If you’re a vaper, chances are good you’ve made the decision to quit smoking, a process that’s difficult for even the most diligent among us, and you’ve done all the hard work buying the best e-cig for you, with flavors you like and a nicotine level that gives you the best control. This is probably the most successful effort to quit you’ve tried, and the vaper community is a great support. It lets you be healthier, and you know it doesn’t hurt anyone around you.

And then, inevitably, you run into a confusing problem.

Some people are afraid of your vapor, as though it’s as bad as second-hand smoke from tobacco-burning cigarettes. On the news you hear about businesses and governments that are banning e-cigs. You might even hear about laws that are stricter on e-cigarettes than they are on tobacco-burning cigarettes or alcohol, like banning flavors and requiring a 21+ year age minimum.

Why is there so much push back for a product whose success and safety is only getting more and more evident?

Honestly, we’re not sure. Politics has put a big emphasis on e-cigarettes, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Because when politicians are involved with a subject, that makes it all the easier to demand they do the right thing.

That can seem pretty imposing if you’re not already an activist. Fortunately, we’ve got the guide for you!

How should I contact representatives at the federal or local level?

Most of the time, you can call, write to, or email your state representatives, senators, or other government bodies within your state. Always be respectful, and be as clear as possible. You want to persuade them that people who use e-cigarettes have rights that should be protected, and you don’t want to make them disregard your communication because you’re being  rude, or sound uninformed, or worse, misinformed. They need to hear how e-cigs have improved your life by helping you to quit smoking, and they need to know that there’s scientific information available to answer all concerns. The links below will tell you how to reach the right person.

Find Your Representative

Senators of the 113^th Congress

GlobalComputing – Find the official websites for your state, county, or city.

Our petition to the Food and Drug Administration that requests fair, balanced, and informed legislation for all vapor products.

When I message representatives, is there information I can give them?

That’s a big question, and the simple answer is “yes”. All of the resources listed in this guide offer articles and studies and sometimes other media for this very purpose. If you’re going to talk to the representatives by phone, make sure you understand the gist of the study well enough to answer some basic questions about the study, etc., but don’t be afraid to point out that you’re not a medical professional. You’re just trying to make sure they have the best and most up to date information for when they make their decisions. If you’re writing to them, be sure to include where they can find the study, and if you’re emailing them, don’t be afraid to link them to different information. Below are two studies that are good examples of what you can use to support your case.

Peering through the mist: What does the chemistry of contaminants in electronic cigarettes tell us about health risks?

By Igor Burstyn, PhD at Drexel University Department of Environmental and Occupational Health in 2013. This study covers 9,000 observations. See the Key Conclusions on page 13 to see what this study reveals about vaping.

Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation: a randomised controlled trial

By Drs. Christopher Bullen, Colin Howe, Murray Laugesen, Hayden McRobbie, Varsha Parag, Jonathan Williman, Natalie Walker in the New Zealand medical journal The Lancet, 2013. This study covers 657 randomized people. See Findings and Interpretation on the first page to see what this study reveals about e-cigarettes vs. tobacco-burning cigarettes.

Having the right information and getting it, along with your opinion as a vaping citizen, to the right people is key to establishing a foothold on vapers’ rights. Legislation is already being put in to place around the country. Making your voice heard at both a local and national level is key to the future of electronic cigarettes, and all of us who enjoy them.

Nothing beats being able to say, “I made this.”  It’s the reason most hobbies exist in the first place.  Of course, it’s one thing to knit a scarf that you may only end up using a few months out of the year, but it’s an entirely different thing to create something that you use consistently, day in and day out.  Building an e cig mod yourself can be extremely rewarding.  It can spark dialogues with passers-by, allowing you new opportunities to provide a little vapor education for people unfamiliar with the benefits. Plus, as with all handmade things, your mod can become a reflection of yourself and your personality.

