This Is Going To Blow Your Mind! Only 1.2oz - Flextail Zero Pump First Look

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Flextail Zero Air Pump Stats :
What’s Included :
Pump, lanyard, 6 nozzles, battery, charging cable, instructions
Battery : 650mAh Rechargeable - RCR123A/16340
Run time : 25 minutes of sustained use.
Activation and Turning It Off : Two clicks on, one click off.
Inflation Claims made by Flextail (on a single charge) :
25 Thermarest sleeping pads
20 Klymit Sleeping Pads
17 Nemo Pads
17 Sea to Summit pads
25 Big Agnes pads
20 Exped Pads
The company doesn’t specifically state which mades from each company.
Measurements : 1” x 3”
Materials : Aluminum, Rubber and Plastic.
Weight :
Pump Without Battery : 1.1oz
Pump with Battery : 1.7oz
Pump, Battery with Nozzle : 2.1oz
Price : $53
Operation : Double click to activate.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 275

@azclaimjumper Місяць тому

Thanks, Theo, for sending this tiny pump to Luke so he can bring it to our attention. For myself, I'll stick with the pump sack. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada

@cue881-yo7kz Місяць тому

I have a flex tail mini and I love it. I have had it for 2 years and it works great. It even came with a bag for all the adapters and you plug the usb right into the unit. It was about half the price. The advantage on this one seems to be the ease if you have to replace the battery. I would rate their products A+. Worth the money when you don't have to use your lungs on 2 or 3 pads!

@nexus3d5 Місяць тому

I finally got something before you, and I love mine.

@scotthenderson1762 Місяць тому

Yeah I grabbed 2 of these a few months ago and was waiting for Luke to get one to review. One of the few kit items, I've picked up without first seeing Luke's impression of it.

@dusantodorovic0310 Місяць тому

Me too 😀😀😀

@therealdrecu Місяць тому

Ha same here, we gotta stay ahead of the curve x)

@WeThePeopleSurvival69 Місяць тому

Add a lil lithium grease on the threads..keeps them working smoothly ❤

@srbontrager Місяць тому

I did similar. Small drop of Breakfree CLP. Buttery smooth now!

@earlgrey691 Місяць тому

Olive oil is good.

@virusheat Місяць тому

Lithium grease gon eat your o ring if there's any.

@srbontrager Місяць тому

@@virusheat there's no o-ring.

@ciscokid1999 Місяць тому

I received mine last week and I totally agree! It blows up my Thermarest Xtherm in a pinch over 60 sec's.....Love it

@mazdamaniac4643 Місяць тому

Flextail mini 2X owner here as well. I've had it over a year now and it's yet to break, or let me down in any way at all. Makes a very handy tent lantern that charges up quickly off the solar panel as well. Very impressive and I'd recommend to anyone, this new Zero one looks interesting if you're really scrimping for weight.

@lowellstheformat Місяць тому

Not including the battery in the advertised weight is like not including poles with the weight of a tent. Pump sack is lighter, faster, quieter, and more reliable.

@robertclark8044 Місяць тому

I've had the original Flex tail Tiny Pump for several years and it's been great. Pumped my pad up every day for a week on a single charge.

@Minetoday14 Місяць тому

got mine as a kick starter ....love it, works great... thanks for the review.

@w.harrison7277 Місяць тому

The thought of it deflating my pad is even more attractive than inflating, although when you first get to high altitude, you can get dizzy from blowing on your pad.

@MrPollywalnuts Місяць тому

Hey man, bought this based on your review used it camping and it works great! Thanks and Godspeed✌️

@yaboyqmaga1125 Місяць тому

I have been using flextail pumps for a good while now and they have all performed great. From their previous tiny pump to their bigger pumps for car camping needs - all great!

@neologian1783 Місяць тому

It's a neat gizmo and I LOVE your channel but since I'm feeling cranky today I thought I'd comment by saying I honestly don't understand two trends in camping. 1. Timing everything. As if the clock is ticking on every possible activity on the trail. How quick to fill. How fast to boil. How long to prime. How long to charge. Rush rush rush rush rush. For what? What is it really that you make or break when saving a whole minute filling a sleeping pad? What did you really gain by improving your boil time by 20 seconds? So you can have even more time to do nothing between making camp and the sun setting? I honestly don't understand the orientation toward "speed" in relation to an activity that many do in order to "slow down". 2. More and more battery operated and electronic equipment in the backcountry. Powered stoves, powered pumps, powered screens, powered coolers, powered lights, portable chargers, portable solar panels. Screens screens screens....whir whir whir. Okay, a headlamp or torch I get. But most of it I don't. Maybe it's because I camp to get away from whirling motors and LED screens that just sorta think the words "camping electronics" is something of an oxymoron. To me it all amounts to trying to bring with us, more and more of the hectic world we are trying to leave behind, even if only for a few precious nights.

