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1. 01

   Pocket size matters more than spec sheet

   Smaller kits sit flatter in jeans and feel closer to a disposable. Larger ones give more battery and longer juice runs. Pick by how you'll carry it.

2. 02

   Pre-filled or refill-from-bottle

   Pre-filled pods snap in and out the same way as a disposable. Refill-from-bottle is cheaper monthly and lets you pick any salt nic on the shelf.

3. 03

   Battery life

   A single-pod day is realistic for most kits. Heavy users charge mid-afternoon. USB-C is standard now — plan to charge it the same way you charge your phone.

1. 01

   Match the model name on the pack

   Even within the same brand line, sub-versions vary. A Caliburn G3 pod doesn't fit a Caliburn G2. The model code on the front of the pack is the source of truth.

2. 02

   Buy spare pods in twos

   A 2-pack covers two to four weeks of regular use. Sweet juice profiles shorten that to one to two weeks.

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Common questions

The honest answers.

• What chemistry should I use in a pod kit?+

  Salt nicotine, usually 10 to 20 mg. Pod kits are tuned for it. Drop freebase at 3 mg in and the flavour goes thin while the cotton starves. Match the chemistry to the device first.

• How long does a pod last?+

  One to two weeks of regular use. Sweet bottles trim that to five to ten days. Flavour going muted is the signal to swap — don't push it to outright burnt.

• Will a Caliburn pod fit a Vaporesso kit?+

  No. Pod-system pods are model-specific. Even within a single brand, sub-versions vary. Buy the pod whose name matches the front of your kit.

• Why does my new pod taste burnt on the first pull?+

  The cotton wasn't primed. Drip three to five drops of e-liquid through the wicking holes, fill the pod, wait five minutes before the first pull. Skipping the wait is the most common cause.