Building your own mod certainly isn’t easy.  The creation process is limited to the manufacturing tools and materials you have on hand, as well as your personal experience.  If you’re a machinist who works with CNC lathes and metal on a daily basis, then this might be a quick after-hours study.  But if you’re an accountant for a marketing firm, unless you’re used to building tiny birdhouses and retrofitting your home’s plumbing as a hobby, there will probably be a steeper learning curve and a larger investment.  Sure, a tube containing a battery and a switch with a screw thread on top may look simple enough, but without the right tools and process, it can get complicated pretty quickly.

If you’re determined and clever, then the difficulty and even the knowledge gap won’t get in the way.  There are tons of resources online that will guide you on your quest.  From forums to pre-drawn plans, every question can be answered by a quick Google and a bit of time spent reading.

So, the main obstacle is really deciding what you actually want to build.  Maybe a box mod is in your design.  Or, heck, if you’ve got an old toy ray gun sitting around, you could retrofit that.  Perhaps you want to go big and create a home-only mod, like an e-hookah that doubles as a drink caddy for your coffee table in the living room. The sky’s the limit for creative options.

Not to rain on your newly-founded parade, but remember that slapping an atomizer on a lump of stuff does not an e-cig make.  There are a few things that must be taken into consideration.

First, power: are you going with batteries or AC?  About 99% of the time, you’re going to want to use batteries.  Very few people want to build a mod that has to be plugged in, as it’s hardly convenient (unless, of course, you’re making that e-hookah at-home mod).  Using standard off-the-shelf batteries won’t cut it.  AA batteries aren’t designed for the kind of tolerances needed for efficient vaping.  The most common choice is using a lithium-ion battery in the 18000 size range, usually 18350 or 18650, but keep in mind that this limits the minimum diameter for your battery housing.

You’ll need to connect an atomizer of some sort to the mod.  Virtually all tanks and atomizers use what’s referred to as a 510 connection, which is a type of screw thread of a particular size and thread count.

Does your design allow for easy access to both the battery housing and the tank mounting point?  Questions like this and more await the eager mod designer. Granted, these questions can seem daunting, but remember, there’s always an answer. Between the online community and Google, it’s just a matter of finding them. Once you’ve answered them, it’s time to start building.

This is the best part: the point when you decide just how the mod will function.  Are you tired of having a button on the bottom of your mech mod?  Rig a button on the side!  Springs just feel too springy?  Switch to relying on the science and magic of magnets!  Feel like your last mod just wasn’t hitting hard enough?  It’s time to lose the aluminum and go for copper and silver!  You have complete control of your vaping experience from the ground up.

But above all else, and we cannot stress this enough: you must BE CAREFUL.

Electricity is a powerful thing, and the engineering that goes into battery and wiring design must be precise.  While 3.7 volts may not seem like much, it’s enough to deliver a painful jolt from an exposed gap in your circuit.

If you push your batteries too hard, you could wind up with a hazardous situation quickly.  If the amp limit of the battery is exceeded, it can enter thermal runaway and rupture or even explode.  If the battery housing isn’t designed with vent holes, thermal runaway can turn your mod into a pipe bomb.  There have only been a few reports of electronic cigarettes exploding in users hands, and nearly all of them have been homemade mods that were improperly designed.

If you decide to make your own, make sure you don’t accidentally add yourself to that statistic.

Whatever you decide to do, make sure you’re informed and you don’t rush.  With proper planning and a steady hand, you can make a mod that works well and is uniquely your own.

In a few short years electronic cigarettes have gone from a mere novelty to a nearly billion-dollar industry.  Promoted as a safe alternative to traditional tobacco-burning cigarettes, news outlets have begun releasing stories that question the safety of e-cigs. These articles are frequently heavy on sensationalism and light on facts. Here are five of the most common myths about e-cigarettes and the actual truth.

Myth #1: Electronic cigarettes contain some of the same cancer causing ingredients as tobacco cigarettes.

