Last-Minute Vape Gifts

Jun 22, 2022Updated Oct 23, 20266 min readDeals & Gifts

It happens to everyone: a holiday or birthday sneaks up, and you still need something for the vaper in your life. The good news is that some of the best vape-related gifts are easy to find on short notice, and several do not involve buying any nicotine at all.

Here are seven gift ideas for an adult who already vapes, most of which you can pick up locally, plus a few ground rules to keep in mind before you shop.

Before you buy: a few ground rules

• Adults only. The federal minimum age for all tobacco and vaping products is 21. You must be 21 or older to buy them, and you should only give vape gear or e-liquid to adults who already vape.
• Stick to what they use. Devices, coils and nicotine strengths are personal. If you are not sure what they use, choose an accessory or a gift card instead of guessing.
• Allow time for shipping. USPS does not ship vaping products to consumers, and carriers require an adult 21 or older to sign for them. If you order online, give yourself a few extra days.
• Check local rules. Flavor and sales rules vary by state and city and change often.

Seven last-minute gift ideas

1. A padded case for e-liquid

Vapers who carry a few bottles around need somewhere to keep them. A small metal lunchbox makes a surprisingly good carrying case, and it comes in plenty of shapes, sizes and designs. Line it with foam or other padding so bottles do not knock around, and it will hold a few bottles plus spare coils or pods.

2. A gift card to their local vape shop

If you do not know an RDA from an RTA, let the experts help. Many local vape shops sell gift cards, and their staff can steer your vaper toward the device, coils or flavors they actually want. Read a few reviews before you go, and bring ID, since you will need to be 21 or older to shop there. Our guide to finding a good vape shop can help you choose.

3. A build kit for the coil builder

If your vaper builds their own coils, tools make a thoughtful gift, and many of them are sold at hardware, craft and hobby stores:

• A precision screwdriver set
• Flush cutters or small wire clippers
• Needle-nose pliers and fine-tipped tweezers
• A precision pick set
• Small, sharp scissors for trimming cotton
• A small bench vise or a set of clamps
• High-grit sandpaper and masking tape
• A cordless drill, if they twist their own wire, though many builders prefer to choose their own
• A small tackle box or organizer to keep it all together

One exception: buy coil wire from a vape retailer rather than a hardware store, so you know it is a type and gauge made for vaping. An ohm reader, which checks each build’s resistance, is another vape-specific tool worth adding. For the full rundown, see our guide to the perfect vape tool kit.

4. A display shelf

Most vapers end up with more bottles than they planned. A simple wall shelf or small shelving unit from a home store turns the collection into a tidy display and makes it easy to find the right flavor. Suggest a spot out of direct sunlight, since light and heat can change how vape juice tastes over time, and well out of reach of children and pets. Our guide to how long vape juice lasts has more storage tips.

5. An ultrasonic cleaner

This is the gift that looks like you spent ages thinking about it. Sweet, sticky e-liquid builds up in tanks, and an ultrasonic cleaner, the kind sold for jewelry, is a handy way to get metal and glass tank parts looking new again. Take out the coil, add warm water and a drop of dish soap, run a cycle, then rinse the parts in fresh water and let them dry completely. Only tank parts go in: never batteries, mods or anything electronic. Here is more on how to clean your tank.

6. Battery gear

For a vaper whose device takes removable batteries, a sturdy plastic battery case and a quality external charger are practical gifts they will use every day. Skip the batteries themselves unless you know exactly which ones they use. Our list of recommended vaping batteries explains why that matters.

7. A monthly flavor box

For the vaper who is always hunting for new flavors, the Zamplebox Club sends bottles matched to their flavor profile every month, starting at $23.99. Members choose their own flavor families and nicotine strength, can swap any bottle before it ships, and can skip, pause or cancel anytime. Because every member verifies their age and builds their own profile, this one is best shared as a tip: tell them about it and let them set it up their way. Here is how it works.

Deals worth a look

If you are buying bottles for a vaper whose taste you know, check our vape deals page first, or browse all vape juice by flavor. A few picks from the deals page:

Common questions

WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only.