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Instaflator
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:22 pm
by 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?
Re: Instaflator
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:30 pm
by 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.
Re: Instaflator
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:39 pm
by 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.
Re: Instaflator
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:07 pm
by Taylor
Instaflator is bobbins.
Split along the seam on my first go.
Too fragile.
Re: Instaflator
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:46 pm
by 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 :(
Re: Instaflator
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:53 pm
by 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
Re: Instaflator
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:06 am
by 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.
Re: Instaflator
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:58 pm
by Charliecres
Like the sound of that, rude dog. Might give it a go.