Geekvape Aegis Force Replacement Pods

Overview

The Geekvape Aegis Force Replacement Pods by Geekvape at 10mg and 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Geekvape Aegis Force replacement pods: what they are and what to expect

Geekvape has spent several years building its name on hardware that survives ordinary life. The Aegis range in particular is aimed at people who put a vape in a coat pocket, a work bag or a van door tray and expect it to keep working. The Aegis Force replacement pods are the part of that system you will actually buy again and again. The device is the long-term piece. The pod is the consumable that holds your e-liquid, carries the coil and sits at the mouthpiece end of the kit, and it is the pod that decides most of what you taste and feel on every inhale.

This guide is written for UK buyers who want straight information before they order. It covers what the pods are, how they perform, which flavours and nicotine strengths suit them, how to fit and prime one, what goes wrong and how to fix it, and how the whole package compares in cost and quality with the other pod systems sold alongside it. Where a figure depends on the exact variant you choose, we say so rather than guess, and we point you to the detail printed on the pod or the pack.

The short version of the specification looks like this.

• Format: a plug-in replacement pod with the coil built into the pod, so every new pod is also a fresh coil.
• Capacity: 2ml, which is the maximum allowed for refillable pods and tanks sold in the UK.
• Heating element: a mesh-style coil, with the resistance in ohms marked on the pod or its packaging.
• Filling: refillable, so you choose the e-liquid, the flavour and the nicotine strength, up to the UK limit of 20mg/ml.
• Power source: none in the pod itself. The battery lives in the Aegis Force device, so the pod does not change how long a charge lasts in any dramatic way.
• Typical life: commonly one to three weeks per pod depending on how much you vape and what you put in it.

Two things are worth saying up front. First, these pods are made for the Aegis Force device and should not be treated as universal. Second, a pod is only as good as the liquid you put in it and the care you take priming it. A well-matched pod, a sensible e-liquid and ten minutes of patience on day one will give a far better experience than a rushed first fill.

Compatibility, pack contents and what to check before you buy

The most common reason for a returned pod is simple: it was ordered for the wrong device. Geekvape sells a lot of products under the Aegis banner, including several pod kits and larger mod-style devices, and the pods are not interchangeable across the whole family. Connector shape, contact positions and the way the pod locks into the body can all differ from one model to the next. Match the name on the pack to the name on your device, and if you are unsure, look at the printing on the base of your current pod or on the label of your kit.

Before you add to basket, run through this short checklist.

• Device name: the listing says Aegis Force. If your kit is an Aegis Boost, Aegis Legend, Aegis Hero or another model, these pods are not the right match unless Geekvape states otherwise.
• Resistance option: choose the variant that suits how you vape. Lower resistance mesh pods suit a looser, more open draw and warmer vapour. Higher resistance pods suit a tighter, cigarette-like draw and use less battery.
• Pack size: the listing shows how many pods come in each pack. Multi-pod packs usually bring the cost per pod down and mean you are not caught out mid-week.
• Source: buy from a UK retailer that stocks genuine Geekvape product. Counterfeit pods exist across the vape market and tend to leak, carry the wrong coil or fail early.
• Age: you must be 18 or over to buy. Expect an age check at the order stage and possibly on delivery.

On the UK rules that shape this product: under the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016, refillable tanks and pods sold in the UK are limited to 2ml, nicotine e-liquid is limited to 20mg/ml, and bottles of nicotine e-liquid are limited to 10ml. That is why you will see 2ml pods and 10ml bottles everywhere on UK shelves, and why a pod sold here will not match the larger-capacity version of the same kit sold in some other countries. It is also why the e-liquid you buy to fill these pods comes in small bottles. A 10ml bottle fills roughly five pods.

Since 1 June 2025, single-use disposable vapes can no longer be sold in the UK. Refillable pod systems like this one have taken up much of that demand, because they offer the same grab-and-go convenience with a part that can be replaced instead of thrown away along with the battery. We cover disposal and recycling later in this guide.

Performance and vapour delivery

Pod vapes live in the space between a basic starter stick and a full mod. They are meant to be quiet, quick to use and consistent, and the main job of the pod is to turn whatever liquid you give it into a steady, repeatable amount of vapour. The Aegis Force pods use a mesh coil, and mesh behaves differently from the older round-wire coils found in cheap pod kits. A mesh sheet puts a much larger surface area in contact with the cotton wick, so it heats evenly, ramps quickly and produces more vapour per unit of power than a wire coil of similar size.