Truth: Tobacco-burning cigarettes contain over 7,000 chemical compounds, over 70 known carcinogens, and kill approximately 443,000 people each year. E-cigs only contain 4-5 ingredients, all of which are recognized by the FDA as safe for human consumption.  Reports that claim e-cigs contain carcinogens frequently cite a French study that found “trace amounts” of carcinogens in “some” e-liquids. However, this study was of Chinese-made e-liquids. which are known for not having the same quality controls as e-liquids manufactured in the United States. Similar studies of American-made e-liquids have shown that e-cigs do not contain carcinogens.

What to do: Always purchase your e-liquids from vendors that use only American-made e-liquids.

Myth #2: There have been no FDA studies on the health effects of electronic cigarettes.

Truth: The FDA evaluated the safety of electronic cigarettes in 2009 and published its results. The study detected the presence of trace amounts of “tobacco specific nitrosamines” in some samples, but concluded that their concentrations were comparable to other smoking-cessation aids, and were similarly the result of the nicotine distillation process.

What to do Once again, always purchase from vendors that use USA-made e-liquids.  If you have concerns specifically about tobacco-specific nitrosamines, look for a vendor that uses only pharmaceutical-grade nicotine from reputable sources.

Myth #3: Nicotine is dangerous, and therefore so are electronic cigarettes.

Fact: Nicotine, while addictive, is not harmful when consumed in moderation. Nicotine is a stimulant similar to caffeine and appears in most FDA-approved smoking-cessation aides. If the nicotine itself was dangerous, the FDA would not have approved it in those other methods.

What to do: As it is addictive you might want to avoid nicotine. Choose e liquids with lower nicotine concentrations, or slowly wean yourself altogether and select nicotine-free liquids.

Myth #4: Electronic cigarettes contain the same ingredients as the antifreeze used in cars.

Truth: This common myth comes from confusing two similar chemicals. The antifreeze used in cars contains a chemical called Diethylene Glycol.  This chemical is quite toxic for human consumption. Alternately, e-cigarettes contain Propylene Glycol, which is FDA-approved for human consumption.  While the names are similar, they are two very different chemicals. Proplyene glycol is recognized as safe by the FDA, even when ingested in large quantities. It’s found in asthma therapy medicines, toothpaste, mouthwash, lip balm, and many other products we use and consume every day.

What to do: It’s rare, but some electronic cigarette users have an allergy to propylene glycol. If you think you might be allergic to it, ask your e-liquid vendor to use a 100% vegetable base. You can order these types of e liquids from multiple reputable vendors.

Myth #5: E-cigarettes are a gateway to tobacco smoking, and the flavors they come in are made to appeal to teens.

Truth: Rather than acting as a “gateway” to smoking, e-cigarettes are helping longtime smokers to quit smoking. The fact that e-cigarettes replicate the sensation of smoking, including the vapor, makes them an extremely effective smoking-cessation aide.  The variety of flavors that are offered appeal to adults and are not targeted at teens. Most vendors already restrict the sale of electronic cigarettes to adults over the age of 18. This “think of the children” argument rests on the flawed assumption that, for reasons unknown, adults don’t like sweet, fruity, or dessert-like flavors. It takes little more than a quick look inside the pantries belonging to most adults in America to demolish that presumption.

What to do: Be conscientious of the way you use and discuss e-cigarettes around teens. Information and education will lead everyone to better decision making. When discussing this aspect with adults, it may not hurt to remind them that some vapers who were once heavy smokers vape e-liquids that are nicotine free.

Due to how quickly vapor has become popular there is a lot of misinformation floating around out there. Sharing the truth is an important step for the vapor community as a whole. Remember, always check your sources and keep your ears open for new information.

When first exposed to the world of electronic cigarettes, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Smokers who, until now, only had to choose what brand they smoked are confronted with thousands of variations of electronic cigarettes.

Kicking the smoking habit and switching to vaping is worth the learning curve. This guide will help you understand one of the most common issues new electronic cigarette users face: knowing the different thread types electronic cigarettes use.

This device allows you to connect with either eGo (the larger side) or 510 (the smaller side) threading.

