Air pump – Do you want to take a break from your stressful everyday life and have decided to go camping?
Experienced campers know that you have a lot to think about.
From standard equipment to entertainment games and furniture, you need a lot of luggage.
If you don’t have an integrated bed in your camper or a roof tent or folding caravan with an existing mattress, but are camping in a classic tent or need an additional mattress, it is important that you also think about an appropriate air pump.
Ideally, this should be easy to use and be able to inflate your mattress quickly and easily.
Find out more here.
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Inflate your air mattress: Carefree on the campsite
When camping in the great outdoors, you need everything from basic equipment such as a tent
tent, air mattress and sleeping bag, to camping furniture, crockery and an emergency kit.
However, there are other essential items that you need to think about when camping.
For example, an air pump to inflate your mattress, water balls, inflatable boats or similar items.
An air pump can therefore be used in a variety of ways and is definitely necessary on your camping vacation.
Depending on your preferences, budget, intended use and space, you can choose between a classic and an electric air pump, for example.
With the second option, your mattress is filled with air by itself, so that you are guaranteed a carefree and worry-free time at the campsite during your stay.
Manual air pump: How it works & advantages
Of course, it is very strenuous and a challenge to inflate the air mattress completely by mouth.
To save you this and a lot of time, it is a good idea to pack an air pump.
It doesn’t take up much space and can be used at any time.
Whether you are on the road or at the campsite – a classic pump can theoretically be used easily and simply anywhere without the need for electricity, a power socket or anything else.
Depending on the size and filling quantity, you only need to pump for a short time to get the desired amount of air and enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
Advantages of a manual air pump
- Ready for use at any time
- No power / socket required
- Easy to transport
- Hardly any physical exertion
- Cost-effective variant
Electric air pump: battery or mains operation
You often arrive at the campsite late in the evening and don’t want to spend too much time setting up your tent and air mattress.
With an electric air pump, however, this is super quick and in just a few seconds your mattress is inflated without any effort.
Such air pumps are available in both electric and battery-powered versions.
So the whole thing works with or without a power socket.
This means that you can inflate your mattress at any time, even when you are on the road or at a very remote campsite.
As a rule, electric air pumps are equipped with 12 volts and are already very small and compact to buy.
This makes them ideal for a camping trip with a tent, air mattress and co.
Advantages of an electric air pump
- Works without effort and strength
- Takes just a few seconds
- Current or battery operated
- 12 Volt
- Small and easy to transport
You should pay attention to this when buying
- Dimensions and weight
- Type of power supply
- Power and battery capacity
- Maximum pressure
- Applicability
What else do I need when camping?
In order to be optimally prepared and equipped, you will find a helpful packing list for your camping vacation here.
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Basic equipment on the campsite
When you go camping, the most important things you need are a tent, a mattress and a sleeping bag.
Here you will find more articles on the essential equipment you need for a camping vacation in the great outdoors.
Inflatable tent: structure, advantages & function
If you are camping with a roof tent, for example, then you are bound to go on longer trips away from the campsite.
If you need a quick place to sleep after a long, exhausting day, you can opt for an inflatable tent.
These can be inflated very easily and in a short space of time and provide you with an excellent, restful sleeping area with little effort and on a small budget.
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Mattress: sleeping mat, self-inflating & Co.
Of course, you also need a soft mattress at the campsite that you can inflate using an air pump.
Especially on longer trips, you should make sure you have a well-insulated and comfortable base to make your vacation an eventful and unforgettable experience.
Whether it’s a camping mat, air mattress or complete air bed, here you will find everything you need to know about sleeping pads on the campsite to find the right option for you:
Sleeping bag: down, synthetic fiber & co.
When camping, you experience the feeling of complete closeness to nature and freedom and spend a relaxing and restful time with your loved ones.
The experience of sleeping in the open air rather than in your own bed is definitely a memorable experience that you won’t soon forget.
To make sure you still feel at home and comfortable, you should definitely have the right sleeping bag with you.
Read everything you need to know about the right sleeping bag for the road here:
