How Do I Choose the Best Vape to Quit Smoking?

Know the Legal Landscape in Australia

As of 1 July 2024, Australia passed stricter vaping laws: only pharmacies may supply vapes.

From 1 October 2024, people aged 18+ may purchase vapes with nicotine concentrations up to 20 mg/mL from a pharmacy (where state/territory law permits) after speaking with a pharmacist.

Non-pharmacy retailers (vape shops, tobacconists, convenience stores) are no longer legally allowed to sell any vape products.

Flavours for therapeutic vapes (i.e., those used legally for quitting) are restricted to mint, menthol, or tobacco.

Implication: Many popular disposable flavours from brands like alibarbar or IGET may not be legally accessible in the same way they used to be — especially if they fall outside the permitted flavours or nicotine concentrations. Always check with a pharmacist and ensure the product is lawful under TGA rules.

Consider Whether a Vape Is Appropriate for Quitting

Vaping can be part of a harm-reduction strategy, but it’s not universally recommended as a first-line quitting tool. According to the Australian health system, vapes for quitting should be considered but are not always the primary intervention.

Lung Foundation Australia notes that while vapes may help some smokers reduce or stop cigarette use, there are legal and health risks.

It’s important to couple vaping with behavioural support (e.g., counselling, quit-smoking programs) for better chances of success.

Device Type: Why Brand Matters (e.g., IGET vs Alibarbar)

Let’s discuss how certain vape types and brands might fit a quitting journey — but with strong caveats given current legal restrictions.

IGET: Known for high-puff disposables (e.g., IGET Bar Pro 10000). According to Vape Warehouse, this model can deliver “a satisfying hit … compact enough to carry every day.”

Pros for quitting: strong nicotine hit, simple draw-activated use, high puff count (so you don’t run out quickly).

Risks: if nicotine concentration is high, you may maintain or even increase nicotine dependence rather than reduce it. Some users report that certain IGET devices are “full of nicotine.”

Alibarbar Vape: Many disposables from this brand focus on flavour variety and fruit-forward profiles. While this variety is attractive, it conflicts with the flavour restrictions imposed for therapeutic (quit-smoking) vapes in Australia, as mint, menthol, or tobacco are now the only permitted flavour categories under TGA’s rules.

Therefore, many alibarbar flavour options may not be available legally for quitting under the new regime (unless they comply).

Bottom line on brand: While alibarbar and IGET are well-known, their more recreational, flavour-intensive disposables may not align with the legally sanctioned models for quitting post-2024 reforms. For quitting, look for vapes that are “therapeutic” or “behind-the-counter” in a pharmacy, and check whether their flavour and nicotine strength comply with TGA rules.

Matching Nicotine Strength to Your Smoking Habit

To quit smoking, nicotine strength in your vape matters. Too low, and cravings won’t be satisfied; too high, and you might maintain your dependence.

Some guides suggest matching your cigarettes-per-day habit to a suitable nicotine level in a vape system.

Because throat hit and nicotine delivery vary by device, many ex-smokers prefer nicotine salt formulations (often found in disposables), as they deliver nicotine smoothly and efficiently.

However, given that many therapeutic vapes in Australia are limited to 20 mg/mL or below, your strength options may be constrained by law.

Use Support Alongside Vaping

Don’t rely solely on vaping to quit. Use behavioural support: talk to your GP or pharmacist, or join quit-smoking services like Quitline.

Set a plan: gradually reduce nicotine strength or usage frequency, rather than using vaping as a long-term high-nicotine substitute.

Monitor cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and progress. Adjust your vape use (strength, frequency) accordingly.

Know the Risks & Long-Term Goals

Vaping is not risk-free: nicotine is addictive, and long-term effects of vaping are still being studied.

Under current Australian law, while vapes may help with quitting, they aren’t approved as a “first-line” medical treatment.

The goal for quitting should ideally be nicotine independence, not just switching from cigarettes to vaping indefinitely.

Conclusion

There’s no single “best” vape to quit smoking — the right choice depends on your personal nicotine needs, readiness to reduce dependence, and the legal context in Australia. While well-known brands like alibarbar vape and iget vape offer popular disposables, many of their recreational-style products may not align with the regulated therapeutic vapes now available under national law.

If you’re serious about quitting:

Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about therapeutic vapes that comply with TGA regulations.

Consider nicotine strength that matches your current smoking habit.

Use behavioural support alongside vaping to maximise your chances of successfully quitting.

Plan for reducing both vaping frequency and nicotine strength over time.

Quitting smoking is hard — but with the right tools, strategy, and support, vaping (when used legally and responsibly) can be part of a workable path.