ActiveOutdoorsCampingFlextail Zero Pump review: pump up your camping gameCompact, efficient and portable, the Flextail Zero Pump is a nifty little tool for campersWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)T3 VerdictThe Flextail Zero Pump offers efficient camping pad inflation and deflation with its compact design and rechargeable battery. Despite limitations in air pressure and a missing carry bag, its affordability and versatility make it a practical camping accessory. A must-have for ultralight outdoor gear fans.Reasons to buy+Compact design+Comes with many attachments+Helps with inflation and deflation+Rechargeable batteryReasons to avoid-Max air pressure isn’t mind-blowing-A carry bag would be niceWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
ActiveOutdoorsCampingFlextail Zero Pump review: pump up your camping gameCompact, efficient and portable, the Flextail Zero Pump is a nifty little tool for campersWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)T3 VerdictThe Flextail Zero Pump offers efficient camping pad inflation and deflation with its compact design and rechargeable battery. Despite limitations in air pressure and a missing carry bag, its affordability and versatility make it a practical camping accessory. A must-have for ultralight outdoor gear fans.Reasons to buy+Compact design+Comes with many attachments+Helps with inflation and deflation+Rechargeable batteryReasons to avoid-Max air pressure isn’t mind-blowing-A carry bag would be niceWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
Compact, efficient and portable, the Flextail Zero Pump is a nifty little tool for campers
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(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)T3 VerdictThe Flextail Zero Pump offers efficient camping pad inflation and deflation with its compact design and rechargeable battery. Despite limitations in air pressure and a missing carry bag, its affordability and versatility make it a practical camping accessory. A must-have for ultralight outdoor gear fans.Reasons to buy+Compact design+Comes with many attachments+Helps with inflation and deflation+Rechargeable batteryReasons to avoid-Max air pressure isn’t mind-blowing-A carry bag would be nice
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
T3 VerdictThe Flextail Zero Pump offers efficient camping pad inflation and deflation with its compact design and rechargeable battery. Despite limitations in air pressure and a missing carry bag, its affordability and versatility make it a practical camping accessory. A must-have for ultralight outdoor gear fans.Reasons to buy+Compact design+Comes with many attachments+Helps with inflation and deflation+Rechargeable batteryReasons to avoid-Max air pressure isn’t mind-blowing-A carry bag would be nice
T3 VerdictThe Flextail Zero Pump offers efficient camping pad inflation and deflation with its compact design and rechargeable battery. Despite limitations in air pressure and a missing carry bag, its affordability and versatility make it a practical camping accessory. A must-have for ultralight outdoor gear fans.
T3 Verdict
The Flextail Zero Pump offers efficient camping pad inflation and deflation with its compact design and rechargeable battery. Despite limitations in air pressure and a missing carry bag, its affordability and versatility make it a practical camping accessory. A must-have for ultralight outdoor gear fans.
Reasons to buy+Compact design+Comes with many attachments+Helps with inflation and deflation+Rechargeable batteryReasons to avoid-Max air pressure isn’t mind-blowing-A carry bag would be nice
Reasons to buy+Compact design+Comes with many attachments+Helps with inflation and deflation+Rechargeable battery
Compact design
Comes with many attachments
Helps with inflation and deflation
Rechargeable battery
Reasons to avoid-Max air pressure isn’t mind-blowing-A carry bag would be nice
Max air pressure isn’t mind-blowing
A carry bag would be nice
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
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Jump to category:Price and availabilitySpecificationsZero PumpTiny Pump 2xVerdict
Jump to category:Price and availabilitySpecificationsZero PumpTiny Pump 2xVerdict