In day-to-day use, that shows up in a few ways.

• Quick response: the coil is up to temperature almost as soon as you start the draw, so there is little delay between inhale and vapour.
• Even flavour: because the mesh heats across its whole surface, the last puff of a pod tastes close to the first, rather than fading as the wick dries on one side.
• Controlled throat feel: a well-matched resistance and nicotine strength gives a measured hit rather than a harsh one.
• Consistent output: a properly primed pod delivers close to the same vapour volume from first fill to last drop.

On puff count, an honest answer is more useful than a big number. Pod systems do not have a fixed puff count the way prefilled disposables used to claim. A 2ml pod will typically give somewhere in the region of 300 to 500 puffs under moderate use, with the spread coming from how hard you pull, how long each draw lasts, the wattage you run and how thick your e-liquid is. A short, gentle mouth-to-lung draw at lower power will sit at the generous end. Long, firm draws at high power will drain the pod faster and sit at the low end. Treat those figures as a planning estimate, not a promise.

Power matters. Mesh coils have a sweet spot, and the right range for your pod is usually printed on the pod base or the box. Run the pod below that range and the vapour will feel thin and the flavour muted. Run it above and you risk dry hits, a burnt taste and a coil that dies early. If the Aegis Force device offers adjustable modes, begin in the lower to middle part of the recommended range, vape for a day, and move up only if you want more.

Airflow completes the picture. A tighter draw concentrates flavour and nicotine delivery and suits people who want a cigarette-style inhale. A more open draw cools the vapour, increases volume and gives a lighter throat feel, but it pairs best with a slightly stronger liquid so the hit does not feel thin. Neither is better. They simply suit different habits, and it is worth trying both before you settle on a resistance for the long term.

Flavour profile and the e-liquids that suit these pods

Because these are refillable pods, flavour is down to what you put in them, and that is one of their real strengths. You are not locked into whatever a disposable manufacturer chose. What the pod contributes is how faithfully your liquid is rendered. Mesh coils vaporise evenly at a moderate temperature, which tends to keep fruit notes bright, keeps menthol clean rather than harsh and stops creamy or dessert flavours from turning to a burnt-sugar taste in the first few days.

Here are seven flavour styles that work well in a 2ml mesh pod, and why.

• Blue raspberry: a sharp-sweet staple that the mesh coil renders cleanly, with enough tang to stay interesting well past the third pod.
• Strawberry ice: ripe red fruit with a light menthol finish. The even heat keeps the cooling agent from overwhelming the fruit.
• Mint or menthol: crisp and clean in a mesh pod. Menthol liquids are also among the kindest to coils, so pods tend to last longer with them.
• Tobacco: a light, dry tobacco profile is the usual choice for people moving off cigarettes who want a familiar taste.
• Banana ice: a smooth, rounded fruit option with a cool exhale. It tends to carry more sweetener than most, which can shorten coil life slightly.
• Cola: a fizzy, lightly spiced flavour that works well at moderate power.
• Mango and passionfruit: a juicy tropical blend that holds up well when the airflow is opened up.

Sweetness is the variable to watch. Liquids with a lot of sweetener, particularly desserts, custards and heavy candy blends, leave residue on the mesh faster. That residue, often called gunk, dulls flavour and is the usual reason a pod tastes burnt before it is empty. If you favour sweet profiles, expect to replace pods nearer the one-week mark. If you vape menthol, tobacco or lighter fruit, you can reasonably expect closer to three weeks.

Switching flavours is where refillable pods can catch people out. The cotton wick holds on to the previous liquid, so the first few puffs after a change will carry some ghosting from the last flavour. For a cleaner swap, empty the pod, rinse it briefly under lukewarm water, shake out the excess, let it dry fully and then refill. Most vapers simply keep a dedicated pod for each flavour family, for example one for menthol and one for fruit, and rotate between them. It is cheap enough to do and avoids both ghosting and wasted liquid.

