A purse vape is a disposable vape built to look like a miniature handbag. The body is small and rectangular, wrapped in leather or leather-look material, and a metal chain clips on so you can wear it on your wrist or over a shoulder. You'll also see it called a vape purse or a bag vape. The hardware inside is ordinary. The styling is the whole point, and one device defines the category: the RAZ RYL 35K, sold as the RYL by RAZ.
Key Takeaways
- What it is: a normal disposable vape in a handbag-shaped body with a detachable chain.
- What it's called: purse vape, vape purse or bag vape. The model is the RYL by RAZ.
- Specs: 35,000 puffs, 16.5mL of 5% nicotine salt, dual mesh coils and an 820mAh USB-C battery.
- The catch: you pay for the styling, and the chain isn't for everyone.
- Before you buy: the flavor list is shorter than it was at launch, so check that the one you want is still there.
What Makes a Vape a Purse Vape
Three things, and all of them are cosmetic. The body is wrapped in leather or a leather-look finish, usually quilted, in a color that matches the flavor. There's a lug or clasp on one corner for a chain. And the chain itself comes in the box, wrapped in the same material, with a spring clasp so you can take it off.
Everything else is a standard disposable. Inside the RAZ RYL 35K you get dual mesh coils and a 16.5mL tank of 5% nicotine salt. There's a small screen for battery and juice level, adjustable airflow and a rechargeable 820mAh battery. No power modes, no buttons. You inhale and it fires.
Leather body, chain on a clasp. Everything else is a normal disposable vape.
That's worth knowing before you buy. A purse vape is not a different technology. It's the same class of device as any other big-puff disposable, dressed differently.
The RAZ RYL 35K, Up Close
Worn, not pocketed. That's the whole pitch.
The RAZ RYL 35K is the purse vape we stock, and the one the category is built around. It's rated for 35,000 puffs on a single power setting, holds 16.5mL of 5% nicotine salt, and runs dual mesh coils behind adjustable airflow. A 0.96-inch screen shows battery and juice level. The 820mAh battery recharges over USB-C in about an hour.
Buyers are consistent about what they like: the flavor, how long it lasts, and the convenience of the chain. They're just as consistent about what they don't, and that part is worth hearing before you spend anything.
- The chain divides people. Plenty of buyers love it. Some find the whole look too feminine for them, and a few just take the chain off.
- The metal logo plate has sharp corners. More than one reviewer has caught a finger on it.
- Real puff counts come in under the rating, as they do on every device in this class. Expect well over 10,000, not a literal 35,000.
- It comes in 5% nicotine only. There's no lower-strength or zero-nicotine version.
It sits in the 35,000-puff class, one tier above the best 30K puff vapes, and it's the style pick in the RAZ lineup.
Purse Vape Flavors Worth Knowing
Color matches flavor across the three editions.
The RYL menu runs across three flavor editions on the same hardware: Classic, Spring and Winter. These are the ones buyers name most:
- Miami Mint: the most-mentioned flavor in reviews, a clean mint with a light citrus edge.
- Peach Passionfruit: sweet without being syrupy, and the easiest one to recommend blind.
- Icy Mint: straight menthol, no sweetener behind it.
- Banana Ice: creamy banana with a cold finish, from the Spring Edition.
- Bitch Please: the cheekily named pineapple, peach and lime blend.
- Watermelon Ice and Sour Strawberry: the safe fruit picks.
Editions only change the flavor list. A Winter Edition device is the same hardware as a Classic Edition device, so pick by taste, not by label.
Should You Buy a Purse Vape?
Buy one if the look is the reason. The chain genuinely is convenient if you carry a small bag or nothing at all, the flavor quality holds up, and one device lasts an average vaper about a month. As a gift it lands well, which is how a lot of them get bought.
One thing to know before you shop. Purse vapes were a style moment rather than a technical step forward, and no other brand followed RAZ into the shape, so the flavor menu is shorter now than it was at launch. If a particular flavor is the reason you want one, check it's still there before you commit to the device.
Skip it if you want the most vape for your money. A plain device in the same puff class costs less, and some go further. If you like the idea of a shaped device but not the handbag, the Luffbar Doris 30K is the heart-shaped one, with a color heart display and its own chain. If you want the flavor menu without the styling, the RAZ LTX 25000 is the brand's best seller.
Purse Vape FAQ
What are purse vapes?
Purse vapes are disposable vapes built into a handbag-shaped body, usually wrapped in leather or a leather-look finish. A detachable metal chain lets you wear the device or clip it to a bag. The internals are the same as any other disposable vape; only the housing and the chain are different.
What else are purse vapes called?
Purse vapes are also called vape purses or bag vapes. The model behind the category is the RYL by RAZ, sold as the RAZ RYL 35K, so most of the purse vapes you come across online are that one device.
How much does a purse vape cost?
A purse vape costs about the same as other disposables in the 35,000-puff class, so the handbag styling doesn't carry much of a premium. Brick-and-mortar shops tend to charge more than online retailers. Check the product page for the current price.
Where can I buy purse vapes?
Online is the practical option, since few physical shops still carry them. Vape City USA stocks the RAZ RYL 35K across the Classic, Spring and Winter editions. Buyers must be 21 or over, and age verification applies at checkout.
How many puffs does a purse vape last?
The RAZ RYL 35K is rated for 35,000 puffs from its 16.5mL tank. Real-world counts land lower, as they do on every device in this class, because ratings assume short draws. An average daily vaper gets roughly a month per device.
Does the chain come with it?
Yes. The chain is included in the box, wrapped in material that matches the body, and it clips on and off with a spring clasp. You can use the device without it.
Is a purse vape rechargeable?
Yes. The RAZ RYL 35K has an 820mAh battery that recharges over USB-C in about an hour. No cable is included, so use any standard USB-C phone cable.
WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21 and over only. Puff counts are manufacturer ratings; real-world results vary with use.
