The importance of backup vaping devices

[Silver]

Just making this post to potentially help some of the newer vapers

Bottom line - you need a backup device and even a backup for the backup

As vapers, we can't just pop down to the local garage and get a new coil for our subTank or quickly buy a new mod. When failures occur (and they do quite often) we need a backup device to revert to until we can get the problem sorted. It may take a few days. So be prepared.

I see many vapers selling all their older gear to get the latest and greatest. My suggestion is keep one or two of the ones you like and keep them charged and filled with juice for those occasions when "Murphy strikes".

And keep some spare juice in a drawer untouched. When you run out of juice you will have something to fall back on.

The aim of all of this is never to have to resort to stinkies again.

Here is a typical view of whats loaded and ready right now:

• Reo Black for hard hitting tobacco mouth to lung
• Subtank Mini (on istick50) for relaxing restrictive fruity menthol lung hits

Then in my portable bag which goes everywhere with me:

• Reo Mini with VM Choc Mint coffee
• Evod1 on istick20 - Berry Blaze menthol

These two are my portable solution when I sometimes dont go out with larger gear. They seldom get used at home or office (except the Evod in the mornings) and they serve as my main backups in this case.

Bottle of juice is kept in a separate dark cupboard in case.

And dont laugh, a Greensmoke cigalike - which goes in the penholder compartment in my bag. This is a backup of the backups! Seldom used but I do test and charge it on occasion.

Vaping on multiple devices with different flavours is also better because it helps prevent taste fatigue, where you stop tasting the same juice. The reality is one doesn't need so many backups but I would say at a minimum two devices in use and one charged and filled as a standby.

 

[Stosta]

I got a Greensmoke cigalike in my office draw too! Great post @Silver ! On my way to work I had a sudden fear that I had forgot my vape, and I took my cigalike out on Wednesday to sneak a vape while having dinner with the in-laws. By the time I got to work I decided that I needed a cigarette because I had no gear. LUCKILY i had indeed packed my vape! Even after 4 months make sure you always have a plan B!!

 

[kevkev]

Great thread @Silver , for a split second I thought that cigalike was a real stinky

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Nice post @Silver

I have emergency stashes everywhere - in the car (and the wife's), at the office, in the camper van, and in a pocket in my winter coat. I also carry two setups out the door. The corollary to Murphy's Law - if you're prepared for anything going wrong, it won't.

 

[Silver]

Nice post @Silver

I have emergency stashes everywhere - in the car (and the wife's), at the office, in the camper van, and in a pocket in my winter coat. I also carry two setups out the door. The corollary to Murphy's Law - if you're prepared for anything going wrong, it won't.

Lol, agree with the corollary!
But in that case, I'll take it

 

[andro]

Just making this post to potentially help some of the newer vapers

Bottom line - you need a backup device and even a backup for the backup

As vapers, we can't just pop down to the local garage and get a new coil for our subTank or quickly buy a new mod. When failures occur (and they do quite often) we need a backup device to revert to until we can get the problem sorted. It may take a few days. So be prepared.

I see many vapers selling all their older gear to get the latest and greatest. My suggestion is keep one or two of the ones you like and keep them charged and filled with juice for those occasions when "Murphy strikes".

And keep some spare juice in a drawer untouched. When you run out of juice you will have something to fall back on.

The aim of all of this is never to have to resort to stinkies again.

Here is a typical view of whats loaded and ready right now:

View attachment 50536

• Reo Black for hard hitting tobacco mouth to lung
• Subtank Mini (on istick50) for relaxing restrictive fruity menthol lung hits

Then in my portable bag which goes everywhere with me:

• Reo Mini with VM Choc Mint coffee
• Evod1 on istick20 - Berry Blaze menthol

These two are my portable solution when I sometimes dont go out with larger gear. They seldom get used at home or office (except the Evod in the mornings) and they serve as my main backups in this case.

Bottle of juice is kept in a separate dark cupboard in case.

And dont laugh, a Greensmoke cigalike - which goes in the penholder compartment in my bag. This is a backup of the backups! Seldom used but I do test and charge it on occasion.

Vaping on multiple devices with different flavours is also better because it helps prevent taste fatigue, where you stop tasting the same juice. The reality is one doesn't need so many backups but I would say at a minimum two devices in use and one charged and filled as a standby.

