Years worth of gear? Overkill or not enough?

[Kollin6618]

Hey all. Newbie here. Got my taxes and I'm wanting to get a years worth or so of gear. Figure I'll do some serious research and up my game next tax season. Here's what I have right now: Innokin itaste vv v3 with 5 iClear 16's. I'd say 3 are pretty rough lookin, 1 is hanging in there and haven't touched the 5th so far in 2 months of vaping (about 3 to 4ml a day). Here's what I'm thinking of getting in addition to that:

Innokin itaste vv v3 battery only
Innokin itaste MVP 2 kit (w/ iClear 30)
5 iClear 16 coils
5 iClear 30 coils
Aspire Nautilus tank
10 Aspire Nautilus coils
3 Aspire Nautilus glass tubes
Kanger Aerotank
10 Aerotank coils
3 Aerotank glass tubes
LR306 Atomizer (w/tip)

I figure the iClears are backups. I'd buy 2 Nautilus tanks but they're pricey and I've heard decent reviews on the aerotank. Not sure on atomizers but that was recommended. The VV v3 would be for going out and MVP 2 at home.

I clean and maintain my gear pretty often so hopefully that's enough to last. I figure if I can make 5 iClear 16 coils last 2 months and then some then I must be doing something right.

Overkill, not enough or different direction? Forget anything? Remember I'm going for basic and no rebuildables.

 

[Myrany]

If I were you I would get at least one device with a replaceable battery.
I would also make sure I had backup chargers and more heads for the clearomizers.

 

[crxess]

I'm sure it looks good on paper...........but may not be even close.
Best to buy a few things that should last a year:
APV's
Nautilus & Heads
306 for experience
Areotank if your sure about it and extra heads

Bank 2x what you planned to spend and see how things go.

 

[TheReign]

Having a replaceable battery type mod is a good thing have. That way you don't have to get a replacement device only a battery. Have you taken a look at the SVD? Instead of the MVP you could get the VTR, it is a big bigger but for home use it wouldn't be a bad thing. I've heard good things about the nautilus but the attys can't be rebuilt unlike the Aerotank. I've rebuilt my aerotank to 1.5 ohms and it kicks .... If you get a mod with rechargeable external batteries a nitecore charger is approved by many here on ECF. Other than that I can't think of anything off the top of my head Lol

 

[Rappy]

Love the Nautilus. You can rebuild the coils but its a bit harder. You might like this vid from Rip trippers . He cracked the aspire atty code.
Micro Coil Build In The Aspire Nautilus - YouTube

 

[Myrany]

I like to tell new people to keep their old used heads for clearos. Just clean them up, let them dry and stick them in a baggie. You never know when you will want to take up rebuilding them, or need a spare part or the company discontinues your device and they can't be bought anymore.

If you never rebuild there are people here on ECF who would be happy to take them off your hands.

 

[Hiding]

I wouldn't try to buy a years worth of clearos or coils for them. Or if you do leave this forum and never come back.

Mod envy is a very real thing around here, you'll see all kinds of things you'll want to try instead. And those clearos and coils may turn out to be a waste.

Luckly I didn't have many, 5 spare coils and a handful of clearos. But mine all were given away to people because after a month or so, I moved on to bigger and imho better things.

 

[Racehorse]

The equipment that was available 1 year ago is not what i am using today.

I"m so glad I didn't stockpile the *old* stardust clearos, V2 visions, *Fluxomizers*, and an E-power batt.

The industry is changing very rapidly. You see stuff in the classies all the time that people can't get *rid* of.

 

[freeatlast!]

I would also advise you to get something with a replaceable battery. I love the iTaste vv vw3's, but they ARE actually a throw - away device....I keep hoping Innokin will make something similar that does have replaceable batteries....

If you are like a lot of folks here, you will eventually want to try out other kinds of devices and toppers....I didn't think I would, thought eGo's and clearos and the iTastes were just fine.....but I've now put most of those eGos away and have moved on to other devices, tanks, cartos, etc.

Also, this industry is young and if it's like others, there will continue to be improvements, new designs, etc., etc. that we will want to try!! So....you might wanna go easy for a while yet....Best wishes!!

 

[bosun]

I really just use four different devices...KayFun clone, AGA T2, Igo L, Vivi Nova v2.5. Three tanks plus a dripper. Usual boxes of cartos and clearos for just in case. I rebuild my toppers, so my main recommendation is getting into rebuilding your own coils. Not that hard, and you can count on yourself for new coils, not a source that may run out (or even dry up)..

 

[RoseB]

I second the advice on buying something with replaceable batteries. As far as the other stuff it looks good to me Better to have extras of things you've tried and know you like, rather than nothing at all. One little thing though.....you forgot e liquid

 

[WillyZee]

I just bought four IBTanked Halflings and 80 cartos to last me a while ... probably will buy 4 more tanks and 60-80 more cartos to last me a year or so.

The Halfling IBTanks on my eVic and Provari are my perfect setup ... carrying full tanks in their thingys is trouble free vape flavours to go.

 

[Racehorse]

I would also advise you to get something with a replaceable battery. I love the iTaste vv vw3's, but they ARE actually a throw - away device....

I hear ya on that, but to be honest, loose batts, esp. if they are not high quality like AWs, get "tired" in a year or so.

That's about how long my Joyetech Twists have lasted before getting "tired" (i.e., don't last as long anymore).

I think it's 6 of 1, 1/2 dozen of another when it comes to comparing actual costs. With loose batts you also need a more expensive charger.

I think all this evens out over a year's time.

 

[patkin]

Never throw anything away! It could become unavailable locally with net purchase not allowed, totally banned or taxed into oblivion. Backups for backups for backups and cannabalizing supplies.

 

[Tinkiegrrl]

I just bought four IBTanked Halflings and 80 cartos to last me a while ... probably will buy 4 more tanks and 60-80 more cartos to last me a year or so.

The Halfling IBTanks on my eVic and Provari are my perfect setup ... carrying full tanks in their thingys is trouble free vape flavours to go.

I second IBTanked cartotanks in their "thingys" for traveling. I use 2 MVP 2's and I carry 4 filled tanks from IBTanked for my commute in the thingys they shipped in. Works out great!

 

[zahzoo]

I'd also advise against trying to buy a year's worth of gear... as others have stated... equipment is evolving rapidly. Your preferences will change almost as quickly.

Remember... you can only fit a limited amount of vaping devices in your mouth at one time.