First off, threading is simply what allows your atomizer to screw onto your battery. While some manufacturers use proprietary or specialty threading, the two most common by far are 510 and eGo threading. Any eGo threaded will fit on any eGo threaded battery, and likewise for batteries and atomizers with 510 threading. Understanding the difference between these two thread types will prepare you for the vast majority of e-cigs on the market.

Most cartomizers and clearomizers tend to have eGo threading, while most tanks and drippers tend to feature 510 threading, although that is not always the case. One of the main reasons for this is that clearomizers are designed with the eGo style battery in mind, while many Advanced Personal Vaping (APV) users prefer to use tanks and drippers. If by chance you find that your cartomizers or tanks are not compatible with a mod you’ve purchased, there is no need to throw them out. Many e-cig vendors make adaptors for almost all commonly used thread types.

eGo Threading

EGo threading was originally designed to allow manufacturers to make cones and cartomizers that would hide the threading and make e-cigarettes more visually appealing. The popular Joytech and eGo style batteries all feature both 510 and eGo threading. The inner thread of eGo style batteries is a 510 thread, and the outside thread is an eGo thread. Because of this, eGo batteries can accept cartomizers or tanks that feature both eGo and 510 threads.

Some of the most popular mods that utilize eGo threading include:

• Kanger EVOD-C, eSmart, and EVOD VV Twist
• Oakley FireFly eGo Gemini
• VISION spinner eGo VV
• Joytech eGo-C, eGo-T, eGo-CC, eCab, and eVic
• Innokin iTaste MVP,

510 Threading

510 threading became extremely popular with the rise of variable voltage and mechanical mods. By far, it is the most common thread type for APV devices.  APVs are often called “big battery mods” because they tend to use replaceable rechargeable batteries, as opposed to eGo mods, which use a fixed, internal battery. While most eGo batteries also feature 510 threading, the same is not true of most 510 threaded mods. Since 510 is the most popular APV thread type, most APVs only feature 510 threading, but there are a number of exceptions.

Some of the most popular mods using 510 threading include:

• ZMax and Zmax mini
• iTaste SVD, VV
• SMOKtech SiD*
• Provari
• VAMO V3*
• Kamry K200
• Sigelei mechanical mods
• Kamry mechanical mods
• Most mechanical mods
• Joytech eVic*

*Indicates APV mods which will also accept eGo threading.

Other Threading

While eGo and 510 threads are the most commonly used thread types for electronic cigarettes, some other thread types bear mention. While less common, the 801, 901, and 4081 thread types are found on many “cig-a-like” form-factor e-cigs. For example, Njoy, one of the first makers of disposable electronic cigarettes, is known for using 801 threads. IT si important to find out which thread type your device ie equipped with before you make a purachse. This will let you kno if it is compatible with pieces that you already own, and will be crucial when upgrading tanks in the future.

When it comes to choosing a delivery mechanism for your e-liquid, there are many choices. The most common are cartomizers, clearomizers, and tanks. Each has differences in the way they deliver e-liquid. One isn’t better than the others, but each delivers a slightly different experience. While atomizer may sound like “cartomizer” or “clearomizer,” it’s actually a component of all three systems, including tanks. An atomizer is the heating element that is powered by your battery to produce vapor. It can be tough to tell the difference between these three vaping options sometimes, so we decided to put together a guide for you.

Cartomizers

Of the three, cartomizers are perhaps the most common for beginners. In order to simplify things, manufacturers combined the atomizer (heating element) with a cartridge (storage area for e liquid) and created the “cartomizers.”  A cartomizer is a simple cartridge that fits on top of your battery and contains polyfill, a wicking material. The polfill helps get the e liquid to the atomizer so that it can become vapor. Cartomizers come pre-filled with e-liquid or “blank,” allowing users to fill it with an e-liquid themselves.

