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air pumps for camping

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  • I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any remuneration if you buy them, and I have not personally reviewed them, they are listed here to give you perspective

Introduction

  • air pumps fall into one of two main groups:
    • high volume low pressure for inflatables designed to inflate up to 2-3psi:
      • airbeds and pool toys generally need 0.3-0.5 psi
      • towable tubes generally need 2 psi
      • Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) generally need 2-3psi
    • low volume, high pressure for air tents and car tyres
  • air pumps are generally very noisy and can only be used for a limited amount of time before the motor overheats
  • although many hikers will pump up their sleeping mats by mouth as weight is everything to them and pumps just add unnecessary weight, this introduces moisture and risk of mould growth inside
  • but for those who don't mind carrying something extra, an air pump can be very handy, especially if it has other functionality
    • air pump itself can be used for:
      • inflating mattresses, water floating devices, kayaks, etc
      • deflating the above
      • deflating your clothing packing bags
      • providing air to stimulate your wood fire into action
    • some pumps are adequate to inflate air tents
    • some pumps are powerful enough to inflate car tyres
      • most of the small lithium hand held pumps will only be suitable for tyres up to small car size, owners of medium to large cars may prefer a dedicated 12V pump
      • 4WD owners who go off-road will frequently need to deflate/inflate the tires to suit conditions and a high quality heavy duty pump is required for the large 4WD tyres, preferably with ability to deflate to a preset pressure
    • some devices have additional functionality:
      • USB power bank to charge smart phones etc
      • torch/lantern
      • quite fan mode to cool down your tent
  • a pump becomes mandatory for larger items such as kayaks or large air beds

low pressure high volume pumps for inflatables

low pressure USB chargeable compact inflator/deflators for inflatables

  • FLEXTAILGEAR Tiny Pump Portable Air Pump Ultra-Mini Air Pump
    • 79g; 12.4 x 11 x 5.08 cm; inflate/deflate; 50/200/400 lumen light; 1300mAh Battery; $AU37
    • includes light, hanging ring, 2 air pump speeds (4.5kPa 0.7psi 300L/min or 2.5kPa 0.4psi 150L/min for air beds) by double press to start pump and long press to adjust flow pressure
    • 5 nozzles; 4500K light can be set to 500 lumens for 12hrs or 50 lumens for 76hours
    • USB out to charge smartphones; 3600mAh battery; USB-C input to charge;
    • max use time 10 minutes but even powerful enough to get a kayak pumped to around 90-95% (still need the hand pump to do the last bit) and fantastic for deflating the kayak
    • 160g; 51.5×57.5x77mm (2“ x 2.3” x 3“); IP55;
    • $AU64
    • rectangular cube version with larger 4800mAh battery and weighs 190g; IPX4 waterproofing; 2.2” x 1.9“ x 3.5”; 50-500lumen lantern; USB-C input to charge; $AU68
  • MicroNovelty Giga Pump 2.0
    • inflate/deflate; USB-C charging of 1300mAh battery; includes 10hrs 40lumen or 2.5hrs 160lumen or 1hr 400lumen 4500K lantern, 5 nozzles to fit most inflatables; 180L/min air flow at 3.5kPa can inflate a single air mattress in 30secs;
    • 43x43x53mm; 89g; $AU56
  • Ultralight Camping AirPump

Alkaline battery air pumps

  • Spinifex 12V 40W pump inflate/deflate
    • 4x LR20/D 1.5V batteries; 285g; 15x12x12cm; Anaconda $AU25

