# Armour G, the Vaporesso pod mod taken around town and abroad > The Vaporesso Armour G away from home, size, two locks, a 2 ml pod that resists leaks, Eco mode, USB-C charging and the rules for flying. A 3000 mAh battery, up to 80 W and a studded shell, the Vaporesso **Armour G** looks built to last rather than to vanish into a pocket. Its design choices are judged outdoors. A device this powerful, slipped into a jacket or dropped in a bag, can heat up unnoticed, let liquid seep out or run flat at the wrong moment. Before taking it to the office or onto a plane, it pays to know what it protects on its own and what is left to you. ## The Armour G in a pocket, the short answer The **Armour G** travels well on four conditions. Slide its lock switch before putting it away, keep a 2 ml pod filled without going over the line, switch to Eco mode when the charge drops far from a socket, and pack it in your hand luggage if you fly. Its built-in battery means no loose cell to carry, its top airflow limits leaks in a bag and its USB-C port works with most phone chargers. It is still a chunky pod mod, happier in a jacket pocket than in the front pocket of a pair of jeans. ## Size and grip, more pod mod than pocket pod Unless stated otherwise, the specifications here come from Vaporesso's official product page. Features the brand does not detail come from published reviews and user guides, and are kept only where two of them agree. The device measures 113 mm tall, 38 mm wide and 28 mm deep. Vaporesso describes it as 30% smaller than pod mods of the same battery capacity, a comparison that places it against other 3000 mAh devices rather than the slim bars on the shelf. Next to the models in our [guide to the best compact pod vapes for city use](/uk/best-compact-pod-vapes-city/), it takes up noticeably more room. Vaporesso relies on the grip to make up for that bulk. Its wrap uses a material the brand compares to car seat upholstery, the body is studded and the fire button is metal. ## Two locks not to mix up before putting the Armour G away The **Armour G** offers two kinds of lock, and they do not guard against the same thing. The right habit depends on what you want to avoid, an accidental firing or a change of wattage. ### The sliding switch, the only one that stops firing A small sliding switch above the adjustment buttons locks and unlocks the device. This is the one to flick before the pod goes into a pocket or a bag, where keys or a wallet can press the fire button and heat the coil with nobody vaping. ### The wattage lock in the menu The menu also has a wattage lock, which holds the chosen setting without blocking the fire button. A UK review of the DTL version makes the point clearly, the button still fires the device with that lock on. It is there to keep a setting, not to carry the pod safely. ## A 2 ml pod and top airflow, keeping leaks out of your bag Listings that quote 5 ml describe the standard pod. UK rules cap refillable tanks and pods for nicotine e-liquid at 2 ml, and nicotine e-liquid itself at 20 mg/ml in bottles of no more than 10 ml, so the DTL pod sold in the UK is the 2 ml TPD version. The actual capacity is printed on the packaging. ### Why top airflow helps in a bag Air enters through the top of the pod, with four airflow settings, and filling also happens from the top. Vaporesso adds its SSS leak-resistant technology and a redesigned base meant to hold condensation in. The UK review mentioned above found no leaks at all, while noting that a 2 ml pod is easy to overfill. ### Fill up before you leave, not on the bus Filling at home, pod held upright and silicone flap pressed firmly shut, avoids most drips on the move. An overfilled pod tends to push liquid towards the mouthpiece, especially after a change in pressure or temperature. A hard case, one of the [vape accessories for vaping on the go](/uk/vape-accessories-on-the-go/), protects both the device and whatever else is in the bag. ## Armour G battery life away from home, and Eco mode The 3000 mAh battery, which Vaporesso says keeps a steady output from 100% down to 10% charge, does not last the same number of hours with every coil. A 0.2 ohm GTX coil set around 50 W drains it far faster than a 0.6 ohm coil at 22 W, and that setting decides how long a day out lasts. ### Smart, Neo Pulse and Eco Smart mode picks the wattage from the fitted coil, Neo Pulse aims for a punchier output, and Eco mode is designed to stretch the battery when the charge runs low. A retailer's user guide describes it that way, and the UK review adds that Eco turns Pulse mode off. Far from a socket, Eco is the cautious choice. ### Small savings on the screen Turning off the LED lights and picking a plain screen theme trims consumption a little, without changing the overall picture. Coil and wattage remain the two settings that really count. ## Charging over USB-C, at the office or at a friend's The **Armour G** charges through a USB-C port, at 5 V and 2 A DC, with the cable supplied in the box. Any phone charger able to deliver those 2 A will do, which keeps a few days away simple. The same retailer's guide points out that the device and the charger can warm up while charging, and advises against carrying the pod loose in a pocket or handbag. Charging it on a hard surface, away from fabric, then storing it locked in a case covers both points. Our page on [vaping in public, the UK rules and good habits](/uk/vaping-in-public-rules/) adds the habits that matter once you are out. ## Flying with a pod mod that has a built-in battery With its battery built in, the **Armour G** never parts company with its power source, and that settles the luggage question. The UK government's hand luggage guidance on electronic devices lists e-cigarettes as allowed in hand luggage but not in hold luggage. So the device travels in the cabin, whole, pod included. The same guidance asks travellers to charge electronic devices before setting off, and warns that a device which does not switch on when requested will not be allowed onto the aircraft. An Armour G that has run flat by the security check can therefore be refused on board. Airlines can also set their own restrictions, including on use and charging during the flight. Checking the carrier's rules before the trip avoids a surprise at the gate. ## FAQ These questions come up in searches about the device. The answers rely on the same sources as the rest of the article. ### What coils does the Armour G take? The DTL kit comes with a 0.2 ohm GTX coil fitted and a 0.4 ohm coil in the box, the MTL kit with a 0.6 ohm coil fitted and a 0.4 ohm spare. The device accepts the whole GTX range from 0.15 to 1.2 ohm, from 8 to 75 W depending on the coil. ### Is the Vaporesso Armour G good? Published reviews mostly praise its battery and its build. One retailer called it a favourite, another review rates its battery life as particularly comfortable, and the UK test of the DTL version reports no leaks. ### Armour G or Armour GS for city use? The Armour G keeps its 3000 mAh battery built in, while the Armour GS, 126 mm tall, runs on an external 18650 cell that is not supplied. For use away from home, the built-in version saves managing and carrying a separate battery. ### Can you turn off the LEDs and change the screen? Yes. The LED lights can be switched off in the device menu, and the 0.96 inch TFT screen offers three themes, Race Car, General and RIM. ### Which colours are available? Vaporesso lists ten, Black, Brown, Silver, Blue, Green, Pink, Red, Grey Knight, Pastel Lilac and Nebula Green. Availability varies from one retailer to another. ## Armour G, a city pod mod to lock before you set off The **Armour G** is not the most discreet pod around, but it travels well once a few habits are in place. A switch flicked before it goes away, a 2 ml pod filled at home, Eco mode when the battery drops and charging on a hard surface cover most situations in town. Flying is simpler still, since the Armour G goes in hand luggage, charged before departure and able to switch on at security. These habits apply to most pod mods with a built-in battery, and our vaping on the go section keeps following the devices people carry with them. ## Further reading - [Best compact pod vapes for city use in 2026](/uk/best-compact-pod-vapes-city/) - [Vape accessories, the kit for vaping on the go](/uk/vape-accessories-on-the-go/) - [Vaping in public, the UK rules and good habits](/uk/vaping-in-public-rules/) Editorial content for adult readers only. Vaping products can contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Vaping products are not for sale to anyone under 18 in the UK. This article is not a buying recommendation.