FLEXTAILGEAR Tiny Pump 2X Vacuum Bag Pump with 1300mAh
FLEXTAILGEAR Tiny Pump 2X Vacuum Bag Pump with 1300mAh Battery Mini Air Pump 0.2 lbs Type C Rechargeable to Inflate Deflate for Pool Floats Air Bed Air Mattress Vacuum storage bags
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| Size: | 4.3×4.3×5.3cm |
| Dimensions: | 4.3 x 4.3 x 5.3 cm; 100 Grams |
| Brand: | FLEXTAILGEAR |
| Model: | ty2x |
| Colour: | Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Included: | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | FLEXTAILGEAR |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Dimensions: | 4.3 x 4.3 x 5.3 cm; 100 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 4.3×4.3×5.3cm |
Amazing!!!!
Great piece of kit!
I was able to inflate two single air beds and a double airbed in about 10mins and it still had plenty of charge left over.
Very compact and plenty of attachments for a variety of items needing inflated or deflated.
Highly recommend
Great little pump
This is a powerful little pump – I used it to vacuum-pack my linens and duvets and it lasted over an hour and provided brilliant suction for the bags. I will keep this handy as it’s much better than pulling out the hoover each time and doesn’t overheat at all while using it. the fact that it’s also a light can be used on a magnetic surface is a real bonus.
Really good ki
I’ve used this to compress the bags for storing clothes and it worked wonderfully, will be using it to inflate sleeping bags as well whilst camping. The light settings and magnet will come in very handy then as I will only need this device and do not have to take several.
Small but MIGHTY.
I bought this to take on holiday with us to blow up the kids inflatable pool toys. It’s compact and light but packs a punch. The light is also nice and bright for the kids room at night.
Really impressed, I have a thermarest neoair nxt, the largest one and it filled it in 2 minutes, very happy with it. The light is a bonus so the extra weight of it is negated by dropping my tent lamp. Just get one!
Compact and light pump
Extremely compact, nice bright colour (orange) lots of adapters. Inflated my sleep mat in around a minute, deflated it really well so I could pack it away properly. Left in bag with sleep mat with birth inflator and deflator adapters left on it to speed things up. Would definitely recommend
A great upgrade..
I had the Max version for 4 years – a great pump but at 150g a little excessive for blowing my mat up on thru-hikes (has something like 60 inflation) so downsizing to the 100g Tiny Pump 2X made sense. It also means I don’t need to take my Black Diamon Moji light, saving me a further 90g.
Really well made, easy to use, highly recommend.
An amazing piece of ki
Small enough to fit in a coat pocket (or even a trousers pocket at a push), this amazing little device is USB-C chargeable in a couple of hours, has a number of different fittings, and can pump a single size airbed to very firm within four minutes.
The only downside is it’s not quiet – it emits a loud whine like an electric toothbrush whilst running – but so far I can’t fault it at all. I’ve only used it a handful of times so I can’t report on the longevity yet, but on my experience to date buying it is a no-brainer if you want a compact, easy to use and effective pump.
Compact and easy to use
This little electric pump is great for pumping up the airbed even great for deflating too, it’s light compact comes different connectors even has a torch with different settings too trust me it’s powerful for the size fantastic for people who want to travel light just need to charge it up using USB connection.
Why didn't I buy soone
Great little pump. Ideal for mattress or small pack raft initial inflation (yes its that good) but also a fantastic air source for helping fires catch etc… plus a torch! What more could you want. Battery life seems amazing too.. Just buy one, you wont regret it.
I also have the slightly bigger and more powerful bigger brother of this pump the Flextail Evo. That is a great pump and very powerful for it’s size.
After watching many YouTube videos I decided to downsize my kit and have everything smaller and lighter to do some wild camping along with my hiking instead of only car camping. Part of the shrinkage was this smaller pump. It wasn’t just because it was smaller though but also because, unlike it’s brother, it has a built in light.
Not only does it blow up my mat without a problem it also lights up my tent so I no longer have to take an extra lamp other than my usual head torch so that cuts down on even more weight. It might not be as quick as my other flextail but there isn’t a lot in it.
I would say this is the best small hiking pump out there for power and features and so highly recommend 🙂
Excelle
Super little pump which to be honest didn’t think it would be as good as it says but after reading some reviews I thought I’d give it a chance . It’s size and powerful pump made it ideal for my motorcycle tours . It also doubles up as a handy light for the te
Great for camping
Used this little pump to blow up my mattress whilst camping, works good but a bit fiddly getting the right connector to stay in the port. press firmly but would be better if it was a short screw connection especially if like me one’s fingers not as nimble as before!!
Otherwise good little unit and light handy also – thanks
This pump looks very similar to others on the market, but it’s about half the size of some of them! Incredibly small and light. It’s reliable and holds enough charge to keep topping up a slightly leaky airbed over a 5-day festival. Plus, it’s water-resistant and the switch requires a double-press that prevents it going off in your bag.