@InGratitudeIam Місяць тому

I have one and am impressed with it.

@Vormulac1 Місяць тому

I have one of these and am so far pretty impressed. The one thing I picked up on was the slightly crunchy threads, but that's aluminium for you, they're often like that; I added a little silicon grease and it sorted it right out. As for CR123 batteries, they're very common here in Europe so no worries there.

@mikerandle5713 Місяць тому

A truly brilliant design!

@PeakDecline Місяць тому

I have one of the earlier Flextail models and its never disappointed me. I really like the size and replaceable battery of this unit. But I'll keep using my older one until it dies; two years of solid service so far. Its all incredible compared to those old school ones that required to be plugged in or some I've seen which needed multiple D cell batteries.

@1114mat Місяць тому

What a ripper air pump. Love your reviews Luke, awesome!!!!

@tjmul3381 Місяць тому

Amazon has it too....as well as a Flextail "store" (with no popups). There seems to be a long shipping time (for me @ 2 weeks). Looking forward to checking it out.

@hagakuru Місяць тому

They need to make a Presta nozzle for bikes.

@James-ke5sx Місяць тому

Very handy device. I have the older version and I keep it packed in my emergency kit.

@northcountrytrapper5607 Місяць тому

Luke has a lot of selling power for these companies, every time he puts a product video out you cannot get that product for quite a while lol!!

@freezinweasle1 Місяць тому

I say it on one of your previous trips and was hoping you would review it. Thanks Luke. Stay safe and God bless.

@YaknTackle Місяць тому

They are back in stock on Amazon as of my post! I've had one for a year and it still works fine. I do wish they had installed a charging port on the outside of the housing but it's not a deal breaker IMO!! When they were out of stock on Amazon I ordered a spare from the companies website and it took over a month to get here...

@Bryan-yq9pz Місяць тому

Thanks Theo, you always send great stuff to Youtubbers

@user-cx9cj8wf3h 27 днів тому

I purchased this a month ago and had it packed. I couldn't figure out how to charge it. I now know to take the battery out and place it In my battery charger. Works perfectly. Bravo. I'll take this with me on my next motorcycle camping trip.

@tooxtalivai0690 Місяць тому

seen a chap do a test with these mini pumps, turned out the inflation bag was ten seconds faster. life

@peacefulplaces3634 Місяць тому

Definitely on my shopping list.

@davidheath2427 Місяць тому

I have the older version of this pump and have used it approximately 100 times , maybe even more . And yes I love it .

@scatteredjoy Місяць тому

We use space saver style vacuum bags when we travel. I'd love to see if this would work on those.

@kearnsey64 Місяць тому

I was going to comment about using it to fan flames but you covered it! Nice device!

@srbontrager Місяць тому

Flextail outlines this on their website, too. However, you can tell it's done with a translation app. Here's exactly how it's worded on their website. "No more tiredness, or exhaustion to get wildfire, ZERO PUMP can be used as an ultimate fire-starting tool that helps build a quick flame." 🤔 Um, I don't think I want to be starting any wildfires if at all humanly possible.😂

@Choklar_ Місяць тому

I got mine too! Using it with my big agnes rapide sl and it's awesome! B1 attachment works perfect.

@Berniewojewski Місяць тому

I had a Mag Lite sound the same when I changed batteries and zoom in and out. Place a drop of oil on the threads. Work it a bit then wipe off excess. Worked for me.

@susanwright6785 Місяць тому

I recently purchased the Max Pump 2 Pro and it works every time.

@CAM-hc8ip 2 дні тому

I absolutely love the Pro model. Allows me to leave my battery bank at home and overall saves me weight in my pack while adding functionality

@kyleironheart Місяць тому

I’m pretty sure the company, or at least the product, is still new. I believe this is there second edition. I know they where doing a kickstart last year, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the keep working to improve

@macstone9719 Місяць тому

Kent Survival from England has been using Flextail pumps for a while now. The little bigger ones also have a built in light. Seems to be a good product line.