Totally agree with u. An example last nigth went to a restaurant with only one dripper for the first time ever ( normally i have more than one mod on me ) and off course freshly coiled and wicked and i ve done it wrong . Maybe too much cotton or even done a new clapton coil that looked nice but everything tasted like burned . Never again goin out with only one device .

 

[Christos]

Great thread @Silver, I too am an advocate of backup devices. All people I encourage to vape I suggest budgeting for 2 devices as opposed to 1 high priced item.
Something that has been bothering me lately is backup juice.
I recommend 2 to 3 brands of backup juice as occasionally there are "shortages" at suppliers and our vendors cannot produce their elixirs.
For example, I mainly DIY'd until we had shortages from January and none of my concentrates were in stock.
Decided on using other concentrates and some where nice but I was not entirely satisfied.
Tried a few juice and found a few that were so good I decided to give DIY a good few months rest.

About 2 months later, 3 different vendors are all out of stock of the one juice that I have come to enjoy.
This is still ok because I have a months juice left. A month later still nothing.
Only one vendor has explained to me why they were having delays and what they are doing to alleviate the problems.
Tried 7 or 8 other juices and some of the local stuff if horrible for my taste profile.

Be prepared.
Luck favours the prepared.

 

[Silver]

I agree @Christos

Two is better than one - much better

But with this I am not really talking about vendors running out of your favourite ADV juice - thats more a longer range planning issue imo. I do agree, that is certainly an issue though.

I am talking about running out of juice. Period.
Or your only device packs up.
One needs to be able to have a backup plan that lasts say two or three days so you can get back up and running on your main workhorses.

 

[Silver]

Totally agree with u. An example last nigth went to a restaurant with only one dripper for the first time ever ( normally i have more than one mod on me ) and off course freshly coiled and wicked and i ve done it wrong . Maybe too much cotton or even done a new clapton coil that looked nice but everything tasted like burned . Never again goin out with only one device .

Correct @andro !
Heading out with a single faulty build is a disaster!

The part about rebuildables that I dont like is that often it happens that when you need to leave in a hurry, you need to rewick or do something and one just doesnt have the time.

I am a firm believer in having a "grab and go" vape at hand. Something easy. And something reliable. For me thats the Evod1. Not the worlds best vape by any means but it can keep me going for a night out quite easily,

 

[Christos]

I agree @Christos

Two is better than one - much better

But with this I am not really talking about vendors running out of your favourite ADV juice - thats more a longer range planning issue imo. I do agree, that is certainly an issue though.

I am talking about running out of juice. Period.
Or your only device packs up.
One needs to be able to have a backup plan that lasts say two or three days so you can get back up and running on your main workhorses.

Agreed, I'm just saying be extra prepared.
Smoking is not even an option anymore so panic and hysteria are my go to feelings when things run out

My grab and go device is the reo but my shelf mod that is the backup is the mini volt with the goblin mini.
Always full and seldomly used. Also easy to carry around and should give a few hours of relief if needed.

 

[Ravynheart]

When it comes to vaping, sometimes thinking a bit like a Doomsday Prepper helps a lot. Always make sure you have enough juice for at least 6 months to a year, Enough batteries to keep you going in case Eskom crashes and we are out of electricity for a couple days or more. Spare devices incase your main gets stolen or breaks. Enough coils/wire/cotton for six months. This all may sound either idiotic or extreme, but you never know what life throws at you or if your vape budget is completely cut due to a financial crisis. That way you know that you don't have to resort to stickies or horrible nicotine withdrawal.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

When it comes to vaping, sometimes thinking a bit like a Doomsday Prepper helps a lot. Always make sure you have enough juice for at least 6 months to a year, Enough batteries to keep you going in case Eskom crashes and we are out of electricity for a couple days or more. Spare devices incase your main gets stolen or breaks. Enough coils/wire/cotton for six months. This all may sound either idiotic or extreme, but you never know what life throws at you or if your vape budget is completely cut due to a financial crisis. That way you know that you don't have to resort to stickies or horrible nicotine withdrawal.

I like your thinking. 6 mo supply. Not hard to do, really, especially if you DIY juice. If you rebuild, supplies for a year are easily acquired, too.

Not veer too far afield of the OP's central thesis, regulations and taxation increases are also a factor in my neck of the world. I will never smoke again. I say that, and it's up to me to guarantee it.