The downside is that it’s quite slow. Personally, I don’t see that as too much of a problem as you can leave it plugged into whatever you’re inflating and come back to it in five minutes, but it is noticeably slower than some of the other compact pumps. That’s the only reason I’ve given it four stars rather than five.
An amazing little piece of kit.
This is so handy for blowing things up. I often take my 2 little girls swimming and they’re so impatient to get in the pool so me having to blow up 4 arm bands and 2 rubber rings WAS time consuming. No more though with this little thing! I’m able to leave it on the seat and get ready while it blows the things up.
Its small enough to go into your bag and light enough that you wont notice it.
You get two!
A lightweight Mini Air Pump and I’m really loving it! It’s great for inflating and deflating ive used it for air bed It’s lightweight at only 0.2 lb and very compact which made it ideal for throwing in a bag for a road trip. The battery is rechargeable via a type C charging cable, and it got the job done each time with no problems. This pump is a great addition to any household and makes inflating and deflating a breeze! Highly recommend!
Brilliant pump
The USBC rechargeable mini vacuum air pump is a game changer. It’s compact, lightweight, and easy to use. I love that it’s rechargeable via USBC, which makes it convenient to power up on the go. It’s perfect for inflating bike tires, pool toys, and more. I’ve used it several times and it’s always performed flawlessly. I would highly recommend it to anyone in need of a portable and reliable air pump.
Small in size,but still powerful
I really like that the pump is so small and even fits in a pocket.
This makes everything easier.
It is a tiny pump,but fairly powerful.
The pump is water resistant,which is great.
It has a 1300mAh rechargeable battery,which is great as you don’t need to buy batteries or keep it plugged in.
The battery inside the pump gets charged with a USB Type-C cable that also comes with the pump.
The battery of the pump will probably last long enough to inflate or deflate few small items,but I personally keep a power bank with me and charge it right after use.
There are also 5 air nozzles,instructions and a storage bag.
The pump works great for small items like inflatable rings and small pools.
It will also do the job for bigger items like mattresses/air beds ,but it will take some time.
The pump also has a light on the bottom ,which is fairly bright for its size.
The pump also has a really useful hook and can be hanged in a tent.
Hopefully my review was Helpful for you.
5 Star if there is adaptor for vacuum bag
I love the compact size and the effortless pumping up floats, air beds and we used it to blow air to start camp fire. Battery life is good enough for a few air beds but it does need to cool down after each bed as it can get hot.
The light is a fantastic idea combine with the magnet and hook, more rason for it to be in our campting and travel bag. It does work while being charged plugged into USB, red led for charging and green led for fully charged.
I would love to take it on holiday as we always have trouble packing our dirty laundry on return, small vacuum bag will be ideal to compress the laundry into smaller size and fit in suit case and bags. All the fittings is on the small size and there is not a adaptor as big as a vacuum hose… only works with vacuum packing bags if the outlet is small which is not common in the UK.
When you open it... you will not actually believe its big enough to work... but it does!
This is by far the smallest Air Pump I have ever seen or used, and I was not at all convinced it would either have the batter power or strength to inflate a balloon let alone anything larger… But having given it a FULL CHARGE (to give it a fighting chance) I fitted it to a single inflatable mattress we have at home and turned it on… granted it did take a while to inflate, but amazingly it did the job! If you are at home, I would recommend a mains-powered pump, but for travel, this really is a nifty bit of kit!
Small and powerful to an extend
There are two mini pumps in the package. Very handy to carry along outdoors.
Adds to a good inventory on outdoor activities especially during camping where there is a need to fill up air bags, beds or sometimes floaties like in our case where we camp near lake too.
Saves a lot of time and energy, especially with midgets lurking around, its a good to have. It’s got lighting too, which a wonderful addition.
A bit pricey though.
Great little gadget…
Nicely made it seems, probably ideal for camping with its dual purpose blower/vacuum pump and very useful lantern setting with a hanging loop or magnetic base. Three brightness settings with the brightest being very bright indeed. Used it to stick to the bottom of my boiler as i had a few drips, lit it up very well. You get a few attachments for the pump but annoyingly it seems you have to move a little adaptor ring between suck and blow and its hard to get in and out with big fingers. Instructions were very little help. Recommended, but that’s my reason for four stars.
Small and powerful
Honestly I didn’t have high expectations for this little pump until I actually tried it and I was surprised the powerful room it is and useful, it comes with a magnet, the suction is very strong and the light is very powerful, it comes with a bag for that all accessories are kept together so they don’t get lost, you can see that it was very well thought out. The battery has a great lifespan. I loved every detail of this item!
So good I got a second one...excellent little pump.
If you are a camper and like me, suffer from an age driven phobia of the hard ground and hate those foam pads opting for air beds, this is the pump for you. This is the second one I have obtained as they are great.
