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SMOANT Pasito Review: A Rebuildable MTL/DTL Pod System

By Drake Equation | June 14 2019

The SMOANT Pasito tries to do A LOT of things all at once, but as a pod system does it actually manage it? Or are you better off with something like the UWELL Caliburn or VooPoo Drag Nano?

SMOANT Pasito Quick Verdict – 50%

You Can Pick Up The SMOANT Pasito Via HeavenGifts For $35 – The RBA Deck is NOT Included.

SMOANT Pasito Pros:

Nice Design
Great Idea, Though Execution Isn’t Perfect
Great Battery Life
Adjustable Power
Decent E Juice Capacity

TL;DR – The SMOANT Pasito pod system is a great idea. Everybody’s been asking for a rebuildable pod and SMOANT is the first company to oblige, though I suspect there will be many more in the coming weeks and months.

However, for me, the rebuildable element of the SMOANT Pasito isn’t ideal. For starters, you have to buy the RBA separately. Secondly, the deck is so small you’ll give yourself a migraine building on it – it’s almost impossible.

The device itself, which looks similar to the Lost Vape Orion, is made, more or less entirely, from plastic, so while the pictures of it look great, the reality is far less premium. And that’s not good, not when you can pick up the excellent VooPoo Drag Nano pod for less.

Flavor wise, it’s decent but nothing to write home about. The MTL and DTL coils produce average flavor at best, and neither coil head lasts as long as the UWELL Caliburn’s pods. In fact, I got through both the Pasito’s included MTL and DTL coils within a 8 days, whereas my Caliburn will last me weeks in between changes.

Battery life, however, is very good. You have a 1100mAh cell inside the SMOANT Pasito and this brings with it ALL day vaping. Easy. You don’t even have to recharge the device mid-way through when you’re using the MTL coils, providing you run it on lower power settings.

Bottomline? The SMOANT Pasito tries to do a lot but, ironically, fails to do any one specific thing well. The RBA accessory is horrible to install, the flavor on both the MTL and DTL coils is distinctly average, and the device itself, while well proportioned, feels cheap and plasticky in the hand. And for me, this just doesn’t cut the mustard – not when the competition in the pod space is so strong right now.

My advice? Get the VooPoo Drag NANO or the UWELL Caliburn. Or, if you want a rebuildable pod system, hold your horses until someone like GeekVape releases one because the SMOANT Pasito is not a device I’d recommend…

Full SMOANT Pasito Review

Design & Set Up

As noted in the TL;DR section, the SMOANT Pasito looks quite a bit like the Lost Vape Orion – or the SMOK Trinity Alpha and GeekVape FRENZY. However, unlike those pod systems, there is nothing premium about the SMOANT Pasito. It’s made from plastic, from top to bottom. Even the resin plates are stickers. And that’s, well… not great.

I like the size and proportions (102 x 38 x 18mm) of the Pasito; it’s easy to hold, dissemble and reassemble, and the filling mechanism is simple enough (you unscrew the drip tip and stick it down the sides). I also like that you can switch power modes; there are five possible settings from 10W to 25W, which you move through by clicking the smaller button below the fire button.

On the top, right-side of the pod, you have an adjustable airflow slot. You move it from left to right to adjust the airflow. It works great, giving you a wide degree of control over the airflow. The AFC is great for the MTL coil too, as you can move between super-tight to semi-restricted, depending on your mood.

The coils slot into the bottom of the pod and are held in place by a golden clamp which connects the coil head to the Pasito’s battery. Installing both the MTL and DTL coils is a cinch; the RBA is nearly impossible to work with, however, on account of its tiny size and oddly position posts. Also: if you have vision problems, the RBA will cause you plenty of issues. I cannot emphasis just how small it is…

Performance

I’m a big fan of SMOANT, so when I heard about the SMOANT Pasito, I was super excited. A rebuildable pod system that can also act as a standard MTL/DTL AIO vape device? What’s not to like! Even when I unboxed it, I was still excited – the concept seemed perfect, just what’s missing from the current run of pod mod systems on the market.

But the problems quickly arrived. First, despite priming the crap out of my coil heads, the flavor was muted and flat. This was the MTL coil. I persisted for a few days, but the situation didn’t improve. Next up, I tried the DTL coil. Same deal – OK flavor, but nothing remotely special.

