DEWALT20V MAX Tire Inflator, Compact and Portable, Automatic Shut Off, LED Light, Bare Tool Only (DCC020IB)

I convinced our small nonprofit to buy this inflator a couple of years ago and I got a lot of pushback over the price (we paid $130).Well, the other night, our Facilities Manager (an old friend) was using it on our company truck's tires. He was bent over this inflator for a full minute, his head bobbing around. I was watching from the darkness a few feet away, talking to another colleague, when I heard the FM say: "Wow." So I call out to him: "Something wrong?""No," he said. "Actually, something's very RIGHT for a change. I'm just SO IMPRESSED with this tool! The design is beautiful… especially this display and minimalist buttons and this knob, see? …it's SUPER-easy to use… even has a light for when it's dark like this… Y'know, I hate to admit it, but you were right when you said it'd be worth it to pay extra for this thing instead of that cheapie one I was pushing for."Aaaannnd… there you have it, Folks. One of the most stubbornly opinionated guys I've ever had the genuine pleasure of working with recommends this. Look… if HE likes it -- and he's picky about all kinds of mechanical stuff -- then you will also like it. QED.DW really does put a lot of thought into how they design things and I'm betting they took in a lot of feedback to end up with something so ideal for use in both normal and adverse conditions… Remember: the moment you need to use this, it's very likely because the SHTF and you urgently need to blow something up (you fellas can read that however you like, oorah). Just reach for the easy-to-find "yellow thing" in the back of your vehicle and: hit the huge power button to turn it on (or the "light" button if it's dark); take a quick squint at the big, bright, super-understandable display that tells you how badly you let your tire get low; and spin the dial to set your target pressure. Then, just hit the "Play" button… (they really did make it look like a music "play" button… clever).Starting from the shape, like a little old-school lunchbox, it's got all the bells and whistles: there's a collection of different tips for inflating all kinds of things, from inflatable boats/rafts to {NSFW} dolls (as well as for DEFLATING things, like your camping mattress). They're all right there, firmly clipped to the end. And there's a little door on the other end for the power cord, in case you need to run it in your house or RV. The main air hose is sturdy and thick and it has a standard tip for car tires/etc that screws on really easily. When you take it off, it let's a tiny bit of air out as it releases, but don't worry: the inflator automagically inflates the tire juuuust a bit extra so the escaping air won't be a problem. When you stow the hose, it wraps around the unit and clips to itself very elegantly. The top handle makes this lightweight unit easy to carry and it contains the bright LED worklight (Ladies, take note: if you're stuck by the side of the road in a rainstorm with a low/flat tire, this is a gret tool). Last but not least, the unit is extremely portable (I recommend getting the soft-shell case) and powered by DeWalt's 20V batteries. So, it shares the same power source as all of (y)our DeWalt power tools and we can always pop one of those batteries in when necessary.When something is this good at what it's for, I just feel an urge to compliment the people who made it and encourage folks to get one so others can see what American ingenuity can produce. It might be made in China, but I'm pretty sure a team of Murrikins figgered it out and drew it all up. AI will not replace us if we keep on making cool gear like this. OK, maybe AI could make it 30% lighter and 3D print it, but I rest my case.Happy trails, y'all.

I've gotten some of those portable cordless tire pumps, but they either run out of battery too soon or take too long to inflate my car tires. A lot of them are off brands that while they have a detachable battery it's hard to find or not worth getting an off-brand spare. While as a Vine reviewer I have tested a few of those, and they are OK. I wanted something more robust with easy to replace readily available batteries. I knew Dewalt was a popular brand that makes many cordless tools that I use. I noticed this didn't come with a battery, but I have plenty that fit the bill, so I didn't have to worry about having ready power. Additionally, it's very powerful so standing outside on cold days inflating the tires is going to cost me less effort.This is a very simple device to use, not a bunch of selects like some chargers have with various pressure metrics. This uses PSI, plus there is no selection for a lot of different vehicles or tire applications, just a choice between inflation a blower. The two sides of the device have wrap arounds for their use. On the left facing front is a rubber high pressure cord with a fitting for tires. On the right side in a larger diameter flex hose for just blowing air. The display allows you to select tire or air which has a simple for a gust of wind. When blowing up a tire, a simple dial allows you to set the frequency, and the pump stops when it's reached. Inside one of the side panels is a cigar lighter cord and plug in to use for connection to your car battery as a backup via the lighter port. So, you can use if the plug in battery is dead, or you don't have one yet as it is not included. Dewalt 20V batteries are available in may sizes, and I like that I can put a bigger long lasting one to refill my tires without recharging in-between. Unit is not as light as the smaller ones but much more powerful and has a convenient carry handle. I when connected to a tire it will inflate it faster than most of the portables, and you can just sit it down as the connection hose is long enough to reach. Recommended.

First of all, this product is well-made and really works, and I do recommend it. It comes with a plug that powers the Inflator from your car's cigarette lighter. Dial the desired pressure, then hit the button; it stops when it reaches the pressure you have set.But to use all its features, you have to order some accessories separately:1. A Dewalt battery (the right kind).2. A Charger for the battery.3. A Power Supply device that enables the Inflator to be run from household AC electricity.4. An extension cord (the cord they give you with #3 above is too short to be useful).5. A bag to keep all this stuff together.You definitely need #1 and #2 above, in my opinion. If you are confident you will always have a battery that is chargeable, maybe you don't need #3, 4, and 5. But if I have a flat tire in the garage some day, and the battery I planned on using just won't charge because of old age, I like having the option of plugging in to the nearest electrical socket.So when you add in all of the above, instead of spending $100, you are above $200. To me, it's worth it. These days, most "service" stations are really non-service stations. They have neglected maintaining their air pumps, or they want to charge you for using them. Or worst of all, some will charge you 75c for an unknown quantity of air, then the blasted thing just doesn't work at all. I like having the option of inflating my tires myself; this is a good product to have.