These little pumps make the tedious job of blowing up your air beds so simple and quick, and compact is the word, all this power in such a small unassuming device and it doubles up as a tent light if required, whats not to love.
Lots of adapters for pretty much any air bed type you can acquire, inflates at a good pace and will also deflate the bed as well, tested on a double air mattress and worked flawlessly. Just be aware that the battery is not the biggest but that is a feature due to its size and compactness but will last you a few inflates/deflates or give you around 10 hours as a tent light/torch. Already used this as an emergency light in my shed and being a metal shed the magnetic nature of this pump allowed it to stick to the wall…thumbs up to that. Absolutely recommend
Better on wide valved inflatables
This is the second one of these I have ordered after dropping the first one off a pontoon in Turkey over the summer!
They are really good and I actually found them more use deflating inflatables in order to pack back up in the bag. We can all blow up stuff but deflating is often more tricky.
These work well on inflatables that have wider valves rather than the narrow valves found on cheap inflatables. Too much pressure is lost trying to force it down a thin nozzle. This is true of all pumps even the mains plug in types.
We also use to collapse the vacuum bags to get a bit more space in our luggage when travelling on holiday and works really well for that.
I can recommend them and will look to replace this one when I inevitably drop it off a boat or something.
Perfect for travel
This little pump is easy to use and effective. It’s perfect for travelling. I use it most with vacuum seal bags but it can also be used to inflate items.
The battery life is pretty good and I like that it comes with a little storage bag to keep all the bits and pieces together.
Compared to other similar pumps it is a bit more expensive. But I would still recommend it.
I would call these little pumps indispensable
If you are a camper and like me, suffer from an age driven phobia of the hard ground and hate those foam pads opting for air beds, this is the pump for you.
These little pumps make the tedious job of blowing up your air beds so simple and quick, and compact is the word, all this power in such a small unassuming device and it doubles up as a tent light if required, whats not to love.
Lots of adapters for pretty much any air bed type you can acquire, inflates at a good pace and will also deflate the bed as well, tested on a double air mattress and worked flawlessly. Just be aware that the battery is not the biggest but that is a feature due to its size and compactness but will last you a few inflates/deflates or give you around 10 hours as a tent light/torch. Already used this as an emergency light in my shed and being a metal shed the magnetic nature of this pump allowed it to stick to the wall…thumbs up to that.
I said indispensable and I meant it…absolutely recommend
Powerful Tiny Pump 😁👍
The tiny pump is high quality made excellent brightness Easy to use
Lightweight very compact can be used as a lantern rechargeable has a magnet much prefer this one as the standard plug in one is too loud
Definitely value for money and i highly recommend would make a awesome gif
Made a great job of deflating an air mattress. Makes a high pitch wine. Quite bright. Small.
I like this device. I recently had to put away an air mattress. Using this the job was done QUICKLY. Perhaps more important than the speed of the deflation was the emptiness of the inflatable afterwards. It left it FLAT. This really matters. Even a small quantity of air left in can seem a lot when you try to fold the mattress up. I’ve been camping quite a lot and am familiar with the rigmarole of getting everyone together to press on it to squeeze it flat. No more will I struggle because now I can get it flatter and do it quicker with this.
It does whine but it’s not offensive.
Versatile.
I like the light. It’s quite bright. Good in a tent. Most of all I like that this device has a use at more times during a camping holiday. Saves space. Mind you this thing is small to begin with.
If I had to criticise something it would be the fit of the adapters to the fan unit. They are surprisingly tight. I was worried lest I had it wrong and was going to break something. I pushed harder and it went on. Having fitted various adapters a number of times I’m getting more comfortable with it and it’s fine so far.
I hope these opinions and observations are helpful.
Fantastic
Very practical to use. I am not a techno expert but found this so easy to use. It is powerful despite the size and I like how lightweight it is, so that it can easily fit in a bag. Appears really durable too. Definitely recommend
Small and lightweight gets the job done when a larger vacuum/pump is not convenie
This little pump’s main USP is that it is so small it will pop in a pocket, or bag, saving a lot of weight or space on a trip.
As well as one side inflating, the other side deflates, it has a torch light that has 3 levels of power and a magnetic ring so it can be attached to metal surfaces.
As you can see, I have demonstrated in the attached video, the inflating of an exercise ball, the deflating of a storage bag and the light capability.
I found it is far more efficient as a pump than it is deflating and certainly not as fast as using a vacuum cleaner, but this is all about convenience and availability.
As you can see from the pictures it comes with various attachment heads and a nice drawstring carrying bag.
It is charged via the supplied USB-A to USB-C cable. As well as holding a substantial change in its 1300mAh Battery it can be used as in the video attached to a power bank.
The current price of 36.99 I would say is on the high side.
A tiny versatile pump for camping mats and other inflatables
This is an excellent tiny pump with built in 1300mAh rechargeable battery , it’s ideal for pumping up inflatable camping mats when out wild camping.
