[coyotek]

There's no way I'd depend on an air pump that runs on rechargeable batteries. A small pump that plugs into the battery SAE pigtail will always work.

 

[coyotek]

While I kind of agree, it does say in the description that it also includes cigarette lighter plug to run it even if the batteries are empty. Yes, not the SAE plug we need, but I'm sure we all have a spare regular cigarette lighter pigtail adapter or two laying around somewhere. At least I do... LOL!

Based on the description it's not much smaller than my current 12V powered one, so I don't think I necessarily would consider buying one. At least not yet. Took me a long time to even buy a small rechargeable jump starter, but I'm glad I did. No need for cables anymore. I usually don't carry the jump starter in my bike, though, only in my truck and also have one in my wife's Suburban.

It's at least twice the size of the one I carry.

 

[coyotek]

The cordless ones are much smaller and a lot easier to stow on a bike. I have used the corded ones for a long time but now it makes more sense to use cordless as they are very good. Welcome to the year 2022.

Probably ought to think about that.

 

[coyotek]

I'll leave most of the tools at home but one thing I never, ever leave at home is a plug kit and compressor. I can pull over, plug and fill a tire and be back on the road before you get off hold with AAA. I have AAA for all the other stuff.

You guys need to keep in mind that the smaller the compressor is, the longer it will take to fill a tire. And the more likely it will be to overheat or just burn up. If you are getting a cordless unit that's smaller than a corded unit, you know the compressor has to be much smaller to allow space for the batteries.

And I bet you, your cordless will be dead, or nearly so, when you need it after sitting a couple of months in the side bag.

 

[coyotek]

I replace my rope plugs once a year. They're cheap. The ones I carry I put in a heat seal back and vacuum seal them.

Like I said, your batteries in the pump take up valuable space that could be used for a more efficient and durable pump. Heat is a real problem with these little pumps. More mass, better heat sinking. And if you are going to depend on the cable as a backup, might as well use a cable from the start. It's literally 3 feet of wire to go from the tender plug to the pump for front or rear tire access.

 

[coyotek]

Once a year! Wow! Good to know.

I'm sure that if sealed they would last longer. But for 6 bucks?

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