A last point on balance. Because the pod itself is neutral, the quality of the e-liquid matters more than anything else. Choose liquids from retailers that can show the product has been notified to the MHRA, which is a legal requirement for nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK, and check that the label lists the PG/VG ratio and nicotine strength clearly. A poorly made liquid will taste thin in any pod, and no coil can fix that.

Design and build quality

The Aegis name carries an expectation of toughness, and Geekvape's range has been built around devices that resist water, dust and knocks. That protection belongs to the device as a whole, so it helps to think about how the pod fits into it. A pod that seats firmly and flush with the body keeps the seal intact, keeps debris out of the contacts and stops the slight wobble that eventually becomes a leak. When you fit a new Aegis Force pod, it should click or lock in with no gap and no rocking. If it does not, remove it and reseat it before you assume there is a fault.

Pods of this type are generally made from a durable plastic outer body, a metal contact or coil base, silicone seals around the fill port and connection points, and a cotton wick inside a mesh coil. Each part has a job to do.

• The body: shaped to give a comfortable mouthpiece. A well-rounded drip tip is easier on the lips during long sessions.
• The silicone fill plug: keeps liquid in. Press it fully home after every refill. A half-seated plug is a leading cause of leaks.
• The coil base and contacts: carry power from the device to the coil. Keep these dry and free of liquid, and wipe them with a dry cloth if a refill gets messy.
• The airflow slots: small openings at the base of the pod. Check they are clear of lint when the pod has been in a pocket.

Practical details count for more than looks. A clear or semi-transparent pod body lets you see the liquid level at a glance, which stops you running the coil dry. A flat, stable base lets the pod stand upright on a desk during refilling. A fill port wide enough to take a standard 10ml bottle nozzle without forcing it reduces spills. Judge the pod on those points when you first take it out of the pack, and handle the silicone plug gently. It should not be nicked, stretched or twisted.

On durability, pods are consumables and the plastic components are built to a price. They do not need babying, but they will not enjoy repeated drops, being crushed in a bag, or being left on a hot car dashboard. Heat softens seals and thins the liquid, which is a quick route to a leaking device. Store the kit upright in a cool place, and if you travel, keep spare pods in their packaging until you need them. Pressure changes on flights can also push liquid out through the airflow, so travel with the pod nearly empty if you are flying.

Battery, charging and what the pod changes

The pod holds no battery. That sits in the Aegis Force device. The pod's influence on battery life comes entirely through the coil. A lower resistance coil draws more current for the same output, so the same device will empty faster with a low-ohm pod than with a higher resistance one at equal power settings. Likewise, running a higher wattage on any mesh coil takes more out of the battery per puff. If battery life is your main complaint, the cheapest fix is to move to a slightly higher-resistance pod or turn the power down a notch.

The device's own capacity is quoted on its product page and on the box. Pod-style kits in this class commonly carry batteries of around 1,000 to 1,500mAh, though you should check the exact figure for your device rather than rely on a general range. As a rough planning guide, moderate users on a mid-sized pod battery often get through a full day on one charge, while heavier users top up once during the day. Because a pod holds only 2ml, you will tend to refill about as often as you charge, so the two habits fit together naturally.

Good charging habits extend the life of the battery and are worth settling into early.

• Use a decent USB cable and plug: a standard 5V phone charger is ideal. Stick to the charging rate the manufacturer recommends rather than experimenting with high-output chargers.
• Charge on a hard, cool surface: not under a pillow, not in a bag and not on a sofa cushion.
• Do not leave it charging overnight: and avoid charging unattended wherever you can.
• Charge before it hits zero: lithium cells age best when they are not repeatedly drained flat.
• Remove a leaking pod before charging: liquid in the charge port or contacts is a fault waiting to happen.
• Stop using the device if the casing is swollen, hot or damaged: take it to a recycling point and do not charge it again.

Fitting a new pod does not reset or recalibrate anything on its own, but some devices read the coil resistance on connection and adjust their output to suit. If the screen or indicator shows a resistance reading or a warning when you insert the pod, wait for it to settle before the first draw. Also keep the pod and device contacts dry. A film of liquid on the contacts can cause a short or false error messages, and it shows up as intermittent firing or a device that seems to forget it has a pod fitted.

Coil and mesh technology explained

The coil is the reason to care about the pod. It is the heating element, and in the Aegis Force pods it is built into the pod, so you never touch or rewick it. This design, usually called an integrated-coil or replaceable-cartridge pod, is what keeps the system simple. Swap the pod, and you swap the coil, the wick and the reservoir in a single action.

