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MikeRegas 
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Posted on: Dec. 03 2012, 11:48 am |
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I have a NeoAir Trekker large size pad and it is a pain, well at least not any fun to inflate with my lungs. I have also read that it is not good to inflate these as the moisture from your breath is a bad thing. So I have been looking at inflation options and came across the Exped Mini Pump and the Exped Pillow Pump, either of which will work in theory although the pillow pump seems to be the more logical choice as it has two purposes. Have any of you had any experience with this combination of the NeoAir and the Exped Pump? I want to know if it is going to work although it is a cheap test I don't want to waste my time or money on it if it doesn't work with the NeoAir.
Thanks
Mike
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hikerjer
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Posted on: Dec. 03 2012, 11:54 am |
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I have the same problem with my Neo-air. It's been addressed before on the forums. As for inflating it by breath, I think the issue of damage is only in the winter when the moisture from your breath can freeze in the pad and damage it. I'm sure others can elaborate.
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hoosierdaddy
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Posted on: Dec. 03 2012, 11:59 am |
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If you can breathe, you can inflate this thing. Why carry the extra weight of some kind of pump? The only reason one would want to inflate a pad using a pump instead of your breath, is IF the pad contains down. The Trekker does not.
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TrailTromper
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Posted on: Dec. 04 2012, 7:44 am |
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Different strokes, but I find that inflating my NeoAir by breath is such a non issue that I doubt I would ever consider any other option. 15 full deep breaths and less than a minute does it. Even at altitude it is no big deal.
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rayestrella
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Posted on: Dec. 04 2012, 8:13 am |
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Well you aren't the OP are you? Obviously it is an issue for him.
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hikingFF77
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Posted on: Dec. 04 2012, 8:48 am |
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I could have used one of these pumps myself this past weekend. Apparently I'm not as full of hot air as some might suggest.
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skinewmexico
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Posted on: Dec. 04 2012, 4:48 pm |
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Instaflator! Although I am looking at that electric pump ray tested.
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rayestrella
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Posted on: Dec. 04 2012, 7:24 pm |
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Yeah, mine weighs an actual 3.2 oz. It will double as a pack liner too. That was this review:
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews....strella
Thermarest is about to get into sleeping bags too. They want to own the sleep market I think.
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