Pumphouse Ultra HyperBead Pump: How It Works

Quick answer

The Pumphouse Ultra HyperBead pump gathers a large volume of air and pushes it through your sleeping pad's valve, drastically cutting inflation time. It also doubles as a stuff sack or pillow.

How to inflate your sleeping pad with the Pumphouse Ultra

1. Open the pump and position the valve: Unfold the Pumphouse Ultra and locate the opening. Hold the opening firmly over your sleeping pad's inflation valve, making a seal. Common mistake: not pressing evenly around the valve, which lets air escape and slows inflation. A good seal is key to fast inflation.
2. Gather air and push it in: Open the pump wide to scoop a large volume of air, then collapse it smoothly to force the air through the valve. Repeat until the pad reaches your desired firmness. Common mistake: collapsing too fast, which can cause the seal to break. Smooth, controlled collapses work best.
3. Remove the pump and close the valve: Once the pad is firm, twist or pull the pump away and immediately close the pad's valve to prevent air loss. Common mistake: leaving the valve open while you stow the pump, letting air escape. Always close the valve right after removing the pump.

Product details

• Pumphouse Ultra HyperBead®: The Pumphouse Ultra drastically reduces sleeping pad inflation time by gathering a large amount of air at one time and easily pushing it through your sleeping pad's in-valve. You can inflate even a large pad in just a few pumps, saving breath and effort at camp.