WHICH FLEXTAILGEAR PUMP IS BEST? THE X OR X2?

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I have the original Thermarest NeoAir pump. I used it one time and put it in storage for years. When I took it out to use it again, it wouldn't work even with fresh batteries. When I reached out to Thermarest, I received a form letter back with instructions on how to return it for service. It's a $40 pump. I just asked them to look at it to see if they could possibly fix it. Came to find out they been out of production for a while now and when they were on the market, they had horrible ratings. I'm getting myself one of these Flextail X2's now. And if anyone is interested, Thermarest only has a 2 year warranty on their pumps where Flextails carry a lifetime warranty for theirs. I'm sold. Thanks a lot for the comparison. 😊

[@TheAdventureGeek]

I think service and warranty options are just as important as the product. Good call and you won't regret getting this pump. It has served me well on the PCT.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Thanks@@TheAdventureGeek

[@surfearth1]

Ah I ordered the old one t yesterday on Amazon. That’s going back! Thanks for the info

[@pdxraves]

Felt like I was listening to a sailor tell me about swells in the Atlantic

[@BridgetBock]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@SnowyAspenHills]

Great, wanted to know which one to purchase and this made the X2 the obvious choice.

[@letsramblewithrebecca7071]

Super comparison video, thank you. Unsurprisingly I’ve ungraded! 🥰

[@yesidtac7863]

Wow execelente

[@nighty85]

Excellent review, thanks 🙏 definitely getting the X2 👌

[@countrygirl63baker64]

Oh, great advice, thank you! Excited for you and your trip!!😊

[@TheAdventureGeek]

Sorry about the poor quality of sound and the head chopping off! I'm not usually this bad!

[@Buzpud]

So helpful! X2 it is. Thanks Julia

[@casper3130]

I have the X and used the plastic it came packaged in the box along with the bag to solve the same issue. When you open the box you pull a plastic sleeve out that holds the pump, fitting, charge cord and the stuff bag to keep it all together. I utilized the plastic sleeve for the same only in the stuff bag. All you have to do is trim the plastic along the outer sides of the plastic sleeve to make the plastic sleeve thinner. Replace the parts back into it and slide the sleeve into the stuff bag just as you would the box it came in. Your welcome LOL

[@hansi9295]

Nice review, with a great comparison to the previous version! I first wanted to grab the previous version because of the lower price, but after the video with the different aspects definitely not! Thank you!

[@TheAdventureGeek]

I’ve been using it daily on the PCT and I have no regrets. The battery lasts a long time and it stays attached to my pad. It’s a great little pump.

[@loripage5477]

Hi. This is a great video. Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@TheAdventureGeek]

It's a fab pump. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@gaylewalker4239]

Thank you for this review. I had decided I was going to get me a pump. This was perfect timing. Keep trekking. 😀

[@TheAdventureGeek]

It’s an awesome little pump. Thanks for following along and sorry about the bad audio on this one.

[@johnmclean5957]

Thanks for the info. I've been interested in getting a pump for awhile now. Think I'll get the x2.

[@TheAdventureGeek]

It’s so much better than the first one. They do have a pro version as well but I’ve not looked at that one (it’s a bit heavy for backpacking). This one is perfect in my opinion.

[@KuntryRD]

I have the X, but I think that you have convinced me to pick up the X2. I can use the old one for car camping and the X2 for backpacking. Looking forward to enjoying your journey on the PCT along with you.

[@TheAdventureGeek]

Sorry about the sound on this one, I was wearing the microphone but forgot to turn it on. The X2 is an awesome pump, I now just need to figure out what to remove from my PCT kit to compensate for it. Thanks for following along. :-)

[@EXORUX-gear]

Hello Julia, have you ever seen a SOLAR-POWERED Air Pump? EXORUX Air Pump is a game-changer

[@TheAdventureGeek]

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[@SeniorHiker77]

I'm sold will get the X2 Julia.👍 Don't worry about cutting your head. I've done worst. Lol

[@TheAdventureGeek]

I couldn’t be bothered to re-record it! The X2 is so much better!!

[@TheAdventureGeek]

PS - can you guess when I actually had the microphone plugged in? lol (may scrap this video, it's awful!).

[@SeniorHiker77]

@@TheAdventureGeek i did notice you had mic clipped on but audio was bad. Its happened to me many times. Lol

[@VV-om8vv]

Just tape a thin peice of cardboard over the power on. Won’t turn on by accident.

[@Johann-4354]

Leave your air pump home. Unnecessary weight for a long trail.

[@TheAdventureGeek]

Have you walked the PCT? Just curious?

[@Johann-4354]

@@TheAdventureGeek 1999. It's a hard but wonderful experience.

[@coreyvirgil2025]

It's the same weight as a pump sack. And massively better than using lung power.

[@VV-om8vv]

Very good item to have. This dude did PCT in 1999 he is out of date.

[@dki8]

10 minutes with that voice and stupid jokes