You can skip the trips to the gas station when you have the Black & Decker Air Station Portable Inflator ASI300 on hand. This is a great tool to have around the house and garage as it easily inflates all those items that tend to go flat at the most inopportune times, like bike tires, car tires, sports balls, rafts, mattresses, lawnmower or garden tractor wheels and more.

The multipurpose inflator comes equipped with AC/DC power capability, so you can easily plug it into any 120-volt outlet or auto cigarette lighter. And Black & Decker's illuminated EZ Air Dial eliminates the guesswork when inflating tires. Simply preset the air gauge to the desired pounds per square inch (psi) and the unit automatically shuts off once it hits the desired level.

Weighing a mere 6 pounds, this small and stylishly sleek unit is about the size of a loaf of bread, only a tad taller. Its size makes it easy to store just about anywhere. And the built-in handle gives you instant portability so you can carry it with one hand. Black & Decker brings the convenience factor one-step further by creating an onboard compartment for storing the hose, cords and adaptors.

We wish the compartment was a bit roomier since tucking the items back into the compartment is a tight fit. The long 12-volt auto power cord is nice, but we can't say the same for the AC power cord and air hose, which measure about 12 inches and 24 inches respectively. We recommend having an extension cord on hand. Another shortcoming if you've got several tires or items to inflate at once is the automatic shutoff -- you either need to start it up again for each item or increase the pressure setting so it keeps on inflating.

All things considered, the economical Black & Decker Air Station Inflator ADI300 is extremely handy, incredibly versatile, and at 2 years, has a great warranty to boot.


Pros: Lightweight and compact, easy to carry and transport for on the go convenience, multipurpose inflator, AC/DC power capability, automatically shuts off when a predetermined air pressure is reached, can be stored in a cupboard or trunk of a car, onboard storage
Cons: Compartment for onboard storage of hose, cord and adaptor a bit tight, AC power cord and air hose length is short, unit shuts off after inflating one item, noise a bit loud for its size

Warranty
2 year