Instaflator

[Charliecres]

This seems like a good bit of kit but I can't find it for sale in the UK. So...

Has anyone used one and, if so, is it worth getting?

Is it available anywhere in the UK?

[Bearbonesnorm]

What kind of mat are you using Charlie?

Exped do a Schnozzle bag and Thermarest do a Pump Sack ... not tried a TR but the Exped works well.

[johnnystorm]

The TR inflator dry bag works well, certainly better than the one included with the Neo-air. It's not a true drybag though, it'd need to be stuffed tightly to keep the "valve" shut.

[Taylor]

Instaflator is bobbins.
Split along the seam on my first go.
Too fragile.

[JohnClimber]

I've not had a problem with my Instaflator, used it about a dozen times.

They are cheap as chips on ebay, but none on there ATM or Amazon :(

[Charliecres]

Ah well, if it's no good I won't bother.

The mat is a neoair x-lite. Guess I'll try the Thermarest bag/pump.

Thanks all for your help

[rudedog]

I made my own schnozzle bag using a pedal bin liner and a washing machine pipe connector. It only weighs a few grams and blows up my exped synmat in 3 refills. If it's been raining, I pack my wet tent in it to stop it from soaking other items in my seat pack.

[Charliecres]

Like the sound of that, rude dog. Might give it a go.