As most of you will know, I’m a big fan of the UWELL Caliburn. And the reason for this is simple: it just works – the flavor is brilliant and so too is the MTL draw. It’s simple and it works. This is why I have used it more or less exclusively for the past three months straight.

On paper, the SMOANT Pasito looks, sounds, and appears to be a vastly superior device than the UWELL Caliburn. But in practice it doesn’t even come close to matching it – not in terms of flavor and the quality of its draw. The SMOANT Pasito has a few tricks up its sleeve, like variable power, but it is the coils that are lacking here. Gimmicks never make up for bad coils.

And in this context, SMOANT’s missed the mark in more ways than one.

The RBA Deck – Nice Idea, Terrible Execution…

Adding an RBA deck option to a pod system is certainly novel, it’s also something A LOT of people have been asking for. Prior to testing the SMOANT Pasito, I was definitely intrigued. Could this pod mod merge the world of rebuildable tanks and AIO vape systems?

It’s a nice thought, but for me the SMOANT Pasito’s RBA deck is a monumental fail. For starters, it is impossible to build on – the deck itself is so small, you’ll need perfect vision to attempt it. Second, you have to bend your leads at an insane angle to get them into the posts. If ever a postless deck design was needed, it is here.

I did manage to get a build installed. It wasn’t pleasant, but I somehow pulled it off, installing a pre-built, extra-small MTL coil. After a bunch of disappoints with the DTL and MTL coils, I didn’t have high expectations for the RBA…

And my expectations were bang on the money. The flavor is muted, worse than the MTL and DTL coil heads, and even with the AFC wide-open, you never feel like you’re getting enough airflow. As I said earlier, this one’s a swing and a miss. Big time.

Battery Life

The SMOANT Pasito excels when it comes to battery life. Inside, you have a 1100mAh battery and, for a pod vape, that is HUGE. With that much power in the cell, you’re good to go when it comes to all-day vaping. Even more so if you keep the MTL coils installed and run it at lower settings. Ramp up the power with the DTL and RBA, and you’ll need to top up the device’s battery at some point during the day.

Should You Buy The SMOANT Pasito

I love SMOANT. I really do. Its one of my favorite vape brands. And I really wanted to love this pod system. But the SMOANT Pasito just is not for me. Nothing worked as I wanted (or imagined) it would and the flavor on ALL coils was mediocre at best…

Battery life is OK, so that’s a plus. But that’s about it. The pod itself feels too plasticky and the RBA is next to impossible to get right. This is mostly down to its insanely small deck which sadly creates more problems than it solves, but also because of the nature of its posts.

My advice? Skip this one and get the VooPoo Drag Nano or UWELL Caliburn instead…

You Can Pick Up The SMOANT Pasito Via HeavenGifts For $35 – The RBA Deck is NOT Included.

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Vape Juice Sizes – What’s The IDEAL Bottle Size For You?

By Drake Equation | June 14 2019

E Juice bottles come in a few shapes. The most common vape juice sizes, however, are 10ml, 30ml, 100ml, and 120ml. And today, we’re going to look at each style in order to help you better understand what’s best for you…

Vape Juice Bottle Sizes – The Most Common Bottle Sizes

10ML – 10ml bottles of vape juice are basically samples. They’re small and cheap and are best used when you’re trying out a new E Juice for the first time – especially if you’re buying it online, as you can’t try before you buy online. The benefit of 10ml bottles of vape juice is that you can try a flavor to see if you like it before committing to a larger, more expensive bottle.
30ML – 30ml bottles of E Juice are very common, and the reason is simple: they last quite a week, easily a week with moderate to low vaping. 30ml bottles are still relatively cheap, but unlike 10ml bottles they last a while. Therefore, 30ml bottles of E Liquid are ideal if you know you already like the flavor, but want to save some cash – or maybe get a couple of different flavors.
50ML – 50ml shortfill bottles are VERY popular in the UK, where you’re not allowed to sell E Juice with nicotine in bottles larger than 10ml. In the US, you can still get them, but most people tend to gravitate towards 30ml or 100ml. Again, these 50ml bottles last a while. They’re just not quite as common as 30ml in the US.
100ML – You get a 100ml bottle when you know, love, and trust a flavor. 100ml bottles last AGES, so you’re going to be vaping it for a while. Therefore, you’ll want to make sure you like the flavor first, otherwise it’s going to be a chore getting through it all.
120ML – In a similar fashion to 100ml bottles of vape juice, 120ml bottles are big and are designed for fans of a certain flavor. They last the longest of all E Juice bottle sizes. Prices range from $30 to $40 for a 120ml bottle of vape juice, however, ALL the 120ml vape juices inside the VapeBeat E Juice Store retail for just $19.99.