The Flextail Zero Pump and its larger sibling, the Tiny Pump 2x, are the kind of gadgets that might not be well-known to everyone, but they definitely should be, which are exactly the kind of products we love to cover on the website, ones that offer great value and versatility.What is the Flextail Zero Pump, you might ask? Well, it’s a small electronic pump that can help you inflate (and deflate) camping pads without spewing all the germs and bacteria from your mouth directly into the blowhole.And although exhaling germs into a bag is gross on its own, those festering bacteria can also significantly reduce the durability and effectiveness of your camping mat. Not to mention, it’s a real pain in the neck to inflate anything after a long hiking trip without fainting.How good is the Flextail Zero Pump, and should you get one? Read my review below to find out.Flextail Zero Pump reviewPrice and availabilityThe Zero Pump is available to buy now directly fromFlextailfor a recommended retail price of $52.99 (approx. £41.75/ AU$80). It’s only available in one colour, black. The slightly largerTiny Pump 2xcosts $39.99 and comes in three colours: Orange, Black and White.Specifications(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)Weight:1.2 ozSize:1.02 x 2.95 inchesRunning time:25 minutesMaximum pressure:2.5 kPaAirflow:180 l/minBattery capacity:650 mAhZero Pump(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The Zero Pump is tiny and super lightweight. It almost feels like a child’s toy, but it really isn’t. The shell of the pump is made from a thin metal, which fills me with confidence about the pump’s durability. I wouldn’t throw anything with the battery around, but I feel the metal casing will be able to withstand accidental falls without damage better than plastic.Operating the Zero Pump is easy, too. As there is only one button on it. You have to press it twice to activate the pump, which is a safety measure to avoid accidental starts if it’s stored in the bag.Operating is super simple. Once the Zero Pump is turned on, attaching one side to the nozzle will inflate the sleeping pad; attaching the other side will deflate it. You get six attachments in the box that should match the blowhole of most popular mats, including Thermarest, Sea-to-Summit, Nemo and more.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The battery inside the Zero Pump is rechargeable and replaceable. Charging is interesting – you have to connect the USB-C cable to the battery itself, not the pump, which means you’ll have to unscrew the top of the pump to access the battery.It’s not like you’ll have to recharge the battery often, though, as this compact pump has enough power stored on it to inflate over 20 sleeping pads in a row! And does it pretty quickly, too: it inflated theVango Aotrom Thermo Platinumin under 30 seconds when I tried it.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)After all this, you might wonder what’s the catch, right? Well, I could only discover two. One is the lack of a carry bag, which isn’t a massive issue, as you can attach the different rubber nozzles to your sleeping pad. However, carrying all of them would enable you to help other campers.The other is the maximum air pressure. The Zero Pump is a small device with no pressurised air container, which means it can only inflate pads to a certain degree. 2.5 kPa is way below the pressure an average person can produce with their lungs, so the pads will only be so hard when using Zero Pump.It was enough for me, but if you like your sleeping pads to be rock solid, the Zero Pump might not be the best option for you.Tiny Pump 2x(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)I was also sent the Tiny Pump 2x to test alongside the Zero Pump. This larger pump has enough power to inflate 40 sleeping pads and has a maximum pressure of 4 kPa. Still not quite lung capacity, but it means you can inflate sleeping pads quicker.The Tiny Pump 2x also comes with attachments, but they are made from hard plastic, just like the pump’s body. Unlike the Zero Pump, the Tiny Pump 2x does have a carry bag; maybe it’s because you can’t tie the attachments around the pads. Who knows?That’s not the only difference between the two. The Tiny Pump 2x has a magnetic base, so you can attach it to metallic surfaces. It also has a light function, and if you buy the silicone lampshade, you can turn your Tiny Pump 2x into a full-fledged camping lantern. And it looks pretty cute, too, like an illuminated mushroom.The downside of the Tiny Pump 2x is its size. Although it’s far from being heavy or bulky, it’s certainly more sizeable than the Zero Pump, making it less ideal for ultralight backpacking adventures.Verdict(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The Flextail Zero Pump is one of the more interesting camping gear I tested in recent times. It’s not perfect, but it offers enough functionality to justify the price. And that price isn’t too high, either, making it a meaningful yet not too expensive gift to the fellow camper in your life.The Tiny Pump 2x is even more affordable, and has a light function, as well as longer battery life. It’s bigger than the Zero Pump but still small enough to be carried around in your hiking backpack. Plus, it’s cheaper, which means the Tiny Pump 2x might make an even better gift. If for no one else, yourself.