Pros and Cons

One of the main advantages to using cartomizers is the ease of use. Just screw one on top of your battery and you’re ready to go. When the cartomizer is empty, you can either dispose of it or refill it. However, cartomizers are not without their disadvantages. To start, they tend to not hold much e-liquid, usually 1 ml or less. Heavy vapers will find they go through several cartomizers in a day and might be better off choosing a clearomizer or tank, both of which hold more e-liquid. Some vapers also claim that the polyfill affects the flavor of the e-liquid.

Clearomizers

Clearomizers sit between cartomizers and tanks when it comes to e-liquid delivery. Some clearomizers resemble cartomizers, while others look a lot like small tanks. Clearomizers feature a see-through tube, an atomizer, and a wick that delivers the juice to the atomizer. Some clearomizers feature a wick and atomizer at the top, while others use a wick and atomizer located in the bottom. Bottom coil clearomizers have become increasingly popular due to the fact that they rarely deliver a “dry hit”, which can happen when your clearomizer is getting low on juice. Some clearomizer users still swear by “top-coil” clearomizers.

Pros and Cons

The use of a see-through “window” on a clearomizer allows the user to monitor the e-liquid level inside, and add more liquid if they know they are going to be vaping a lot that day. Clearomizers also hold more liquid than cartomizers, typically between 1.5 – 4 ml.  Clearomizers either come with the atomizer and wick fixed to the clearomizer, or with a removable wick and atomizer, allowing the user to replace them and re-use the clearomizer tank.

One of the biggest complaints about clearomizers is inconsistent build quality. Because clearomizers tend to be inexpensive, build quality varies widely, resulting in inconsistent draw, leakage, and other issues. Another possible problem for some users is the plastic tubing used to hold the e-liquid. These plastic tanks can retain the flavor from previous fills, which can be an issue if you are switching juice flavors on the same clearomizer. Also, certain acidic juice flavors can cause tank discoloration and cracking.

Tanks

The last of the three main juice delivery methods is the tank. Tanks hold the most juice of the three options, with some holding over 6 ml of e-liquid. Tanks are often separate parts of your e cig that store juice and attaché to an atomizer. Tanks also tend to be the most expensive of the three options. This is due to the fact that many tanks utilize materials like metal, glass, Pyrex, and Lexan. While these materials give tanks a higher price-point, they also convey several advantages.

Pros and Cons

Initially, Lexan, glass, metal, and Pyrex don’t retain flavor like plastic does, making switching e-liquids less of an issue. Glass, Pyrex and metal are also resistant to the cracking that acidic juices can cause in plastic clearomizers. The build quality of most tanks tends to be more consistent, and so several tanks of the same type are likely to give the same vaping experience. While cartomizers and clearomizers are built with budget in mind, some tanks are almost works of art, featuring gleaming steel and colored glass.

Besides being more expensive, there are a few factors that e-cig users should consider before purchasing a tank. Of the three options, tanks have the most parts and require more maintenance. Because tanks are designed to “go the distance,” it’s important to wash them and keep them clean between uses. If your tank does break, choosing a tank that offers replacement parts can help lower the overall cost by allowing users to replace broken parts rather than the whole tank. Beginning users may be confused by some tanks’ complexity and maintenance. However, when properly maintained, tanks tend to deliver a superior vaping experience according to many users.

Hopefully this clears up your questions on carts, clearomizers and tanks. All three can deliver a good vape. You should consider your budget, needs and vaping experience to decide which is best for you.

One of the questions many vapers find themselves asking is if they should try their hand at making their own e-juice. Making your own e-juice offers two distinct advantages over buying ready-made e-juices. The first is price. On average, DIY e-juice costs about $1.00 per 30ml bottle.  With many vendors charging over $10.00 per 15ml bottle, DIY e-juice can bring significant savings. The other part of the appeal of making your own e-juice is the ability to completely customize it to your personal tastes. Many vapers already mix the ready-made e-juices that they buy in search of the perfect vape. DIY e-juice steps this up a notch by allowing for a level of flavor and nicotine customization that you just can’t find in ready-made juice.

Safety comes first, but mixing e juice is not as complicated as you might think.

