{"product_id":"smok-fortis-vape-kit","title":"Smok Fortis Vape Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmok Fortis Vape Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld-school sub-ohm clouds from a single-battery box mod. The \u003cstrong\u003eSmok Fortis\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a \u003cstrong\u003e5-80W\u003c\/strong\u003e mod with the \u003cstrong\u003eTFV18 Mini tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cloud-focused sub-ohm topper running Smok's \u003cstrong\u003eV18 Mini mesh coils\u003c\/strong\u003e. It takes one external \u003cstrong\u003e18650, 20700, or 21700\u003c\/strong\u003e battery (sold separately), and fitting a \u003cstrong\u003e21700 lifts the ceiling to 100W\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2ml TPD tank\u003c\/strong\u003e top-fills through a locking rotating cap, and two \u003cstrong\u003e0.2ohm mesh coils\u003c\/strong\u003e come in the box. A \u003cstrong\u003e0.96-inch colour screen\u003c\/strong\u003e and two-button controls keep the driving simple. One of the more honest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/box-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Box Mod Kits\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Mod Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for cloud vapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy vapers choose this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloud-tank pedigree. The TFV18 Mini sits in Smok's long line of sub-ohm tanks, and the 0.2ohm mesh coils are made for warm, dense DTL vapour rather than a gentle draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery flexibility. Runs 18650, 20700 or 21700, so you pick your balance of size and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple to drive. Two buttons, a clear colour screen, wattage on the display. No menus to fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper top-fill. A rotating locking cap keeps refills clean and leaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to be carried. Zinc-alloy chassis with a padded leather grip panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmok Fortis Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Battery, Two Power Ceilings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fortis draws from a single external cell, and your choice decides the output. A \u003cstrong\u003e21700\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e20700\u003c\/strong\u003e takes it up to \u003cstrong\u003e100W\u003c\/strong\u003e with the best runtime, while an \u003cstrong\u003e18650\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the marketed \u003cstrong\u003e80W\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lighter package. Charging is handled over \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there is no need for an external charger day to day, though you will want a good high-drain \u003cstrong\u003e21700 Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e to feed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe TFV18 Mini Does the Cloud Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tank is the reason to buy the kit. The \u003cstrong\u003e28mm TFV18 Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e runs an adjustable bottom-to-top airflow ring for a wide, airy DTL draw, and the rotating top cap locks shut once filled. In its UK form, it holds \u003cstrong\u003e2ml\u003c\/strong\u003e, refilled from the top without unscrewing anything. Sub-ohm mesh, big airflow, clouds on tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFill It With the Right Stuff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose \u003cstrong\u003e0.2ohm\u003c\/strong\u003e mesh coils are thirsty and built for thick liquid, so reach for a proper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/high-vg-e-liquid\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"High VG E-Liquid\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh VG E-Liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e70% VG or above\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thin 50\/50 juice will wick badly at these wattages and can scorch the cotton. Low-nicotine shortfills suit this kind of cloud setup far better than strong salts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Screen You Can Just Read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e0.96-inch TFT\u003c\/strong\u003e colour display keeps your wattage, coil resistance and battery level in plain view, and the two adjustment buttons handle everything without diving into menus. Firing is near-instant. It is about as fuss-free as a variable-wattage mod gets, honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight in the Right Places\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc-alloy body, a lightly padded leather grip down the spine, and a coloured frame around the edges. It has a reassuring density in the hand and a grip that does not slide about. This is hardware meant to survive being carried every day rather than babied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmok Fortis Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix finishes are stocked, each keeping the same leather-panel build and changing the frame and body tone. Pick on looks alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Set Up the Smok Fortis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little more involved than a pod, but quick once you know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnscrew the TFV18 Mini from the mod and pull the base away from the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush a fresh 0.2ohm coil firmly into the base until it seats, then rebuild the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide open the top cap, drip a couple of drops of e-liquid onto the visible cotton, then fill through the top port with a high-VG e-liquid and lock the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert a charged 18650, 20700, or 21700 battery, minding the positive and negative markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand the filled tank upright and let it settle for a solid nine minutes so the dense mesh soaks all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart low on the dial, take a few gentle draws, then climb