely buy one or two spare batteries so that when you need to charge the one you are using you won't have to stop vaping while it charges.

You may want to invest in a smaller eGo style battery or something similar that will work with your Vivi Novas as well just in case you have any problems with your eVic. It also will be a little easier to carry around with you if the eVic is too bulky to fit in your pocket or purse.

Basically look at what you have and think about what you would do if one item in your kit died right now. If there is a chance that you would go buy cigarettes if that item were to break then make sure you have a spare.

 

[wharr]

I 100% agree with silvers response. Dont leave home without extra batteries.

Good Luck, Vape on

 

[InTheShade]

Congratulations on making the switch and welcome to the best place to find information about vaping.

Good advice from Silver above. Assume something will break and then your backup won't work - and have another plan. Best advice I have ever been given.

Then it's just a question of if you want to go down the hobby / collector route that some of us have, or just stick with your eVic setup to keep you from smoking. If you are going to start collecting, then the possibilities are almost endless. Just read on here a lot (there are a load of model specific forums hidden under the layers) and watch youtube reviews - maybe visit a local B&M (brick and mortar) to physically see and touch the things you are interested in.

If it's more of a 'what do I need for backups' question, then my recommendation would be 2 more batteries and a battery charger / extra cable for your eVic.
An extra vivi nova or two (or other clearo / tank) you like
Extra heads for the above - say 5 or so. Enough to last you a good 2 weeks vaping.
Extra juice on hand, plus locate a local place where you can get juice in an emergency.

 

[Baditude]

With me being a newbie to the world of vaping I'm hoping I could get some opinions on what to stock up on. for instance, should I get another battery?
So far I've got my eVic (kit) some ejuice and a couple of Viva Novas.

Sounds like you got lucky and found both a juice flavor and a juice attachment that you like right from the start.

You should have a backup battery like an Ego Twist or Spinner. Always have a backup for everything you use. You'll want to find some replacement heads for your Vivi Nova.



Figure on consuming 3 - 5 ml of e-juice a day and plan ahead accordingly so you don't run out.

 

[1990FOXBODY]

I would consider if you are close to a place you can recharge your batteries. If not think of how fast your batteries drain. Always have a charged battery waiting. I started with 2 eGo 1100mah's and quickly found out I needed 3 since it is not convenient for me to charge during the day. I would also keep 2 or 3 extra Nova's(or whatever you choose to use, carto,clearo,etc) filled with juice in case a coil fails or clogs you have another to change out. Think about how long you will be gone from the house and have enough supplies to make it twice as long, just in case.

 

[Sed Contra]

I might also suggest a cig-a-like as a back up or back up for a backup. Sometimes a cig-a-like can offer a satisfying "cigarette" experience, which was occasionally useful for me when I first quit - there are still times when it's really, really enjoyable, too, but also, a cig-a-like, though not preferable for all day vaping for many, if not most, people, can also be useful for stealth applications.

What else should you stock up on?

KNOWLEDGE.

Somebody previously mentioned the Kanger Protank II, and I have three of them plus two Mini II's (version 2, with removable drip tips), but as much as I love the vape from the Protanks, I can just as quickly get frustrated with them when their performance starts to go way down. Because of videos online (in this case, google "busardo evod"), I now can rebuild my Protank coils.

Also, something else to consider is getting a Rebuildable Drip Atomizer (RDA) for testing juices or when you just want to chill with some huge plumes. I really enjoy my RDA's, and they are really easy to rebuild. I'm no master or anything, but simple rebuilds really aren't that difficult. Watch a couple of videos, get some wick & wire, and watch a video while you do your first rebuild, pausing at appropriate places...

Stock up on knowledge...but not just knowledge about vaping gear and juices; pay attention to yourself - what satisfies you and keeps you from smoking. I've learned a lot about myself in these 5+ weeks now, and I'm continuing to learn about myself as I struggle (less and less) through this. For example, I still get occasional cravings for a cigarette - not so much a cigarette, per se, so much as a cigarette "experience," so...though I generally prefer fruity eliquids, I have some high quality tobacco type eliquids with higher nicotine content for when I need to kill a craving. Figure out what works for you.

Congratulations on quitting!