Older pod kits used a wire coil, which is a thin wire wrapped in a spiral around a cotton wick. It works, but the heating area is small, so the liquid at the contact points heats hard while the rest of the wick lags behind. The result is a flavour that peaks briefly and fades, and a tendency to scorch if the wick runs low. A mesh coil replaces the spiral with a sheet of fine metal mesh sitting against the wick. There are three practical consequences.

• Bigger heating area: the liquid is vaporised across a wide surface at a more even temperature, which supports consistent flavour.
• Faster wicking contact: the mesh sits flat against the cotton, so liquid is pulled to the heat quickly and the risk of a dry hit goes down when the pod is properly primed.
• Efficient power use: less wasted heat means you can get a good result at modest wattage, which is kinder to the battery.

Resistance is measured in ohms and tells you how the pod will feel. As a general guide, lower values around 0.4 to 0.6 ohm deliver warmer, thicker vapour and need a bit more power. They suit an open, lung-style draw and lower-strength nicotine. Higher values around 0.8 to 1.2 ohm run cooler, use less battery and suit a tighter, cigarette-style draw with nic salts. The figure for your variant is printed on the pod base or packaging, so check there rather than relying on these ranges.

Coil life depends on three things: the sweetness of the e-liquid, the power you run, and how you treat the pod. Chain-vaping, vaping on an almost empty pod and using very thick, VG-heavy liquid all shorten life. Most mesh pods work best with e-liquid between 50/50 and 70VG. Very thick liquids can struggle to reach the wick through the small inlet holes, and that is when you get dry hits on a pod that still looks half full. If you see that pattern, switch to a thinner, higher-PG liquid.

Retire a pod when the flavour dulls, when there is a persistent burnt note even after a fresh prime, or when vapour production drops. Pushing a worn coil rarely improves anything and tends to waste liquid.

Nicotine strength guidance

UK law limits nicotine e-liquid to 20mg/ml (2%). That ceiling applied to disposables before they were taken off the market, and it applies in exactly the same way to the bottles you pour into refillable pods. You will never see a legal UK product stronger than 20mg/ml, so if anyone offers something above that, walk away. The number you choose within the limit makes a real difference to comfort, and getting it right early avoids the two classic mistakes: going too high and finding every puff harsh, or going too low and finding yourself vaping constantly without feeling satisfied.

There are two types of nicotine in common use.

• Nicotine salt (nic salt): smoother at higher strengths, absorbed quickly and typically sold in 10mg and 20mg. Because the throat hit is softer, salts are the usual choice for pod devices with mesh coils, especially at modest power.
• Freebase nicotine: the traditional form, sold in 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and sometimes 18mg. It is harsher at higher strengths and suits lower-resistance, higher-power set-ups where you take larger, cooler puffs.

The guide below is a general starting point, not medical advice, and individual response varies a great deal.

• Heavy smokers or users of old 20mg disposables: try 20mg nic salt in a higher-resistance pod with a tighter draw. If it feels too strong, step down to 10mg or 12mg.
• Moderate smokers or regular vapers: 10mg to 12mg works for most people and gives a pleasant but not overwhelming throat feel.
• Light users or people stepping down: 5mg to 6mg, or the lowest salt strength on offer, depending on the draw you prefer.
• Experienced vapers wanting bigger clouds: 3mg to 6mg freebase in a lower-resistance pod with more open airflow.
• Non-smokers: there is no benefit in starting nicotine. If you want to try vaping for the flavour alone, 0mg liquids are widely sold.

Two signals tell you the strength is wrong. If you feel dizzy, queasy, sweaty or notice a racing heart, the nicotine level is too high for you or you are puffing too frequently, so stop and drop a step. If you find yourself chain-vaping or craving again within minutes, the strength is probably too low for your habit. Move in small increments and give each strength a few days before judging it.

Remember that nicotine is addictive. This product is intended for adults who already smoke or vape. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition or take regular medication, speak to a GP or pharmacist before using nicotine products. If you are looking to stop altogether, your local stop smoking service can offer support tailored to you.

Who these pods suit, and who should look elsewhere

Matching the product to the person is the most useful thing a guide can do, so here is a plain assessment. These pods suit the following people.