It’s the smallest of the flextailgear pumps but is still one of the best performing pumps , I’d definitely recommend this little pump as a versatile pump for various inflatables.
It can come in handy for paddling pools , swimming inflatables, camping mats.
The 2X pump is tiny , it’s lightweight so it’s easy to take with you on your camping trips , it takes up no room at all and adds little weight to your pack , it’s definitely worth purchasing as part of your camping equipment.
It’s very easy to use , it’s still a bit loud when inflating but most pumps are , this is probably one of the quieter pumps though , it’s definitely the smallest and most lightweight pump I’ve ever used.
Neat and effective, versatile little travel pump and torch
I impulse-grabbed this tiny vacuum bag pump from FLEXTAIL because we have just moved house and have clothes and sift furnishing storage issues which vacuum bags are going some way to help sort out, but it’s a pain in the proverbial body part having to get the great but still not exactly Dyson stick out to do the vacuum part.
It’s a tiny gadget that recharges a relatively small 1300 mAh internal battery via USB-C. I’m not entirely sure it benefits from any of the fast-charging USB-C features.
It’s a hand-sized “travel” gadget, and as well as the sucking rings on the vacuum bags mentioned first in the product page’s headline it can be attached via the various adapters provided to travel appropriate things like inflatable beds and pool toys.
The makers have value-added an LED light and magnet at opposite ends so it turns into a flashlight/torch or “camping” lamp.
At time of review it costs 36.99. This may seem a bit steep, but for the traveller it does mean you could stuff your check-in bag with extra vacuum-packed clothes and not need to take the Dyson with you to re-vacuum for the return trip. It’s an effective little pump that I’ll use mainly indoors for long term storage efficiency, but when the weather improves will save a lot of time and wheezy, middle-aged huffing and puffing with lilos and pool toys.
Multi-purpose and small enough to take anywhere.
Really handy little pump for both pumping up inflatables or drawing the air out of vacuum bags, and it can also work as a light for your tent when you go camping. Rechargeable with a type C USB cable and so small and lightweight that you can easily take it anywhere with you. Not the cheapest pump available, but given the benefits it provides it is good value.
I didn't think it would work so well, but it's amazing!
We got this, because it seemed to promise the impossible. I mean, this thing is so small. I thought we would try it though.
One aim for this, was so we can take our airbeds with us, when camping, and not worry about getting access to electricity. When the device arrived, I was a little surprised at how small it was and when I switched it on, the air coming out of it didn’t hold much promise for us. How wrong I was.
After a full charge, I was able to pump a single airbed up, twice. I expect the device to have enough power left to pump at least a third, possibly a fourth airbed too.
The pump is so small and compact, it blows as well as sucks, and even has a little light built in. The light has three brightness settings and they are very bright too. There’s also a loop at the top of it so you can hang this, possibly inside a tent. It’s bright enough to light up the room.
Even though it is small, it is amazingly powerful and bright. This is a must purchase if you go camping. I thoroughly recommend it.
Powerful!!
So powerful for the size! Easy to use once you know how. Lots of attachments to hook it up to things. A little load but that no problem. It can both suck air and blow air so has plenty of uses. Very pleased
outdoor goodies
Very good outdoor product, can be used as a small hair dryer, can be used as a lamp, of course, can also be used as an air pump to inflate the air bed
Just the ticket for me ✔️
These mini air pumps are so cute and dinky and will be going in my hand luggage when I go away in December. They literally fit into the palm of one’s hand.
It’s a bit noisy when in use but who cares! I don’t as it gets the job done for me
I will be able to vacuum pack my carry on items to a size that will enable to fit into all my items and some into my carry on bag. I will be able to get twice as much in my bag than I’d anticipated and no drama at check in. Then when I return home I’ll be able to do the same. I’ll now be able to fit my friends Christmas gift into my bag too. I’m not taking a suitcase as it’s a short trip and the airline I’m travelling with charges for each case
Not only useful for carry on, the possibilities are many and due to its compact size it’s very portable it even has a little camping light. You get 2 for the price so great for sharing. I’ll give one to my sister who travels a lot and always Uber packs to the point that I always have to have done of her things in my suitcase when we travel together. She’s a nightmare always packs enough for a couple of months
I’ve used it to blow up my larger vacuum bags and it did a pretty good job and I also tried out the lamp which can last up to 10 hours on a full charge which is fantastic. It has 3 levels of brightness all of which are very useful.
It is charged via usb and Comes with various attachments depending on the job needing doing. One point to note is that the PSI will not blow up a car tyre or anything large like that. So check before you buy if you want it for something large specific!
I’m going to order me some small vacuum bags ready for my trip!