toward the coil's sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Smok Fortis Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe Fortis mod,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe TFV18 Mini tank,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etwo 0.2ohm V18 Mini mesh coils (one pre-installed),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea spare O-ring set,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea USB-C cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the user manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery is supplied, so you will need a single \u003cstrong\u003e18650, 20700 or 21700\u003c\/strong\u003e cell before the first vape, and there is no e-liquid in the box either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoils, Batteries and the TFV18 Mini Tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank runs Smok's \u003cstrong\u003eTFV18 Mini (V18 Mini) coil series\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the two \u003cstrong\u003e0.2ohm mesh heads\u003c\/strong\u003e in the box handle cloud-focused DTL vaping. When they wear down, the rest of the V18 Mini range drops in on a press-fit, so keeping a pack of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/products\/smok-tfv18-replacement-coils\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Replacement TFV18 Mini Coils\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement TFV18 Mini Coils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on hand means no downtime. These are a different platform to Smok's RPM pod coils, so the two are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the hardware side, the mod uses a standard \u003cstrong\u003e510 connection\u003c\/strong\u003e and needs a good-quality high-drain cell, never anything smaller than an \u003cstrong\u003e18650\u003c\/strong\u003e. If a coil ever cracks the glass, that is a separate fix, and the right \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/replacement-tank-glass\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Replacement Tank Glass\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Tank Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e will get you running again without buying a whole new tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Smok\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmok has been one of the loudest names in cloud vaping for well over a decade, and its TFV tank line is a big part of that reputation. From the original TFV series onward, the brand built sub-ohm tanks around big mesh coils and generous airflow, and the TFV18 Mini carries that DNA in a more pocketable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fortis pairs one of those tanks with a straightforward single-battery mod, which is a sensible combination for anyone who wants clouds without a complicated device. Well-supported coils and widely available spares are part of what keeps Smok hardware easy to live with long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStock Up and Save\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth remembering that a starter kit like this needs a couple of things to complete it: a quality external battery, a charger if you do not have one, and a bottle of \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-VG e-liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e to fill the tank. Sort those out alongside the kit, and you are ready to vape the day it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order from \u003cstrong\u003ePirate Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e ships same-day before 4 pm in padded packaging, through an age-verified checkout, over-18s only, all stock TPD compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smok Fortis is a solid pick for cloud vapers who want the flavour and vapour of a proper sub-ohm tank on a simple, single-battery mod. Up to \u003cstrong\u003e80W on an 18650 or 100W on a 21700\u003c\/strong\u003e, the capable \u003cstrong\u003eTFV18 Mini tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etwo coils in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an easy daily driver, as long as you are happy sourcing and handling a separate battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/smok-vapes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Smok Range\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmok Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and matching \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vape Accessories\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVape Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-accessories\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or head back to \u003cstrong\u003ePirate Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e to finish your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Fortis come with a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs a single 18650, 20700 or 21700 cell, bought separately. A 21700 gives you the full 100W and the longest runtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tank and coils does the Fortis use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TFV18 Mini sub-ohm tank, running Smok's V18 Mini mesh coils. Two 0.2ohm mesh heads come in the box, one already fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e18650 or 21700 in the Fortis, which is better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 21700 or 20700 unlocks 100W and lasts longer. An 18650 keeps the mod slimmer but caps output at 80W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat e-liquid works best in the Fortis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-VG, 70% VG or above. These sub-ohm coils run hot and need thick liquid. Low-strength shortfills suit it far better than strong salts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Fortis tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2ml in its UK form, filled through a locking top cap. The TFV18 Mini design is sold as a larger bubble glass in other markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Fortis a good beginner kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a complete cloud setup, but it is not a plug-and-play pod. 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