Before looking at the process for DIY e-juice, vapers need to be aware that nicotine concentrate is extremely poisonous if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Most DIY e-juices use a nicotine concentrate that is meant to be diluted with the other ingredients. Special care MUST be taken to avoid skin contact with nicotine concentrate, as it is easily absorbed through the skin and can cause serious illness and even death. Because of this, many DIY e-juice makers prefer to use a lower concentration nicotine base of around 40-60mg, thereby minimizing the toxicological risk. It’s very important to work in a well-ventilated area, wear gloves, wipe up any spilled undiluted nicotine and wash all spills with soap and water.

If proper safety procedures are followed, DIY e-juice can be safe and cost-effective. Initially, you will need to purchase your flavorings, nicotine base, propylene glycol (PG) and/or vegetable glycerin (VG), and some syringes with metric measurements on them in order to ensure that you are using the proper amounts of each ingredient. This can be done online, or at local stores depending upon where you live.

The big question that needs to be answered when making your own e-juice is how comfortable you are with flavorings and mixing your own ingredients. DIY e-juice, like ready-made e-juice, is made by mixing nicotine, flavorings, propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin. E-cigs can be made with either an exclusively PG or VG base, though most vendors and DIY e-juice makers use a blend of both. PG is a thinner liquid than VG, so solutions containing a higher PG ratio won’t gunk up coils as quickly as high VG solutions. PG also produces a stronger “throat hit”, which makes the experience of vaping these juices similar to smoking tobacco cigarettes. VG is thicker and slightly sweet, making it especially popular in sweeter e-liquid flavors. While VG doesn’t produce as large of a throat hit as PG, its consistency results in more vapor. PG and/or VG are needed to “transport” the nicotine to the lungs for absorption.  DIY e-juice offers the advantage of allowing you to customize the PG/VG ratio of your juice to give you the perfect balance between throat hit and vapor production. Several online calculators can help you with proper measuring of your e-juice.

You should also consider which kinds of flavors you prefer. The type and amount of flavorings used in e-juice is crucial, and when beginning to make your own e-juice, you should expect to take some time to find the right balance for you and your vaping devices. Don’t be afraid to try flavors from several different manufacturers. With enough sampling you will find the taste that you are after. And remember, the liquid flavoring component of vapor is completely safe for you. The flavoring elements that you should be using are the same that are used in candies and other food. If you shop around you can find options that are made from all natural, and even organic ingredients.

If you are still unsure about whether DIY e-juice is for you, check out a build-your-own e-juice option from vendors like Mount Baker Vapor. The Build Your Own e-juice option lets you try out flavors and PG/VG ratios, creating “DIY” e-juice without having to actually do the mixing. It does cost more, but it will give you an idea of the ratios that you prefer.

By now most people know what vaping is, but as vapers we still find ourselves explaining the practice a lot. It might be a bit annoying from time to time, but having these conversations is good for you and for vapor in general. So think about it, why do you vape? Why would you recommend it? There are lots of reasons.

Cough No More

Health is one of the biggest reasons that vapers cite for making the switch. Yes, the jury is still out on how much healthier vaping is, but ask yourself: “Do you cough in the morning anymore?”. Is walking up stairs or taking a jog as taxing as it used to be? The answer to both is probably no. Switching to vapor really does get rid of smokers’ cough and improve your breathing. It did for us, and for pretty much every vaper we have talked to. Pointing out your lack of a cough will go hand-in-hand with talking about thousands fewer carcinogens and not adding tar to your lungs.

Fresh Scent, No Deodorizer

Remember how your car used to smell? If you used tobacco inside do you still have yellow spots on the walls? (If you do we’d recommend cleaning those off.) With vapor you don’t have to put up with any of that. No walking in to a meeting or going on a first date smelling like an ash tray. No sticky car or home. No spraying perfume, cologne or air freshener to mask the stench. Thank you vapor, you are a good friend.

