USED ON OUR OWN PADDLES. CHOSEN FOR YOURS.
Explore our Outdoor Master rechargeable SUP pumps, with advice from paddlers who use them. Whether you want quicker inflation, more battery capacity or a compact setup, we’ll help you choose.
Why we use Outdoor Master pumps
Rechargeable SUP pumps chosen for easier setup, with advice from our own time on the water.
When we’re getting two boards ready for a paddle, an electric pump makes a welcome difference. Being able to inflate beside the water, rather than within reach of the car’s power socket, is what first won us over. It gives us time to sort out the rest of our kit while the pump gets on with the inflation.
We’ve used the Outdoor Master Shark 3, Shark 2S and Vortex Pro on our own paddles, and each has its place. The Shark 3 is the one we reach for when inflation speed matters, while the Shark 2S has proved useful on trips where we need longer between charges. The Vortex Pro offers a compact rechargeable option when packing space is a consideration.
The right choice depends on the boards you inflate, how far you carry your kit and how often you can recharge. Our reviews share the test results and practical drawbacks we’ve found along the way. If you’re unsure which pump suits your setup, tell us how you normally paddle and we’ll help you narrow down the options.
Real paddleboarders. Real advice.
There are times when we just want the boards inflated quickly, and others when we’re away for a few days and need the battery to last between charges. Those are different jobs, so we wouldn’t recommend the same pump to everyone. Here’s how we choose between them for our own paddles.
The Outdoor Master Shark 3 is the pump we reach for when speed matters. In our testing, it inflated an 11’6” touring board to 18 PSI in 5 minutes and 18 seconds using its internal battery.
That’s a useful saving when you have another board waiting. It does come with compromises, though: it’s another substantial piece of kit to carry, and it certainly isn’t silent. For us, it earns its place by making setup quicker and letting us inflate away from the car.
Our Shark 3 review covers the inflation tests, charging, noise and the things we’ve noticed through regular use.
The Outdoor Master Shark 2S is worth considering if battery life matters more than getting inflated as quickly as possible. Its 88.8Wh battery is larger than the Shark 3’s 74Wh battery, and we’ve found the extra endurance useful when spending a few days away from charging.
The trade-off is speed. Our 11’6” touring board took 9 minutes and 48 seconds to reach 18 PSI with the Shark 2S. We’re happy to accept the longer wait when we need more use between charges, but for a straightforward day’s paddle we tend to favour the quicker Shark 3.
You can read about those differences in our Shark 2S review.
If packing space is a priority, take a look at the Outdoor Master Vortex Pro. It offers rechargeable inflation in a compact format and comes with a storage pouch to keep the pump and accessories together.
Consider how far you’ll carry it, the boards you need to inflate and the space available in your kit bag. Compact doesn’t mean weightless, so it’s worth checking the dimensions and weight alongside the other specifications.
The times we share come from boards we’ve actually inflated. A smaller board at 15 PSI won’t place the same demands on a pump as a larger touring board at 20 PSI. Board volume, target pressure and operating conditions all affect inflation time and the number of boards you can manage on a charge.
That’s why our reviews include the conditions behind the results, along with practical observations about charging, carrying and using the pumps. We also explain the drawbacks—because they matter when you’re deciding what to buy.
Real advice from real paddlers
Not sure which Outdoor Master pump to choose? Tell us which board you have, how many you normally inflate and whether you set up beside the car or walk down to the water. We’ll help you work through the differences and choose a pump that suits your paddling.
