Federal regulators have been increasingly concerned about the safety of vapes. That’s why in 2020, the FDA banned the sale of flavored vapes that target minors. The idea is candy and dessert flavors attract teens so they should only be sold at specialty stores and smoke shops.

But for gas stations and convenience stores that can be accessed by anyone, the FDA says you can only sell adult-centric vape flavors like menthol, mint, wintergreen, and tobacco. We’d like to review the 10 best gas station disposable vapes so you can figure out what’s available.

Best Gas Station Disposable Vapes 2024

1.  SPIRITBAR Katana Black Mint

When you pull out your vape to take a puff, you want it to say something about you. Maybe you want a bright one in your favorite color. Or a piece of merch or swag that marks you as a fan of that band, TV show, or name brand. So if you’re into anime, Japanese culture, or the traditional martial arts, you may be drawn to the Katana line of vapes produced by Spiritbar.

These vapes have a sleek leather case inspired by samurai sword handles. And apart from the rugged appeal of these vapes, they have a lot of practical advantages. Their sizeable 650mAh batteries promise up to 10,000 puffs. And you can easily recharge them with a Type C USB cable. The vapes have an OLED screen to monitor their battery power and e-liquid usage.

Katana comes in multiple flavors, and you can find their Black Mint in gas stations since it complies with FDA rules. In case you’re unaware, mint has about two dozen variants from spearmint and peppermint to the various menthas. Spiritbar has cleverly fused these aromas into Black Mint, a cool, elegant blend that goes perfectly with the shape of your Katana vape.

2.  Flum Pebble 6000 Tobacco

Flum is an exciting best disposable vape brand with dozens of flavors on offer. They also have different styles of vapes, including Flum Float, Flum Gio, and Flum Wafer. These models are distinguished by their shape, capacity, and color scheme. Floats and Gios both resemble bottles with a nozzle, but Floats have white top halves and brightly colored bottom halves.

Gios come in one color with ribbed vertical stripes for added texture. And wafers have a flat spherical shape. In terms of e-juice, you can get 5ml, 6.1ml, 8ml, or 10ml. You can also buy models that have 1,600 puffs for the Wafer and up to 6,000 puffs for the pebble. This Flum Pebble is their box vape. But unlike box mods, the Flum Pebble still offers disposable pros.

While you can’t get lots of ‘contraband’ flavors from Flum, you can find tobacco, cool mint, and menthol Flums at gas stations. And the brand offers ten-packs for extra savings. Flum Pebble vapes have a gentle curve that nestles comfortably in your hand. This 5% disposable box vape has a 10ml e-juice capacity and a 500mAh battery. That’s how you get 6,000 puffs.

3.  Lost Vape Orion Bar 7500 Cool Mint

Vape sellers know a little something about the paradox of choice. As the philosophy goes, if you have too many options, your mind will be so overwhelmed that you end up with nothing at all. You might leave the store without a purchase. And even if you settle on something, you won’t be happy because you’re haunted by all the things you didn’t pick. They seem better.

It’s all about greener grass, and customer-facing companies try to make things easier. In the vape space, they start by naming their products efficiently. So when you buy a Lost Vape Orion Bar 7500, you instantly know it will give you 7,500 glorious puffs. And while many of their flavors are inaccessible at gas stations, you can buy their specially-blended mint ones.

These selections include Cool Mint, Blue Mint, Melon Mint, and Blueberry Rose Mint. But to avoid getting in trouble with the FDA, many convenience stores will stick to Cool Mint and maybe Blue Mint. The other two have fruity notes that may tempt underage vapers to sneak a few into their shopping carts. They’re 5% with 18ml, 650mAh battery, and adjustable airflow.

4.  BC5000 Cuba Cigar

Several things make it tough to quit smoking, so let’s review a few. Nicotine is naturally addictive. The social aspect of smoking is appealing, and you meet lots of interesting people during cigarette breaks. Plus, cigarettes can keep your weight down and your dopamine up so they do feel good. This is why vape advocates suggest vaping as a safer alternative to try.

You’ll still get your nicotine fix, but you’ll avoid some of the unpleasant aspects of cigarettes and cigars e.g. the nasty lingering smell and the tar and toxins that harm your lungs. Plus you can get vapes that retain the harsh throat hit and flavor of a cigar or cigarette. These are the only kinds allowed at gas stations because they attract more adults than kids and teens.

The BC5000 from Elf Bar aka EBD or EBC is a good one. Many of their gas station flavors were discontinued, and some of their sweeter mints are contraband at convenience stores. But you might still find older batches of Cuba Cigar, Blue Mint aka Cool Icy Mint, or their Clear vape with its mild menthol taste. Lemon Mint is still actively available at gas stations.

5.  Lost Mary OS5000 Lemon Mint

We’ve all heard the jokes about Coca-Cola and Pepsi. It’s the same basic flavor, but they taste vastly different. Vapes are similar since a mint from one brand might be unrecognizable in another. But in compliance with FDA rules, gas stations and convenience stores have to color within the lines. That’s why we’re exploring Lemon Mint and Clear from Lost Mary.

Like their EBD rivals, the Lost Mary Clear is a loose menthol. And the citrusy tang of Lost Mary Lemon Mint is intended to appeal to the sour-leaning taste buds of adult vapers and smokers. The Lost Mary OS5000 series comprises disposable box vapes with 5,000 puffs a piece. Unlike most disposable vapes, the charging port is at the top instead of the bottom.

It sits beside the mouthpiece and has a convenient cover flap to keep crumbs, lint, and other debris out. The OS series of vapes has color-coded battery level indicators. The LED glows red if it goes below 29% charge and green above 69% with blue in between. The battery itself is 650mAh for USB-C. It has a mesh coil for efficient e-liquid use and is quite a stylish vape.

