If you switch from smoking to vaping and are happy with your experience, you’ll probably end up buying many devices during your time as a vaper. None of those devices will ever be more important, however, than the one you buy first. Your first device is the one that introduces you to vaping, and it’s unlikely that you’ll be a vaper for long if you don’t enjoy it. Moreover, it’s not just important for your first vaping device to be one that’s enjoyable to use – it also needs to be satisfying, or you’ll continue to crave cigarettes and will be constantly tempted to revert back to smoking. Needless to say, we don’t want that to happen.

Reading this article, you’re going to learn our picks for the best vapes to quit smoking in 2023. You’re not just going to get product recommendations, though – we’re also going to provide general suggestions regarding the qualities that a vaping device should always have if you want to have a completely satisfying experience as a newly converted former smoker. Let’s dive in!

What Qualities Should Your First Vape Have?

In the vaping industry, technologies and products are changing constantly. In a year or two, the best vapes for quitting smoking might be completely different from what’s available today. Some things, however, never change. These are the three qualities that you should always look for when buying your first vape.

• Simplicity: When you’re trying to quit smoking, you don’t want to get bogged down in complex setup procedures and menu systems – you want a vaping device that just works. Your first vaping device should be one that you feel completely comfortable using right out of the package.
• Tight Airflow: A cigarette has a tight draw, and your first vaping device should recreate those airflow characteristics as closely as possible. A small vape is usually designed to feel very much like a cigarette.
• High Nicotine Strength: In the European Union, 20 mg/ml is the highest e-liquid nicotine strength available. We recommend starting out with this strength if you’re new to vaping; it’ll most likely be perfect for you if you’re trying to quit smoking. 

Best Disposable Vapes for Quitting Smoking

Disposable vapes are some of the most popular vaping devices in the world today, and a big part of why they’re so popular is because they’re incredibly easy to use. Just take a disposable vape out of the package and puff on it, and you’re vaping. As a smoker, there’s a good chance that you’re looking for that level of simplicity – and in that case, a disposable vape might be perfect for you.

These are the best disposable vapes for quitting smoking.

Elf Bar Disposable Vape

Elf Bar is probably the most popular maker of disposable vapes today, and there are plenty of good reasons for that. The Elf Bar 600 disposable vape is slim and pocketable. It lasts up to 600 puffs, so you should have no trouble using it as a full-time replacement for cigarettes for at least a couple of days before it requires replacement. It’ll be a long time before you become tired of Elf Bar’s flavour selection, which includes delicious options like Blueberry, Cherry Cola, Cotton Candy Ice and traditional tobacco taste.

IVG Disposable Vape

The IVG Plus disposable vape bar is an absolute must for any fan of fruit and menthol flavours. This device’s flavour range include perennial favourites like Ice Menthol, Pink Lemonade and Blue Raspberry Ice, and you’ll also love the impressive capacity of up to 800 puffs.

SKE Crystal Bar

If you like the idea of using a disposable vape that’s as eye catching as it is satisfying, we think you’ll love the SKE Crystal Bar because this device’s colourful and glossy finish turns heads everywhere. Each device lasts up to 600 puffs, and SKE Crystal Bar’s flavour selection includes such tasty concoctions as Blue Fusion, Cherry Ice and Blue Razz Lemonade.

Best Vape Kits for Quitting Smoking

Disposable vapes might be the simplest vaping devices to use, but they’re also a bit limiting in that they’re only available in the flavours that the manufacturers select. Nic salt vape juice, on the other hand, comes in hundreds of different flavours. If you want to experience all of those flavours, you need to buy a refillable vape kit. 

Although refillable vaping devices are a bit more complicated than disposable vapes, enjoying a wider flavour selection isn’t the only benefit of learning how to fill your own device. The other benefit is that refillable devices often have superior vapour production compared to disposable devices, which means you’ll get more nicotine per puff. The increased vapour production means that refillable devices are often the best vapes for heavy smokers.

These are the best refillable vape kits for quitting smoking.

