AP01 - Ultralight Electric Air Pump (2.8 kPa)

A Thumb-Sized Air Pump That Weighs Less Than Four Sheets of Paper 22 grams complete. 220 litres of airflow per minute. One button. Everything a weekend camp or a long-haul trip needs, tucked into the palm of your hand. Total weight 22g / 0.78 oz (pump body only) Ultra compact at 41mm × φ31mm (1.61" × φ1.22"), smaller than a lip balm 2.8 kPa max inflation and deflation pressure 220 L/min airflow rate for both directions USB-C powered using any 5V/2A power bank or adapter Five nozzles included, covering air beds, pillows, pads, swim rings and life jackets PC shell rated to 2 metre impact drop Single-button control, automatic shut-off after 20 minutes Built for the Way You Actually Pack POCKET ANY GEAR LOOP - At 41mm tall and 31mm across, the AP01 slides into the spare corner of a hip belt pouch, a sunglasses case, or the stretch pocket where your car keys live. It takes up roughly the space of a AA battery. 22 GRAMS, INCLUDING THE PUMP - Lighter than an AAA battery. Lighter than a folded bandana. Ultralight hikers counting every gram get a full electric pump for the same weight penalty as a second tent stake. BRING YOUR OWN POWER - The AP01 runs directly off the power bank already in your pack. That means shelf-ready storage between trips, easy airline travel, and runtime that grows with whatever capacity you choose to bring along. DUAL PORT DESIGN - Inflation and deflation run on separate ports, so one pump handles the job both ways. Pack down a sleeping pad in the morning and inflate a swim ring by lunch, using the same device. ONE-HANDED OPERATION - Double-press the single button to start, short press to stop. The entire operating manual fits on a matchbox. Works just as easily when your other hand is holding the valve open. THE AP01 VS. A CONVENTIONAL AIR PUMP Fits Where Other Pumps Cannot Conventional electric pumps are the size of a lunch box. The AP01 is the size of a thumb. Slip it into a pack pocket and forget it is there. Runs on Gear You Already Carry Most portable pumps have a sealed internal battery with a fixed lifespan. The AP01 uses your existing USB-C power bank, so runtime matches whatever capacity you are already packing. Handles Both Jobs Inflate a sleeping pad in the evening, and in the morning press the same button to vacuum the air back out for a clean pack-down. Many single-purpose pumps can only push air, not pull it. Fills While You Set Up Camp Manual pumps burn time and energy that belong to the rest of camp setup. The AP01 fills an air pillow in about 22 seconds of hands-off running while you peg the tent. Mini Size, Mighty Airflow Built for low-pressure inflatables, tuned to empty a power bank slowly. The AP01 is tuned for the low-pressure stuff that swallows most of your pre-camp time: air beds, sleeping pads, pillows, swimming rings, inflatable life jackets, lightweight packrafts. It pushes enough pressure to firm up a double air bed, while the flow rate means a standard air pillow fills in roughly 22 seconds and an adult swimming ring in about the same. Paired with a Nitecore NB10000 power bank at an ambient 26°C, the AP01 delivers around 430 air pillow inflations, 430 swim ring inflations, 120 single sleeping pad cycles, or 22 full double air bed fills on a single 10,000 mAh charge. Real-world numbers vary with the power source and the temperature, but the ratios tell the story: one power bank carries a whole group for a long weekend. Inside, the dual-port layout keeps the inflation and deflation paths separate, so switching between filling a pad and vacuum-sealing a dry bag is a matter of moving one nozzle from port to port. A single-piece polycarbonate shell wraps the whole mechanism and shrugs off the kind of knocks that happen around a picnic table. Five Nozzles, One Pocket Tool No adapters to source, no valve-hunting at camp. The AP01 ships with the full set, sorted in the storage bag. WIDE & NARROW NOZZLES - Fit the inflation valves on most air beds, air pillows and air sofas, the kind you find on a weekend car-camping trip. SILICONE NOZZLES (SIZE S & M) - Seal against balloons, inflatable sleeping mattresses and vacuum storage bags, so the same pump that fills your pad in the evening packs your down jacket flat in the morning. PINCH NOZZLE - Matches the pinch valves on inflatable life jackets and swimming rings for days at the beach or the pool. Please refer to actual sizes of inflation / deflation ports as the compatibility of the nozzles may vary. Power It the Way You Already Power Everything Else 5V/2A INPUT - Any standard charging source with a 5V/2A rating drives the AP01: a wall adapter, a car USB port, a laptop, or the power bank in your pack. For cold-weather trips, Nitecore