The Flextail Zero Pump and its larger sibling, the Tiny Pump 2x, are the kind of gadgets that might not be well-known to everyone, but they definitely should be, which are exactly the kind of products we love to cover on the website, ones that offer great value and versatility.What is the Flextail Zero Pump, you might ask? Well, it’s a small electronic pump that can help you inflate (and deflate) camping pads without spewing all the germs and bacteria from your mouth directly into the blowhole.And although exhaling germs into a bag is gross on its own, those festering bacteria can also significantly reduce the durability and effectiveness of your camping mat. Not to mention, it’s a real pain in the neck to inflate anything after a long hiking trip without fainting.How good is the Flextail Zero Pump, and should you get one? Read my review below to find out.Flextail Zero Pump reviewPrice and availabilityThe Zero Pump is available to buy now directly fromFlextailfor a recommended retail price of $52.99 (approx. £41.75/ AU$80). It’s only available in one colour, black. The slightly largerTiny Pump 2xcosts $39.99 and comes in three colours: Orange, Black and White.Specifications(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)Weight:1.2 ozSize:1.02 x 2.95 inchesRunning time:25 minutesMaximum pressure:2.5 kPaAirflow:180 l/minBattery capacity:650 mAhZero Pump(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The Zero Pump is tiny and super lightweight. It almost feels like a child’s toy, but it really isn’t. The shell of the pump is made from a thin metal, which fills me with confidence about the pump’s durability. I wouldn’t throw anything with the battery around, but I feel the metal casing will be able to withstand accidental falls without damage better than plastic.Operating the Zero Pump is easy, too. As there is only one button on it. You have to press it twice to activate the pump, which is a safety measure to avoid accidental starts if it’s stored in the bag.Operating is super simple. Once the Zero Pump is turned on, attaching one side to the nozzle will inflate the sleeping pad; attaching the other side will deflate it. You get six attachments in the box that should match the blowhole of most popular mats, including Thermarest, Sea-to-Summit, Nemo and more.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The battery inside the Zero Pump is rechargeable and replaceable. Charging is interesting – you have to connect the USB-C cable to the battery itself, not the pump, which means you’ll have to unscrew the top of the pump to access the battery.It’s not like you’ll have to recharge the battery often, though, as this compact pump has enough power stored on it to inflate over 20 sleeping pads in a row! And does it pretty quickly, too: it inflated theVango Aotrom Thermo Platinumin under 30 seconds when I tried it.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)After all this, you might wonder what’s the catch, right? Well, I could only discover two. One is the lack of a carry bag, which isn’t a massive issue, as you can attach the different rubber nozzles to your sleeping pad. However, carrying all of them would enable you to help other campers.The other is the maximum air pressure. The Zero Pump is a small device with no pressurised air container, which means it can only inflate pads to a certain degree. 2.5 kPa is way below the pressure an average person can produce with their lungs, so the pads will only be so hard when using Zero Pump.It was enough for me, but if you like your sleeping pads to be rock solid, the Zero Pump might not be the best option for you.Tiny Pump 2x(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)I was also sent the Tiny Pump 2x to test alongside the Zero Pump. This larger pump has enough power to inflate 40 sleeping pads and has a maximum pressure of 4 kPa. Still not quite lung capacity, but it means you can inflate sleeping pads quicker.The Tiny Pump 2x also comes with attachments, but they are made from hard plastic, just like the pump’s body. Unlike the Zero Pump, the Tiny Pump 2x does have a carry bag; maybe it’s because you can’t tie the attachments around the pads. Who knows?That’s not the only difference between the two. The Tiny Pump 2x has a magnetic base, so you can attach it to metallic surfaces. It also has a light function, and if you buy the silicone lampshade, you can turn your Tiny Pump 2x into a full-fledged camping lantern. And it looks pretty cute, too, like an illuminated mushroom.The downside of the Tiny Pump 2x is its size. Although it’s far from being heavy or bulky, it’s certainly more sizeable than the Zero Pump, making it less ideal for ultralight backpacking adventures.Verdict(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The Flextail Zero Pump is one of the more interesting camping gear I tested in recent times. It’s not perfect, but it offers enough functionality to justify the price. And that price isn’t too high, either, making it a meaningful yet not too expensive gift to the fellow camper in your life.The Tiny Pump 2x is even more affordable, and has a light function, as well as longer battery life. It’s bigger than the Zero Pump but still small enough to be carried around in your hiking backpack. Plus, it’s cheaper, which means the Tiny Pump 2x might make an even better gift. If for no one else, yourself.
