A waterproof vape is a device sealed and tested to keep working after it gets wet, usually shown by an IP rating such as IP68. Shockproof models are also drop-tested. If you vape outdoors, at work sites or on the move, a rugged mod saves you from replacing a device after one drop or one rainstorm.
Have you ever ruined a vape mod because you dropped it or let it get wet? If so, read on: there's a breed of shockproof and waterproof vape devices built for exactly that.
Contents
- Why You Need a Device That Resists Shock and Water
- How To Protect Your Vape Device
- Features of Rugged Vape Mods
- The Best Waterproof Vape Mods
Why You Need a Device That Resists Shock and Water
If you've ever dropped your vape or used it near a pool, you already know how delicate most devices are. Standard vape mods don't handle getting wet or hitting a hard floor well. Like your phone, your vape mod needs protecting from water and impacts.
Rugged mods change that. Some VAPORESSO mods are certified for water, dust and drop resistance, so you can take them to places you'd normally leave a vape at home.
How to Protect Your Vape Mod
Whatever device you use, these basic maintenance tips help it last.
Clean It Regularly
Your vape works better and tastes cleaner if you keep it clean. Every so often, take the tank apart and rinse out leftover e-juice with warm water, following your device's manual. Let every piece dry completely before you reassemble it.
Wrap Your Device Carefully When You Travel
Planning to travel with your device? Check the rules before you fly. In the US, vapes go in your carry-on bag, not checked luggage. Even a shockproof mod is worth wrapping before a bumpy trip.
Store Your Liquid Correctly
Heat can change your e-juice's color, flavor and nicotine levels. Keep e-liquids in a cool, dry, dark place, out of reach of children and pets.
Features of Rugged Vape Mods
Many vapers want a device that fits an active life: camping, fishing, flying and road trips. Breaking your vape halfway through is a good way to ruin a weekend.
Waterproof cases for vape devices are helpful, but you have to take the device out of the case to use it, and a case won't stop water damage once the device is out.
Rugged mods build the protection into the device instead. Look for:
- An IP rating. IP68 means the device is dust-tight and protected against immersion in water. IP69K adds resistance to high-pressure, high-temperature water jets.
- Drop testing. MIL-STD-810H drop certification means the device has been tested against drops from several angles.
- Protective materials such as TPU or silicone coverings, sealed buttons and a cover over the USB port.
- Battery protection, such as stopping charging if the device gets too hot.
The Best Waterproof Vape Mods: VAPORESSO ARMOUR Series
If you want a sturdy, waterproof vape mod, VAPORESSO's ARMOUR range is built for it. Two models carry full water, dust and drop certifications.
ARMOUR ULTRA
The ARMOUR ULTRA is rated IP68 and IP69K and certified to MIL-STD-810H for 1.2m drops (VAPORESSO notes the certifications apply to the mod). It has a 5,500mAh built-in battery, outputs up to 100W and comes with the top-fill iTank T.
ARMOUR OCTA
The ARMOUR OCTA runs on two 18650 batteries for up to 220W. VAPORESSO rates it IP68 (1m depth for 30+ minutes) and IP69K, drop-resistant from 1.2m, and it stops charging if it gets too hot.
Coils and Tank
Both kits use the iTank T with GTi mesh coils. You can compare all VAPORESSO coils by resistance and wattage. For sub-ohm vaping outdoors, the top-fill, top-airflow tank also helps keep things leak-free.
Specifications
| ARMOUR ULTRA | ARMOUR OCTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5,500mAh built-in | 2 × 18650 (sold separately) |
| Max output | 100W | 220W |
| Protection | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K, 1.2m drop resistant |
| Tank | iTank T, 6ml | iTank T, 6ml |
| Screen | 0.96" TFT | 0.96" TFT |
The next time you want a vape that can hit the road with you, an ARMOUR mod is built for it.
