KEEPING IT SIMPLE - WHY I LOVE THE KANGER T3S MORE THAN THE EVOD

Over the last six months, to say my vaping experience has changed would be tremendous understatement.  It's the weather, it was different yesterday than it is today, and it will probably be different tomorrow.  The one thing that has not changed however is my love for the EVOD. Perhaps the simplest BCC available, they are compact, produce great vapor, inexpensive, durable, and consistent.  Not to mention that their coils are available in virtually every single vape shop on the planet, and very simple to change out. Nothing sucks worse than killing some great juice with a burnt coil, and driving all over town to find them, only to end up at home ordering them online.  Because of these reasons, I love the EVOD.  Every vaper, seasoned vet or newbie, should have a good collection of them.

With that being said, there are multiple reasons that the classic EVOD vexes me. At the higher wattage I vape, it goes through juice like you are sucking it through a straw. The little window in the side to view your juice level has a difficulty level comparable to looking through a peep hole.  And it just doesn't hold enough to keep from carrying a bottle for refills several times a day.

Now I am tank fanatic. I have tried more than my share of clearos, cartos, and whatever else you can stick on a mod, and I have retired more than a few. But for the quick and easy, I never hesitate to grab a good ole EVOD.  So in my search to find the perfect EVOD, I gave the Kanger T3s a try.

The T3s uses the same basic principles of the EVOD, but with improvements on the above mentioned issues. For one, it's way bigger. It holds 3ml of juice, which for those of you keeping score, is the equivalent of a ProTank, iClear 30s, etc.   It is also translucent with graduated measurements printed upside down (so they are right side up when you fill it).  It still sucks through juice, but that's not as big an issue when you can pour so much into it. So in my opinion, Kanger has perfected their already solid EVOD.

In truth, you will have to pry my iClear 30s from my cold dead hand, but if you are like me, and grabbing an EVOD for quick outing has been your custom, pick up a T3s. You won't be disappointed. 

BLUE VOODOO, NEPTUNE, AND VAPENECTAR BY MR. E-LIQUID

The Vapeful Dead is back again with a review of yet another bunch of fantastic e-juice flavors.  I debated on whether or not to review each flavor for this one in a separate blog, or simply combine them into one big review.  So for the sake of all you vapers out there that need to know all you can before shelling out your hard earned dollars for a 30ml bottle of suck, I decided to review the similarities between these and then touch on each flavor individually.  

Mr. E-Liquid has got to be the undisputed champion of throat hit.  The hit you get when vaping any of these flavors is unmistakable, and you know you have some of Mr. E's on your hands.  It is consistent throughout all the flavors I have tried, regardless of nic level.  So if throat hit is your thing, then this just may be the juice you are looking for.  

As far as vapor production, it has been fairly consistent over all three of the flavors I am reviewing today.  You really aren't going to turn into Smaug the dragon from any of these, but the vapor is quite good, and plenty to please even the most seasoned vaper.  

And now...on to the flavors.

BLUE VOODOO by MR. E-LIQUID

According to Mr. E-Liquid this juice premiered at VapeBash 2013 and was such a huge hit that it sold out in only a few hours.  I would love to tell you that this is a blueberry, blue raspberry, blue bubblegum, blue velvet, blue bayou, smurf piss, blue suede shoes, ocean water, or anything else you might consider to be blue...but I cannot.  In reality, I can't seem to completely nail down the flavor at all.  But it's delicious!  By far one of the best flavors I have tried.  The flavor profile calls this sweet and tangy, and for the most part, I would agree.  Some people claim they taste blue raspberry, but this is not a raspberry flavored juice by no means.  It really hits the palate with more of a smooth berry blend than straight blue raspberry, and I don't really get blueberry at all.  As far as the smurf piss goes, you can judge that for yourself.  Excellent flavor and a great ADV.  I give Blue Voodoo 5 out of 5 Vapes.