@lundrobin4421 Місяць тому

I got one and it is very good.

@lostsheep664866 Місяць тому

I like that pump the size is amazing

@EdwinCV-dh8qc Місяць тому

It's Cool Luke,I would buy it .

@JefferyHall-ct2tr Місяць тому

Hi Luke! This seems like a really useful product! Can't wait to see if you have the same experience with it as others!

@philwilson3251 Місяць тому

Got mine a few weeks ago. Unfortunately it was faulty, but Flextail support have been fantastic.

@paulnyland5104 Місяць тому

Tested on my Xtherm. Works fine inflating and deflating. I used a small amount of Teflon grease on the threads. Aluminum against aluminum is not good without some kind of lubricant. We shall see how long this pump lasts. I have another Flextail and it has been reliable.

@j0shll0yd Місяць тому

Game changer!!

@TheRealSteveEllis Місяць тому

Had a flextailgear mini with the light option. Used it for years, became a core part of my hiking camp gear as it has 2 uses and just works brilliantly. This one seems like a backward step unless I’m missing something

@subaruforester5062 Місяць тому

Love the new hair cut luke

@protaginets Місяць тому

Love to see an expansion ring for longer trips that fits a 18650 battery.

@Campingoutdoors Місяць тому

What about the flextail tiny pump that you used awhile back it was the orange one. On that pump its eaier to charge and still light to carry. What are your thought thanks.

@billgibson9768 Місяць тому

as always a great review

@696969bold Місяць тому

I have the Tiny Pump and the Zero Pump. I love the Zero that I got off Indigogo and it drops some weight and space. I only bring the attachments I need. No light and no reverse charge. I also bought a reusable battery charger. Didn't take much to keep a back up recharble battery that lasts pretty long and juiced. I prefer the Zero.

@wileymarm0t Місяць тому

Excellent review Luke! And what incredible persuasion you have. Video was posted three days ago and the link to the pump on Amazon shows “currently unavailable”. 😂

@melindasewell67 Місяць тому

Would love to see more videos on gear & guidance for women. Especially for women solo camping. Thank you!!

@NoTrail Місяць тому

I have that pump and the threads ARE super crunchy. Maybe it's to prevent it coming undone due to vibration. I am impressed by the Flextail brand...they make many cool devices.

@ed-ou812 Місяць тому

I have 2 and they have never failed on me

@TheAndysim66 Місяць тому

I have this pump and it works great on my Big Agnes Rapide XL

@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301 Місяць тому

Cracking pump basic but does the job , outdoor gear essentials in uk 🇬🇧 sent mine 🤙

@themaddman6367 Місяць тому

I have a Flextail TIny 2, and love it so far. At just under 4oz, it's over twice the weight of this one, but, it also has a latern built in. Overall, now I have a lamp and pump, so I don't have to the combined weight would be less in total.

@samhill3496 Місяць тому

Hey one could use that in the kitchen getting air outa the food bags and the storage bags.

@jukkavv Місяць тому

CR123A battery.. pretty easy to find in Finland and it works especially well in cold conditions.

@mileshigh1321 Місяць тому

This is something I could use and need! So compact! I would only change one thing, I would make the removable nozzles orange or bright green, as they are so small they would be easy to loose on the ground, with leaves etc. I will getting one of these! Thanks!

@azclaimjumper Місяць тому

Excellent thought. Comments like yours is the reason I read 'em with as much interest as watching the video. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada.

@1FAST91SONOMA Місяць тому

They're able to tether to the pump so they dont get lost.

@earlgrey691 Місяць тому

I buy luminous tape for those issues.

@mileshigh1321 Місяць тому

@@azclaimjumper Thanks! and hello from Nova Scotia Canada!

@mmancino1982 Місяць тому

I was about to comment about the bellows thing right when you said it😂

@davidleonard1813 Місяць тому

The benifit to deflating...a sleeping pad m8ght actually fit in the bag supplied with it😅😅

@BUYBOTH Місяць тому

I ordered the Zero Pump direct from Flextail back in January when it was a little less expensive. Haven't had a chance to use it in the field yet. A little silicon grease on the threads solves the metal to metal squeeling issue. I do the some for my flashlights. I'm tempted to cut off the rubber lanyards from the adapters. I think they are to keep the adapter attached to the mattress. I just don't like them.

@fredir3596 Місяць тому

Luke, I got this pump and it seems pretty good. I noticed the threads being a bit rough as well. Spot on review.