• Existing Aegis Force owners who need a like-for-like replacement and want to avoid guesswork.
• Adult smokers moving across from cigarettes or old disposables who want a simple, low-maintenance system rather than a tinkering hobby.
• Vapers who value a robust device that travels in a pocket or work bag and who accept that the pod is a consumable.
• People who like picking their own flavours and nicotine strength rather than being tied to a prefilled device.
• Those who prefer the flavour and consistency of a mesh coil over the thinner taste of plain wire coils.

You may want to look elsewhere in the following cases.

• You own a different Geekvape device. These pods are made for the Aegis Force and will not fit others.
• You want no refilling at all. A refillable pod means handling liquid, and if you want a prefilled throwaway experience, a closed-pod system with prefilled cartridges may suit you better.
• You want very large clouds from a big tank. 2ml is the UK limit for pods, and larger tanks and sub-ohm mods are a separate category.
• You prefer to build or rewick your own coils. Integrated-coil pods do not offer that control.
• You are not already a smoker or vaper. Nicotine products are for adults who already use nicotine.

One more factor is experience. Newcomers sometimes assume a refillable pod is complicated. It is not, but it does reward a short learning curve: fill slowly, let the wick soak, start at low power. If that sounds like too much effort, a simple prefilled device may be a more comfortable starting point, and you can move to a refillable pod later when you are confident handling liquid and know which strength suits you.

It is also worth being honest about trade-offs. The convenience of a plug-in pod comes with a recurring cost and a steady trickle of used pods to dispose of. A rebuildable or tank-style setup can work out cheaper over a long period for a vaper who enjoys tinkering, but it asks more of you in time and knowledge. For most people who simply want something dependable, a replaceable pod is the sensible middle ground.

How to fit, fill and prime a new pod

Most pod problems come from a rushed first fill. Following these steps takes about ten minutes of waiting and saves a lot of frustration later.

• Step 1, check the pod: remove it from the packaging, inspect it for cracks and make sure the silicone plug is in place and the coil contacts are clean.
• Step 2, open the fill port: lift or pull back the silicone plug as the pod design allows, and keep the pod upright.
• Step 3, fill slowly: tilt the bottle against the side wall and let the liquid run down. Stop below the maximum line, leaving a small air gap at the top. Do not pour into the central air tube.
• Step 4, close the plug: press it fully home with your thumb until it sits flush.
• Step 5, wait: let the pod stand upright for five to ten minutes so the cotton can soak up liquid. Skipping this step is the number one cause of burnt first puffs.
• Step 6, fit the pod: push it into the device until it seats firmly.
• Step 7, prime with a few short draws: take three or four gentle puffs at low power, with a pause between each. Do not chain them.
• Step 8, set your power: start at the lower end of the recommended range and increase only if you need to.

If the device is draw-activated, the first sip should produce vapour with no popping or spluttering. If it has a button or mode selection, check the manual for how to switch it on and off and how to lock it. Locking the device in your pocket prevents accidental firing, which wastes liquid and can overheat the coil with no air flowing across it.

Refilling later follows the same routine. Take the pod off the device first and never refill with it attached. Wipe the rim and fill port clean, close the plug firmly and allow a short wait before vaping again. Keep liquid out of the airflow slots at the base of the pod and out of the charge port on the device. Wipe the contacts dry with a tissue before you reinsert the pod.

A few habits make the first week smoother. Fill to around 80 to 90 per cent rather than to the brim, because a little space inside the pod helps the pressure balance and cuts leaks. Keep a spare pod at home so that you can rotate and let each one rest. Take shorter, steadier puffs rather than long hard ones for the first day while the coil beds in. Finally, write the date on the pack when you fit a pod. That makes it easy to judge how long each one lasts with your usual liquid and power setting, and tells you when you are due a replacement.

Troubleshooting, pod care and recycling

Most faults come down to liquid, power or seating. Work through the common ones in order.

