Vango Airbeam

If you are inflating an iSUP, you have historically had two options, pump up manually or use an electric sup pump attached to a car. You can now get some battery electric pumps, which are usually quite big, low power or expensive. But you’ve likely already bought a decent electric pump, right?

Vango has released a 4000mah power bank capable of pumping up many boards and other items such as inflatable awnings, wings etc. This power bank is a portable size, lightweight and super portable, making it an easy thing to carry on your sup bag this summer.

Features are simple, micro USB charging port, USB output and 12v cigarette socket to plug in your electric pump. The unit has an on/off button and a visual battery indicator. I managed to pump up a single board on one indicator bar and two boards, including deflation on two bars! Impressive.

For those heading to the beach or not wanting to carry boards inflated from the car or taking boards abroad, this is the perfect sup accessory. I’ve used the pump twice, and it’s one of the most game-changing bits of kit I’ve had. If you’ve got any Inflatable, this one’s for you!