DIY Sleeping Pad Inflator
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2015
- How to make a DIY sleeping pad inflator with just a few common household items. Weighing a mere 0.2 ounces, this handy little pump will not only save you time and effort while out on the trail, but increase the lifespan of your inflatable sleeping pad by reducing moisture build-up within the pad. All-in-all, a great little piece of ultra lightweight backpacking gear. *Works on virtually all major sleeping pad brands, such as: Thermarest, NeoAir, Big Agnes, Nemo, etc.
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Truly appreciate y'all taking the time to watch and comment... really means a lot! If you've enjoyed this one please consider taking a second to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more. Thanks my friends... looking forward to seeing ya around! -John
Just returned from a five day backpacking trip. The inflator worked beautifully!!
For skeptics out there about the durability of a trash bag for this application: I've been using a similar home-made trash bag inflator for @ 10 years now in all kinds of terrain/conditions with no problems or failure. This design shown in the video looks like a great approach. Thanks for the effort and for sharing!
Great tip. I used the cap and threaded bottle top end, without the rubber washer, on a Klymit valve. I simply drilled a 3/4" hole, like you did, and used a rat tail rasp to open the hole up slightly and just slip fit it. Worked great. Thanks
That is just genius.. absolutely wonderful simplicity
Not forgetting, you're not blowing in warm, moist bacteria filled air that regularly causes mould in these kinds of mats!
Thank you very much for your generous compliment my friend... it truly means a lot to me!
great video tip, thx! you must have a magic bit to drill a 5/8" hole with a 3/4" bit!
You're a genius. I bought a new Thermarest Neo Air (got the wider one - needs more air). So comfy. I'm using my little but heavy battery powered pump, made for an air bed. Your idea is going with me as soon as I can make that head piece. Love it!
Works like a charm! Saves me batteries and 45$ for the pump! Thank you very much from Montreal Canada!
Simple and easy DIY that will benefit anyone using inflatable mattresses with that fill nozzle. Thanks for taking the time to shoot and post!
Such a fantastic, simple solution!! I'll be camping for 20 nights - what a breath-saver this will be!!! Many thanks.
Dude, this is fricken brilliant! The inflation bags you can buy commercially are SO damned expensive AND heavy. This is an amazing diy hack. Thanks so much for sharing!
PS - In the video you say to "drill a 5/8" hole." However, you are using a 3/4" bit (clearly marked!), which makes the hole in the cap 1/8" larger in diameter than the inside diameter of the rubber washer. This is perfect as it allows the pad valve to be inserted easily and for the rubber washer to provide the seal. I suspect that the valve on the pad wouldn't even actually fit through the hard plastic lid if it was only drilled with a 5/8" bit!
Awesome tip!! Thank you so much! I just made a couple of these - they work great and weigh nothing! Who in the world would “thumbs down” this video?!
Whenever I hear"John here of course" I know I am going to learn something new. Thanks brother!
Now this is a great idea. Simple, Light, effective. Good job and thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for putting up this video. The thought of spending $30-40 to buy a Thermarest inflator was really chapping my hide! This worked really, really well. Mine only weighed 2 oz using a trash compactor bag. Great, great idea! Thanks again.
Another great idea John, practical and light. That also looks like a super comfy ground mat, mine's only 1" thick. Andysfishing
Neat little minimalist diy - good to see that youre back and doing well John!
Cool starting concept. Ty for posting.
Great DIY project. Works great after enlarging the whole to 7/8-inch and eliminating the washer to make it fit my Nemo Astro Air pad. Thanks for all you do.
John, you're a genius, many, many, thanks..
Really nice! I am a great fan of DIY stuff for decades, and I really love this one! Simple, fast, easy to do and cost nothing! I try to find something in 2022 to inflate thermarest with old valves and can’t find nothing except my lungs! Probably cause I live in (french) Canada so stuff came harder to find here… Anyway thanks to take the time to share this with us!