• Leaking from the base or mouthpiece: check the silicone plug is pressed in fully, that you have not overfilled and that the pod is seated straight. Hot pockets, flights and altitude changes can push liquid out, so keep the pod upright and not full when travelling. Remove the pod, wipe the contacts and let everything air-dry before reuse.
• Burnt or acrid taste: usually a dry wick that was not primed for long enough, too much power, or a coil with built-up residue. Re-prime with a short wait, lower the wattage and, if the burnt taste persists on a fresh fill, replace the pod.
• Weak or muted flavour: the coil is ageing, the liquid is very sweet, or the pod is nearly empty. Swap to a fresh pod if flavour has faded gradually over a week or two.
• Gurgling or spitting: excess liquid has pooled in the airflow. Take the pod out, wipe the mouthpiece and airflow slots dry and let it rest upright for a few minutes. Avoid overfilling next time.
• No vapour or a fault message: remove the pod, clean the contacts on both pod and device with a dry cloth and refit firmly. If the device still fails to detect the pod, try another pod to find out whether the pod or the device is at fault.
• Dry hits with liquid still in the pod: the liquid may be too thick to wick properly, or you are chaining puffs. Switch to a thinner liquid and give the wick a few seconds between draws.
• Loose pod: reseat it. If the loose fit persists across several pods, contact the shop with photos, since a worn connector on the device may be the cause.

Care is mostly common sense. Store the device upright, avoid heat, do not let the pod run completely dry, and do not leave the same flavour sitting for weeks. A pod left half-full for a long time may wick poorly when you return to it, so use it up or empty and rinse it.

On disposal, a spent pod should not go in the household bin or down the drain. It carries a heating coil and small metal parts, cotton and traces of nicotine liquid. Many UK vape shops offer a take-back for used vapes and pods, and most household waste recycling centres have a small electricals point. The Recycle Your Electricals website has a postcode search that lists the nearest drop-off point. Empty any remaining liquid into a sealed container rather than pouring it away, and never put a device containing a battery into household recycling, because damaged lithium cells can start fires in collection vehicles and sorting plants.

Value for money and how the Aegis Force compares

A fair view of value counts the pod, the liquid and the device together. The pod price is only one part. A 10ml bottle fills about five 2ml pods, and under moderate use a single pod can last from several days to a few weeks depending on sweetness and power. Divide the cost of the pod and the liquid across the days of use and you get a running cost that is usually lower than buying disposables at the same level of use, and comfortably within a modest weekly spend. We have not listed pence-per-day figures here because pricing changes, but the calculation takes a minute using the pack price on this page and the bottle price of your chosen liquid.

Four habits have the biggest effect on what you spend.

• Buy multi-packs: the cost per pod usually falls, and you always have a spare.
• Choose less sweet liquids: menthol, tobacco and lighter fruit blends keep a mesh coil clean for longer than dessert flavours.
• Keep power in the recommended range: excess wattage burns through both liquid and coil life.
• Do not run the pod dry: a burnt coil is wasted money, and refilling early costs nothing.

It helps to see how the Aegis Force pods sit against other pod systems on UK shelves. Format-wise, most of the popular rivals also use a 2ml pod with an integrated mesh coil, so the comparison comes down to the device you prefer to hold, how easy the pods are to find and the price per pod.

• Vaporesso XROS pods: very widely stocked in UK shops, available in several resistances and generally priced competitively. Shelf availability is their strength. Geekvape's case is the toughness of the host device.
• Uwell Caliburn pods: a long-running family with a loyal following for consistent flavour and a snug fit. The choice often comes down to which device feels better in the hand.
• SMOK Novo pods: a large family with many variants and generations, so supply is strong but you need to check compatibility carefully before ordering.
• OXVA Xlim pods: popular on compact kits with a good draw feel, and the pod range is deep.
• Prefilled closed pods: tidier and simpler, but you pay more per ml and have a narrower choice of flavours and strengths.

Our straight assessment is that the Aegis Force pod does not beat these rivals on a spec sheet, because the specifications are broadly similar. Its case rests on fit with a rugged device and Geekvape's reputation for build quality. If you already own an Aegis Force, buying genuine replacement pods is the obvious choice. If you do not own one yet, the decision is really about the device rather than the pod, and you should compare the whole kit, including how widely its pods are stocked, before you commit.

Weighing it all up, the pods offer reasonable value for adults who want a dependable, refillable system with a mesh coil and a tough host device. They reward patience on the first fill, sensible power settings and a liquid that is not overly sweet. Used that way, they give a consistent, flavourful experience at a running cost that most regular vapers will find manageable.