What gear should I test next? Comment below. 👇

@cue881-yo7kz

2 ай бұрын

I think people would benefit from a review of the FEMA cots they sell at Sportsman's warehouse. It would save people a lot of money. I think more people would buy them if they realized how good of a deal they are.

@theyetti8811

Ай бұрын

Pee rags

@professormarceloricci

Ай бұрын

Budget lightweight sleeping pads?

@rskite

Ай бұрын

I am curious. If you are car camping and have a wood stove. Would it do a better job of heating the tent if it were on fire bricks rather than on the feet? Would lower to the ground increase the heat in the tent?

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

@@rskite I don't think so, or at least don't think it would be a noticeable difference. But would be interesting to find out for sure.

Truthfully, I'm pretty sure that every piece of outdoor gear in existence has been tested by someone somewhere on KZread. So my vote is - test whatever interests YOU.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

I like what you're saying, my friend. Thank you.

@rgrmaddog

26 күн бұрын

It is a crowded space, but I like your style OE and will keep watching.

Have been rabbit holing reviews , this is by far the most comprehensive comparison I have seen and entertaining along the way. For the Flex zero imo, more weight should be put on it not fully inflating the mattress, that is its one job, I am not spending 40+ dollars to have to still blow my hot wet breathe into a mattress, it is odd that so many reviewers think a pump not actually fully inflating a pad is ok, it's to bad because its the only one that seems not to have a jarring high pitch sound.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! Indeed the Zero Pump is great for weight but far from the best at inflating a sleeping pad. You might not notice that if you don't compare it directly to the alternative.

@borobdin

10 күн бұрын

It fully inflates to the level I like my pad to be. I'm a side sleeper, so I like it to be slightly soft so my shoulder can push into the pad a bit. It's definitely inflated enough that I am not touching the ground through the pad. When I use the TinyPumpX, I end up tapping the valve a couple times to let out a bit of air to soften the pad, so the Zero is definitely a bit less powerful. Neither pump can get my pad super super firm. If that's what you want, I can get it very firm using a pump sack while also not needing to fill it with hot wet breath.

I have to say, there was pretty much one reason why I got the Flextail Zero. I can easily replace the battery (I refuse to buy products with built in batteries, as they typically end up in landfill in a few years). Plus it does not have any other built in stuff I don't want (like a lantern/flashlight), and it is really small.

@outdoorempirecom

9 күн бұрын

All good points and I definitely see the appeal. I like the replaceable idea as well and am just fine without the extra features. I was just a bit disappointed that it lacked pressure.

@hoffmannbeck

9 күн бұрын

Same for me and we can replace the original battery with a bigger one which will last for more time. And it's pretty small and lightweight. This counts more points to me than fills the air mattress faster. I have more powerfull pumps but zero is my fav to be with me all the time

That is a very interesting review, subbed to see more gear comparisons, thank you.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for this comprehensive assessment! Just what I needed to know!❤

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

I've had a cheap x tail, w/o the light, for a couple of years and it has never failed me. I like the fact they gave me a bag to keep the nozzles contained.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Very nice.

@BrokenBackMountains

Ай бұрын

I have the same one. Shame the nozzles don't stay on very well.

The Zero Pump can also use CR123 batteries. Standard in many flashlights and hunting accessories. Makes it easier to plan for trips when my Headlamp, weapon light, flashlight, range finder, and Zero pump all use CR123 batteries.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Great point, I can see that being a nice advantage for a lot of folks.

@MastaSquidge

Ай бұрын

@@outdoorempirecom it is the primary advantage for me.

@charlesd3376

24 күн бұрын

Yeah. Was wondering why he said cr123a is rechargeable. He took it straight from Amazon site. RCR123 being 3.7 volt rechargeable and cr123a is 3.0 volt disposable.