 

[Paulie]

Great thread @Silver , for a split second I thought that cigalike was a real stinky

oooh the craving still there lol

 

[Paulie]

Just making this post to potentially help some of the newer vapers

Bottom line - you need a backup device and even a backup for the backup

As vapers, we can't just pop down to the local garage and get a new coil for our subTank or quickly buy a new mod. When failures occur (and they do quite often) we need a backup device to revert to until we can get the problem sorted. It may take a few days. So be prepared.

I see many vapers selling all their older gear to get the latest and greatest. My suggestion is keep one or two of the ones you like and keep them charged and filled with juice for those occasions when "Murphy strikes".

And keep some spare juice in a drawer untouched. When you run out of juice you will have something to fall back on.

The aim of all of this is never to have to resort to stinkies again.

Here is a typical view of whats loaded and ready right now:

View attachment 50536

• Reo Black for hard hitting tobacco mouth to lung
• Subtank Mini (on istick50) for relaxing restrictive fruity menthol lung hits

Then in my portable bag which goes everywhere with me:

• Reo Mini with VM Choc Mint coffee
• Evod1 on istick20 - Berry Blaze menthol

These two are my portable solution when I sometimes dont go out with larger gear. They seldom get used at home or office (except the Evod in the mornings) and they serve as my main backups in this case.

Bottle of juice is kept in a separate dark cupboard in case.

And dont laugh, a Greensmoke cigalike - which goes in the penholder compartment in my bag. This is a backup of the backups! Seldom used but I do test and charge it on occasion.

Vaping on multiple devices with different flavours is also better because it helps prevent taste fatigue, where you stop tasting the same juice. The reality is one doesn't need so many backups but I would say at a minimum two devices in use and one charged and filled as a standby.

Great Read!

 

[Clouder]

I don't think my wife will understand if I tell her that I need a backup, to backup my backup for incase my backup went wrong... LMAO

 

[Ravynheart]

I like your thinking. 6 mo supply. Not hard to do, really, especially if you DIY juice. If you rebuild, supplies for a year are easily acquired, too.

Not veer too far afield of the OP's central thesis, regulations and taxation increases are also a factor in my neck of the world. I will never smoke again. I say that, and it's up to me to guarantee it.

Thank you. Thinking long term can often be the difference between having what you need and being destitute. Most people buy juice and vape supplies as needed. However, if that supply line is suddenly cut, it causes panic. And that panic causes resorting to the next option, which happens to be cigarettes. That's the very last thing we all want. We have to be responsible and ensure there's a plan A, B, and all the way to Z.

 

[Christos]

I don't think my wife will understand if I tell her that I need a backup, to backup my backup for incase my backup went wrong... LMAO

You need to relate your argument to her shoe closet or in some instances her shoe room.
I get by with 2 pairs of shoes for a year. I don't need 300 pairs of shoes.
I'm sure you can formulate an argument based on that.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

I don't think my wife will understand if I tell her that I need a backup, to backup my backup for incase my backup went wrong... LMAO

Um... you are talking about vaping backups, and not wife backups, yes? If the latter, I can see why she'd be pissed.

 

[Clouder]

@Christos LOL I'll try!!

 

[Stosta]

@Christos LOL I'll try!!

Dead man walking.... We will remember you with great fondness @Clouder (Based on your exceptional post - positive ratings ratio).

 

[Clouder]

Wahahaaaa @Stosta

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[Waine]

I am a firm believer of back up vaping gear. If I go out I fill my "man bag" with three units, tissues, fully charged batteries, plus spare coils and a portable power bank incase my units go flat or even my cell phone needs charging. I cannot think of a worse situation where I am left high and dry, like broken down on the side of the road, with no vaping gear and then craving a cigarette, resulting in me caving in by bumming one off someone. I am actually very paranoid about that, I will admit.

 

[Necropolis]

I have 2 devices that I have at home.

If I'm going out the most I take along is extra juice.

If something stops working or I run out of juice or power during the day then tough. I'll get home eventually to sort things out.

I'm not that dependant on my vape gear.

 

[Spydro]

Great read @Silver, beneficial for noobs and old salts alike.

There are rumors, I won't mention any names, of some that take the backup thing far beyond a reasonable and realistic level though. So to add to the OP's excellent post... beware, learn how to manage your whims wisely early on in vaping.

That would especially be sound advice if you have a significant other that you want to keep happy and sassy, not have a need for any S.O. backups.

 

[Lord Vetinari]

Whats in the vape bag... doesnt leave my shoulder. I didnt upack the batteries that would be excessive lol.