Flextailgear Max Pump 2020 vs Flextailgear TINY PUMP - Which camping air pump is right for you? 

I picked up the Tiny Pump X from Fextailgear and it's brilliant. The only problem is I needed to make a housing for it so it wouldn't turn on accidentally in my pack. It fits perfectly inside a toilet roll and with the help of some duct tape for strength and a cut out for the nozzle to allow it to slide in, all was sorted. Did a test and it ran for 15 minutes before dying (my mat takes 1 minute to inflate, thinner by quite a bit than the one in the vid) which is plenty of time for my normal trips and it's rechargeable with a power bank. Light is really soft, even spread. Great bit of kit.

Really informative, thanks for taking the time to do that review, I found out everything I needed to know👍🏻

I also ended up having both pumps. And found that the perfect pump is actually if there was a hybrid between the pumps. The pump is used for airmatress and pillow for two person for one to five nights. I've ended up liking the little pump the most, even if it needs recharge from my powerbank on the multiday trips. Its mainly the integrated light that makes bring the little one. The light function is miles better than on the big pump. The light on the little pump starts in low mode when turned on. And that is normally ok to use. The big pump starts the light on full blast and always has to be dimmed. Well there is always the option to ignore the light option or get the pump without it. On trips with three overnighters I bring the big one, but I just love the little form factor of the tiny pump. Oh and I find the litte exhaust pipe very flimsy and are afraid to break it one day. It does not really integrate well with the nozzles.

Great comparison between the 2, thank you.

Particularly useful if you're using a bivy or small solo shelter. I have a Sea to Summit pump-sack that only really works if you're standing up. Almost impossible to use the thing inside your shelter, so in the rain it's difficult to inflate a big mat without getting everything wet. This little pump solves the issue - though as you say, I'll still carry the pump-sack as a failsafe and use it as a dry bag.

Well done, Ally! Thank you!

I have the non Eps version of the large orange one which I used for a family camp, was great. Definitely gonna buy that little one for my coast 2 coast hike to save weight and space, especially as it will be a lantern too! Thanks for the comparison!

Thanks fir the detailed comparison 👍

I’ve had both. The bigger one has been fine. The little one won’t take a charge and it’s not that old. I like the biggn

Having watched another review X Vs X2 I was convinced the X2 was what I wanted but the speed of the Max is appealing as our EXPED mega mat duo takes quite a while to fully inflate and perhaps more importantly it takes ages to deflate it so the deflate is as important as the inflate for me.

Hello from the States. 🖐 Have you seen the new version? The Max Pump 2 Pro pump also has the light feature of the smaller pump. Amazon just notified me of a discount so even though its slightly bigger, I will get that one cause I really am not patient at all even for seconds lol. The switch on the newer one is better to me also.

Great comparison, I need the smaller one for my backpacking setup after seeing both side by side! I've been optimizing my setup for many years and smaller usually wins. I used to carry a large 10'000mah power bank and rechargeable flashlights but I changed that recently. I now carry a Wurkkos WK15 flashlight that has a really efficient XHP50.2 led and has 5000mah battery and one of the only flashlights with many lower modes, it has power bank built in and it can charge all my other items. I also got the Wurkkos HD15 headlamp and while not the lightest in weight its another redundancy for light and it supports power bank also. With both that gives me all the light I need and total 8000 mah of power bank which is plenty on trail.

Hello, I’m interested in the Flextail device but will opt for the one which deflates the air bed as well. My knees aren’t brilliant when the rolling the air out of my Exped goes.

Just got the orange one today, couldn't pump the mattress up to what I wanted , so had to finish it off by hand.

I just bought the orange one and soon realised it’s not all that good. But for £23.99 on Amazon it’ll be fine for a spare.

I wonder if the orange one can fill a full size 14inch mattress🤔 i want one😅

Which one is used to fill the boat? Intex excursion 5

Hey! Have you ever seen a SOLAR-POWERED air pump, also doubled as camping lantern and power bank? Just look for EXORUX...

can this tiny one inflate single person 6" thick air pad?

WONFORIC MINI Air Pump is also very good. You can try our products.

What air mattress do you use?

The Flextail MP2 is even better than the regular Flextailgear pump.

Is it REALLY useful for camping? Not so much if you go for multiple days and change camp each day, or several times. Why? because you'll need a power bank. You can build a DYI system with a garbage bag and a soda bottle cap.

I can't find a manual, when is it fully charged?

The most useless item I have purchased when you can use your breath. Probably useful if you have asthma or a lung related health problem maybe. 🧐🇬🇧

24hrs later I’ve got both too. 🫣