The Flextail Zero Pump and its larger sibling, the Tiny Pump 2x, are the kind of gadgets that might not be well-known to everyone, but they definitely should be, which are exactly the kind of products we love to cover on the website, ones that offer great value and versatility.What is the Flextail Zero Pump, you might ask? Well, it’s a small electronic pump that can help you inflate (and deflate) camping pads without spewing all the germs and bacteria from your mouth directly into the blowhole.And although exhaling germs into a bag is gross on its own, those festering bacteria can also significantly reduce the durability and effectiveness of your camping mat. Not to mention, it’s a real pain in the neck to inflate anything after a long hiking trip without fainting.How good is the Flextail Zero Pump, and should you get one? Read my review below to find out.Flextail Zero Pump reviewPrice and availabilityThe Zero Pump is available to buy now directly fromFlextailfor a recommended retail price of $52.99 (approx. £41.75/ AU$80). It’s only available in one colour, black. The slightly largerTiny Pump 2xcosts $39.99 and comes in three colours: Orange, Black and White.Specifications(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)Weight:1.2 ozSize:1.02 x 2.95 inchesRunning time:25 minutesMaximum pressure:2.5 kPaAirflow:180 l/minBattery capacity:650 mAhZero Pump(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The Zero Pump is tiny and super lightweight. It almost feels like a child’s toy, but it really isn’t. The shell of the pump is made from a thin metal, which fills me with confidence about the pump’s durability. I wouldn’t throw anything with the battery around, but I feel the metal casing will be able to withstand accidental falls without damage better than plastic.Operating the Zero Pump is easy, too. As there is only one button on it. You have to press it twice to activate the pump, which is a safety measure to avoid accidental starts if it’s stored in the bag.Operating is super simple. Once the Zero Pump is turned on, attaching one side to the nozzle will inflate the sleeping pad; attaching the other side will deflate it. You get six attachments in the box that should match the blowhole of most popular mats, including Thermarest, Sea-to-Summit, Nemo and more.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The battery inside the Zero Pump is rechargeable and replaceable. Charging is interesting – you have to connect the USB-C cable to the battery itself, not the pump, which means you’ll have to unscrew the top of the pump to access the battery.It’s not like you’ll have to recharge the battery often, though, as this compact pump has enough power stored on it to inflate over 20 sleeping pads in a row! And does it pretty quickly, too: it inflated theVango Aotrom Thermo Platinumin under 30 seconds when I tried it.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)After all this, you might wonder what’s the catch, right? Well, I could only discover two. One is the lack of a carry bag, which isn’t a massive issue, as you can attach the different rubber nozzles to your sleeping pad. However, carrying all of them would enable you to help other campers.The other is the maximum air pressure. The Zero Pump is a small device with no pressurised air container, which means it can only inflate pads to a certain degree. 2.5 kPa is way below the pressure an average person can produce with their lungs, so the pads will only be so hard when using Zero Pump.It was enough for me, but if you like your sleeping pads to be rock solid, the Zero Pump might not be the best option for you.Tiny Pump 2x(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)I was also sent the Tiny Pump 2x to test alongside the Zero Pump. This larger pump has enough power to inflate 40 sleeping pads and has a maximum pressure of 4 kPa. Still not quite lung capacity, but it means you can inflate sleeping pads quicker.The Tiny Pump 2x also comes with attachments, but they are made from hard plastic, just like the pump’s body. Unlike the Zero Pump, the Tiny Pump 2x does have a carry bag; maybe it’s because you can’t tie the attachments around the pads. Who knows?That’s not the only difference between the two. The Tiny Pump 2x has a magnetic base, so you can attach it to metallic surfaces. It also has a light function, and if you buy the silicone lampshade, you can turn your Tiny Pump 2x into a full-fledged camping lantern. And it looks pretty cute, too, like an illuminated mushroom.The downside of the Tiny Pump 2x is its size. Although it’s far from being heavy or bulky, it’s certainly more sizeable than the Zero Pump, making it less ideal for ultralight backpacking adventures.Verdict(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)The Flextail Zero Pump is one of the more interesting camping gear I tested in recent times. It’s not perfect, but it offers enough functionality to justify the price. And that price isn’t too high, either, making it a meaningful yet not too expensive gift to the fellow camper in your life.The Tiny Pump 2x is even more affordable, and has a light function, as well as longer battery life. It’s bigger than the Zero Pump but still small enough to be carried around in your hiking backpack. Plus, it’s cheaper, which means the Tiny Pump 2x might make an even better gift. If for no one else, yourself.
