OPEN POD SYSTEM
Shop refillable open pod systems at NYX Vape. An open pod system is a small rechargeable device with a pod you fill yourself - the most popular category in vaping, and the usual next step for anyone leaving disposables behind. Free Canada-wide shipping on orders over $99.
Compatible With: Uwell | Caliburn | Vaporesso | SMOK | VooPoo | GeekVape | OXVA
Open Pod vs Closed Pod vs Disposable
| Open pod system | Closed pod system | Disposable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You refill it | Yes, with any e-liquid | No, pods come pre-filled | No |
| Flavour choice | Any e-liquid you like | Limited to that brand's pods | Fixed |
| Running cost | Lowest | Middle | Highest |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Setup effort | Fill and go | Click a pod in | None |
The trade is simple: a closed pod or disposable is more convenient at the moment of use, and an open pod system costs a fraction as much to run and opens up every e-liquid on the shelf.
Which Open Pod System Is Right for You?
You want the simplest device - a draw-activated pod kit with no buttons. Fill it, inhale, done.
You want a tight, cigarette-like draw - choose a higher-resistance pod, roughly 1.0 ohm and above, and pair it with salt nicotine.
You want more vapour - a lower-resistance pod around 0.4 to 0.6 ohm, with a lower-strength e-liquid to match.
You want the fewest refills - look for a larger pod capacity and a bigger battery. Some devices carry several times the e-liquid of the smallest pod kits.
You are hard on your gear - rugged, water- and shock-resistant options exist; the GeekVape Aegis line is built specifically for that.
How to Get the Best From a Pod System
Prime a new pod. Add e-liquid, then let it stand several minutes before the first puff so the cotton saturates. Firing dry is the single most common cause of a burnt taste on a brand-new pod.
Match nicotine to resistance. High-strength salt nicotine belongs in tight, higher-resistance pods. Putting it in a low-resistance sub-ohm pod delivers far too much nicotine.
Expect to replace pods or coils. They are consumables, typically lasting one to two weeks. Sweetened and dark e-liquids shorten that noticeably.
Keep spares. Replacement pods and coils are worth having before you need them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an open pod system?
A small rechargeable vape with a refillable pod. You fill it with e-liquid of your choice rather than buying pre-filled pods, which makes it the cheapest category to run and the most flexible on flavour.
Is an open pod system better than a disposable?
It costs far less to run and lets you use any e-liquid, at the cost of having to refill it and replace pods or coils occasionally. For anyone vaping regularly, the saving is substantial.
What nicotine strength should I use?
In a tight, higher-resistance pod, salt nicotine is the usual choice. In a lower-resistance pod that produces more vapour, use a lower-strength freebase e-liquid instead.
How often do I replace the pod?
Usually every one to two weeks, depending on how much you vape and what you fill it with. Replace it when flavour dulls or you taste burning.
Can I use any e-liquid in an open pod system?
Broadly yes, though thicker high-VG e-liquid struggles to wick in very tight pods. Match the e-liquid type to the pod's resistance.
Where can I buy open pod systems in Canada?
NYX Vape ships across Canada with free shipping on orders over $99 and stock at six Greater Toronto Area stores. Same-day local delivery across the Toronto GTA is free on orders over $75.
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