You're very welcome my friend! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one :) I couldn't agree with you more... DIY is awesome! I hope that this helps you inflate your older style thermarest (and saves you breath, haha). Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment by the way... it's much appreciated!
I am in shock right now. Thank you for the knowledge.
Neat Idea John !
Wow great video and amazing tip. I think you just saved many people (including me) the trouble of almost passing out whenever you try to blow those things up.
THANK YOU! Really appreciate this video and look forward to watching more tips and tricks with simple solutions that anyone can do! Have a great day.
You're very welcome Celia! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed this video :) Thank you so much for taking the time to watch, leaving such a very generous comment, and for your support... it truly means a lot! I hope that you have a great day as well!
Up there amongst the top 10 helpful tip I have seen. Appreciate that...
Saved me 25 bucks for the big agnes pumphouse! Thank you.
Human innovation and creativity never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for this amazingly simple and inexpensive hack!
You're very welcome my friend. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to watch and comment... it's much appreciated!
Best... -John
Thanks for the video! Didn't have a rubber washer at home, instead I had some bicycle tubing that I made a rubber washer from. Works a treat!
The bags themselves can however be problematic as they are not made to be airtight. Easy to get small holes that ultimately limit the maximum pressure.
Thanks Man ! I've been inflating my different pads with a garbage bag and a rubber band for the past 5 years. It all started when I forgot my pump and since then, I'm carrying the smallest pump ever : a garbage bag. Your tip will make that even better (the rubber band technique can be a pain sometimes). Keep those tips it coming !!
Now thats pretty slick!
Thanks angler! I had been fiddling unsuccessfully with a rubber band when I decided to work on this. I actually took the washer from a garden hose, it fits perfectly both around the valve and inside a bottle cap. Using this I was able to inflate my mattress with quite some pressure. It is easier and it keeps the moist outside. I am only looking for bigger strong clear bag, as I prefer a clear one for this.
Dude. This rules! I'm gonna do this for my trip this weekend!
Works beautifully and so much easier than the rubber band method I was using! Yet another use for a Smartwater bottle. The top worked perfect.
Just made one and saved myself $30 compared to the Thermarest NeoAir Pump Sack. Thanks so much!
What a great idea!! Gonna be trying this one out. Thanks John
I saw this video at the perfect time. I bought an inflatable mat just last week and forgot about a pump. This is an amazing idea, thank you so much for sharing it.
You're more than welcome. I hope that this helps with your new inflatable mat Deborah. Thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and for leaving such a generous comment by the way... it really means a lot to me.
This is an awesome DIY solution. And super light too!
Thanks! I'm really happy to hear that you liked it my friend! 👍 Hopefully it comes in handy for you!
I appreciate you watching and commenting by the way... it means a lot!
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Awesome tip and idea!
Great video quality, well scripted and under three minutes! You da man! This method is da bomb!
Happy trails! and tight lines!
good to see you back!
nice touch with the related videos at the end of the vid!
as always, great info John
Great tool for minimal work!
Thanks for sharing, Lee
BRILLIANT! I tried to make one of these with a plastic bag and a rubber band but this one you came up with is awesome! Thanks for the video John.
KdawgCrazy... What's up KDC... How's everything, I haven't seen any videos lately... I hope all is well, take care.
Another great tip, ty for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing this with youtube!
I always find your tips and tricks very usefull!
Thanks.
that's a great use for the camper! thank you!
first time watcher, and it won't be my last!
+Thomas Pigg You're very welcome! Glad you liked the video my friend.. and I truly appreciate the support!
All the best! -John
Awesome Quick and Easy!
That's really a great idea. Thanks John!
Fantastically simple and Works perfectly. best using a quality rubbish bag.. Filled the mat in 2 and a bit goes. So much faster than the supplied sack.
That is a awesome DYI tool thanks for sharing.
Great tip John. Thanks.
Best hack! Thank for for sharing.
You are a wickedly clever man, John. Nice tip! Clear skies,
I love this idea!! I do find myself getting a little dizzy when I blow up my pad quickly, lol. Can't wait to try it.