What’s The Best Size Vape Juice Bottle For You?

1885 – This is One of The Most Popular E Juice Flavors Inside The VapeBeat Store. It’s based on the original American Milkshake, So Plenty of Vanilla Smashed Together With Creamy Undertones. A Great, All-Day Vape…

As always: it depends. Are you a heavy vaper? Or do you only vape occasionally? The amount you vape will have a huge impact on the size of vape juice bottle you need. For instance, if you’re vaping ALL day long and most of the night, you’ll want a 100 or 120ml bottle.

However, if you only vape a little bit, you could definitely get away with a 30/50ML bottle. What does moderate-to-low-vaping look like? Hard to say, but a good rule of thumb would be this: if you vape tank, fully loaded with E Juice, lasts you a couple of days straight, you’re a moderate-to-low vaper.

If you’re anything like me, however, you’ll be getting through a couple of tank’s worth of E Juice a day. And if this is the case, you’ll definitely want to go with bigger bottles. Why? Because you’ll torch your way through 30ml in no time. And 10ml? Forget about it! You could demolish one of those in a few hours with a high-performance tank.

Vape Bottle Materials – Is Glass or Plastic Best?

When you’re buying vape juice, it’s important that you pay close attention to the materials they’re made from; you want high-quality, plastic unicorn-style bottles for your larger E Juices (100ml and 120ml), as these are child-proof and the nozzle will refill any style of tank without any issues.

With 30ml bottles, you will come across a lot more glass. For instance, all of the vape juices inside the VapeBeat E Juice Store are 30ml and 120ml bottles, and they come in glass bottles and unicorn bottles, respectively. Most 30ml bottles that come in glass bottles come with a dripper (not an RDA) for application.

Don’t like storing your E Juice in plastic bottles? No problem. You can pick up a variety of glass containers via Amazon for easy E Juice storage. I don’t bother with this, but it is an option if you want to limit your usage of plastics.

Air Travel and Vape Juice – Limitations You Need To Know About

Top Brass – AKA Peanut Butterscotch – is my #1 Go-To Nic Salts E Juice Flavor Right Now. It Vapes Amazingly Inside My Pod Mods and MTL Tanks. If You’re a Fan of Sweet, Tobacco-Driven E Juice, You Gotta Try It!

You cannot take more than 100ml of E Juice with you when traveling on an airplane. For this reason, if you like a selection, it is definitely advisable to carry your E Juice in 30ml bottles, especially if you want to take a selection of flavors.

Whenever I travel, I tend to take a pod mod and Nic Salts, as they take up less room than a standard box mod and tank which requires things like 18650 batteries and an external charger, as well as cotton and wire if you’re using a rebuildable. For me, travelling and pod mods go hand in hand. And if you’re using pod mods, you need Nic Salts E Juice.

Right now, my go-to Nic Salts flavor is Peanut Butterscotch from the VapeBeat Store – it’s freakin’ DELISH! And at 45mg, it packs quite a punch, meaning you only need a couple of toots to get your fix. Ideal for plane and long-distance travel.

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VooPoo Drag NANO Pod Review: Could This Be 2019’s #1 Pod Vape?

By Drake Equation | June 13 2019

The VooPoo Drag was a stunning mod, and now VooPoo is back with a pod system version of it which goes by the name of the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod – but is it any good? Let’s find out…

VooPoo Drag NANO Pod Quick Verdict – 98%

The VooPoo Drag NANO Pod is a definite hard YES from me. If you’re after a new pod that looks amazing, vapes brilliantly, and costs just $21.95 – get the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod.

