What type of pump do I need to inflate it?
1440628
I used a shop vac to blow up the main part (very quick), and a regular bicycle pump for the last bit and the floor.
1440629
I've used this type here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WEMMUK/ref=oh_details_o07_s01_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You definitely need an electric pump for the side walls, otherwise you'll be pumping all day. Even with the electric one, it takes almost 30mins to be fully inflated and the pump gets very hot. I usually shut it off half way through and give it a break for a few minutes. The floor doesn't take long at all and is a nice thing to have so you don't feel all the rocks and "unevenness" of the ground. I jimmy-rigged the pump to a spare 12V computer power supply with some 12 gauge electrical wires I had and alligator clamps to make it work. If you have a car nearby, then it's no problem. Otherwise get one of those 120V AC to 12V DC car adapter you can plug in the house, make sure it's rated high enough to power the pump though. Most of the cheaper ones are junk and can barely power 12V lights and what not. Or if you're crafty enough, do as I did. Just make sure you have big enough electrical wires, otherwise they'll get hot and you could cause a fire. Adapter in question: http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-PC-6-120AC-Power-Converter/dp/B0012BL8LG/ref=pd_sim_sg_7
1440630
My husband generally pumps it up with his electric air pump. I'm not sure what size or capacity his is, but it takes about 30 min to inflate completely.
1440631
I turned my vacuum hose around to blow the air into the pool or you might have to buy a small electric air pump they sell them on Amazon.
1440632
I had to modify a bicycle pump to make sure i get a nice tight seal.....lots of pumping!
2230555
I think it would have the air power to inflate it, I don't know what kind of adapter would be required.
948506
You would need electric for the pump. It has a valve that you can push and it can inflate or deflate itself while plugged in for added comfort. Hope this helps. When camping we usually find electric somewhere, but if you are really remote, maybe plug or adapt it to your car plug in?
884420
Self inflating yes and need a few puffs of air by mouth to top it off. No pump needed. This is a great purchase.
739556
Any electric camping pump will do. They will not inflate to full pressure. They just do the majority of the work for you. You must still stop and use a hand pump to achieve full pressure.
1219819
A bike pump is normally used, or any air mattress can be used as well, but in an emergency you can also blow it up by breathing into it...it may take longer but it works fine.Great product and we still use if a lot.
2220645
I use an old hand pump you can buy anywhere to inflate like an air mattress. That or an air compressor. I have used it 5 weekends now, still going strong. Love it.
1589818
I used an air pump. Never saw where it said otherwise. Took a matter if seconds to inflate.
1190262
You need to buy an air pump. I have an electric one, but they do offer battery operated ones. The battery operated ones eat batteries though so if you will have electricity access, that's what I recommend. (They have some that work on car voltage.) It doesn't need to be a real expensive one. But I use mine to blow up floats and have even blown up balloons with it.
683924
We used an air compressor! But any electric pump would work, like the ones for air mattresses or pool floaties! Just be careful with the air compressor so you don't overfill and accidentally pop one of the chambers!
1302048
Use a standard air compressor with a tire inflator. The same as inflating a bike or car tire. Use a tire pump for that matter.
1698395
Buy the air pump you can find a wal-mart for inflating tubes or use ait compressor. Tradition bike air pump will take forever and will not get enough pressure to fully inflate the tube. Hope this helped.
1185413
No you do not. However a pump or leaf blower is highly recommended. It would take for ever to inflate them manually
1744921
So I was in exactly the same situation, how to inflate ! I used a pump like you use for swimming tubes for kids, bikes etc, it worked perfectly. I bought at Target. Hope this helps.
1066126
I use a simple 12V air pump I got a K-mart. just get one with the different input nozzles.
902622
I just inflate it with an air compressor. If you have a bike tire pump this would also work but may take a little longer
2283088
The electric pump comes with it. Very easy to hook up. Takes no time to inflate.