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Post by null on May 15, 2016 5:35:41 GMT -8
I have an instaflator (it's awesome!) but they seem to have been discontinued. I want a spare should the one I have ever wear out or rip or something. Does anyone know where I can buy one? Thanks, Steve  |
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Post by dh024 on May 15, 2016 6:18:31 GMT -8
I just use a small plastic garbage bag and a wide rubber band - works great and is almost free. The bag doubles as an emergency pack liner in heavy rain.
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Post by trinity on May 15, 2016 10:45:22 GMT -8
Have you tried contacting flyweight designs? Instaflators disappeared a couple of years ago, but they eventually got them back in stock, hopefully they're still around. If not, there are other similar products available nowadays, I have switched to a Neoair pumpsack, which though bulkier and not quite as effective as the Instaflator, serves double duty as a pack liner, and does an adequate job of inflating my air pad. You might also try posting a WTB over on Backpacking Light.
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Post by null on May 15, 2016 12:57:30 GMT -8
Have you tried contacting flyweight designs? , unfortunately. |
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Post by trinity on May 15, 2016 13:16:39 GMT -8
I meant actually using the contact form to ask them if any more will become available. They were out of stock a few years ago, but eventually got them back in: link |
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Post by franco on May 15, 2016 14:30:29 GMT -8
t really is very easy to make one as suggested by dh204. I shot a video on how to do it last year but many others of course have made something like that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nux8bZ-bJV8start at 1:50 to avoid the intro... |
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Post by almostthere on May 15, 2016 15:40:39 GMT -8
I have one. Stopped using it when I sprang for a little pump (Camp-tek Microburst) that blows pads up and weighs less than the Thermarest pump sack. No work, inflated pad that needs just a couple puffs to finish.
I'm the most popular girl in camp - more than 60 pad inflations on a set of triple As.
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Post by JRinGeorgia on May 15, 2016 18:14:32 GMT -8
I've gotten a bunch of small holes in my Instaflator, I've patched it with Tenacious tape or a standard patch kit and it's kept on working fine. Therm-A-Rest has a kit of the hose attachment hardware so you can make your own Instaflator from any bag. |
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