VooPoo Drag NANO Pod Pros:

Truly Stunning Design
Simple Pod System
Amazing Flavor
Solid Coils – They Last AGES
Decent Battery Life
Powered By GENE Chip
Amazing Value For Money – It Retails For Just $21.95!

VooPoo makes good-looking vape devices. Everybody knows this. But the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod is impressive, even for VooPoo. Looking like a SkyNet-designed version of the MiPod, the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod is quite the looker. And its beauty isn’t just skin-deep.

VooPoo has packed the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod with its GENE chip, and this chipset brings with it masses of performance and safety features. You have draw-activated firing, variable voltage, and “Cold Boot Mode” for kicking out even more flavor from each draw.

Powered by a 750mAh battery, the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod will go all-day-long, providing you top her up during the day. Do this and you’ll be vaping all day and night without any issues whatsoever. You even have fast charge too, so even if you do run out of juice, you can quickly top it up (less than 40 minutes for 70%).

The flavor, the coil head performance, the design – everything is flawless. VooPoo has once again smashed it out the park. And for less than $20 via VaporDNA, it also serves up some monumentally impressive value for money, making the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod a serious contender for 2019’s #1 pod system…

Full VooPoo Drag NANO Pod Review

Design

Right off the bat, the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod is easily one of the best-looking pod vape systems I have ever used. The damn thing is flawless-looking. It’s also perfectly proportioned too (54.5mm by 35mm by 11mm), making it ideal for stealth vaping and vapers that want a proper discreet vape device.

The outer chassis of the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod, made from zinc and aluminium, is completely devoid of buttons and/or notches. All you have is the DRAG branding and plenty of shiny surfaces. The USB for charging is located on the rear (sadly, it’s not Type C) and the pod slides out from the top.

The pod system, which is totally refillable, holds 1ML of E Juice. Not a great deal, but we’ll figure VooPoo for that. To access to pod for refilling, simply pull it out of the mod, remove drip tip, and refill accordingly. The pod itself is held in place by magnets and it sits nice and snug once fitted to the device.

The VooPoo Drag NANO Pod features three LED lights that indicate how your battery is doing:

GREEN – Optimal (Above 60%)
BLUE – OK (60% to 20%)
RED – Time To Charge (Sub-20%)

And that’s about it, really. The star of the show is the design of the device, it’s utterly stunning. Pictures do not do it justice. I actually think the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod could well be the best looking pod system on the market right now. Chuck in excellent performance, and you’re looking at a near-perfect device…

Performance

So how’s performance then? As expected, it’s bloody good. The VooPoo Drag NANO Pod vapes solidly and consistently, hitting plenty hard on each draw. As noted earlier, it is breath-activated. Normally, I don’t like this style of pod, but VooPoo has nailed it completely. It works perfectly, delivering intense hits every time.

I’ve been using my VooPoo Drag NANO Pod for a solid few weeks now, alongside a couple of others, namely the SMOANT Pasito and the GeekVape FRENZY, and it is definitely a better overall system than those two mods.

It’s also a hell of a lot cheaper too; you can get the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod for less than $20!

The flavor is utterly brilliant too. Whether this is down to the GENE chip’s Cold Boot Mode or just good coil design, I do not know. Either way, the VooPoo Drag NANO’s flavor performance is brilliant. It’s better than the SMOK Nord and the GeekVape FRENZY and is probably more or less an equal to the world-beating UWELL Caliburn. That should basically tell you everything you need to know about how this vape performs!

Pod & Coil Performance – How Long Do They Last?

Again, very solid. I’ve been getting a solid couple of weeks from each new pod. That’s good. Even for modern pod mods. For instance, right now, the UWELL Caliburn is my #1 favorite pod system. The reason? Flavor and the fact that its pods last for weeks at a time. The VooPoo Drag NANO Pod is just as good.

The pods the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod uses are pretty small, they hold only 1ML of juice, but they kick out intense, flavorful vapor and last EONS, so all is forgiven. Plus, the pods are super easy to refill, so it’s not even that much of a hassle having to top the device up – even if you’re on the move.

The VooPoo Drag NANO Pod vapes like a monster, hitting solidly and consistently every time. I’m usually wary of breath-activated pods, but VooPoo seems to have NAILED the mechanism here; it works without issue and fires nice and hard.