I would recommend just for it’s size, versatility and portability
I hope you found this review helpful
Portable, functional, lightweigh
Very good!! Its gsmall and portable and not lacking in power. I blew up a single large mattress which was effortless for the tiny pump! This will be going on my camping adventure and it’ll take up no room in my rucksack! Love i
Not the most powerful
Visually the design of this unit is excellent, it has a great quality and feel to it. It’s compact and great for camping. It’s not particularly powerful, just enough to do the job it needs to.
It is also a light with a hook for hanging in a tent at night.
So powerful and handy for something so small!
This tiny pump is very impressive for its tiny size. It is rechargeable by USB (cable supplied) and has a cover over the charging point to cover it from dust (and perhaps any light splashes).
I tried it out on a single inflatable mattress and as you can see from my video it pumped up the main outside chamber in under minutes – the second inside took about a minute.
It comes with a great selection of adapters that fit very snugly in to minimise loss of air. Use the arrows to determine whether you want to inflate (arrows point towards inflation) or deflate (arrows pointing away). I also deflated both chambers in about the same amount of time on the same charge.
It has a few connectors that fit all inflatable mattresses we have – both the smaller and larger valves, as well as one for putting on vacuum bags to deflate (it screws onto the valve) and inflatable rings etc.
You double-click the power button to start the pump (for either direction) and a single click to switch it off. Also, you can hold in the power button for a few seconds and it turns on the light – further single clicks go through a medium and then highest power lamp and the next click turns it off. Even the lowest setting is pretty bright and the brightest is very bright! There is a magnet on the other end with a small foldable handle also to position the light. Its a strong magnet – I only tested it on a radiator but it held very well indeed.
This is going to be so useful to take with us camping and for any time when the power goes out and we will keep it fully charged ready for action.
Such a brilliant idea and very well designed, very powerful. Having the light option is awesome!
I’m going to fully recharge it and put it through its paces and see how many times it will inflate a single mattress (might even try it on a double) and will update with results.
Great for an emergency light but mostly for being able to pump up an inflatable quickly without external power. It also comes with a handy draw-string pouch to keep the pump and connectors too. Absolutely fantastic to try this out and is going to be so useful for so many things! Thank you 🙂
works well, small
Great little, useful pump with various nozzles. Does the job perfectly in approximately 6 minutes. We got it specifically for our guest air bed. I am very happy with it. It is easy to use. Due to its size, it is portable and can be taken anywhere. It also can be used as a light if you long press the button. It should not be used longer than 10 minutes, according to the warning note on it. It is magnetic and also has type charging. The light turns green when it is fully charged. I think it is a bit overpriced, so this is the reason I only gave it 4 stars. I still recommend this item because it is good quality and it is great for its purpose.
Great, compact device for camping etc.
Wow! Someone put a lot of time and effort into designing a product that not only useful and versatile but incredibly compact too. They call it ‘Tiny Pump’ and they’re not kidding!
The pump itself fits easily into the palm of your hand. It is powered by its rechargeable battery so, once charged up, you don’t need to connect it to the mains or a car to operate it. You operate it from a single button. A double press starts the air pump operating, another press stops it. One end has the air intake, the other end has the output and both have the same format so you can fix a nozzle to either end and use it to inflate or deflate. There are a range of nozzles included to fit a variety of appliances to be inflated – and this is where that design shows because they all fit together to be stored as one short column about the same length as the pump.
If you press the power button just one then it lights up an LED ring on and off the pump to act as a lamp, on which you can change to three levels of brightness – and the brightest is VERY powerful. Oh yes, and there are strong magnets in the casing of the pump so you can place the lamp against metal things, like tent poles and it will stay there.
The set of pump and nozzles is completed with the USB charging cable and a nylon drawstring back to hold everything safely together when not in use.
This is a brilliant device, especially to take with your travelling or camping. It takes up very little space in a bag or rucksack and weighs almost nothing but if you need to inflate an airbed or rubber ring or have a light on in the evenings, it will be invaluable. Maybe a little costly, but the versatility and compactness makes it worth the bit extra.
As brilliant as Tiny Pump, plus a ligh
We’ve had a Tiny Pump for some months and it has done sterling service pumping up all kinds of inflatables, both at home and when we took it on holiday. This is the Tiny Pump 2X which is slightly more powerful and adds a useful light which has three brightness settings and can either be hung up from the hook or attached magnetically to any steel surface. I checked the running time on the brightest setting and it was still giving a useful light 7 hours later, (it started to dim at about 5 hours), and the LEDs were still glowing dimly at 18 hours; (strangely the Flextail information gives a running time of 1 hour). Like the original Tiny Pump the Tiny Pump 2X comes with a selection of adapters, a USB-C charging cable, instructions and a storage bag. Charging is by a USB-C socket under a cover, a small LED changes from red to green when fully charged. The pump has two ports for inflating and deflating and it works very well. Running time when inflating appears to be about 20 to 25 minutes, however instructions state to not let it run more than 15 minutes. Performance seemed very similar to our original Tiny Pump, no bad thing as everyone who’s seen it has been very impressed. Overall, the brilliance of Tiny Pump plus a light.
