subject: The Well-stocked E-cigarette Supply [print this page] Electronic cigarette starter kits make the perfect introduction to vaping for most new e-cig users. They give you everything you need to get started with electronic cigarettes as a smoking alternative, and thanks to constantly improving technology, that list of necessities grows shorter every day.
Beyond the necessities, though, you will likely also end up with additional supplies and accessories to keep track of. The vaping community has adopted the wisdom of the tech community: always have backups for your backups.
Extra E-Cig Batteries
The baseline for electronic cigarette batteries is two, meaning most vapers agree that at a minimum you need one active battery and one on standby to use while you are charging. This methodology means you are never without the ability to vape, and therefore less likely to find yourself falling back on traditional smoking in order to get nicotine.
However, all batteries, even rechargeable ones, have a life span. Eventually one of your batteries will go out. If you only had two to begin with, this can put you in a bind.
For some, though, three is not enough, either. Between having backups for travelling and buying attractive designer e-cig batteries, some vapers build up extensive battery collections.
Plenty of Cartomizers
Extra cartomizers are, of course, always on the must-have list. How many you keep on-hand, though, depends on a number of variables.
Many vapers order large quantities of cartomizers in bulk, because this method often carries with it a built-in bulk discount. For others, stocking up is a way to guarantee flavor variety. If you think this does not apply to you, think again. It is a very good idea to have at least one secondary cartomizer flavor available. As your taste buds adjust to the lack of combustible smoke, flavors will change, and you may need to swap temporarily to get the best results from your regular favorite e-juice.
Transportation and Storage Methods
Of course, having a good backup supply of cartomizers and e-cig batteries is great, but where are you going to put it all? Between vendors and the electronic cigarette community at large, you will find a multitude of methods for transporting and storing your vaping gear.
For portability, your best bet is going to be a carrying case made by your chosen e-cig company. These will usually hold enough batteries and cartomizers to get your through your day-to-day travels. For at-home, storage, though, many vapers find a little innovation is in order.
Some popular choices for storing extra batteries and cartomizers include bags and pouches, simple jewelry or cigar boxes, plastic kitchen storage, small tackle boxes and plastic crafting storage cases. Ideally, your storage method of choice will have a compartment for batteries and at least one other for each flavor of cartomizer you keep on hand, as well as space for storing your chargers when not on use.
The More You Keep On-Hand, the Less You will Have to Worry
So many vapers find themselves falling off the e-cig path and back into analog cigarettes because of inadequate supplies. A battery goes bad, the cartomizers run low, and suddenly you are waiting on a shipment to arrive, with only traditional cigarettes for nicotine until it does.
You do not have to buy it all at once. You can build your supply gradually by adding one extra battery or box of cartomizers to your budgeted e-cig spending each month. Do this for a bit, and eventually you wont have to worry about the potential stress of running out of electronic cigarette supplies.