Wow! You put a lot of time and work into this review, and I certainly appreciate it. I'd love to see you test portable backpacking solar panels (specifically the kind that attach to a portable battery bank), or chemlights (glow sticks) for luminosity and duration. I'd also really appreciate a small EDC style flashlight comparison that not only compares lumens, but how far the light throws (maybe headlamps as well). That is - if you haven't done any of these already. I'm off to check your other videos right now.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Haven't done those, but I love those ideas. Thanks for taking the time to comment and share. Cheers.

First time viewer and you did a great job. Thanks

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Appreciate you stopping by and commenting.

Surprised the Haven didn't get a shoutout. A few less features than Exorux, but less cost and much smaller/lighter (good features to have!) for as good or better performance. At least according to your spreadsheet, quite good bang for the buck. You didn't say much about it so curious why it wasn't recommended.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Indeed, the Haven deserves a shoutout. It's a good combo of battery capacity and air pressure. A bit bulkier than others for backpacking, but it doubles as a battery bank which is nice. I wouldn't not recommend it, just didn't end up calling out every option in the conclusion for sake of time and redundancy. It's actually the first one I got and I've been using it for a couple years. Great option.

Excellent review

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

I love flextail products. A little modding of one of their pumps, I'd have to look it up, and it makes for a decent and cheap canned air alternative. Next to say a MINI LEAFBLOWER. It was the Tiny pump x. I think I took a 1/4in ID vinyl tubing cut it to about an inch, then cut off the corner of it so it formed around the curve of the pump, and jammed a 3/8in ID hard tubing about 2-3in jammed it inside the vinyl flex tubing, which grips it at about 1/2in to 3/4in and stays on just fine. YAY FRICTION, and is a decent duster. Weirdly the one feature you didn't test, deflation. Since most of those also advertise deflation. Especially the Flextails.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

That's a great hack, nice! And yes, I planned on doing deflation, but was concerned about how long the video would get and decided that's a feature most people probably don't use so if I was gonna skip one, it'd be the one to skip. I also assume the deflation performance would correspond pretty closely to inflation. But alas, point taken. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers.

Fun and informative review thanks 👍

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers.

wow. very thorough testing. many thanks!

@outdoorempirecom

9 күн бұрын

Many welcomes!

great review and funny as hell. I actually watched the whole thing because it was so entertaining. Thanks!

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Very good video, thank you 👍 loved the comparisons too❤

@outdoorempirecom

16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Great comparison! I have a few pumps but the Zero is my favorite. I have a bad back and the fact that the zero stays attached to my pad without me having to bend down and hold it there makes it a clear winner for me. It’s also smaller, lighter and no lights unlike like my other pumps, which I never use anyways.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Great point!

Wow, that was a very thorough review. Besides the money you invested it must have taken you quite a while to do this review, you deserve a sub. I bought the Flextail 2x. I was not interested in the newer, smaller model because it does not have the features of the 2X. If you have a hard time screwing the cap on the new flextail maybe you could put some Vaseline on the screw threads or silicone. Or if you have Teflon tape, which you probably do because you seem to be a handyman like me. You could put one wrap of Teflon tape around the threads as a lubricant. Cheers from Canada.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a million for the sub and the compliment, much appreciated! And great idea to use Teflon tape for the threads, I'll give that a whirl.

thanks for the info very good info.. I ordered the flex tail and I am anxious to see if it will inflate my air mattress.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!

Airflow is different to also providing pressure, but the time the Zero provides compared to the 'others' is considerable. That and it does the bulk of the work and a breath or 2 is not much to add. Though I use it for deflation as I pack my tent away, late sleeper getting that little bit extra in.

Apply a little lubricant like silicon grease to the threads of the Fkextail Zero pump battery compartment. Takes care of the rough machining.

@outdoorempirecom

26 күн бұрын

Good idea, thanks!

I got lucky and ordered my Pump Zero when the promotion price was still $36. So far I find it worth the price. It pumps up my NeoAir Xtherm and my Q-core SLX with more than enough pressure. Can't beat the size and weight.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

That's good to hear.