12V cigarette plug low pressure air pumps for air beds

  • Spinifex 12V 65W pump inflate/deflate
  • Coleman High Output 12V Pump inflate/deflate
    • 1.5kg; 2.7m power cord; Anaconda $AU55
  • Zempire Microcell Pump for air beds inflate/deflate
    • 440g; 16cm x 10cm x 11cm; 360L/min 0.63PSI ; 240V/12V; $AU49
  • Outdoor Connection 12V HiFlo Pressure Pump for air mattresses and Outdoor Connection air tents
    • 1.4kg; 9.2A; 27cm x17cm x14cm; $AU129
  • Seamax SUP 20PSI Intelligent Double Stage Electric Air Pump for kayaks, etc
    • built-in sand filter for air intake & pump cooling system; inflate/deflate;
    • 1st stage max speed 350L/min; 2nd stage max speed 70L/min, Pressure setting increments 0.5 PSI and support up to 20PSI. Computer monitors the real time pressure reading and find a best timing to switch the stage
    • 10”x7”x7”; 1.36kg; $AU169
  • Zempire SuperCell Pump for Zempire air tents
    • 0-16PSI 150-200L/min; 20.5cm x 14cm x 18cm ; 3m power cord; 1.3m hose; $AU199

12V cigarette plug rechargeable low pressure air pumps for air beds

lead acid batteries

  • Spinifex Recharge 240 & 12V Air Pump inflate/deflate
    • 12V or 240V AC recharge; 10.2kg Anaconda $AU69
  • Coleman Quickpump Rechargeable 12V+240V Air Pump inflate/deflate
    • 1.6kg; 14.5 x 10.3 x 22.8H cm; Sealed Lead Acid battery; $AU85/$49 on special;

lithium batteries

hand pumps

  • Spinifex Double Action Hand Pump for rafts, kayaks
    • 3.5L/cycle; 49 x 20.5 x 11.8 cm; Anaconda $AU30
  • Zempire Hurricane Pump DA
    • 2kg; 64cm H x 27cm W x 16cm D; Twin modes high/low pressure; Pressure Gauge; $AU99

foot pumps

  • Spinifex Bellow Foot Pump inflate/deflate
    • 5L air flow; 26 x 18 x 8 cm; Anaconda $AU25
  • Exped Mini Pump For Camping Sleeping Mats
    • Packed Dimensions: 14 x 8 x 8 cm; 150D polyester top, 75D bottom; 45g; $AU35

air catching hand pumps

  • these are essentially wide mouthed bags which you fill with air by catching air while moving the bags then you squeeze the air out into your device
  • can usually double as a stuff sack if needed
  • Sea to Summit Jet Stream Pump Sack
    • $AU40

high pressure pumps for up to small car tyres

DUAL motor low pressure/high volume plus high pressure mode USB chargeable air pumps

  • there are many such lithium battery pumps on the market
  • they usually start in low pressure/high volume mode then as long as there is no air leak and it can detect a rise in pressure, it will change automatically to low volume high pressure mode
  • some can also be used to deflate
  • most CANNOT inflate inflatable air beam tents!

high pressure USB chargeable air pumps

  • Kikar All-in-1 Portable Air Compressor Mini Inflator Electric Pump
    • detachable 1000mAh Lithium battery; USB out to charge devices; torch;
    • 25 -35 L/min at up to 150PSI (not for truck tyres but will do car tyres); LCD screen to monitor and set desired PSI to inflate to;
    • 28.4 x 9.8 x 6.2 cm; 560g; max duration 8 min then need to cool for 3 minutes;
    • $AU67
  • VEEAPE AP2 Portable Air Compressor Pump
    • 2000mAh lithium; USB out; torch; LCD screen to monitor and set desired PSI to inflate to; 5 pump modes such as car, bike, inflatable;
    • 20L/min to 120psi;
    • 22.3 x 6.71 x 5.21 cm; 481g
    • $AU81
  • Acteam PAC-2000 pump
    • 2000mAh lithium; USB out; 80 lumen 7hr torch; LCD screen to monitor and set desired PSI to inflate to;
    • 120psi max;
    • 23.7 x 12 x 6.1 cm; 340g;
  • YTA Portable air Compressor
    • 2000mAH via 4 lithium batteries; stainless steel; 2 LED lights; LCD screen with backlight;
    • 150psi max;
    • 23.83 x 9.02 x 6.71 cm; 499g
    • $A77
  • AvviKro Portable Air Compressor for small cars / motorbikes / bikes / inflatables only
    • 20L/min 120psi; 2000mAh lithium battery;LED display; torch; 5 modes; inflate/deflate car tyre to a pressure; not supported for medium or large cars;
    • 15x6x4cm $AU79
  • Bosch Electric Air Pump Mini Compressor EasyPump 603947000
    • 250W up to 149psi (10.3 bar); 3Ah 3.6V lithium
    • 30 x 15 x 10 cm; 400g
    • $AU99

