QUOTE(Eiraku @ Sep 22 2016, 03:10 PM)
It's not *really* rare... BUT, decent brand name batts in 26650 IS kinda hard to get (and by decent I mean the big three: LG, Sammy or Sony).
What we DO have unfortunately are rewraps of only God knows what... some of which are good but they ARE rewraps so they can always change the crap under the wrap and nobody would notice (until mooch tests them again lol).
Also, spare 26650s are a pain to carry around. That's why personally I would stick to 18650s... but that's just me lol.
As for relatively compact 2x18650 daily driver, depends on your needs.
If you wanna splurge and don't mind needing a PC to tweak settings (eScribe): Therion DNA133.
If you wanna save a bit (and still don't mind needing a PC): HCig VT133.
If you want something almost as good as DNA (without needing a PC) and don't mind ordering online: Smok Cube Ultra.
If you want something cheaper and simpler (no PC - still online order only): Smok H-Priv.
If you want something decent (not really good but okay) that's EASILY available in local shops: Wismec RX2/3 / Cuboid.
So yeah... it depends.
Wow, thanks for the various options for different needs. Really appreciate it
Was checking out the 26650 batteries available and like you said can't find any from the big three. I'm quite paranoid about my mod exploding in my face and would rather not take any chances with unknown brands and rewraps.
I think I would stick with 18650s too.
The Therion looks pretty but it's pricey, prefer to spend below RM300. I checked out Vape Empire based on your earlier posts but the VT133 is out of stock

. This would have been a good choice for me coz I'm willing to learn the escribe thingy.
The Smok Cube Ultra and H -Priv looks cool. Will check them out, thanks