Bought the Exo. Great review - Works great

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Yes it does! Thanks for stopping by.

Thanks for the review. I hadn't known that there were micro sized air pumps these days until I was seeing the reviews on that new Flextail. Given that I'm usually inflating two peoples pads when camping I thought something like it would be nice. Now having seen the selection available I may have to reconsider the model and features. That X2 and clone seem like a better fit considering they can also be used as a camp light, versus a single use item, for the size and price. Given all the electronics we deal with these days, keeping one of these pumps charged on a long trip wouldn't be difficult. I suspect the deflation mode on these may actually be kind of important since the biggest problem I have with my mat is rolling it up to put away while fighting to get the remaining air out so it packs down to its compact size. Something that is a little hard to do inside a 1-man tent.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Good analysis. I should do a deflation test. I had planned on it, but the video was already pretty long so I skipped it. Next time!

Absolutely loved this video, very amusing commentary. And, of course, useful to justify my previously made decision (Ft X2)

@outdoorempirecom

Күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The Flextailgear MP2 Pro was 100% the way to go for me. Light and pump of course, but serves as a back-up battery bank if I need it since I only go on 2-3 day trips

@outdoorempirecom

26 күн бұрын

Very nice.

Thanks for saving me from the Thermarest which is the only one handled by REI.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

They sell the Exped too, but maybe only online.

Good review and enjoyable!

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I've been looking at these pumps, wanting one to keep in a 27' cruiser, and I'll be getting the Exorux on your recommendation. Thanks!

@outdoorempirecom

Күн бұрын

Awesome thanks for watching!

Great comparison. Got some options out there! I have seen 'A' Thermarest airpump that seemed to work incredibly well (compared to the other Flextail pumps at the time), but maybe it was a different model.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

I use my zero pump with exped synmat 9 lw and no need for extra breath power. But it is weaker and slower, compared to larger noname pump. Also no problem with the threads on cap. Still, it is very good video and i loved many different steps of testing. Thank You!

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and I'm glad to hear you haven't had any issues with the threads on the cap.

A good treat after an exciting day of adventure is a tasty beverage. How about testing liquor flasks used for camping and/or travel. Nothing beats decent bourbon when you're sitting around the campfire! 😎

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Great suggestion, but I'm the wrong guy for that.

@a.w.thompson4001

2 ай бұрын

I'm interested in flasks because they're often flatter and more reliable than a bottle. Good for carrying water in one's slim bag/briefcase. But water containers Evernew, Hydrofoil, etc. would be a great topic for a comparison video, if you haven't already done it.

Haven is the clear winner for me. Size is still compact but it's the most powerful and most long lasting. Great review.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

I got lucky when that was the first one I ever bought before I ever thought about doing this video.

@jovanleon7

Ай бұрын

@@outdoorempirecom wow. It's good being lucky. May your luck continues with the channel.

@andressa16

Ай бұрын

That's what I also thought!! Still, ranked 2nd but it wasn't mentioned in the overall final review. So I came to the comments and found this. Why wasn't it highlighted and or recommended?

I have not checked to see if you have tested the inflatable tents yet, but I woild love to see how they rate. Thanks for the reviews on camping gear. I find myself checking Ur recommemdations before buying a new item. Plz link the video if you have tested the inflatable tents (canvas ones. l. appreciate how dedicated you are to the cause of camping, family and community.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the support! I haven't done anything on inflatable tents yet. I'd like to, but it'll take some time to research what's decent and gather up a bunch of tents.

Cool never knew this form factor existed.

I love your videos, and the amount of detail in testing that you do for each product, including the graphs that’s a nice touch. With that said, the graphs are extremely difficult and confusing. For each test, you rearrange the order of the pumps so that the best result is always on the left, making it difficult to see a particular pump or follow a particular pump from test to test. It would be much easier follow the results if the order of the pumps were alphabetical. Then when you post the results, we can easily find where a particular pump is at all times and quickly see how it compares to the ones around it.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Great feedback, thank you. And I appreciate the support. My line of thought was to make it easy to see which products performed the best in each test so I lined them all up left to right like winners to losers for each. But I hear what you're saying. I plan to do a full write up about this on our website where I could post the data and charts making it easier to study for folks. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share, I appreciate it.

