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Vape Alternatives

Trying to move away from cigarettes or vapes? You can still get your nicotine fix with nicotine pouches and nicotine gums! These vape and cigarette alternatives don’t produce smoke or vapour. Moreover, they are simple to use and are available in different nic strengths and flavours. So, what are you waiting for? Check MIST's growing selection of vape substitutes below. 

What Are Vape Alternatives? 

A vape alternative is a product that serves the same purpose as vaping — to provide nicotine delivery and satisfaction. However, unlike vapes, there is no vapour and need for e-liquid atomisation.

What Types of Vape Alternatives Do You Offer?

We offer three main types of nicotine alternatives to vaping:

  • Nicotine Pouches: Small, tobacco-free pouches placed between your lip and gum
  • Nicotine Gum: Chewable gum that releases nicotine when chewed
  • Nicotine Strips: Dissolvable strips that release nicotine as they melt on your tongue

Each option provides a discrete and convenient way to manage nicotine cravings without the need for vaping or smoking.

How Do I Know Which Vape Substitute Is Right for Me? 

Some nostalgic smokers adore heated tobacco devices, whereas those who travel often enjoy the ‘use-anywhere’ convenience of gum, pouches, and film strips. The key is to sample several alternatives until you find the winning solution for your circumstances.

 

Do Vape Substitutes Contain Nicotine?

Yes, all vape substitute products and vape alternatives contain nicotine. The primary purpose of vaping is nicotine delivery. So anything which attempts to replicate the effect without the need for inhalation and atomisation will also be seeking to carry a nicotine dose to the user.

 

Do Vape Substitutes Require Any Special Storage or Maintenance?

Vape substitutes are not fragile and can be handled with a bit less care and maintenance than most vape kits. Gum, films, and pouches can be tossed in your bag without issue, though they should be kept dry.

 

Heated tobacco devices should be handled with the same care you’d treat any electronic device, though they do not feature the fragile glass tanks and acrylic pods that vapes utilise.

How Do I Choose the Right Nicotine Strength for Me?

Your ideal nicotine strength depends on your current nicotine consumption. Here's a general guide:

For former smokers:

  • Heavy smokers (20+ cigarettes/day): Start with highest strength (15-20mg)
  • Medium smokers (10-20 cigarettes/day): Try medium strength (10-15mg)
  • Light smokers (10 or fewer cigarettes/day): Begin with lower strength (3-10mg)


For current vapers: Match the strength to your current e-liquid nicotine content. You can gradually reduce the strength as you become comfortable.

How Long Do These Alternatives Last?

Usage duration varies by product type:

  • Nicotine Pouches: 20-60 minutes per pouch
  • Nicotine Gum: 20-30 minutes per piece
  • Nicotine Strips: 10-15 minutes per strip

The number of uses per package varies by product and brand, but each option provides multiple doses for extended use throughout the day.

What Are the Advantages of Vape Substitutes Compared To Vaping?

There are many places where vaping is as inappropriate as smoking: medical facilities, airports and planes, strict workplaces, indoor dining locations, and the list goes on.

 

Vape substitutes allow you to enjoy nicotine relief without having to wait for an appropriate time to use a vape device.

 

They also serve to break down further the strong mental association of ‘inhalation -> nicotine relief.’ With this association weakened, the likelihood of a nicotine fan breaking discipline and returning to smoking dramatically decreases.

How Quickly Do These Alternatives Work?

Nicotine absorption rates vary by product:

  • Nicotine Pouches: Effects typically felt within 1-3 minutes
  • Nicotine Gum: Initial effects within 5-10 minutes
  • Nicotine Strips: Quick absorption within 1-5 minutes

Remember that individual experiences may vary, and these products are designed for steady nicotine delivery rather than immediate intense effects.

Are These Alternatives Suitable for Use Anywhere?

These alternatives are designed for discrete use in most situations where vaping isn't practical or permitted. They're:

  • Smoke-free and vapour-free
  • Virtually invisible during use
  • Odourless
  • Easy to carry and store
  • Suitable for indoor use

However, always be mindful of local regulations and workplace policies regarding nicotine product use.