Great tip! The old Canadian Army air mattress came with a piece of thinner rubber material at the end that functioned the same way as your tip. Since half of our training was in winter - This came in handy all year long. The only downpart was the loud farting sound they made while inflating!
They have been replaced with self inflating mattress and while not as comfortable as the air ones, are a lot warmer in the winter!
Chris...
Awesome idea I'm going to try it out
Now that's an ingenious tip!
This is a great DIY tip!!! I can't wait to try it out!
Fantastic idea! I can't wait to give it a try.
As usual, pure genius!
Great tip John...
Great idea! Thanks for the information!
You're more than welcome my friend! I'm really glad to hear that you liked this one 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment... it's very much appreciated! 👍
That is a really cool idea! Very slick Great vid
Really cool idea
Pretty sweet! I've seen people inflate pack rafts with a pump like that. Theirs were store bought, but DIY rules!
That was a good tip, you bring alot of cool ideas, and cant wait to see your next one.
Been looking for a solution for my Klymit pad. This is perfect 👍
I'm really happy to hear that this will help you out with your pad brother. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment... it's very much appreciated 👍
This is downright clever. I never had trouble inflating mats but one day it occurred to me, I was putting bacteria laden, moist air in the mat. So I bought a hand pump that did not need batteries.
For any who might not wish to do this by DIY, maybe they could just buy the male and female hose repair pieces at a hardware store. I haven't tried it, but it should work.
Thank you very much for the kind compliment Mike. I definitely agree with you... it's certainly best to avoid blowing moist, bacteria filled air into your sleeping pad whenever possible. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment by the way... it really means a lot.
Awesome idea mate, thanks for sharing
I would've never thought of that, awesome!
Great idea made a couple and they are amazing
Your videos always rock! Thanks man
I made this device,it does require a 3/4" drill bit.
And btw,a great idea.
Awesome clever! I'll be sharing this video on my favourite ATV Facebook page.
Not sure where you come up with all these ideas, but keep'em comin'!
Thanx for sharin'!
Great helpful tip. Keep the tips coming. Thanks. Ronnie,Texas.
This is a great DIY project! Good job.
Very clever! Thanks for the tip
That's definitely one to try out :)
As long as not as difficult as your home made tent, that turned the air blue and not from the cold
Adaptor for whistle now there's a thought mmmmm.......
Thanks john
Happy trails
great idea!
Excellent. The garbage bag has other uses too.
Clever stuff - nice work man.
Thank you for your very generous compliment Joshua. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment by the way... it really means a lot man.
I'm like really like in finding this, but... as everyone else has said, you're a genius. I actually had all the parts to make one in the house. Here's what I'm going to do... I regularly line my backpack with a trash compactor bag, so I'm going to use that as the pump bag and take another cap (without a hole in it) to make the bag waterproof.
Thanks for the project.
Super late to the topic: Consider cutting out a circle of rubber/plastic (e.g. bike inner tube), place it inside the cap with the hole and screw it on - should be water tight now. Easy to replace. In a pinch you could probably even cut out a bit from the trash compactor to get the hole closed again.
Well thought out
Thanks John. I have an Air Core that I never use, 'cause I hate blowing the dang thing up. It sure sleeps good, though. I'll give this a try!
Great video John. Keep it up brother!
Great idea, simple, efective love it. Keep up the good work.
John, that is awesome! What a great idea man. Thanks for posting my friend.Peace
Great tip. I am putting that together right away. I usually get someone else to do it, haha. I think you should start doing these tips blindfolded to up your game. Bruce
Very impressive, thanks for sharing.
Outstanding tip. Gracias
Handy and effective.
That's the most brilliant mcyguverism I've ever seen!
I am having knowledge of their videos now, the tips are excelent.
Awesome!
great idea
This is brilliant!
Thanks for this, John. I'm going to do it. :)
You're very welcome Peter. I hope that it works out great for you my friend :) I'd love to hear how it turns out if you get a chance. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment by the way... it really means a lot to me!
You're my hero! My COPD thanks you.