Iv got a cheap aksoul one and it’s spot on. Tested it on a yawn air bed and an inflatable double sofa bed. Hardly used any battery

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Nice!

I have a thermorest mini, because that’s what was available besides a pump sack. Also have the huge Exped pump for car camping. Thermosrest pimp Didn’t do me too wrong, but I didn’t care for it needing batteries. Now I have 3 versions of the flex tail including the latest. All pumps I have require self inflating at the end.

@outdoorempirecom

25 күн бұрын

Interesting. What kind of pad do you have?

One of the most dramatic tests ( at 17:10 ) was the " Amazon Prime BOX DUMP "... This accurately depicts how FedEx delivers my packages, and associated damages...

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

😂

i can't believe you dropped those from the roof 😂

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

I got bored.

FlexTail is the BEST in companions to size and weight... and just use a damn 123 battery.... it'll run 3-4 times longer.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Good to know, thanks.

Finally!!! Someone dares to say it. Anyone interested in the Zero Pump would be interested for one reason - weight! From my perspective, I am concerned about how much weight a pump adds to my backpack as well, so I can instantly eliminate all of the larger pumps from my available choices. That basically leaves me with the Flextail lineup of pumps. I'm a backpacker. Weight and final pressure are really all that matter to me. While the Flextail Zero is the smallest and lightest pump available, it does not output enough pressure to adequately inflate a sleeping pad. You'll be left with a squishy, half-full pad, and end up finishing the filling process using your lungs. That adds moisture to your $300 pad, and moisture inside a sleeping pad is bad! I started out with the Tiny Pump X, which worked well, and barely weighed more than the inflation sack that came with my sleeping pad. The thing I didn't like about the X was the way the attachments fit on the offset output port. Attachments just weren't very secure, and often fell off. Along came the 2X, which resolved the attachment issues and gave me even more inflation pressure than the X.

@outdoorempirecom

9 күн бұрын

Great insight, thanks for sharing.

thank you for confirming the flextail zero can't quite fill the pads. I thought it was just me!

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

It's a cool little gadget, but my butt would be in contact with the ground if I didn't add a couple more breaths of air into the pad after the Zero Pump is done.

@RoadTripK

2 ай бұрын

@@outdoorempirecom I like mine firm too. Still, I like the design and the battery more than the others. Might keep it and just deal with topping off the fill.

@hmartinlb

Ай бұрын

There was only one other youtube review that mentioned that. All the rest didn't dare criticise a product they received for review or didn't notice. Says a lot about them either way.

Great video. How to measure more accurately, Air Velocity measurement does not reflect CFM. I would measure it in a duct with taped seal between pump output to the duct.

@outdoorempirecom

5 күн бұрын

Good point. I thought a bit about how to get a better measurement, but then I moved on with my life haha. But that is a great idea.

I would love a test on the new Winnerwell Iron camping cooker stove. There's a few options like ThousWind Firedance oil lamp, and one I found on amazon... Personally, I think the winnerwell has a better build as its a cast iron vs a multi-piece base for the fuel, but I imagine they all provide the same result when it comes to burning/heat production... Anyways, would be a cool lil stove for car camping.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! That would be interesting. Thanks for the suggestion.

@joemamamia1751

2 ай бұрын

@@outdoorempirecom Yeah, when I saw them become available, I thought it would be interesting to use the griddle plate and the heat-powered stove fan on top to better warm an area. Granted there will be moisture produced from the fuel and you'll need to ensure proper ventilation... But if this lil ditty can grill a stake I figure worth seeing if it can produce as much heat as a small oil stove?!