Compact, lightweight, and rather powerful pump & torch
I have both a black and a white Tiny Pump 2X. On the black one I received, it is harder to view the charging light. I am unsure if it is simply because the black is more solid and the white version is more opaque making it easier to see or whether the LED in the black one is a bit faulty.
Apart from the above mentioned issue, this device works fantastically. It is simple to charge up. Very compact and lightweight. Comes with a bunch of adapters which all neatly fit into each other for storage. And there is a branded drawstring bag for keeping everything in. The power of the light is surprisingly good. Even on the lowest setting it seems to disperse a good amount but the higher two levels really take it up a lot. Amazing also how it can inflate via one end of the device and deflate via the other. Easily operated via two short presses to perform either inflation or deflation. A long press will turn on the light and subsequent presses will go through the levels of brightness, before turning it off again.
A rubber cap helps protect the USB C charging port and the operating button is also part of this. There aren’t any protective caps for the inflate and deflate ports, so users will need to be careful to not let dirt get inside them when the product is outside of its storage bag.
Inflation and deflation functions really well. The noise is a bit loud but not overly so.
The instructions is a very long but short in height fold out leaflet. This is quite frustrating as the text is small and the English is mixed in with another language; plus it can be challenging to get it folded up the way it came. It is not just a case of folding the pages back and forth. Part of them fold to bunch together and then another few do and they then combine.
A tiny little powerhouse
There are a few differences between this pump and the original Flextail. The original was 79g, this one is 96g. The slightly larger size and magnet explains the increased weight. As well as the flashlight, this one also has a built in magnet. The magnet means that, when in flashlight mode, the unit can be attached to a metal object, so that it can provide hands free illumination. The flashlight has a maximum brightness of 400lumen. This can be stepped down to 160 lumens or 40 lumens. The torch will provide illumination for 1 hour at 400 lumen, 2.5 hours at 160 lumen or 10 hours at 40 lumens. To turn the light on, simply press and hold the power button, then continue to press the button again to cycle through the lighting settings. The original had 3.5KPA (air pressure) and this one has 4.0KPA. The battery size appears to have remained the same at 1300mAH. Inside the box you get the pump, a carry case, instructions and five different adapters for various inflatable items. To get the pump going, press the button twice. The ‘air in’ is on one side of the pump and the ‘air out’ is on the other side of the pump. With this pump, there will always be a trade off. Bigger pumps will inflate things much quicker. Using this will take longer. This is to be expected though. This unit is all about size and portability. It is made for those people like backpackers who wish to travel light. I particularly like the vacuum bag fitting. We always struggle to find a fitting for emptying the air out of vacuum bags and have to use the inefficient hand pumps that come with them. We regularly use vacuum bags when camping to store our mattress when travelling to and from the campsite. This tiny pump will be useful for this alone. I’m not sure what the little silicone gasket fitting is for. Happy to recommend this little powerhouse.
A compact powerful pump and torch in one
I have both a black and a white Tiny Pump 2X. This white pump is really clear to see the charging light. It sort of has a window but also lights up part of the casing as well. Charging is fairly quick and is done via a USB C cable.
This device works fantastically. It is very compact, lightweight and comes with a bunch of adapters which all neatly fit into each other for storage. Included is a branded drawstring bag for keeping everything in. The power of the light is surprisingly good. Even on the lowest setting it seems to disperse a good amount but the higher two levels really take it up a lot. Amazing also how it can inflate via one end of the device and also be used to deflate via the other end (separately of course). Easily operated via two short presses to perform either inflation or deflation. A long press will turn on the light and subsequent presses will go through the levels of brightness, before turning it off again.
A rubber cap helps protect the USB C charging port and the operating button is also part of this. There aren’t any protective caps for the inflate and deflate ports, so users will need to be careful to not let dirt get inside them when the product is outside of its storage bag.
Inflation and deflation functions really well. The noise is a bit loud but not overly so.
The instructions is a very long but short in height fold out leaflet. This is quite frustrating as the text is small and the English is mixed in with another language; plus it can be challenging to get it folded up the way it came. It is not just a case of folding the pages back and forth. Part of them fold to bunch together and then another do and they then combine.
Surprising amount of power for a tiny pump.
I’ve used this over the last couple of days to remove air from some clothes vacuum bags and I have to say considering it’s so small, it does a pretty good job of removing air from the bags and compressing the clothes down. Photo included for size reference.
Battery life isn’t the strongest point but again, considering the size, it’s still great.
It sucks! (And blows)
FLEXTAILGEAR Tiny Pump 2X Vacuum Bag Pump with 1300mAh Battery Mini Air Pump 0.2 lbs Type C
This little pump comes in a small retail box with a USB-A to USB-C charge lead (no charger), a set of nozzle adapters, a carry pouch and small instruction book. I wasn’t expecting much at all from this little device, expecting it to be one of those cheap gadgets that don’t really work, but I was totally wrong!