Battery Life

The VooPoo Drag NANO Pod packs in a 750mAh battery, that’s pretty much par for the course with pod mods this size. It’s a lot bigger than the UWELL Caliburn’s battery, so it out performs that pod in this context. In practice, with a top-up mid-way through the day, you’re looking at all-day battery life.

My general rule of thumb when using pod mods is to put them on charge whenever I’m not using it. I like to charge mine for at least an hour or so, collectively, throughout the day. This way they’re always firing on all cylinders if I decide to go out after work.

Follow these steps, and you’ll have no problem with battery life.

Should You Buy The VooPoo Drag NANO Pod?

The VooPoo Drag NANO Pod is a definite hard YES from me. If you’re after a new pod that looks amazing, vapes brilliantly, and costs just $21.95 – get the VooPoo Drag NANO Pod.

I genuinely think it is the best looking pod mod on the market right now. Nothing else looks quite as good as this pod in real life. Chuck in the excellent GENE chip, great pods that last weeks at a time, decent battery life, and masses of flavor, and you’re in a very good place.

I got my mine via VaporDNA for $21.95 – and for that price, I’d recommend you do the same!

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Best Mod For MTL Vaping – My Current #1 Picks For Epic Performance

By Drake Equation | June 12 2019

Right now, these are the #1 top vape mods for MTL vaping. I use, love, and recommend ALL of the following mods for use with MTL tanks…

Best Mods For MTL Vaping

IMAGE	NAME	PRICE	RATING
	Vaporesso Armour Mod (The Best Single Cell Option)		98%
	YiHi SX G Class (The Best For EVERYTHING)		100%
	DOTMOD DOT BOX (The Best Looking Mod EVER)		100%
	Lost Vape Triade DNA250C (Super-Advanced 3 Cell Mod)		100%

Vapes Mods & MTL Vaping – What You Need To Know

The great thing about MTL vape tanks, besides the awesome flavor, is that they don’t require much power to run. My Kayfun tank runs great at 12-15W, depending on the build, and that means I can run it all day and hardly touch my mod’s battery life.

Conversely, a dual-coil RDA/RTA or a standard vape tank require anywhere from 50W to 120W of power. Great news for clouds and flavor, but bad news for your mod’s battery life. At this output, even with dual-18650s, you’re gonna run out of juice within 4-5 hours.

Can’t Afford $120 For A Kayfun? No Problem – This Kayfun 5 Clone Costs $17 And It’s Almost As Good As The Real Thing; Just $100 Cheaper!

This is one of the main reasons I love MTL tanks so much. I can run one all day and night without ever having to worry about battery life. And it doesn’t matter how much I vape either; a MTL tank combined with a solid mod consistently deliver 1.5-2 day’s worth of solid battery life.

Case in point: on a recent weekend trip to Amsterdam, I didn’t charge my vape mod the entire time I was there (48 hours in total). My Kayfun 5 and SX Mini G Class mod lasted the ENTIRE trip, and that was with heavy vaping too.

The Kayfun 5 is just about the best MTL tank in the business. But it costs $120! Can’t afford that? Check out this clone option – it retails for $17 and is almost as good as the real thing. Only $100 cheaper!

Bottomline: if you want EPIC battery life that lasts days, you’ll want to go with a dual-18650 vape mod. This will ensure the most bang for your buck with respect to battery life and performance.

Do You Need A Dual-18650 Vape Mod?

However, a dual-18650 mod is not essential if you’re running an MTL tank. You can get away with single 18650 vape mods. And the reason is simple: when you output at around 12-15W, you’re not taxing the battery and this means you’ll get WAY longer than normal.

With a good single 18650 mod, you can easily get a full day’s worth of vaping done before a charge is required. You’ll need to keep your builds tight and your resistance nice and high (1.2ohms to 1.4ohms) in order to eek as much out of your battery as possible. But it can be done.

Personally, I’d take a dual-18650 vape mod over a single cell mod any day of the week and twice on a Sunday. But if you’re after something smaller and more portable, a single 18650 vape mod is what you want to be looking at…

Best Single 18650 Vape Mod Right Now?

The Awesome & Super-Stylish Vaporesso Armour Pro – Ideal For MTL Vaping!