Great details

@outdoorempirecom

Күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Well done!

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

I have an early flextail with no light. It only does one thing. I went back to a pump sack. It is lighter and also keeps stuff dry. I don't mind actual physical exertion at the end of the day.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

That'll do the job!

Thank you,

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

You bet!

I don't even know why I watched this but looks like the Haven to me. I like the light headedness of blowing it up the old fashioned way.

@outdoorempirecom

26 күн бұрын

Hahaha. Your head for the win, then.

I'll stick to an inflation bag that doubles as a dry sack just incase anyone wanted to know my thoughts 😄

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

I did. 😉 Thanks for sharing.

FIY, since the Flextail Zero uses CR123-sized batteries, you can either bring spares or buy better batteries. He mentions 650mAh but Nitecore has two rechargeable models that are 950mAh, one of them has a built-in USB-C charging port.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Very good point. Thanks for sharing!

looking for both inflate/deflate. is the flextail zero pump the only one out all of these options?

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Nope, most of them do that. The Zero Pump, Tiny Pump 2X, Aerogogo Giga Pump, Exorux, Exped, Haven PowerPump, and I think even the Capnew will deflate as well.

@renk5000

Ай бұрын

@@outdoorempirecom sweet. thanks again. bought the Exorux and will test on my Inspired Overland air mattress. Used your link so again much appreciated.

Well done! Crow

@outdoorempirecom

26 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Max pump pro 2 is my choice ATM from flex tail.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

I bet it's got some oomph.

Flextail Zero best pump ever. Love it.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Glad you love it!

I found your video very interesting, I bought a tiny pump 2' x , we are going camping and my Granddaughter picked a camping suit with no hydro, she saw this tiny pump and told me it would blow up our sleep mattresses, double size , it last for 5 hours , but you tested how long it lasted , I don't think from what you showed it doesn't last 5 hours . I can't even figure out how to put the attachments go on . I think I need to tell my Granddaughter to call and see if we can get a spot with hydro, what do you think ?

@outdoorempirecom

9 күн бұрын

Hmm, not sure I totally understand what the issue is. The light could likely go 5 hours, but the pump wouldn't run for 5 hours on its own. Flextail makes other bigger models that might though.

Great video

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit.

Fun fact: 65db of the Capnew is 6x louder than 39db of the Therm-a-Rest. Which makes sense, given the fact the Therm-a-Rest does absolutely fk-all...

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

That fact is indeed very fun. Thank you.

@Funkteon

Ай бұрын

@@outdoorempirecom Another fun fact is that the 'Haven PowerPump' is just a very slightly modified 'Flextail Max Pump 2020 EPS' (Emergency Power Supply). In other words, these companies, as usual, are just getting Chinese factories to private label things they didn't even design, and then pass it off as their own... The Haven PowerPump even comes in EXACTLY the same packaging as the 'Flextail Max Pump 2020 EPS'.

Practical testing beyond the 3rd grade. Thanks!

@outdoorempirecom

9 күн бұрын

4th grade is my jam.

@theoutdoorempire there is one unusual use of that pump, just throw in the boot and leave it on for some min and boot will dry out mutch quicker 🙂

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Clever idea, I like it!

I have exped mattress. I just use the baffle pump that came with it. I looked at the pumps but $50? After I paid $300? Nope. Show me what ya got.

@OnizukaGTO

26 күн бұрын

its for a certain use case, when you been hiking all day and you get to camp when it's dark. the last thing you want to do is spend time pumping/blowing your matress. it saves time and energy.

I would like to know the pressure test. Ho much PSI does it out out before stopping. I want a small pump to use to inflate my pack pack flyfishing float tube. Without taking a K-pump. Anyone have suggestions.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Indeed that would be interesting. I thought of that but didn't have a way to test it. My gut says your best bet out of these would be the Exorux or maybe the Haven PowerPump.