Uwell Caliburn A3

The Uwell Caliburn A3 is the latest device in Uwell’s long-running range of pod-based vaping devices, and it continues the company’s tradition of delivering the best flavour quality that a small vaping device can possibly produce. The Uwell Caliburn A3 features a durable and lightweight aluminium body and has a convenient drop-in magnetic pod. When you want to vape, simply hold the fire button. You can access the top-mounted filling hole without removing the pod from the device – and thanks to its USB-C support, you can recharge the Uwell Caliburn A3 in just 15 minutes.

Vaporesso XROS 3

If you want a vaping device that’s tiny and pocketable but doesn’t compromise on vapour production at all, we think you’ll love the Vaporesso XROS 3. Featuring a built-in airflow control tab, the XROS 3 makes it easy for you to achieve your ideal airflow characteristics with every puff. Whether you’re looking for a tight cigarette-like draw or the biggest possible vapour clouds, you’ll get it with this device. The Vaporesso XROS 3 uses a mesh atomizer coil to provide superlative vapour production. The mesh coil also extends the life of the pod to help keep your costs down.

Now that you have a good idea on what device to go for, here are few other reason why you should switch to vaping.

Look After Your Health 

The main reason to stop smoking cigarettes, that we all know but many of us choose to ignore, is to look after our health. Studies show that smoking causes 7/10 lung cancer cases, and is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the world. Thousands of people die every year from smoking-related illnesses, and smoking cigarettes highly increases our risk of developing fatal conditions. Smoking increases your risk of developing cancer, having a heart attack, a stroke, developing coronary heart disease - as well as many other serious conditions. By quitting smoking you will be doing yourself and your family a service, by bettering your health and becoming a fitter version of yourself. 

Save You Money 

As well as our health, quitting cigarettes is also a sound financial decision. Quitting cigarettes will save you a vast amount of money and can be a huge motivator to quitting the dirty habit. The cost of maintaining a smoking habit is huge, and people spend thousands of pounds every year on cigarettes. We all want to save money, and by quitting cigarettes you will see the savings almost immediately and will benefit you in a positive way. The price of cigarettes is only going up, so its the ideal time to ditch them and start vaping. 

Environmentally Friendly Option 

Most of us are aware of the health and financial impacts that smoking cigarettes bring, but most of us aren’t aware of the impact that cigarettes have on our environment. Cigarettes pollute our environment, including our land, oceans, forests, beaches as well as the animals and wildlife on our planet. Cigarettes release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere - which is a toxic chemical - and they are a huge contributor to environmental damage and your carbon footprint. The process of making cigarettes is also very harmful to the environment, as well as the litter that cigarettes end up creating. 

Make the Transition to Vaping with The Vape Life 

There’s an enormous amount of variety in the world of vaping products today, and there’s no single product that’s obviously best for everyone. Among those who are trying to quit smoking, though, disposable vapes and small refillable pod systems are almost always the most popular choices. We think you’ll be very happy with any of the devices that we’ve recommended in this article.

We hope that this post has helped you understand why you should make the transition to using vape pens or E-cigarettes from smoking cigarettes, and how it can better impact your health, the environment. If you’d like to ditch the cigarettes and make the transition to vaping today, then why not visit our vape store in Dublin or our online store? We stock everything that you need to seamlessly transition from smoking cigarettes to vaping - and our expert team is here to help you if you need any assistance or advice when choosing your vaping products. 

We know how hard the transition from smoking to vaping can be, which is why we ensure to stock such a wide range of vaping products. All of our vape products are from leading brands including Aspire, Smok, Innokin, Vaporesso, Voopoo and many more bringing you the best products on the market. 

Do you have any questions for our team regarding our vape pens, E-cigarettes or any of our other vaping products? Don’t hesitate to contact us. Our expert team is always happy to help and answer any questions that you might have. We are also happy to help you choose the right vape pen, E-liquids and any additional accessories. 

We know how difficult it is to stop smoking cigarettes, which is why we are always here to offer our help and advice as and when its needed. You can reach us by giving us a call on 01 437 0320, or by sending us an email to info@jointhevapelife.ie