And right now, I’d say my favorite mid-range option is Vaporesso’s Armour Pro. It’s a beautifully sleek vape mod that runs on a single 18650 battery. Inside you have Vaporesso’s awesome OMNI Board 4.0 chipset, which is one of the most advanced vape chips on the market right now. It does it all – Bypass Mode, Temperature Control, Power Mode, Memory Settings. The works, basically.

If you want something slightly more impressive, then the SXMini SL Class is the one to go for. This mod is STUNNING. And it ships with the YiHi chipset, which brings with it best in class performance for TC vaping. Next to EVOLV’s DNA chipset, YiHi is basically the best you can get…

The SXMini SL Class is essentially the Mercedes SLK of vape mods. It is premium, it’s lightweight, and it looks utterly stunning. Chuck in market-leading performance and insanely efficient power management (that means less battery used) and you’re onto a winner for the #1 best single 18650 vape mod.

Do You Use Nic Salts E Juice In Your MTL Tank?

Another benefit of MTL tanks is that you can use Nic Salts E Juice in them. Right now, and for the last few months, I’ve been using Tobacco and Peanut Butterscotch from the VapeBeat Store. It is gorgeous; I literally cannot get enough of the stuff!

The reason Nic Salts are good is because they’re stronger, with respect to nicotine, so you vape less, but they aren’t harsh like standard types of E Juice with higher concentrations of nicotine. Nic Salts E Juice is packed with flavor (and nicotine) but it’s perfectly smooth, so is ideal for use in pod vapes and low power MTL tanks.

And that Tobacco and Peanut Butterscotch from the VapeBeat Store is freakin’ KILLER inside my Kayfun. So much flavor!

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Aspire AVP Review: Hell Yeah! This Pod Vape ROCKS

By Drake Equation | June 12 2019

Aspire’s back with another pod vape. This one is called the Aspire AVP and I just spent the last couple of weeks testing it out. Is it any good? Can it beat the UWELL Caliburn? Read on to find out!

Aspire AVP Pod Vape Quick Verdict – 85%

The Aspire AVP – A KILLER Pod System. And For Just $22.95 It Serves Up Some Mightily Impressive Value For Money Too!

Aspire AVP Pros:

Gorgeous Design, Super-Compact
100% Leak-Proof
Premium Build Materials
Very Good Battery Life
Decent, Warm Vapor & Flavor

TL;DR – The Aspire AVP is a smart-looking, well-designed pod vape. It looks really cool, especially in red and black, and is ideal for anyone that is looking for a small pod vape that packs in very impressive battery life.

The pod system itself is simple to use; add E Juice, let it stand for five minutes, insert onto the device, and vape. There are no fire buttons, everything is breath activated, and the vapor it produces is warm and flavorful. It’s MTL, but it’s not as tight as the UWELL Caliburn. It also doesn’t have adjustable airflow.

For me, the star of the show here is the design. The Aspire AVP looks and feels great in the hand. It performs well too, firing instantly and delivering dense, flavorful vapor. You have two coil options: 1.2ohm and 1.3ohm. Both are decent. I definitely prefer the 1.2ohm ni80 coils, though, as they seemed to deliver better flavor.

Ideally, you’ll run Nic Salts in this pod vape. I got through about 20ml of Nic Salts before the coil inside the pod crapped out. That’s pretty decent. It’s not UWELL Caliburn territory, but it is still very much in the top tier for coil head longevity.

All in, I was very impressed by the Aspire AVP. It looks great, it vapes great, and the price is good too – you can pick one up for $22.95 via DirectVapor (Inc. FREE SHIPPING).

Full Aspire AVP Review

Design

The Aspire AVP is fairly squat and it cuts a rather unusual figure. It’s oddly shaped, but perfectly ergonomic; it sits flawlessly in the palm of your hand and this, combined with its premium build materials, makes for a really stylish and comfortable device for on-the-go stealth vaping.

Constructed from Zinc-Aluminium Alloy, the Aspire AVP features fetching kevlar-style accents on the front and back of the device which give it a thoroughly premium aesthetic. Chuck in its ultra-portable dimensions (82mm by 39mm by 14mm) and you’re looking at one of the most handsome pod vapes around right now.

