The vaping industry innovates at a rapid pace. It’s constantly evolving to meet the tastes and demands of vapers, which means there’s a continual flow of new products on the market. If you’re new to vaping, and looking for advice on the best-of-the-best mouth-to-lung kits for getting started, look no further…
We’ve taken advice from the experts here at Vape UK HQ, as well as analysing all of the helpful feedback and reviews from our customers, to help you select the best vaping kit. If you’re looking to quit smoking, feel it’s time to switch away from disposables, or (like me) you’re a habitual mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaper shopping for a new kit, here are our recommendations for the best starter kits on the market in 2022.
Best MTL pod kit - Oxva Xlim
For simplicity, you’d be hard pushed to find a better pod kit than the gorgeous little Oxva Xlim. It’s a fantastic starter kit which is designed to deliver extreme flavour from your chosen vape juice.
It’s equipped with a 900mAh rechargeable battery, which should last the average vaper a full day from a single charge. The mini screen displays all of the necessary information, and the side airflow ring is adjustable so you always achieve the perfect draw.
There are three mesh coil options with the refillable pods. Choose between 0.6ohm, 0.8ohm or 1.2ohm, dependent on your preference for flavour over throat hit. These leak resistant pods are easy to fill, and are available in cost-effective packs of three, to be replaced when the coil burns out. For MTL vaping, the 0.8ohm and 1.2ohm cartridges are your best option.
It’s available in ten stunning colour options, on a sleek and discreet body. The Oxva Xlim is definitely our selection for best MTL pod kit (so far) this year.
Best MTL pen kit - Aspire Pockex
The slender Pockex from the vaping masters, Aspire, is the ultimate all-in-one (AIO) pen kit. Its discreet size, and low-profile sub-ohm vapour production, make it your must have vape for indoor and outdoor use.
They’ve packed a 1500mAh rechargeable battery inside a compact 12cm x 2cm body, which means it can be hidden away in any pocket or purse when not in use.
The tank is refilled from the top, rather than the bottom, which means you can replace the coil without needing to first drain any remaining e-liquid from the tank.
Speaking of coils, they utilise U-tech technology, for a better vaping experience, and are available in two resistances. The 0.6ohm 316L stainless steel coil is good for both flavour and vapour production, while the 1.2ohm Kanthal coil is a perfect choice if you prefer high nicotine e-liquid.
There are eleven finishes to choose from, including five sensational Anniversary Edition colour options. Our customers love it, and we just know that you will too.
Best MTL box kit - Innokin Adept Zlide
This awesome box style starter kit has actually been around for a couple of years now - but it continues to top the bestseller list, with new 5* reviews coming in all the time.
I guess in Innokin’s mind, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. They’ve released other similar products in the meantime (like the new GOZEE), which also come very highly rated, but still the Adept Zlide endures.
It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to refill with your favourite e-liquid. The 3000mAh battery lasts for donkey’s, and is super fast to recharge. Considering the capacity of the battery, the whole kit is surprisingly small and very comfortable to hold.
It’s certainly built to last, being certified as IP67 waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. The box kit is coated in a durable soft-touch finish, which comes in six colours and designs.
The robust Zlide tank utilises the massively popular Z coils, and the automatic wattage adjustment selects the ideal range based on your Z coil selection. The select button cycles through four optimised wattage levels on an easy to read LED display.
With intelligent features, simple controls, and a tough exterior, it’s easy to see why Adept Zlide from Innokin is a long-lasting favourite with MTL vapers.
UPDATE - 23/09/22: We’ve just added the Adept Zlide to our Stoptober 2022 offers. Get TWO FREE Vape UK nic salt e-liquids with every purchase of this kit during October.
Mouth-to-lung kit recommendations 2022
These three MTL kits represent the products that we will recommend to anyone asking us for our advice right now. However, as we’ve already established, the vaping industry innovates quickly, and improvements to vaping hardware are constantly on the go. What we recommend today might very well change next month.
As such, we will continue to update this guide to ensure our recommendations are always completely up to date. If, for any reason, none of these kits sound up your street, get in touch. We’ve got loads more fantastic starter kits available, so we’re sure to find you the perfect product for your particular vaping style.
Why choose starter kits over disposables?
Disposables are proving to be extremely effective at getting smokers that may be sceptical about vaping to give it a go. That’s down to there being minimal initial monetary outlay, and no complexity to the device. However, all the waste associated with single use vape bars adds to our environmental struggles.
However, once you’ve decided that vaping is the way forward to keep you off the fags, you really should be switching up to a refillable/rechargeable device.
We’re not saying that rechargeable devices don’t impact the environment as well. They need to be responsibly recycled just like their disposable counterparts. However, with a bit of care, their substantial longevity in comparison is certainly more beneficial.
According to our sales data, the average rechargeable device lasts for eight months; compare this to the average disposable which lasts for just two days.
Plus, refillable starter kits are far more cost-effective in the long run. One 10ml bottle of premium e-liquid can be purchased from as little as £2, and gives you the equivalent volume of vape juice as five disposable kits, which would set you back £20!
If you want to know more, we’ve published a comprehensive guide to how single use vape bars impact the environment.
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About the author - Nicola Webster
Nicola Webster works as a researcher, consultant, and content creator for Vape UK. She holds a CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing and has developed her skills and knowledge of analytics and research over a 12 year career in product marketing. Her research led approach to campaigns and content writing ensures the articles she writes for Vape UK always have a basis in fact and cut through the noise. A strong advocate for tobacco harm reduction, Nicola is an ex-smoker thanks to vaping and wants others to understand the benefits of vaping compared to smoking. 