@elirobillard3451

16 күн бұрын

I strongly suspect you will never get the psi or duration you need from these to finish the job. A portable compressor that runs on a 12V auto socket takes ages and these don't have nearly that power. Personally I think the K-Pump is the best tool for the job, and it won't run out of juice when you need it most. Well, unless -you- run out of juice.

It's like Project Farm but funnier. Nice.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Project Farm is the man!

the roof drop was unexpected. While you said you don't know what real world scenario this might simulate, let me help. How about slipping on a trail and falling on your backpack down a steep slope only to be saved by a couple of trees? Thanks to a couple of stuff breaking to cushion me, most of the stuff hanging on the outside got ripped off or got smashed. I'm pretty sure if they could survive a fall from your roof, most of them wuold be fine falling off the side of a small mounrtain. lol

@outdoorempirecom

26 күн бұрын

I knew it wasn't all for naught! What a story. Stay safe next time. lol

can these do a air tent for example...

@outdoorempirecom

9 күн бұрын

Maybe that Haven or Exorux would, and some of the smaller ones might. But you risk running out of battery or burning up the motor in these little pumps. They're not really designed for that.

Best for car camping is a KiCA Jetfan 2

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Interesting I'll check that out.

Based on your scoring inflation time and number per charge - looks like haven power pump is the only real option. Unlike some social network influences or influenced - a few ounces is like nothing to me especially for more handy core tools. I realize there has been light movement for around 70or so years but most people hiking the country did it with a minimum of about 45lbs back in the day now it's Ohh no I can't carry more than 15lbs or I'll die

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Indeed the Haven PowerPump is a great option..it's actually the first one I bought and used regularly. Heavier than the little guys, but not bad and does its job well.

@a.w.thompson4001

2 ай бұрын

And then there are those of us with crummy knee conformation which means ultralight is the only way we can continue to hike... sigh. Down to 1 original knee, but the 2nd is just waiting to fail somewhere inconvenient. It did once, but trekking poles are worth their weight in silver in that situation--got me back to the car on one leg.

I get better results with an inflation sack. They're lighter and result in a better inflated mat. Takes a bit longer but the trade-off around weight and not bottoming out during the night seems worth it. Originally I wanted a pump with integrated light but I've also settled on a headlamp instead.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Not a bad way to go at all. Nice call!

Never really understood the zero, it isn't even the smallest or lightest despite their claims. That would be the pad-pal from rex creations.

@outdoorempirecom

Күн бұрын

Thanks for pointing out the Pad Pal. I'm gonna try and get one.

Is that a subaru?

@outdoorempirecom

26 күн бұрын

I don't think so, at least I don't have one.

Oh no my pump got kick off a cliff. How’d that happen. 😅

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

🤷‍♂️

Try robens gear i love em but never see them in videos

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Interesting, hadn't heard of them. I'll look it up. Thanks.

or use the integrated pillow pump of a reasonably price $30 mat thats not a overpriced piece of hypeware and will do the job unless you wanna go on himalaya expedition or hike in the arctic... noone doing FLIR tests on these kinda says it all.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Oooo, a flir test...😂

How about testing some pumps that we use for car camping. These do not work at all for even a small single 3 inch and a half pad.

@rondaashby2558

2 ай бұрын

Most of us are shopping at Walmart

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

I use these on a single 4 inch pad while car camping and they work great. I pump up 5 or more pads with them when camping with my family. Two thick 4 inch ones for my wife and me, then several thinner ones for the kids. Any of those pumps will do the trick. If you got one of those big queen sized 8 inch thick only air mattresses, that might be another story.

I bought one recently. The threads to open and close the battery housing were very rough and gritty. At one point the aluminium chips and dust generated from opening and closing the pump caused the housing to jam halfway closed, although there was still battery contact with the circuit. Upon further inspection, opening and closing the device resulted in a huge amount of aluminium debris being generated. Aluminium dust is very flammable, and I am worried that generating a flammable material inside an electrical device that is blowing a lot of oxygen past it, while inflating flammable mats and pillows inside flammable tents is a recipe for disaster.

