If you are already on the camp and wanted to blow up your air mattress with a hand pump then I know it’s exhausting.

Because inflating your air mattress with a hand pump can be a difficult task.

But if you know how to use hand pump to blow up air mattress in the right way then you can inflate your air mattress quickly.

If your air mattress comes with a built-in hand pump then you can easily inflate your air mattress in minutes,

But if your air mattress doesn’t have a built-in pump then you will need a manual pump to blow up an air mattress.

In this article, we are going to discuss a few tips and tricks to quickly inflate your air mattress with a hand pump.

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Difference Between Hand Pump & Foot Pump

Both hand pumps and foot pumps are manual pumps that works in the same way but foot pumps are less effort taking and more effective.

As its name sounds, hand pumps are pumps that you need to inflate your air mattress by using your hand.

So hand pumps and foot pumps work in the same way but hand pumps can be less effective and effort taking.

Types of Hand Pumps

As you know the difference between hand pumps and foot pumps,

Now you need to understand the different types of hand pumps that are available in the market.

There are main two types of hand pumps.

Type 1: Single Action Hand Pump

These hand pumps are cylindrical with a blunt handle that requires you to cup your hand around and grip it.

So this single-action pump requires more effort to blow up an air mattress than a double action hand pump.

Type 2: Double Action Hand Pump

This hand pump looks like a traditional hand pump that looks like a bicycle pump “T” handle and is cylindrical with feet.

This hand pump is more effective than a single-action hand pump.

These hand pumps come in different sizes and prices.

How to Use Hand Pump to Blow Up Air Mattress (2 Ways)

If you already have a hand pump then you need to take a little bit more effort to blow up your air mattress.

But if you don’t have a hand pump and considering buying a hand pump then don’t.

Buy a foot pump rather than buying a hand pump because foot pumps can be really effective and less effort taking than hand pumps.

But if you are already on a camp with your hand pump then there are two ways you can blow up your air mattress.

Way 1: Blow Up Air mattress with the help of others

If you have a hand pump then you need to take help from others and you can blow up your air mattress by taking turns airing up with a hand pump.

So you don’t have to take all the effort to blow up your air mattress.

Because inflating an air mattress alone with a hand pump can be a difficult task.

Way 2: Use Double Action Hand Pump

If you don’t have a double-action hand pump then invest in one because double-action hand pumps are really effective and less effort taking than single-action hand pumps.

So I highly recommend purchasing a double-action hand pump if you don’t have one.

These were the two ways to blow up an air mattress.

But we need to discuss how you can use a hand pump to inflate your air mattress step by step.

Also Read: How to Use Hair Dryer To Blow Up Air Mattress

How to blow up air mattress with hand pump (Step by Step)

Blowing up your air mattress with a hand pump can time taking process.

But if you follow these steps then you can quickly inflate your air mattress in the right way.

Step 1: Clear out Some Space

You need to put your air mattress on a flat surface and you need to remove everything from the surface or ground because there can be any sharp objects or things that can create holes in your air mattress.

So clear out space on the floor or ground and remove all sharp objects.

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Step 2: Open the Valve & Insert the Pump

After laying down your air mattress on a flat surface, open the valve of your air mattress.

The valve of air mattresses can be different so according to the type of valve of your air mattress open the valve.

Now insert the pump hose in the air intake or valve and start pumping the air into the air mattress.

Step 3: Start Inflating Your Air mattress

After inserting the hose of your hand pump into the valve of your air mattress, seal pack the area because air might leak when pumping.

You can use duct tape to seal and pack the valve of the air mattress and the hose of your hand pump.

You can also take help from others and take breaks until your turn comes.

If your air mattress is big like queen or king size then you can’t able to inflate your air mattress alone you must need to take help from others.

Step 4: Close the Valve

Once you inflated your air mattress to desired firmness, now you need to close the valve immediately.

Because your air mattress can lose some air if you do this step slowly.

So once your air mattress is fully inflated, immediately close the valve of your air mattress.

how to inflate Intex air mattress with hand pump

Most Intex air mattresses have an in-build pump that can inflate your air mattress automatically.

But you need to find electricity to blow your air mattress with an in-built pump.

And here is how you can blow up an Intex air mattress with an in-built pump.

But if you are on camp and don’t find electricity then you need to use your hand pump to blow up your air mattress.

Just find the valve of your Intex air mattress and fit the hose of your hand pump into the valve of your air mattress.

And seal pack the area with duct tape for preventing air leaks.

Pump the hand pump and inflate the Intex air mattress.

You will need the help of others for blowing up your intex air mattress because inflating an Intex air mattress with a hand pump can be overwhelming.

Final Words

Blowing up an air mattress with a hand pump can be a difficult task because it will require lots of effort.

So you need to take help from others and take turns one by one for inflating your air mattress quickly without getting overwhelmed.

Foot pumps are more effective and less effort-taking than hand pumps.

So always choose foot pumps over hand pumps.

If you have any questions regarding using a hand pump to blow up the air mattress then you can ask them in the comment section.