Where do you keep your vaping supplies

… and why does it matter? It matters because, in the wrong hands, some of our vaping supplies could be harmful, and we, as the consumers of these products, have a responsibility to reduce the risk of harm to those around us.  My experience suggests that most e-cig users are adults that are smack-dab in the middle of the likely-to-have-a-family-at-home age range.  Which is to say, many of us have children in the house.

While there are near limitless options for storage, from boxes, to stands. From mass produced to custom made, I’m going to focus on off-the shelf lockable solutions here.

The toolbox solution.

Most tool boxes/tackle boxes/art boxes support a small padlock.  These range from simple boxes, to boxes with lift out trays, and boxes with cantilever sectioned trays.  Functionality wise, these offer the best value and come in almost any size you could want, but they aren't the best looking solution.

Options with built in locks start around the $50 dollar mark, but expect to pay more for bigger, better, and more aesthetic models.

For something that doesn't look like a tool box, consider any of the Vaultz personal lock boxes, 

or the Vaultz locking medicine case for your portable needs.

The personal safe solution.

Around the $100 mark will get you 1 cubic foot of storage space and a digital lock, not the most aesthetically pleasing option, but most will look nicer than a toolbox… and you just might have one at home already.  Personal safes can range anywhere from $20 for small cash box style units, on up to, well, as much as you want to spend.  If you are going to use it only for storing your vaping supplies you can save a bit of money by opting to get a safe that isn't fire/water proof.  Consider something like the SentrySafe X105 

Or X125 for a good balance between cost and size.

The machinists chest solution.

Seriously, while these are not the most affordable way to go, they do offer some of the most beautiful options for storage.   And they lock.  Now, before you decide that I've completely gone off my rocker… take a quick look at an image search for ‘machinist chest’ 

Are you back? Okay, See what I mean?

There are a LOT of gorgeous options here, especially with the wood chests. I mentioned that these are not the most affordable way to go… for the nicest vintage chests with no missing hardware, with a working lock and keys, the price tag can reach up into the thousands.  That’s a bit much for most of us to spend.  More modest units can be found at more reasonable prices, and sometimes that well-loved look is preferable to something that is supper-pristine-afraid-to-touch-it nice.  It’s also important to remember that, unless you are prepared to replace the locks, you will want to make sure that the original lock works and comes with the keys.

If you don’t want to go the antique route, there are a few manufacturers currently making really nice wooden machinists chests like Gerstner, and their less expensive Gerstner International line.

Whatever you chose, secure storage is a must for vaping supplies. Even if you don’t have any children or four footed furry family members in the house, eventually some friend or relative may visit with a little one in tow, and it is our responsibility, as adults, to ensure than any dangerous product, including our e-cigs and e-juice, isn't left out where little curiosity can get to it and possibly get hurt. 

Keeping our vaping supplies locked up also robs the media fear machine of another opportunity to vilify electronic cigarettes and their users.