The only physical button present on the Aspire AVP is hidden inside the front panel; it adjusts the power output through a couple of clicks. You have three potential power settings to play with:

Red = 8W
Blue = 10W
Green = 12W

The Aspire AVP consists of two parts: the mod bit (AKA the battery) and the pod bit (where the coil lives and your E Juice is stored). They’re secured together with magnets, and once the pod is assembled everything sits flush and is held in place securely. The drip tip is comfortable too, ideal for MTL vaping.

As noted earlier, there is no AFC, though you can place a thumb on the air vent to further tighten the draw. I don’t do this, as the MTL vape it delivers is good enough. But it is an option if you want it a little tighter. Assembling the unit is a cinch. The only issue you might run into is refilling it – it threw me out at first.

The refill mechanism is designed to stop leaking. It works great. But it is a little tricky to appreciate without prior knowledge of how it works (basically, unlike me, you should always read the instructions). To refill the Aspire AVP, follow the following steps:

On The Bottom of The Pod, Locate The Refill Hole.
Take Your E Juice Bottle and Press The Nozzle Into The Hole, Depressing It
Once The Mechanism Opens Inside The Pod, Start Squeezing Juice.
As Soon As It’s Full, Pull The Nozzle Out

Once you’ve added your E Juice, you’ll want to let the Aspire AVP sit for about 5-10 minutes. In my experience, the longer you leave it, the better the flavor – aim for at least 10 minutes. Doing so will ensure you get the best possible flavor and coil head longevity.

Pod System & Coil Performance

How do the Aspire AVP’s pods perform? Pretty good. For flavor, they’re great and you’re looking at a solid 20-30ml of vape juice between changes. On the whole, this places the Aspire AVP inside the top 1% of pod vapes on market right now.

The flavor is warm and packed with notes. It’s not quite as good as the UWELL Caliburn, but that’s no big deal – hardly anything is! The draw is nice and restricted. Not super-tight. But it’s definitely a satisfying MTL draw that packs in plenty of flavor – especially with Nic Salts juice.

As noted earlier, you have three power modes. I like to start a new pod off at the lowest possible setting, then work my way up to the highest as the coil matures. Doing things this way ensures that you don’t tax the coil too hard, too soon which, in turn, extends the lifespan of the pod and ensures more consistent flavor.

Battery Life

Aspire has fitted the AVP with a 700mAh battery. By normal standards, that’s pretty big. In my two weeks with the Aspire AVP, the battery life has been incredible – especially if you run it on the lower modes. I’m talking all day long with only a slight top-up around 7/8pm.

If battery life is important to you, the Aspire AVP is one of the best in the business right now. It’s not quite as good as the SMOANT Pasito, but it is damn impressive, surpassing the SMOK Nord and UWELL Caliburn by a considerable margin in this context.

Should You Buy The Aspire AVP?

If you want decent battery life, great flavor, flawless design, and a compact device then, yes, the Aspire AVP comes highly recommended. I love the way it looks and how simple it is to setup and use; it’s ideal for newbie vapers or those that don’t like fiddly vape kits.

I would have preferred a fire button, this is my personal preference, as they tend to fire more consistently than breath-activated pod mods. It’s not a deal-breaker, as the AVP works fine in this regard, but it is definitely something to consider if you’re coming from a pod like the Nord which uses a fire button.

Overall performance is super-solid, however, with excellent coil performance, great flavor, and tons of battery power. For this reason, I would recommend the Aspire AVP to anyone. I still prefer the UWELL Caliburn, but that’s almost a given at this stage of the game – the Caliburn is damn-near unbeatable right now.

You can pick up the Aspire AVP for $22.95 via DirectVapor (Inc. FREE SHIPPING)

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How To Set Up The UWELL Caliburn For Optimal Performance

By Drake Equation | June 11 2019

The UWELL Caliburn is by far and away my favorite pod device of 2019. In this post we’ll show you how to set up the UWELL Caliburn for the first time, so you get the best possible flavor and performance…

The UWELL Caliburn is inherently simple to set-up; this is part of its appeal. All you have to do is fill the pod, attach it, power on the device and you’re away. Simple, right?

For most, yes, but for anyone new to pod mod systems, there are a few things you’ll want to do before you start vaping. Once you’ve done these, however, you’ll be vaping like a king in no time!

