GIGA Pump 2.0 review

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REVIEW – Have you ever tried to inflate an air mattress or pool toy by mouth? Yes, it gets exhausting. I’ve been using inflatable camping pads for a few years, which I prefer over the foam ones. However, inflating a pad after a day of hiking or at altitude isn’t very fun. GIGA Pump 2.0 to the rescue!

What is it?

The GIGA pump 2.0 is a rechargeable, handheld pump that fits in the palm of your hand with a few hidden tricks.

What’s in the box?

The sample I received did not come in any fancy outer packaging. Here it is.

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  • Pump
  • Five nozzle adapters
  • Lanyard (attached)
  • USB-C charging cable

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Hardware specs

  • 1300 mAh lithium-ion battery (USB-C type connector) good for 10 air mattresses or 10 hours of illumination
  • Water-resistant
  • 180 L/min at 3.5 KPa
  • LED light: 40/160/400 lumens
  • 89 grams

Design and features

It’s pretty small: About 2 inches long and 1.75 inches in diameter.

GIGA pump2 06A lanyard comes already attached to the air inlet side.

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In the center of the frosted white end is the power button. That’s the only control.

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Setup

The pump comes with an assortment of nozzles. There’s probably one for your inflatable! You’re not going to find one for a basketball or bicycle tire. I don’t think it’s designed for that.

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I’m really happy the pump comes with a USB-C type connector. An LED glows red when charging, and green when done.GIGA pump2 09

Performance

An LED light is something I would not expect on a pump, but it’s nice and bright (up to 400 lumens for 1 hour). To activate the LED, long-press the button. Tap the button to cycle through the three brightness settings.

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The pump itself was the biggest surprise: It’s fast. I brought it along on a recent campout and inflated an air mattress that would normally take me a very long time to inflate.GIGA pump2 10

In this video, it took me less than 20 seconds to go from flat to usable. I was surprised!

To activate the pump, double-click the button. Click again to turn it off.

What I like

  • Lightweight
  • USB-C charging port
  • Fast!

What I’d change

  • You have to remove the lanyard if you want to use the vacuum function. Not a big deal!

Final thoughts

I’m literally blown away. The GIGA Pump 2.0 has solved one of my camping annoyances of inflating my camping mattress- and quickly! The LED light is a bonus in case I forget my flashlight, too. For the price, it’s a must have for your camping adventures.

Price: $29
Where to buy: GIGA Pump 2.0 and Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided by GIGA.

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  2. How long does it take to get full charged?
    Any other portable pump close to these specifications, just for a comparison?

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