The Flextail Zero Pump and its larger sibling, the Tiny Pump 2x, are the kind of gadgets that might not be well-known to everyone, but they definitely should be, which are exactly the kind of products we love to cover on the website, ones that offer great value and versatility.
What is the Flextail Zero Pump, you might ask? Well, it’s a small electronic pump that can help you inflate (and deflate) camping pads without spewing all the germs and bacteria from your mouth directly into the blowhole.
And although exhaling germs into a bag is gross on its own, those festering bacteria can also significantly reduce the durability and effectiveness of your camping mat. Not to mention, it’s a real pain in the neck to inflate anything after a long hiking trip without fainting.
How good is the Flextail Zero Pump, and should you get one? Read my review below to find out.
Flextail Zero Pump review
Price and availability
The Zero Pump is available to buy now directly fromFlextailfor a recommended retail price of $52.99 (approx. £41.75/ AU$80). It’s only available in one colour, black. The slightly largerTiny Pump 2xcosts $39.99 and comes in three colours: Orange, Black and White.
Specifications
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Zero Pump
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
The Zero Pump is tiny and super lightweight. It almost feels like a child’s toy, but it really isn’t. The shell of the pump is made from a thin metal, which fills me with confidence about the pump’s durability. I wouldn’t throw anything with the battery around, but I feel the metal casing will be able to withstand accidental falls without damage better than plastic.
Operating the Zero Pump is easy, too. As there is only one button on it. You have to press it twice to activate the pump, which is a safety measure to avoid accidental starts if it’s stored in the bag.
Operating is super simple. Once the Zero Pump is turned on, attaching one side to the nozzle will inflate the sleeping pad; attaching the other side will deflate it. You get six attachments in the box that should match the blowhole of most popular mats, including Thermarest, Sea-to-Summit, Nemo and more.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
The battery inside the Zero Pump is rechargeable and replaceable. Charging is interesting – you have to connect the USB-C cable to the battery itself, not the pump, which means you’ll have to unscrew the top of the pump to access the battery.
It’s not like you’ll have to recharge the battery often, though, as this compact pump has enough power stored on it to inflate over 20 sleeping pads in a row! And does it pretty quickly, too: it inflated theVango Aotrom Thermo Platinumin under 30 seconds when I tried it.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
After all this, you might wonder what’s the catch, right? Well, I could only discover two. One is the lack of a carry bag, which isn’t a massive issue, as you can attach the different rubber nozzles to your sleeping pad. However, carrying all of them would enable you to help other campers.
The other is the maximum air pressure. The Zero Pump is a small device with no pressurised air container, which means it can only inflate pads to a certain degree. 2.5 kPa is way below the pressure an average person can produce with their lungs, so the pads will only be so hard when using Zero Pump.
It was enough for me, but if you like your sleeping pads to be rock solid, the Zero Pump might not be the best option for you.
Tiny Pump 2x
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
I was also sent the Tiny Pump 2x to test alongside the Zero Pump. This larger pump has enough power to inflate 40 sleeping pads and has a maximum pressure of 4 kPa. Still not quite lung capacity, but it means you can inflate sleeping pads quicker.
The Tiny Pump 2x also comes with attachments, but they are made from hard plastic, just like the pump’s body. Unlike the Zero Pump, the Tiny Pump 2x does have a carry bag; maybe it’s because you can’t tie the attachments around the pads. Who knows?
That’s not the only difference between the two. The Tiny Pump 2x has a magnetic base, so you can attach it to metallic surfaces. It also has a light function, and if you buy the silicone lampshade, you can turn your Tiny Pump 2x into a full-fledged camping lantern. And it looks pretty cute, too, like an illuminated mushroom.
The downside of the Tiny Pump 2x is its size. Although it’s far from being heavy or bulky, it’s certainly more sizeable than the Zero Pump, making it less ideal for ultralight backpacking adventures.
Verdict
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
The Flextail Zero Pump is one of the more interesting camping gear I tested in recent times. It’s not perfect, but it offers enough functionality to justify the price. And that price isn’t too high, either, making it a meaningful yet not too expensive gift to the fellow camper in your life.
The Tiny Pump 2x is even more affordable, and has a light function, as well as longer battery life. It’s bigger than the Zero Pump but still small enough to be carried around in your hiking backpack. Plus, it’s cheaper, which means the Tiny Pump 2x might make an even better gift. If for no one else, yourself.
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