I have had two of the older (elephant trunk inflatable bags) ones, a dlx 9 and a regular 9 for the wife.
They were easy to inflate, both have been returned, mine began leaking down from the valves, impossible to deflate as they filled up. Wife's valve pulled off when removing the bag, had the whole black thing in my hand.
Both were replaced with the new integrated pump, and while they are a little more difficult to inflate, there is nothing more comfortable. For long backpacks, I take an old thermarest, but if I have plenty of time, these go along for sure.
-AHM,I also have an extra elephant trunk inflation bag for the dlx 9 if you want it to prevent mouth inflation, send me a pm and I can get it to you.
Last edited by JonS; 08/07/09. Reason: find AHM's name
