Rip Trippers Unboxes His ZampleBox for Advocacy!
Unboxing videos were one of the main ways vapers discovered new e-liquid and gear, and years ago we put that format to work for a bigger cause. Rip Trippers, a well-known vape reviewer on YouTube, unboxed his ZampleBox on camera as part of an advocacy event, and a long list of channels and brands joined in.
Here’s a look back at the event, the people who made it happen, and how the advocacy picture has changed since.
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Unboxing for advocacy
The event paired a familiar format with a bigger message. Creators and brands with a following in the vaping community took part in the name of vaping advocacy, and Rip Trippers’ unboxing was the video we shared here.
A monthly box of vape juice suited the format well, since every box was something new to open on camera.
A big thanks to everyone who took part
We owed a big thanks to everyone who participated, including:
- Rip Trippers
- Indoorsmokers
- Viper Vapor
- Mad Hatter
- One Up Vapor
- Emoji Liquids
- FRYD
Many more joined in, too. It was a good reminder of what the vaping community could do when it pulled in the same direction.
Why showing up mattered
Advocacy work back then included contacting lawmakers, joining consumer groups and sharing personal stories. Events like this one helped by reaching vapers where they already spent their time: watching reviews and unboxings.
For the practical side, our post on five easy steps to be an activist for vaping covers the basics, and five ways to fight back against vaping regulations goes further.
Where things stand now
The rules have changed a lot since this event. The federal minimum age for all tobacco and vaping products has been 21 since December 2019, every vaping product needs FDA premarket authorization, and flavor rules vary by state and city and change often, so check the current rules where you live before you get involved. The monthly box lives on as the Zamplebox Club, curated to the flavor profile you set.
WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only.