high pressure air compressor pumps for most car tyres

18V lithium battery pumps

  • Dewalt 18V XR Inflator
    • 0.6L/min at 2bar (29psi), 0.35L/min at 6.2 bar (90psi), max. 11bar (160psi)
    • 12V DC/240V AC cables;
    • Presta bicycle adapter and ball needle; but no adapter for Boston valves for air tents.

12V 10A cig lighter

  • AstroAI A220B
    • 1kg; 21.4 x 16.8 x 10.6 cm; 120W; 35 L/Min 100psi; inflate car tyres to 35psi in ~5 minutes;
    • LED display; 10' cord; LED torch;
    • $AU46
  • WOLFBOX YD-382
    • 2.66kg; 24.89 x 8.38 x 17.02 cm; Pure copper double cylinder, 50L/min, 150psi;inflate car tyres to 35psi in under 2 minutes
    • LED display; 5 LED torch;
    • $AU69

12V alligator clip heavy duty for 4WD owners

  • Kings Thumper Max Dual Air Compressor MkII
    • 90A; 8m heavy duty rubber hose with inline pressure gauge
    • twin 60mm pistons and cylinders 300L/min 90psi (cut off at 125psi); 2m power lead with alligator clips; 9kg; 365mm x 150mm x 220mm high
    • $AU159
  • Sherpa DC Air Compressor (BIG-AIR)
    • heavy duty model for 4WD; over-sized piston to optimise performance at pressures up to 90 PSI
    • delivers over 10 CFM (283 LPM) of free air delivery
    • 3m power lead with alligator clips; IP54; $AU599

12V jump starter / car tyre pump devices

lead acid battery

  • these are large, heavy units with car battery jump start leads and 12V and USB power out
  • they are generally recharged via 240V AC
  • now being replaced by lithium batteries
  • SCA 12V Jump Starter w / Air Compressor for up to 6 cylinder 3L cars
    • 22/LPM air; 1100A jump start;

lithium battery

  • UTRAI Jstar 5 24000mAh Car Jump Starter Power Pack w/ Air Compressor
    • 24000mAh
    • peak 2000A; start 1000A
    • USB-C in fast charge but no DC in; USB out x2; 4-4.5hr charge; two LCD displays battery power; pump pressure;
    • 201mm*153.5mm*77mm
    • 150psi pump inflates car tyre to 35psi in 4 minutes
    • $AU183
  • SJS Power Pack Jump Starter 1500Amp with separate Tyre Pump
    • 16000MAH 60Wh 12V lithium polymer battery; 1500AMP jump start for most vehicles up to: 4.2 L DIESEL (4200cc)/7L PETROL (7000cc)
    • 2.5-6A 12V 80psi pump inflates 205/65R15 tyre to 40 psi in 15 min; 3 LED torch;
    • power 12V devices up to 180watts / 15A. Must use SSCFCL156 or SJS12vPK adaptors.
    • charge via 240V or 12V 800mA charger or USB
    • power pack: 185mm x 85mm x 38mm 550g
    • pump: 105mm x 95mm x 45mm 300g has analog pressure meter
    • Autobarn $AU289
  • 600A LiFePO4 Lithium Jump Starter with Air Tyre Inflator
    • 16000mAh(51.2Wh) 4 x LiFePO4 cells; LCD display to set pressure; torch;
    • jump start: Start Current 300A Peak Current 600A
    • 265*160*63mm; 1.7kg;
    • 12V 10A input port for air pump
    • 15V 1A charge port
    • 12V 10A output port; 2xUSB out;
    • Aus Electronics $AU249 on special
australia/airpumps.txt · Last modified: 2024/11/06 11:38 by gary1

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