A vape pod is a small device that replaces the tank of a traditional mod style device. They use built-in coils and come prefilled with e-liquid, or can be refillable to allow for a greater level of customization. They’re popular for their ease of use, portability and ability to be used with nicotine salt e-liquids which have smoother inhalations and more intense nicotine hits than standard e-liquids.

They’re also lighter than most vape tanks and can be concealed easily to avoid the stigma that can often accompany smoking in public. This makes them ideal for vaping in places where cigarette or vaping use is prohibited. This includes schools, where they have begun to replace mod devices as the go-to device for new vapers.

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Vape pods are easy to use and require little maintenance, except the need to replace coils once they’re clogged up. Changing the coils is much easier than taking apart an entire tank and has the added benefit of being better for the environment. Those with built-in coils last around a week before they need replacing, although some pod devices offer changeable coils to give you more flexibility.

A qualitative study of vape users found that those who prefer to use pod devices do so for their convenience. For example, David, a JUUL user, reported that the small size and closed pods of his device make it more ‘pocketable’ than other refillable devices which may leak e-liquid, while Sarah reported that JUUL’s speedy and intense nicotine delivery makes it’more accessible between activities’, making it easier for her to smoke in public.