@antoniom.andersen6704 Місяць тому

Put a little Aluminium Anti-Seize Compound on the threads, that helped for me. Screwing Alu into Alu is often rough. .

@jjsmachine Місяць тому

Hi Luke, Another member who got one last year. Love this pump. Caveats; as you said it won't pump to the firmness some people like (me included). The biggest gripe I have so far is for the price point, couldn't they have included some sort of travel/carry bag? I mean you have the pump, and all the nozzles and maybe you would like to bring an extra battery or maybe the charger and cable. All in the details, all in the details.

@fess6241 Місяць тому

Recently discovered your channel, great content! There are some 800mAH 123 batteries available internationally and for North America on Amazon that aren't too expensive, I have yet to charge the batteries and have used it quite a few times for my pad as and as bellows to really get the fire going.

@kmm-2024 Місяць тому

For the screw threads, try applying some lip balm ointment from a tub of Blistex or Burt's Bees or even a little Vaseline or some cork grease (musical wind instrument players). That will decrease friction and noise and will help further weather-seal the battery compartment.

@robertevans8126 Місяць тому

I have one of these products, and yes it works ;)

@michelstronguin6974 Місяць тому

Great review! I wonder if one day they would add a lantern on one end of it. It legit takes no weight because they could reduce some plastic and add the lantern. All people need is one hour of lantern power before they go to sleep outdoors. The Flextail Tiny 2x has like 8 hours of light, so I’m sure this zero pump can support 1 hour of light.

@garyeitel6850 Місяць тому

Would like to try it on my exped mattress.

@BubbaBearsFriend Місяць тому

Yep, the replaceable battery is a major plus. Also, non rechargeable CR 123 batteries work and have been on the market for decades.

@microtyger Місяць тому

More stuff, more money, but it does look like a cool little gadget. 😎 Also, it would be great for Winter camping bc you're not going to fill that air mattress with warm air that would condense on the inside. 👍

@Derchlands Місяць тому

I got the previous version and it was great, got it for my brother who has 2 young kids and he uses it a lot on pool inflatables for them. It's just nice to have a tiny pump to do a lot of stuff.

@KmonCentz Місяць тому

Loving mine too, bruh. I upgraded the cr123 to a self rechargeable one with higher mah's on the cell

@TSjets 29 днів тому

Just a tip for those sticky aluminum threads, light a candle and drip one drop of wax onto the threads in two spots. This will lubricate the threads and they will operate smoothly.

@JayKoczan Місяць тому

I saw this on your last video with the 4Runner. I was wondering.

@davem7847 Місяць тому

Does the Flextail Gear Zero work with the Thermarest X-Therm sleeping pad and the One Tigris Obsidian Xtralight sleeping pad?

@trailslug893 Місяць тому

I like it but it's seems expensive for what it is. Thanks for the initial review.

@lindawoody8501 Місяць тому

Good it has a rechargeable battery. Seems good.

@b16crxt Місяць тому

Will it work with self inflating mattress pads with Boston valves? I need to find a way to boost the inflation of mine.

@arletta100ify Місяць тому

What can you tell about the sound of the cap threading and unthreading? Just curious. Thanks

@KyleD237 15 днів тому

Good video but if I have to polish it off the humidity of my breath, wouldn't that be an issue over time?

@miguelkennedy8052 Місяць тому

How is it with water? water resistant? will it continue to work if it got wet?

@kevinmoore8780 Місяць тому

Do you know how it compares to Flextail's other compact pumps? It looks smaller and more compact but are the others more powerful?

@scookie002 Місяць тому

It's now available on Amazon. Just picked one up.

@peterbriggs2771 Місяць тому

Its so light, the threads fot battery compartment needed a little WD40 to make it smooth to unscrew.😎👍

@topeye4202 6 днів тому

WD40 will not last long, better use some lithium grease.

@Brian-yx5vo Місяць тому

Awesome

@davidhawkins847 Місяць тому

Looks pretty good and I can imagine it being handy if you're setting up a new camp each night or multiple pads to inflate. As you mentioned I can see the best advantage would be the deflation, instead of fighting with the pad when trying to pack it back up. I do have one question (maybe), does the air blow through the battery compartment or something? That battery compartment seems very loose around the battery which can cause the battery to not make contact correctly. I do wish they had used an 18650 battery instead, but then it wouldn't be as small, but the battery would be more available. While the CR123A battery is fairly common, its seen more in the tactical world. Additionally, the Rechargeable (RCR123A)'s are not always the same, though that may have improved over the years since I was encountering that problem. Given their choice of battery though, I'm glad they went with a single RCr123A with the integrated charge port (though one integrated into the unit would be just as nice). This shows they are thinking about the customer and how it would be used. With all the electronics we tend to keep with us these days, it would be easy to keep it in service from a powerbank if you're on a long trip and need to recharge.

