aigo Mini Inflator

Portable inflators tend to live in car boots because they are too bulky to carry anywhere else. The aigo Mini Inflator is pitched as the exception: the maker says a redesigned internal structure cuts the size of a conventional inflator by 50%, producing a device it describes as "palm-sized" and small enough for a saddlebag, cargo bag or backpack. Exact dimensions and weight are not given in the source material.

Pressure and power

According to the campaign, the inflator reaches a maximum of 150PSI (about 10 bar), enough to span car tyres, high-pressure bike tyres, ATV tyres and lower-pressure items such as air mattresses. Power comes from a 4500mAh lithium polymer battery built from three military-grade 14500 lithium cells, paired with a 19,000RPM pure-copper permanent-magnet motor. The maker says one charge can fully inflate up to four R16 car tyres; the page also lists three 195/65R15 car tyres, eight 700C road bike tyres, or more than 100 basketballs at 8PSI.

Features at a glance

• Dual-valve system for Schrader and Presta, with a built-in switching mechanism rather than swapped nozzles
• Preset modes by use case (bike, car, ball) that inflate to a target pressure and stop automatically, plus manual pressure adjustment
• Built-in white LED light and an SOS mode with flashing red light
• USB Type-C charging: roughly 3 hours to full with a 5V/2A adapter, according to the maker
• Overcharge protection and temperature control during charging
• Noise kept under 80dB at 1 metre, per the maker
• Anti-slip finish on the casing; black and silver colourway

The package, as described, includes the main unit, two air nozzles, a ball needle adapter, a large nozzle adapter and a storage pouch, along with a manual covering operation and safety notes. The Kickstarter project page also hosts video demonstrations of the device in use.

Taken together, the aigo Mini Inflator positions itself less as a garage tool and more as everyday carry for cyclists, drivers and outdoor users who want air and an emergency light in one small package. How its real-world inflation speed compares with larger units is not specified by the maker.