The vape market is changing every day.
Vaping has been evolving in many directions for a long time. From disposable e-cigarettes, to vape pens and tube mods, and from there to box mods. And the number of batteries and features packed into a box mod has been increasing.
The reason for this phenomenon is very simple, with a larger device, the battery life is longer, the device's usage time before having to charge the battery is also longer, the ability to flavor and smoke is also much stronger. You can combine this type of device with any high VG low nicotine e-liquid and still get the throat hit and nicotine as desired.
But the new pod mod system has changed that in a flash. Small, simple, and satisfying enough. They are a more modern version of the Cig a Like, but with huge potential.
What is a pod mod?
Pod mod is a compact electronic cigarette system, using pods instead of tanks or burners. Their capacity is quite small, only about 1 - 2ml. Users just need to install the pod into the body of the device and remove it when they run out of essential oil or want to change to a new flavor.
The basic structure of a pod mod is the same as other devices. Their batteries are smaller than regular mods, only about 300 mAh. The capacity of the battery will tell you how long your device can last before needing to be charged again. That means the battery of a pod mod is in the middle of the range compared to vape pens and cig a like.
Pod mods also come in a variety of flavors. Pax Vapor’s JUUL is the original pod, with an elongated USB-like shape, but there are also pod mod-like models like the Aspire Gusto Mini, or the teardrop-shaped Suorin Drop. They have an automatic operating system. You just hold the mouthpiece in your mouth and inhale like a cigarette.
Pod mods have two main lines: closed pods and open pods.
Closed pods are similar to the cartomizers you’ve seen in cigs, they come pre-filled with e-liquid and are non-refillable and disposable. They have the advantage of being easy to use, but the downside is that the choice of e-liquid and nicotine levels is limited.
Open pods can be refilled with e-liquid like regular tanks, you can use any type of e-liquid you like. Thanks to that, open pods are very flexible, it just cannot use e-liquid with too high VG concentration, you should only choose the type with balanced VG and PG and high nicotine concentration.
To better understand the closed and open pod mod systems, you can refer here .
Should I use salt nicotine essential oil with pod mod?
JUUL is notable not only for its unique design, but also for the high-strength nicotine e-liquid it uses. JUUL e-liquids contain nicotine salts instead of regular nicotine extract. JUUL's concentration is typically 59 mg/ml, which is very high compared to regular e-liquids.
So why is the nicotine concentration so high? Doesn't that make the JUUL's e-liquid too strong for the average person?
The answer lies in the nic salt, and what it is mixed with to create usable e-liquid. The salt form of nicotine exists naturally in tobacco leaves, but the human body can only absorb extracted nicotine. However, extracted nicotine also lowers the pH of the e-liquid to create a throat hit. This is why high nicotine e-liquids are often quite harsh.
By adding acid to the solution, nic salt essential oil can control the pH level and ensure that you do not get a sore throat when vaping even at high concentrations.
Because the pod mod produces very little smoke and just enough throat hit, it pairs perfectly with nicotine salt. You can still be satisfied with regular nicotine e-liquids.
You can refer to information about nic salt in this article .
Advantages of pod mod
So, are you interested in trying a pod mod? What are the benefits of pod mods? Here are some key points.
Compact: Pod mods are smaller than most modern vape devices, making them a great choice if you're on the go.
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Easy to use: The operating mechanism of the pod mod is really simple, just install the essential oil pod and charge the battery to use it immediately. You can easily change the flavor with disposable pods, and try many flavors with open pods.
Affordable: Pod mod prices vary but are still very affordable
Satisfaction: Despite its small size, the pod mod still satisfies users because it uses nic salt.
Discreet: There are times when you cannot openly play smoke for many reasons, the amount of smoke from pod mod is quite small so it is more suitable for office space or public places.
Disadvantages of pod mod
However, not everyone likes pod mods. Depending on your vaping needs, pod mods also have some features that do not suit your requirements.
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Low battery capacity: Because the design of the pod mod is compact, the size and battery capacity are also "sacrificed". Most pod mod batteries can only be used for one day. In return, the charging speed of the pod mod is very fast.
High Nicotine: Pod mods work better with higher nicotine concentrations. This wouldn’t be a drawback if it weren’t for the TPD ban. So the only way you can get high nicotine e-liquid is to import it from the EU.
Does not work with high VG e-liquid: VG e-liquid produces a lot of vapor, which is really not suitable for pod mod.
Closed Pods are Limited in Flavor: If you are using a closed pod, you can only use the flavors of that brand of e-liquid.
Are Pod Mods Right for You?
If you like compact, affordable products that are suitable for the office environment but still help reduce nicotine cravings, choose pod mods. As long as you choose the right type of device and accompanying e-liquid, the effectiveness of pod mods is not inferior to large machines.
