Vape pod kits are simple and convenient vape devices that make it easier than ever to transition away from tobacco smoking. All the major vape manufacturers have stepped up production of pod devices to meet the growing demand, but what precisely are pod kits?
Here at MIST, we have years of experience in all vape varieties and get the chance to put almost every pod vape kit through its paces upon release. Today, we’d like to use our experience to better inform you and to answer every beginner vaper’s question, “what are vape pod kits?”
What Are Vape Pod Kits?
Vape pod kits or e-cigarette pod kits are one of the most popular vape types to date. Instead of featuring replaceable batteries or glass and steel screw-in tanks seen in traditional vapes, they have an acrylic pod tank and internal battery.
It also has coils, but not the ones that require you to twist or loop a kanthal wire to the correct ohm and wick cotton. You can pick up a compatible pod replacement coil, which just requires you to prime it with e-liquid before installing (via push-to-fit) it into the mentioned acrylic pod tank. Coil type varies, but essentially, there are resistance options for DTL and MTL vaping.
Pod systems often include fewer features than traditional tank & battery vapes but offer a more streamlined vaping experience for a beginner vaper. Even advanced users have a backup pod kit or two because of how convenient and pocket-friendly these vape devices are.
What Are the Types of Pod Vapes?
In general, there are two types of popular pod vape kits – closed and open. Closed pod systems feature pre-filled vape pods (with built-in coils). On the other hand, open pod kits have vape pods that allow you to replenish the e-liquid.
- Closed Pod Vapes: Comes with prefilled vape pod that is also equipped with fixed/built-in coils. More convenient and fuss-free, but fewer vape juice flavour options and nicotine strengths.
- Open Pod Vapes: Uses refillable pods with a rubber hatch that allows you to add an e-liquid of your choice. Some have fixed/pre-fitted coils, which means you’ll have to replace the entire tank once the coil is used up. Others have interchangeable coils, so you can dispose of the old coil without throwing out the tank and try different coil ohms. Although it offers more options and freedom of use, there are more opportunities for mistakes (incorrect e-liquid thickness, purchasing the wrong replacement coils, etc). If you bought an MTL pod kit, nicotine salts (nic salts) are the preferred vape juice.
What Are the Parts of A Vape Pod Kit?
A vape pod kit consists of a vape pod mod and the pod tank itself. Keep in mind that pod kits generally have fewer components than traditional vape kits and, as such, are easier to maintain and use frequently without running into hardware issues.
- Vape Pod Mods: The battery casing you insert your pod into. Usually a rectangle or cylinder, sometimes featuring a display screen or airflow slider. Some pod mods have a firing button, whereas others rely on draw-activation to fire.
- Vape Pod/Pod Tank: This is the acrylic cartridge, AKA tank. You will come across these three tanks for pod kits:
- Pre-filled with vape juice and has a pre-installed, fixed (not removable) coil. Common for closed pod systems.
- Completely empty but with a rubber hatch and coil slot. Common for open pod vape kits or refillable pod kits.
- Completely empty but with a rubber hatch and pre-installed, fixed (not removable) coil. Common for open pod vape kits or refillable pod vape kits.
Note: In general, tanks and coils are not cross compatible between pod vape kits. Always check the specifications and description.
Which Vape Pod Device is the Best?
Many elements decide which are the best pod kits, as vaping is never a one-size-fits-all pursuit. If you’re interested in acquiring well-regarded pod vape kits, here are our top three choices. We have a separate best pod vapes guide if you want a more detailed review.
The Best Vape Pod Devices are:
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We hope this leaves you with a better understanding of what exactly pod kits are! If you think pod vape systems are what you need to quit smoking, then don’t hesitate to visit the MIST online store today for great deals on vape devices.
