Portable Tire Inflators

Hardwrkr13 said:
Does anyone carry a portable tire inflator that runs off the 12v socket and have one to recommend? I usually just carry co2 cartridges but I’d like a 12v one that is small enough that I can carry both on tue bike sometimes and in the car on road trips.
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I bought a Best Rest CyclePump a few years back for a cross-country ride. Never ended up needing it on that trip but I did use it to seat the tires on my Goldwing when I changed them pre-trip. It lives in the trunk of my car now, where it has been used to inflate a few flats. Expensive, but lifetime warranty and it works very well.

These days I have one of these manual pumps in the tool box on my KLR. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00XLGKTY2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
$20 and all aluminum. I used natural rubber tubes on the KLR so I have to top up every couple of weeks. 10-20 pumps puts 5-7psi into the rear. I used a similar pump to re-seat a tire during a roadside tube change a decade ago. My shoulder didn't love the 100's of pumps it took, but we got there in the end. The old pump had a plastic chuck that broke after 13 years of service so I replaced it with the all metal pro bike tool pump.
 
I have a StopNGo compressor which I run off SAE pigtails. I'm not sure I would trust it in an emergency - one died on me just routinely topping up. The build quality is pretty poor.

If I thought I was going to be using it regularly - say dropping and raising tire pressure on a trip - I'd carry something like a Fanttik. I have a few of those and they've not let me down the few times I've reached for them. They also double as USB-C power banks in a pinch.

If I'm off-road I also carry a hand-held bicycle pump in my bag in case the compressor fails. This one has a tiny leg that can fold out so you can stand on it while pumping, and weighs nothing.

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MINI MORPH® G

The smallest Morph® is still big on features. Fills both fat and skinny tires with ease, fold out foot pad for hassle-free inflation. Includes in-line gauge for perfect inflation every time.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up ordering this Wolfbox 4000a boost/compresser:
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Jump Starter with Air Compressor Tire Inflator | Wolfbox MegaVolt 24Air

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4000a should be overkill for anything I require but having the extra juice and larger battery is nice. They were all on sale for Amazon Days.
I gave up on trying to find a good small-sized compressor so I do have a couple small handpumps and will toss one in my saddlebag along with the tire kit/C02 cans.
 
Got a chance to try it out and it’s seriously impressive. Boosting my v-twin lawn tractor with a flat battery (completely dead cell battery that requires replacement) I’ve never seen that mower turn over so fast.
Used the compressor attachment in my dirtbikes air forks as my usually hand pump is failing/leaking after 8yrs so it’s been difficult to get a perfect setting in them the compressor set it accurately and in seconds.
Kinda want to keep another one in the garage it’s so handy.
 
Hardwrkr13 said:
Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up ordering this Wolfbox 4000a boost/compresser:
ca.wolfbox.com

Jump Starter with Air Compressor Tire Inflator | Wolfbox MegaVolt 24Air

The WOLFBOX Megavolt 24Air Jump Starter with Air Compressor is your ultimate all-in-one solution for roadside emergencies and outdoor adventures. Shop Now！
ca.wolfbox.com ca.wolfbox.com
4000a should be overkill for anything I require but having the extra juice and larger battery is nice. They were all on sale for Amazon Days.
I gave up on trying to find a good small-sized compressor so I do have a couple small handpumps and will toss one in my saddlebag along with the tire kit/C02 cans.
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Mines being delivered today. I've been interested and getting one for a few years with many future road trips coming up.
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