This little pump is solid and very well made, it has a built-in LED ring light, a hanging hoop and built-in rechargeable battery and is magnetic. The LED lights are normally rubbish gimmicky things but this one is actually useful, and you can adjust the brightness in 3 levels.
The pump itself is like a little jet engine, it has such a high speed that that there is a gyroscopic effect if you try turning it in mid-air. I gave it a try on my camping air bed using one of the adapters, but on my clothes vacuum bags I couldn’t find an adapter with a screw thread, until I realised that when sucking you don’t need threads to fix it on, it holds there itself, (a dumb moment).
So does it work, yes it does, and it works extremely well too. It didn’t take long to pump up the airbed at all and with the clothes vacuum bags it was a matter of seconds (see video). There is a considerable amount of effort saved with this little pump, not to mention it’s a fraction of the size of foot or hand pumps.
I’m not sure how long the battery will last but I haven’t charged it yet and I have pumped up a camping airbed and vacuum sealed 5 large clothes bags and it is still going strong. The magnet is strong and holds tight when used as a lamp of course.
I cannot fault this little pump; it is very impressive. I cannot comment on the price as this is one of those things that could be expensive to some and cheap to others, its whether or not you feel it’s worth it.
Such impressive work for such a small air pump
In the box is a number of adapted for different uses, the pump and a storage bag. The adaptors seem varied enough to cover most inflatables and vacuum bags. The pump itself is tiny, and I am amazed how much it can do in such a small package. The pump also has a fold out hoop for attaching/hanging, and an LED torch which is pretty powerful (three brightness settings). These too features together makes it ideal for camping/holiday. I have tried it on a couple of vacuum bags and an inflatable pool unicorn, it worked perfectly for both situations.
Charging is super easy via USB-c, cable included.
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This is a very presentable pump. The packaging is superb customer great information on it it’s very easy to follow and packaging. Does the unit justice
The unit itself is quite small and hold it in one hand to operate and the adapters are quite good and universal. I have found that placing adapters on is easy take them off, especially the screw cap for vacuum bags is a little harder.
I really like how compact this is the place everything in its own little bag and everything can fit into a side pocket coat pocket brilliant
Quite powerful I like how it’s USB charged so you can use a battery pack if you’re out and about very happy
Instruction leaflet is okay I did struggle to read it because everything is printed so small, but the graphics are quite good for once you understand how it works self-explanatory tickly like that it comes with lights as well as a pimp/vacuum motor very good for camping
Overall, very pleased this is a quality unit stylish very easy to use. However it does come at hefty price point of 37 which is a little disappointing, but you cannot deny how versatile this little unit is love i
Nice little lightweight gadget. Ideal for tasking out and about or camping.
I really like the compact nature of this device, and the power it still manages to give. This pump has several attachments, so covers most needs for pumping things up. I used it on my swim float as a quick demo, and yes it was very quick and efficient pumping that up. It would cope with a mattress with no problem. The light function is also really bright and with three levels of brightness is good for everyone. There is a little hanging loop which is tucked neatly into the other end of the device. The instructions are very tiny, but you will find the English in there if you have a good look. They are useful, and I needed them to help me go between camping mode (light) ,and pump mode as I couldn’t work it out for a while! The carry bag sent with the pump comfortably fits all the bits inside, including the instructions without any problems, which is a relief as these storage bags are nearly always too small.
This is incredible
This is amazing. It’s an excellent survival/camping tool to have. It has it’s own battery, it’s an USB device and also serve as a flashlight. And on top of all this, you get a carry bag and a large variety of exchangeable nozzles.
This is an excellent value for your money and even if you’re not an outgoing person, this little gadget can come handy to use with inflatable guest beds or just simple party balloons.
Brilliant idea and well done
Brilliant idea and design and done very well. Very compact and even fits in pocket very easily. It has few different heads so can be used with anything. I inflated a single mattress with it and took 10mins to get there which is very good.
The light has different brightness levels which is very good as well. Charges with usb type c so easy for anyone to have it.
It is quite loud as you can hear in the video but i guess thats with all.
Definitely worth having this for home or outdoors.
Small but works well
This mini pump works better than expected and i like that it’s easy for me to use. It’s done well at blowing up my air bed and it didn’t take as long as I thought it would. I think the battery capacity is good, it’s easy to charge and the battery life is decent. I’ve used it on vacuum bags and it was brilliant for using on them. I think the quality of the pump is good because it’s strong, sturdy and durable it should withstand a lot of use. I haven’t really used it magnetically but it’s a handy feature to have and will probably come into most use when I go camping. It’s lightweight and very portable so brilliant for taking away travelling. I think it’s good value for money and I do recommend it. It gets a thumbs up from me. It’s a useful piece of equipment to have that’s for sure.
