how hard is this to pump up
335649
I do not pump this up.I inflate this using my own lung power and do not find it difficult at all.
335650
I just blow into it. takes a few minutes but it's very worth it. it is not the standard rubber mouth piece and stopper. it's screw valve.
335651
I would recommend the use of a battery powered mattress pump if possible. I use the Coleman 4-D battery model or if you are looking to go light try the Nemo Disco Pad Pump. Keep in mind you should use it only with a Nemo pad though like the Nemo Astro Air Pillowtop. The Nemo pads are really nice! Since I have both I would recommend the Nemo if you are not looking for the oversize pad.
335652
design of this product is comfort and reduced weight. A mattress pump would not be appropriate for carrying up large type mountains unless you are willing to forego food, stove, or some other essential item . For me this is a blow-up product. Not difficult.
654879
We bought it as a gift for our Grandkids..Never got it completely pumped up had a hole in it. Sent it back and got a refund wasn't going to try a second one..Good luck!
1004669
Yes, but it does require a little effort. Much like pumping a bicycle tire with a hand held. Recommend pushing out all the air my smooshing it so save time/energy.
1642167
Not difficult to deflate , if you have a pump / deflator. Depends on how much of the air you pull out or remove , as to deflated size
1007841
It's very easy to pump when you start. After about 5 seconds you can't hardly pump it because all air is out.
536465
Buy a smaller electric Black and Decker 30 dollar pump, where you can set the pressure. Turn it on, and let it go. It takes a long time ...at least 30 minutes. The hand pumps take forever.
1422845
Yes. it will take a minute or two to pump up from minimum pressure, but it should be no problem.
1642554
You bet. It takes maybe 10 minutes to deflate and roll up. This has been great for our family!!
1711659
Yes, although it doesn't move a whole lot of air on the pumping, you could pump tires up with it. It just might take a while though but it's really compact. I recommend getting the CO2 cartridge kits. They're really compact and much faster.
115717
I'm 5'10" and 145lbs and 10psi works well for me. It takes me about 5min to fully inflate. The last few pumps are pretty tough for me but I can totally make it work.
435235
I found it difficult to inflate too but my 12 year old daughter did it in no time at all! so for me i think it was just age! Ha Ha
372904
I believe I got it up to 40? Def in the 30s. You will have to pump it alot but it'll get up there.
2120841
Not hard! I am 5'6 and 130 pounds with not much arm muscle. I use the hand pump and It takes less than five minutes. I don't think you will have issues
2276141
You have to pump it until it get hard to pump. Make sure that you do not have the oil going up the tube. Have it on a flat surface and pump it until it get hard and make sure that you do not over fill it either or it will not pump. There is a line that tells you how much oil to put in. Hope this helps you.
2133105
I just started pumping - push down on the top. It takes 5-8 pumps to start working, but it'll go eventually.
1354209
I had to pump mine before using. A little tricky too because the valve is so close to the spokes.
1401942
Clare, today I am actually replacing this pump today! As others have noted, it is much too hard to pump! It looks good, and really it can be pumped, but is much stiffer than it should be so both young and old will find it hard to use. We kept using it hoping it would break-in, or we would get used to it. It say it holds 14 ounces, and that is one of 2 sizes I have seen - my new one holds 17 oz. The pump is well made and has not failed in any way.