recommends pairing it with a Summit Series low-temperature power bank, which holds capacity where standard cells fade. LAB-VERIFIED 2 METRE DROP - Nitecore tested the polycarbonate body against a 2 metre impact drop so it keeps going after the tumble from a picnic table or the roll off a rock. ORGANISED IN A GRAB BAG - A fitted drawstring pouch keeps the whole kit together, ready to lift out of your pack already sorted for the next trip. Four Steps From Zero to Airflow STEP 1 - Plug the AP01 into any power bank or wall adapter rated 5V/2A. STEP 2 - Choose a nozzle and press it onto the inflation or deflation port. STEP 3 - Slot the nozzle onto the valve of the item you want to inflate or deflate. STEP 4 - Double-press the yellow power button. Short press again to stop. The whole setup takes about ten seconds. After 20 minutes of continuous running the pump auto-shuts to protect the motor, so you can walk away while a large air bed fills. A Quieter Kind of Camp Gadget Most electric pumps are built around a big internal battery, which forces the whole product to grow. The AP01 flips the idea around: keep the motor, the impeller and the port geometry, and let the user bring their own power. The result is a pump that fits inside a pencil case, charges nothing, and is ready to run the moment it is plugged in. For a bonfire in a cool night, the pump doubles as a gentle bellows for coaxing a reluctant flame back to life. Keep a safe distance from the fire and short-burst it on the embers rather than holding it close to the flames. INFLATION PERFORMANCE ITEM TIME PER CYCLE CYCLES PER NB10000 CHARGE Air Pillow ~22 seconds ×430 Adult Swimming Ring ~22 seconds ×430 Single Sleeping Pad ~75 seconds ×120 Double Air Bed ~7 minutes ×22 *Measured in the Nitecore Lab Cycle counts were measured using a Nitecore NB10000 power bank (10,000 mAh) at an ambient temperature of 26°C (79°F). Real-world results vary depending on the power source, cable, and environmental conditions. Power bank is not included with the AP01. TECHNICAL SPECS Max Inflation / Deflation Pressure ±2.8 kPa Airflow Rate 220 L/min Runtime 3 hours (with NB10000) Power Input USB-C, 5V⎓2A Auto Shut-off After 20 minutes of continuous use Shell Material PC (polycarbonate) Impact Resistance 2 metres Dimensions 41mm × φ31mm (1.61" × φ1.22") Weight 22g / 0.78 oz (accessories not included) Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Download AP01 Instruction Manual (PDF) Compatible Inflatables CATEGORY EXAMPLES NOZZLE Low-pressure bedding Air beds, air pillows, air sofas Wide / Narrow Sleeping pads & mattresses Inflatable sleeping pads, camping mattresses Silicone S / M Water gear Adult swimming rings, inflatable life jackets Pinch Storage Vacuum storage bags, balloons Silicone S / M Not suitable for Car tyres, bike tyres, sports balls (high pressure above 3 kPa) N/A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Does the AP01 come with a power bank? A: No. The AP01 is designed to run off any USB-C power source you already own, so no battery is included in the box. A 5V/2A output rating or higher is recommended. The cycle counts quoted on this page were measured using a Nitecore NB10000. Q: Can I use it for bicycle tyres, car tyres or footballs? A: No. The AP01 is a low-pressure pump rated up to 2.8 kPa. It is built for air beds, pillows, pads, swim rings and similar low-pressure inflatables. High-pressure applications like tyres and sports balls are outside its design range. Q: How long can I run it in a single session? A: Nitecore recommends a maximum of 15 minutes of continuous use to protect the motor, and the AP01 will auto-shut after 20 minutes of continuous running. For a large double air bed that needs around 7 minutes, a single cycle is fine. Q: Will it work in cold weather? A: The AP01 is rated for ambient temperatures from -10°C to 40°C. In cold conditions, standard power banks lose usable capacity. Nitecore recommends pairing with a Summit Series low-temperature power bank for winter camping trips. Q: What is actually in the box? A: The AP01 pump, five nozzles (wide, narrow, silicone S, silicone M, pinch), a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, and a drawstring storage bag. The power bank is purchased separately. What's In The Box 1x Nitecore AP01 Air Pump - Pump body with dual inflation and deflation ports. 5x Nozzles - Wide, narrow, silicone S, silicone M, and pinch heads. 1x USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable - For connecting the AP01 to a power bank or USB adapter. 1x Drawstring Storage Bag - Keeps the pump and all five nozzles together between trips. Note: Power bank is not included. Pack a real air pump in the space of a lip balm. GET YOUR NITECORE AP01 NOW