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I think there are some quicker easier inflation solutions out there that I havent tried yet.
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I'm also an Exped Synmat fan... best mattress I've ever slept on. My pillow doubles as a pump so inflation is about 2-3 minutes.
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+1 on the Exped Synmat
No more pumping by hand (unless you really want to!)
I use my Cyclepump which I already have and a this wee gizmo
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+1 on the Exped Synmat
No more pumping by hand (unless you really want to!)
I use my Cyclepump which I already have and a this wee gizmo
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What exactly is the wee gizmo, Bertrand? I have the cycle pump and Exped Synmat but not sure if I have the gizmo in my bag of tricks.
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Ah! Le gizmo!
Dead simple. It's a spare tyre valve I had for my old r1200gs pushed through half of one of those tarp eyelet replacement kits then 'bottom bit' sanded down.
Works a treat . Not the fastest filler on the block but it uses kit I already carry. You just have to hold it against the 'in' open valve bit on the mat.
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Ah! Le gizmo!
Dead simple. It's a spare tyre valve I had for my old r1200gs pushed through half of one of those tarp eyelet replacement kits then 'bottom bit' sanded down.
Works a treat . Not the fastest filler on the block but it uses kit I already carry. You just have to hold it against the 'in' open valve bit on the mat.
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Couldn't 'bear' it !!
but hey, it works and costs peanuts and weighs but a few grams.
Walter should like this!
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I've just bought the NeoAir Camper by Thermarest in XL.
That should be one comfy matress. It's going to be a big pack though. Still, It should be worth it. It cost me £100 delivered.
I was tempted by the Exped but they are a fair bit more cash and I really hate things which take time excessive time to set up or pack up.
Setting up and breaking down camp EVERY DAY for months can get really tiring and anything that adds to that routine will grate on my nerves.
I like to be able to pack up my whole kit in 20 minutes. Pretty much while my water is boiling for my brew
I'll be testing it out at Hagsbank and the Zen Cider Rally
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+1 on the Exped Synmat
No more pumping by hand (unless you really want to!)
I use my Cyclepump which I already have and a this wee gizmo
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Excellent Idea!
I will have a modified valve stem next trip.
I bought a 12 volt inflation device but it takes too much room for minimalist packing!
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