How To Set Up The UWELL Caliburn PROPERLY

Refilling The UWELL Caliburn’s Pods

UWELL designed the Caliburn’s pods to be simple to use. All you have to do to fill one is pop off the plastic mouthpiece and, using the holes on the sides, fill with E Juice.

I use Nic Salts in mine, as you get more flavor and bang for your buck with respect to nicotine.

Currently, I’m running Tobacco Peanut Butterscotch in mine from the VapeBeat E Juice Store. It’s gorgeous.

You’ll want to fill the pod fully. Try not to add so much that it comes out of the holes, though – this will cause leaks and spit-back. Plus, you can always add more later if needs be.

Priming The UWELL Caliburn’s Pods

You can’t really prime the UWELL Caliburn’s pods. Instead, you have to let them sit. I like to fill mine with E Juice and let them sit for 10 minutes. Doing this ensures the coil heads get properly saturated, and this in turn will ensure you get great flavor from the first vape.

You probably don’t have to leave them for 10 minutes, but I like to because it ensures everything is primed correctly. And when everything is primed correctly, you’re looking at a solid two week’s worth of vaping from each pod. Impressive, stuff.

How To Turn The UWELL Caliburn On & Off

In order to save battery and stop the UWELL Caliburn firing in your pocket, you’ll want to turn it off when you’re not using it. Do turn the UWELL Caliburn off, simply press the fire button five times. To turn it back on, repeat this process, clicking the fire button five times.

Keeping the UWELL Caliburn switched off when you’re not using it will save you precious battery life and also ensure the device doesn’t accidentally fire in your pocket, which can be dangerous. It doesn’t take long to do this, so I like to keep mine off whenever I’m not using it.

How To Improve The UWELL Caliburn Battery Life

As noted at the start of this post, the UWELL Caliburn is probably my favorite pod vape of 2019. I own about 30 pod mods altogether, some expensive, some cheap, but the UWELL Caliburn is the one I keep coming back to.

Why? It just works so well. The flavor and MTL draw it delivers are perfect, and the coils inside the pods last for weeks at a time. For me, this is all I could ever possibly want from a pod vape. The only slight downside is to do with its battery life.

The UWELL Caliburn is a small, svelte pod vape. For this reason, its battery isn’t that large. It’ll go most of the day with minimal usage, but if you’re a heavy vaper you’ll definitely want to give it a top-up of power mid-way through the day.

Fortunately, this is really easy as the UWELL Caliburn charges via USB, and everybody’s got a spare USB cable knocking around. I have mine plugged into my PC, so whenever I’m not using the Caliburn, I stick it on charge to refill the battery.

Doing this means I never run out of battery life, even if I go out with friends after work. Another option? Buy two UWELL Caliburn systems. That way you can have one on charge all the time. It’s more expensive, but it is damn convenient. So much so, that I am seriously considering doing it purely based on just how much I use my current one!

And remember! Get yourself some decent Nic Salts E Juice to run in your UWELL Caliburn. I’ve listed my current go-to E Juices in the table below:

Brand Name	Rating	Why It Rocks!
Yami Vapor’s Yami Salts (The ALL-Time BEST)	100%	Amazing Flavors Nicest Tasting Nic Salts on The Planet Good Value For Money Unlike Anything Else In Terms of Quality
TOP BRASS – Tobacco Peanut Butterscotch (My #1 RY4 Nic Salt Blend)	100%	The Perfect RY4 Tobacco/Dessert Hybrid Blend Sweet, Nutty & Ideal For All-Day Vaping 30ML Bottles 100% USA-Made E-Liquid
Bad Drip E-Liquid (Super Fresh Fruits)	100%	Awesome Flavors Best Slush Nic Salts Flavor Well Priced Super-Smooth Inhale Intense Flavors
The Milkman Salt (Perfect For Dessert Lovers)	98%	Perfect For Dessert Lovers Great Flavors, Super Smooth Vapes Great Tastes JUST Like It Sounds (Yum!)
Naked 100 Nic Salts E Juice (Best For Fruity Flavors)	95%	Sharp, Fruity Flavors Plenty of Choice Quality Ingredients Mega Flavor