6.  Geek Bar Meloso Cool Mint

In Spanish, meloso means sickly sweet or syrupy. So you’re unlikely to find self-confessed confectionary flavors at gas stations. But Geek Bar doesn’t want its patrons to suffer under the FDA ban of 2020. That’s why it still has a few approved options that pass muster. Two examples are Cool Mint and Clear. Like other brands, clear vapes are often milder menthols.

If you’re happy with the flavor, you can commit to a Max 9000 with its proprietary 9,000 puffs. But if you’re still unsure and just experimenting, go for the Meloso Mini with its 1,500 puffs. They all have 5% nicotine, but the max can carry 14ml of e-liquid. For reference, the Geek Bar Meloso has other sizing options that range from 600 puffs all the way to 10,000.

The Geek Bar Max has a 600mAh rechargeable battery and like all its siblings, it has a dual mesh coil. It comes in over twenty flavors including Colombian Coffee Ice, but you’re likely to be limited at the gas station. The glossy metallic bottom of this vape has a charging port and an adjustable airflow toggle. Its textured button has two positions that are easy to slide.

7.  7Daze Ohmlet 7000 Tobacco

Most people know 7 Daze for their range of e-liquids. But they make disposable vapes as well and the larger sibling of the family is the Ohmlet, pun intended. It’s a big, boxy vape that has 13ml of e-liquid pre-loaded. 7 Daze is known for its TFN or tobacco-free nicotine. They use synthetic nicotine developed in the lab from tobacco-free sources so it’s a healthier option.

But because the first vape customers were smokers trying to quit, 7 Daze Ohmlet makes a convincing tobacco flavor that can satisfy their taste buds. At 5%, the vape also has a throat hit that persuasively mimics cigarettes and cigars while omitting the tar, formaldehyde, and other combustible toxins in cigarettes. And the e-liquid has a 50/50 VG/PG formula as well.

This means it has the perfect balance of cloud density and flavorful immersion. Since the vape gives 7,000 puffs, it has a rechargeable 500mAh battery. The charging port is at the bottom and the vape has a fixed airflow and no buttons. The mouthpiece forms the white part of the vape while the rest shows the color code of the flavor. It’s a solid-bodied vape.

8.  Elf VPR 7000 Lemon Mint

Lots of vape brands have elf (and bar) in their names, and this can get quite confusing. But Elf VPR has no relation to Elfbar. In fact, Elf VPR sued Elfbar, resulting in the name change to EBD (Elfbar Designs) and/or EBC (Elfbar Create) in markets like the US. In other places, the original name remains. But we’re focused on Elf VPR here, and it has tons of sub-brands.

One is the Elf VPR Ecigar. It’s exactly what it sounds like, so yes, you can probably find it in a fancy gas station or smoke shop. It comes in the standard classic tobacco variant, but it also has fruity options like Blueberry Tobacco or Vanilla Tobacco which are probably prohibited by the ban. But in regular gas pump snack shops, you’re more likely to find Elf VPR disposables.

These come in friendlier flavors like lemon mint. Unlike their playful little namesake, Elf VPR shies away from pastels. Instead, it goes for bold, bright metallic tones. The Elf VPR 7000 has – as stated – 7,000 puffs. Its body and mouthpiece are separated by a dark black lid to further distinguish them from their rival. The vapes have 11ml of 5% nicotine e-liquid.

9.  Viho Turbo 10000 Tobacco

It’s not just the child-like flavors of vapes that attract minors. Sometimes, the colorful sprinkles, flowers, or rainbow patterns on the case can lure little hands as well. They might try to suck or lick this ‘candy’ and if you’re not looking when they breathe in and accidentally inhale the aerosols, damage done! So part of the deterrent in gas stations is the packaging.

This is where Viho comes in. Its stark minimalistic branding marks it out as an adult product so it’s safe on gas station shelves. And its rugged, masculine appeal works well with legal flavors like tobacco, clear, cool mint, LA mint, lemon mint, and menthol. The only color on these adult-facing flavors (and some of the ices) is the tiny patch that shows the flavor.

It’s an intentional move that means kids probably find it boring and leave it alone. Mission accomplished! But for its intended audience, the 10,000 puffs are a top selling point. The vape has two lights to show when battery power and e-juice are low. When full, it holds 18ml of e-liquid with a 5% nicotine potency. It has nexcore technology and a dual mesh coil inside.

10. Spaceman 10K Pro Black Mint

If you’re running a gas station or convenience store, you want to stay on the right side of the FDA. So while it helps to keep your vapes behind the counter, far away from tiny shoplifting hands, it’s better to stick with flavors that are plainly acceptable. Especially if you have an eager inspector who might ticket you first and ask questions later. And no, it’s never malice.

It’s just that folk like that are big on protecting the children. So in the time it might take you to explain that clear flavors are mostly menthol, you might already be at the courthouse or have your license revoked! The point is brands like Spaceman 10K do have clear versions to comply with the FDA, but you’re safer with their black mint. Especially given the packaging.

The metallic bottom half looks mature enough, but the swirls on the upper portion might make them seem psychoactive. Vapers love them though. The smart screen at the front shows exactly how much battery power and e-juice is left while the see-through outer body lends elegance to this disposable box mod. It has 16ml of e-juice and a big 800mAh battery.

You can easily guess the 10K is for 10,000 puffs, and while this vape mod seems gimmicky, it has a solid name behind it. It’s a SMOK brand so you have the history and prestige of their RDA and RTA divisions finagled into a disposable box vape. That’s why it looks so much like a rebuildable! Just be sure to stock (and buy) versions that won’t upset the roving FDA staff.