Yeah, you're a little bit limited by being in Oz. PD (Purple Days) and MZ (myrtle zap) both don't sell outside the USA. They're what are known as
'log vapes' and are really efficient herb conservation wise. There are plenty of whip designs that work well, but the whole 'efficiency' thing is less obvious with the bog cloudy hits that are easier to achieve (IMO the efficiency is still there, but might take a bit more technique and practise to discover than with the log style).
By habit I don't necessarily mean tobacco. I'm aware that I have an MJ habit (that was no doubt assisted initially by using tobacco in my joints and bongs) and I smoked (now vape) at times when I didn't necessarily want to be that stoned or high, but I wanted/feel compelled to smoke/vape. Probably not the most healthy relationship, but there you go. We're all flawed, and I intend to address it. In this situation something like the MFLB (launch box) or a log vape (to a lesser extent) doesn't always hit the spot that I want hit, if that makes any sense. I want the exhale as well as the high. But that's my situation, and it sounds like you are maybe a bit different and a lighter, less habitual user than me.
You might be able to get a
Woodeez sent to AU, but you'd have to look into it. That is the same design principle as the PD and MZ, but less well established in the market. It would tick your aesthetics box (plain wooden log), and doesn't need more purchases down the line to keep it going. IMO this might be your best option to look at.
Otherwise i think you have to look further into the whip styles u mention; DBV, SSV, VB etc. I can't speak of the EQ except hear-say as I've never used it and has never appealed to me, so I won't. Someone who knows first hand should say. Many of the other styles contain some sort of sundries of maintenance over the longer term (such as butane or bags) which you have said you don't want to be tied to, although even with a whip you'll have to relace the tubing occasionally and maybe the screen (although a screen can be maintained with a little effort)
Also, I think I did see a specific Aussie vape retailer somewhere on these boards (retailer thread?). Don't know who or what the story is, but it might help to know.