 

[CreepyLady]

Well, I carry a 1300 mah winder for my main daily use (just ordered and MVP 2 - eying the mailbox for it!!) and I have 2 extra ego batteries charged with me and an extra charger (hey ya never now right??? lol). In addition to having battery power - what has helped me most is always having several tanks full of different juice flavors!!! That way if one doesn't hit the spot I have options. I usually carry a few evods and a vivi nova or 2 all filled with my favorite of the moment flavors Hope this helps! Also- good luck on the transition, the first few days are the crappiest and then it just gets easier by the second!

 

[Choc_Addic]

Way too may advices and they are all good.

Best advice every = Get back up to back up! Best advice ever.

My setup: 1. Main VAP : VAMO+Protank mini + Protank.
2. 3 EGO batteries + EVOD's + afew CE4's CE5's.
3. Enough juice for appx a month worth.

Vap on!

 

[HauntedMyst]

Batteries, atties and juice.

 

[bosun]

When I was a cigarette smoker (almost an entire three months ago) I always knew where my next pack was. Bubba didn't run out! Get your spares on hand so you aren't tempted to go back to the dark side. Then you can go crazy and start getting things you don't really 'need'...like DIY liquids, rebuildable coils, a mod that costs $500.00...you get the idea(G).
Just stay away from those damn coffin nails!!!!!!

 

[LilLion]

Thank you everyone! I have been thinking about a smaller setup , one that I can take with me when I go out. The evic is a bit big but I still love it. so maybe ill get two smaller ones! one for a back up and one for the back up's back up. lol

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

One of my worst days was the day I left with my eVic and it fell out of my shirt pocket, the head popped off and it broke the lead connections. Now I didn't have a vaporizer, though I was good to go on juice, batteries and toppers. I solved that problem a couple of ways. First, after three eVic heads doing the same thing, one way or another, I finally bought the V2 eVic head with two screws in the head to keep it from dying when dropped or knocked over. I have not had a problem with this fourth head...yet....knock on wood. Also added the Kir Fanis tubes (stainless steel), which really beefed it up and added telescoping. To fix the Evic, I bought a solder iron and learned how easy they are to actually fix, but that was after several repair shops wanted to charge me $50 each to fix them.

The second thing I did was to make a deal with myself not to take the eVic out of the house. Now I only take my Provari, and never a backup APV, though always with batteries and juice, a carto and tank tool. I ready for anything now.

It's all been mentioned above, but the eVic does not come with a charger, only a USB charging cable, so I had to add a good charger to the mix. I like the Nitecore and Xtar chargers. These charge the battery without having to use the USB cable, and works better for me. When I travel, I take the USB with a battery charger pack, for phone and can also charge the eVic. That's handy for charging in an airport or something, a place I frequent a lot.

If you have the Version 2 eVic, you should be ok to treat the eVic like any other durable APV. If not, it's delicate, and please be careful. Many of the great deals on eVics out there are the older version 1, so I mention this to alert anyone considering one of these great deals. Don't buy the version 1, or do so with peril.

I bought an evic and four heads because I do so love the eVic display and many unique features. The upgraded head, and updated firmware, particularly version 1.3, turned it into a great APV for me. The addition of specialty telescoping tubes turned it into the best APV I own outside of Provari and Semovar. Congrats to you for getting an excellent device.

The information provided by the previous posters was excellent and I cannot think of anything further to add to their recommendations. Congrats on quitting, welcome to the Forum, good luck, power up and Vape On!

 

[richberstler]

I will be a newbie too when I get my gear in the mail, I'm stoked that this may help me quit smoking even if it means I am hooked on this for awhile. I got all the same advice as above, extras for everything. Since I saw the Kanger Protank II suggested, get extra coil heads and even at different ohms until you find your comfort zone (don't do too low ohms from what I saw on some amp or wattage chart). Starting off I got 2 batts, 2 tanks, 9 flavors of juice, and 20-25 replacement heads. At my cig habit rate the money spent should match in about 2 months which is what I think is a decent line in the sand if this will work. But I did get myself down to lighter smoking (except drinking nights) with a cheaper cig ($5 a pack right now). So you might be able to make the money work for you faster with the initial investment. Good luck!

 

[yaypudding]

provari, nuff said.

j/k I'm surprised we made it to page 2, anyway, I would suggest getting a backup like many have said before me. Since you just quit, having a device malfunction with out a backup, will be the worst day of your vaping life. A day many of us have experienced and have learned to never let happen again. So maybe an itaste vv or ego passthru, the pass thru's are so cheap many people buy multiple units and stash them around for emergencies.

And you can never have too many batteries.