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An absurdly light pump that inflates and deflates faster.
Alpenglow Gear says:
Stronger, Faster, and Brighter: this is the Alpenblow Lux! At only 13.7 grams (0.5 oz), the Lux gives you all the benefits of other, heavier pumps with a fraction of the noise & weight.
While the original Alpenblow was made to be as-light-as-possible for UL pads, the Lux allows itself a few more grams to be the best all-around pad inflator: supporting thicker pads & extra tent illumination.
Our Verdict
At just 13g, the Alpenglow Gear Alpenblow Lux is tiny, but its stronger motor delivers more pressure and faster inflation than the original. It has no internal battery and instead draws power through USB-C from a phone or power bank.
The addition of a deflation port is particularly useful for squeezing the last air from mats. I also really like the lighting modes. The standard settings provide enough light for organising a tent, while the candle-flicker mode gives a surprisingly cosy glow without carrying a separate lantern.
The white-noise and ocean modes feel much more gimmicky to me, essentially using the fan at different speeds, and I doubt I would use them at all. Still, they do little to detract from a remarkably capable 13g pump.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- 2x faster inflation compared to the original Alpenblow Classic
- 80% more pressure compared to the original Alpenblow Classic
- Dual reading lights for a cosy tent ambiance
- Deflation port for faster camp breakdown
- 1/2 the energy usage per inflation compared to the original Alpenblow
Modes: (cycled through by pressing the triangular logo)
- Inflate/Deflate – lights begin flashing once the pad is full & air is no longer flowing
- Low Brightness Lamps
- Medium Brightness Lamps
- High Brightness Lamps
- Candle Flicker – for when you want a flame where you can't have one
- White Noise Machine – half-speed fan + 30 minute auto-shutoff
- Ocean Surf Noise Machine – a calming ocean wave effect + 30 minute auto-shutoff
- Off – or unplug at any time
Specifications
- Weighs: 13g (based only on pump)
- Energy Usage: 9 mAh @ 5V (NeoAir NXT)
- Noise Level: 43dB at 30cm
- Power: 2.4 W (fan) | 0.30 W (lamps)
- Includes Adapters for modern Therm-a-Rest WingLock, EXPED, NEMO, Big Agnes, and Sea-to-Summit.