**A quick note on this flavor.  The original product was indeed a bright neon blue color.  It looked absolutely amazing in a tank.  However, Mr. E-Liquid recently stated that in an effort to get the best flavor possible, all artificial coloring would be removed from their line of juices.  Having tried both, and after talking to a few folks that have as well, the now clear liquid tastes better than ever! **

NEPTUNE by MR. E-LIQUID

Neptune is quite a unique blend of strawberry, blueberry, and vanilla.  This is my girlfriend's absolute favorite, and one of mine as well.  This is much fruitier than the Blue Voodoo, so if fruit flavors aren't your bag, it may not be tops on your list, but you must try it before you judge.  There is definitely a creamy finish from the vanilla, but unlike some juices that try to add a creamy component, it does not feel heavy.  This is a great vape for hanging out by the pool, listening to tunes, or just rocking away on the porch.  The blend is quite tasty, not allowing any one flavor to come through, but giving a flavor that is all its own.  I have tried several of Mr. E-Liquids planetary themed juices, and although they are all good, this one is tops in my book.  The throat hit is milder, I assume due the creamy vanilla, but like other juices from Mr. E, it is absolutely there.  I am giving Neptune 4.5 out of 5 Vapes and listing it as a must try.

VAPENECTAR by MR. E-LIQUID

When you look at the flavor description of VapeNectar, you may be curious how blending vanilla, cantaloupe, honeysuckle, and raspberry could be good.  Well if you give it chance, your tastebuds will be rewarded with one most fruity sweet vapes you could ever imagine.  As with Neptune, the vanilla works to cut the sweetness, so you get a pure even flavor that is perfect.  Mr. E describes this juice as tasting like waterfalls, and he is not far off.  With a flavor reminiscent of an exotic island cocktail, VapeNectar is exquisite.  Easy to vape, not too sweet with a smooth finish, but definitely sweeter than Neptune in my opinion.  This is easily an all day vape.  In fact, I loaded my Hypertank with a full 5ml of this stuff the day I got it, knowing it would not need to be switched out until I was dry burning the coil.  I give VapeNectar 4.5 out of 5 Vapes, and the only reason I cannot review it as a 5 is that I know it will be too sweet for some of you.  Otherwise, it is spot on.  

You can purchase these flavors and a HUGE selection of Mr. E's other flavors, as well as mods, drip tips, tanks, accessories, etc. at their website http://www.mister-e-liquid.com.  As I mentioned, I have tried several juices, but only a very small percentage of Mr. E's varieties.  Check them out, I'm sure you will find more than a few that are perfect for you.

I am working on reviews of some juices I have picked up over the last month, so be on the lookout for those.  

Keep vaping!

CHERRY OAK BY THE VAPOR HUT

One of my favorite local shops recently started carrying juices from The Vapor Hut.  Eager to try a new line of e-liquid, I quickly lined up almost every flavor they carried and warmed up my tastebuds.

As I sampled, I kept coming back to one in particular.  I couldn't really decide, until the girl who was helping us allowed me to try it from her personal dripper.  I was sold!  So what is this magic flavor, you ask?  Check it out here in my review of Cherry Oak from The Vapor Hut.

CHERRY OAK by THE VAPOR HUT

Based on name alone I wanted this to be great.  I have yet to find a really great cherry flavor for me, and well...this ain't it.  However, it is something completely different that totally grabbed me.  I assumed this would be a tobacco-based flavor (hoping it was not a cherry whiskey flavor a la Southern Comfort).  Fruit tobaccos for me are hard to take.  I fell in love with Thunderbird from Namberjuice almost instantly, and much like a wedding in Vegas, fell out of love with it just as fast.  Cherry Oak, as it turns out, is an absolute keeper.  Neither the tobacco nor the cherry are very strong.  In fact, the flavor is very subtle.  It is not sweet like cherries, nor is it strong and smoky like tobacco.  The best way to describe it is smooth and mellow.  The whole cherry tobacco thing is really reminiscent of pipe tobacco, and although that may be what the mix was going for, it does not include that really tounge-thickening aftertaste I have experienced in other pipe tobacco-style juices.

At this point in my vape life, I have lowered my nicotine to 6mg for most of the juices I buy, although I will hit 12mg on occasion. So the 6mg I bought is lighter on the throat hit than some may like, but I can crank the watts to 10 or 11 and get a pretty good one.  The vapor production can be summed up in one word...clouds!  I use an iClear 30s primarily, and this combination can completely fog up my truck.  I haven't really put it to the test on any other tank, but I would guess any dual coil set up will give you an equivalent experience.  

In review, I have to admit Cherry Oak is aces across the board in all the main categories.  The flavor is subtle but very good, the throat hit can be strong or light depending on nic level and/or wattage/voltage, and the vapor is outstanding.  Due the smooth flavor this is absolutely an ADV for me.  All in all I have to give Cherry Oak by The Vapor Hut 5 out of 5 Vapes.  

More reviews on the way and as always...keep vaping!