@outdoorempirecom

9 күн бұрын

Wow, interesting. That is concerning. Aluminum that thin has me worried for durability alone, but you raise another good point.

My pump needs to be a light and powerbank, solar would be a plus. Hint hint robens conival 3i1. Edit nevermind the exorux is same as robens air pump

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Wow, just checked it out and it appears to be exactly like the Exorux in this video. I also saw the same one at Decathlon in France. I'm guessing all those brands just source that pump from the same manufacturer in China and make it different colors. Interesting.

@andersnrregren9087

Ай бұрын

@@outdoorempirecom but 20$ for exorux vs 60$ for my robens, so i should have look at your video befor buying, not after.

Sub ❤ well done!

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a million, appreciate the support!

Why would you change from watt hours to amp hours when amp hours is the LESS useful term? All batteries should be measured in watt hours.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Watt hours for president! I just wanted to compare apples to apples.

the battery test doesn't really make sense. the only battery capacity measure that matters is the number of times the pump can fill a mattress per charge.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I did all that mainly to know how many inflations you can expect on a single charge and how they compare one to another. The rest is just for the most curious folks.

@richpak1398

2 ай бұрын

@@outdoorempirecom still appreciate the review!

eh, more portable gadgets making irritating noise where there should be none 😑 yup, i'm that guy.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Respect.

The pump I bought about two years ago was a waste of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

Which one was it?

@franciscopatino5649

Ай бұрын

The orange one

My lungs are pretty rliable.

@majorsten

2 ай бұрын

As a last resort, yes. Go lungs! Flipside is much more chance of moisture forming inside and at worst mold and possibly loss of R value in cold weather.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Are they for sale? 😂

@-COBRA

2 ай бұрын

myth busted long time ago@@majorsten

@BrokenBackMountains

Ай бұрын

​@@-COBRANot if you have a mat with down or synthetic down insulation. It happened to one of my hip length pads.

I just use a big plastic garbage bag to capture air then use my fingers to make a seal to the intake of my pad or whatever. Then squeeze the air out! No energy required!

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Very nice! Also cheap, ultralight, and no battery required. 👍

@-COBRA

2 ай бұрын

No energy required you say. You must be the most efficient human in the universe.

We need to see less of you and more of what you're testing.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

You sound like my-laws in the first half of your sentence. 😂 Thanks for the feedback, I'll try to capture more of the testing on the next one like this. Cheers.

Not even going to watch the video. Clickbait titles don't deserve views. I don't need it to be the best at whatever criteria you come up with. I want it light, and I want it to use a replaceable battery that I can share with my headlamp. Inflation time is irrelevant. I stick it on my pad and continue setting up camp. Inflation pressure isn't a problem for me, and I find it to be the perfect pressure for my pads, so that's not relevant for me. Volume being quieter is a nice positive, but not a requirement. So this IS in fact the best pump for my criteria.

@outdoorempirecom

26 күн бұрын

Fair enough. Indeed different folks care about different criteria. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!

I refuse to watch your clickbait.

@outdoorempirecom

Ай бұрын

That's too bad, I worked really hard on this one. Thanks for stopping by!

These pumps are basically all the same within their respective size ranges. They all have the same motors, the same switches, the same circuitry. Some probably have better QC than others, but it's all the same stuff stuffed into differently shaped cases with different brand names on them. I have an Etenwolf pump that cost $17 and is the same as the Aerogogo pump, except it's cube shaped. Ordinarily, I wouldn't even care about an air pump, but the addition of the lantern means I can kick my standalone lantern and then add back a lantern *and* an air pump to my loadout for a fraction of the pack size and weight of the standalone lantern.

@outdoorempirecom

2 ай бұрын

Indeed, a lot of similarities among them. And several are even the same shape too. I'm guessing if I were to get 10 of the same pump, I'd see some varied results too. As you say, QC.