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BG TOP PICK- Max Pump 2 Pro Rechargeable Air Pump -A four-in-one compact air pump that efficiently inflates and deflates your sleeping pad. The Max also acts as a camp lantern and is an emergency power bank to charge your electronics-Its versatile, compact and lightweight
Flextail says:
Lighten up your outdoor gear! MAX PUMP2 PRO weights only 160g(5.6oz), smaller than a can of coke. With its handy-size, you can easily put it in your pocket or backpack when you are not using it. The design of the top hanging ring, which allows you to string it on anything without a carabiner.
The Flextail range of pumps will work with the following brands:- Thermarest, Exped, Rab, Sea to Summit, Mountain Equipment & Montbell. Not compatible with Big Agnes, Nemo & Klymit
Our Verdict
I used the original Flextail pump when they came out several years ago, and although I liked it, I eventually stopped using it in favour of a pump sack. However, I was keen to get my hands on the new Max Pump, which could replace two items I bring on overnight camps: a lantern and a power bank. (If you are using your phone for navigation or are on a multi-day hike, I would not recommend leaving your power bank at home in place of the Max Pump.)
The Max rapidly inflates your sleeping pad; we tested the Max Pump out with a NeoAir XLite NXT Regular Sleeping Mat, and it fully inflated the mat in 26 seconds, which is crazy fast. After a long day hiking, even using a pump sack can be a chore.
The Max Pump can also deflate your mat, which efficiently removes all the air from the pad without you having to squeeze it like a toothpaste tube. As it removes all the air, the mat takes up much less room in your backpack when you pack it.
The Max has an integrated lamp with an impressive 500-lumen output on full power but a lower 50-lumen output, which I found adequate to light my tent. The Max Pump has a small hook which, with the help of a carabiner, is hooked onto my tent's washing line.
The Max can also charge your phone or other electronic devices; it is only a backup and shouldn't replace a dedicated power bank, but it's good to know you have an alternative in an emergency.
It's incredibly compact and lightweight, especially if you are leaving your pump sack and lantern at home; it's a little noisy, so if you are stealth camping, this could be a giveaway. It comes with several different attachments so that the pump will fit most standard air mattresses. Overall, we are really impressed with this little pump.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Adopting the new AIRVORTECH™ technology for optimized structure and air ducts, MAX PUMP2 PRO can easily reach 300L/min of inflation airflow and up to 4.5kPa of inflation pressure with its tiny size.
- Same as other FLEXTAIL air pumps, MAX PUMP2 PRO remains to meet your deflate needs.In addition to deflate inflatable items, but also can be used with vacuum bags. It is much easier and faster to draw the air out of the vacuum bags, more powerful than a hand pump. No more worries about space, help you save more than 55% of the storage space in 30 seconds.
- MAX PUMP2 PRO, providing stepless dimming to better meet your different light brightness needs. With 500 lumens on high, it is rated to continuously last up to 12 hours at its high brightness, and 76 hours at the low brightness(50 lumens).
- MAX PUMP2 PRO can be used as a power bank with one USB output port to charge your smartphone or mobile devices in emergency.
- Made of high-quality ABS housing and PC lampshade material to ensure durability and reliability.IP55 dust & water resistant to moderate rain and splash, deal with various outdoor environment. It's a reliable companion in every adventure you go on.
MAX PUMP2 PRO can make a fire by blowing air and delivering oxygen faster, safely and efficiently. - The Flextail range of pumps will work with the following brands:- Thermarest, Exped, Rab, Sea to Summit, Mountain Equipment & Montbell. Not compatible with Big Agnes, Nemo & Klymit
Specifications
- Weight: 159g
- Dimensions:1.9 x 1.9 x 3 inches
- Battery Capacity:36mAh
- Waterproof Level: IP55
- Inflation Pressure: 4.5 / 2.5 kPa
- Deflation Pressure: -4.5 / -2.5 kPa
- AirFlow: 300-150L/min
- Running Time: MAX 60min
- Brightness: 50-500 Lumen
- Running Time: 12-72 hrs