I Have a Savings Account Now

Hopefully you did shell away a few bucks into savings as a smoker. If not, think about how much money you would have if you put the difference of the amount that you spend on e cigs compared to your tobacco days into the bank. Personally this author would save between five and ten dollars every day. It’s not a huge amount, but watch how fast it adds up. Some people might debate the truths that you share with them about some of the other benefits of e cigs, but it’s hard to argue with cold hard cash.

Customization

We all love to use things exactly the way that we want. E cigs let you choose from literally hundreds of flavors. If that isn’t enough shotgun tanks and simply mixing allows you to blend different liquids to come up with your own specific vapor cocktail. Still not sold? You can also choose from multiple nicotine levels and vaping devices. On top of that you can pull out your e cig and take a drag or two, then put it away. Remember when you used to smoke an entire cigarette? That’s not a requirement any more folks.

You probably have some reasons of your own that aren’t on this list. If not, here are your opening statements for when that relative or family friend inquires about your new behavior. You never know, you might just turn a skeptic into a vaper.

Time is starting to run a bit short, but we all still have the opportunity to pick out the perfect holiday gifts for friends and loved ones. Many of you will be giving, and hopefully receiving also, the gift of vapor this year. Stocking stuffers, Secret Santa exchanges and other inexpensive gifts are pretty easy to pick up. There are a lot more options out there for you than you might have previously thought about. If you are at a price point of $20.00 or less we suggest:

Disposables- Disposables are perfect for newbies who aren’t familiar with vapor. They also work for those of us who are experienced; we keep a few disposables around as backups, for day trips and similar occasions. The upside is that they are relatively inexpensive gifts. You can kill several birds with one stone by buying a larger quantity and handing them out to multiple people. The down side is that, generally speaking, you don’t have as many flavor options. Our pick for disposables right now is South Beach Smoke. Great devices, flavors and affordable pricing makes them our go-to.

E juice- Treating a friend to a new flavor or brand is a great gift idea. You can pick up packs of carts or vials of juice for under 20 bucks from pretty much every manufacturer. Try picking out something a little extravagant and let your loved ones try something different. Sampler packs are never a bad idea either. You can scoop up holiday flavors like Cinnamon Roll from Mount Baker if you want to keep things festive.

Tanks and cartomizers- Everyone has that friend who is always running out of juice. Treating them to a larger tank is both thoughtful and cost effective. You can get tanks from big names like eGo and Joytech for $20.00 or less from a ton of stores, both on and off-line. You can’t buy a decent hand-blown, custom designed, tank at this price point, but you can pick up a high quality, sturdy piece. If it is for a friend we suggest bypassing the tanks that run under $10. Once you break past this price point you will be looking at higher quality pieces thatare still incredibly affordable. If you want to treat them to something different pick up a shotgun cartomizer. It lets you put two different flavors into separate vials on the cart, so that you can create your own blended vaping experience. FYI, Totally Wicked has one for just $10 before shipping.

Chargers- This is an overlooked vaping item that makes a great gift. Most people bought a starter kit that came with a USB charger. Find out which device they use and get them a converter for a wall socket or, even better, a car charger. It might not be the sexiest sounding suggestion on this list, but it will get as much or more use than anything else here, trust us.

Drip tips- This is the most cost effective gift idea on the list. You can pick up drip tips for as little as $2. Not only are they easy on the wallet, drip tips are an accessory that most vapers have heard of but not tried out. While some of the accessories out there are gimmicks, drip tips really do serve a function for those who love huge vapor clouds, and they are fun to use in groups. Handing them out at a party instantly creates an activity, as you can show your friends how to use them and then all get in a good vape. Remember that you will need drip tips that are the right size for everyone’s atomizer, however you could just bring your own device and let everyone have their own tip.

Vapor makes a great holiday gift. If you have a current smoker in mind it literally might be the best gift they get this year. Online shopping is readily available so you don’t even have to brave the mall. Fell free to check out our reviews for advice on specific products, or leave your own suggestions in the comment section. Happy holidays vapers!