@tennyis28 Місяць тому

I like that the battery is removable, could also probably put a larger mah battery in it if you needed more runtime, can't imagine why though haha.

@jorgene5163 Місяць тому

Is it compatible with the your Therm-A-Rest NeoAir xtherm? Because I use that one too

@jerryfife2015tacoma Місяць тому

Hi Luke another great review, I have that little pump and I really like it a lot. I don't know why you can't find it on Amazon cause that's where I recently purchased mine at and had went on there the day this video came out found it on Amazon. not sure why you can't find it on there but I have bought mine from Amazon, so that's weird but anyways like always great video my friend.

@floyd2386 Місяць тому

There seems to be some wiggle room in the battery tube with the 16340 installed, I wonder if it could fit an 18350 in it?

@fatsdulange Місяць тому

Would be super if they had an adapter for a telescopic bellow tube. 😎🔥

@melisathompson2417 Місяць тому

The only "issue" I've had is when i tried to deflate one of my sleeping pads. It would suck out some air but then once it pulls out some of the air it would just suck in the pad liner. But that may just be pad specific. I tried holding the liner apart by the pump but didn't work. Not a deal breaker just means it works really well I guess 😄.

@kapegede Місяць тому

I've mine since january and had the thread issue, too. I solved with just a bit of silicone grease. My Therm-a-Rest is filled perfectly by the pump alone. No mouth work afterwards neccessary. There's absolute no problem to get a Li-Ion 123 cell here, but w/o the charging port. But any cheap charger with magnetic contacts solves this problem easily. And the cell fits into my O-Light headlamp, too.

@efromhb Місяць тому

Which olight headlamp? I've got a few Perun 2 Minis and they're decent lights.

@kapegede Місяць тому

@@efromhbIt's the H1R Nova

@-TheRealChris Місяць тому

I have a question that I haven't been able to find an answer to as yet: I do motorcycle camping so I can carry a bit extra weight and bulk which means I carry a bit of extra luxury in the form of a sea to summit self inflating pad (the sort with the foam matrix inside). Do these pumps have enough power to DEFLATE a foam matrix style self inflating pad? If it could it would be a massive help and I would get one.

@OnizukaGTO Місяць тому

i think you also ommited one other advantage of this pump, a removable battery. other pumps have in-built ones. if the battery has a fault or degrades you have to buy a new pump. with this? you can just buy a regular battery or another rechargable one. Or if you are on a long trip, just bring multiple batteries, you don't have to recharge, just swap it out.It really justify the cost of it somewhat. real understated advantage.

@TomFrostad Місяць тому

It took me forever to find the charging input which is on the (rechargeable) battery. works great and hope it last long enough until it needs recharging.

@Pepper-kw9ny Місяць тому

It takes a LONG time to receive the Zero pump if you buy it directly from Flextail which is located in Hong Kong. However, Garage Grown Gear just started selling them last week and my Zero arrived quickly. Last night I tried inflating my three sleeping pads and it worked on ALL three different brands with Thermarest NeoAir being the fastest. They all required different adapters but Flextail provided 6 choices and they all worked perfectly including deflating the pad quickly which is a real bonus.

@phasmata3813 Місяць тому

Much better to buy from a retailer like Garage Grown than from a monster like Amazon. I wish he wouldn't emphasize Amazon and Temu so much.

@1FAST91SONOMA Місяць тому

Got mine for $27 as a day1 indiegogo backer. It is a nice addition to my ultralight backpack setup. Wish they had skipped the battery entirely and just used a USB-C to power it. It could have been smaller, lighter, and cheaper. I carry a battery bank with a 100W USB-C port that would power this just fine as well as recharging my Steam Deck and DJI mini.

@pogzie Місяць тому

I bought a cheap brand pump to replace my Flextail which did not have a camp light but it was awful. I still swear by Flextail but i kinda wish that this had a camp light. I wanted something to hang on the inside of my tent to serve dual purpose: pump/deflate and a simple light.