Handy little pump/ ligh
First thing I would like to clarify is you get one pump as I found the listing a little confusing with the x2 and the box having a picture of 2 pumps.
You try the pump unit and a selection of inflation attachments a charge cable and a storage bag. The unit also has a lamp function which has different brightness settings and a hanging loop or can be attached with magnets.
It a useful item but it’s not overly powerful but enough for normal inflatables.
A must for every Wildcamper…
This is a must for every Wildcamper , I own the 1st edition and that was great but this newer version has been beefed up . All the various air mat connections come in the box as does a little bag, easy to connect the pump to your chosen mat , a double click and you’re off . You swap ends to deflate , hold the the button for 3 secs you have a light with 3 different brightnesses. It also magnetic at one end.
For its weight and size you can’t go wrong , blow your sleep mat up whilst you sort your camp out .
So definitely recommend this pump.
Mini but Powerful
I like this mini air pump . I like it because it is rechargeable and smaller than a tennis ball . It has a tarch mode as well . I like it that I can keep it on my pocket any where . I used it for inflating my children’s swimming arm bands and tyre ring .It was embarrassing when I inflate them with mouth some time . I am happy with my purchase.in my opinion it is expensive. I like it .
Expensive, but it has an extra secret feature, see my video!
So, it’s a 3-brightness light, a pump for your inflatables and a ??? I’ll come to that later – with a fun video! At first, I was rather shocked at the high price of this tiny device, but after using it and seeing how compact and portable it is, I’m happy to give it my endorsement.
As a camping light, it’s a long-run direction light that will light up my tent for hours and enough for all activities including reading. It also doubles as a small electric pump. Ok, so it’s not very powerful and your camping mattress may take a while to inflate, but it will do the job
Now, for the fun part. If you have a large flat smooth surface, turn it on with the pump facing down on the surface. You have a wicked Hovercraft! This little thing will slide on a cushion of air all over the place, or be guided by your skilful hand. See my video. Hours of fun, especially if you have two for duelling
I know, it’s not intended for this use, but it seems to work without causing any harm or damage. Just a fun thing to do. I personally will use a stronger electric pump, but as an emergency light this is simply great and a convertible hovercraft … It’ could even be a table version of a puck for table ice hockey! A new game is on its way.
Brilliant portable mini electric pump!
This is an amazing bit of kit, I never knew I needed!
A little vacuum pump, small and portable yet packs a punch.
Mine was a bright attractive orange colour which makes it stand out nicely. Comes with a variety of nozzle adapters and a USB charging cable as well as a little carry bag to keep it all in. It’s magnetic so can be attached to any metal surface and had a torch at one end with 3 light settings which are actually surprisingly bright.
The pump sucks in air at one end, for vacuum, and blows it out the other, for inflation so has many uses.
I got it with the intention of taking on holiday with me to blow up our inflatable rings/lilos, and has the added bonus of working with vacuum storage bags so I can use them when packing. Handy for holidays/camping and home use.
I absolutely love it and think it will come in very useful. Worth every penny and would definitely recommend.
Quite Impressive Little Pump.
I was not sure what to expect with this but am quite impressed. It’s a little out of my outdoor season so it has mainly been test use but I think it will sae a lot of blowing and sucking inflatable kit without needing something that takes a lot of space. Not sure about using it for an air bed but for smaller items it is perfect.
My wife has also tried it for use with small vacuum food bags and it works better than the pump that came with the bags.
The little light is a good emergency extra and it’s actually quite bright. No call indication of battery life yet but all my tests have been on the same charge so looks good for a weekend away.
My only real question is charging. With battery kit it is easy to pack or purchase extra batteries but this is rechargeable only. I do have some battery packs for recharging a phone and guess something like that would be a good extra to carry as not so easy to find a charger as it is extra batteries.l
The kit all comes in a neat little carry bag which takes the pump, cable and a range of adapters that all fit inside one another.
Tiny, powerful and extremely useful bit of ki
This is so easy to slip into a backpack, yet so useful for so many things.. It’s perfect for camping or a day at the beach or pool. It make short work of inflating and deflating pool toys, inflatable beds, etc. I’ve even used it to quickly cool food – almost as a micro-fan! I can see it being really useful for so many things..
The form factor is amazing – It’s tiny! The light function, which at first I thought would be gimicky, is actually really good – as the pump also has a hanging loop, you can use it as a light source anywhere..
I’d rate this as a really well thought-out, camping and day out tool. Throw into a bag and take it with you – you never know when you might need it and it’s so small, you won’t even notice it’s there until you need it!
Good airflow
There is good airflow and it blows along of air although it is a bit loud. The leds work well too. This seems like an ideal thing to bring when going camping. It charges with type c which is ideal. This is a good electric pump for blowing things like up like balls or beds.