SINGLE PISTON

THE tried and tested option is the venerable single piston compressor. They’ve been the go-to option for airing up tyres since there were tyres to air up, and they still pack a hell of a punch when it comes to bang for buck. We roped in a Flomax item from Ironman 4x4 and it’s the perfect example of what you want in a single piston unit. Despite being super affordable it’s still a quality item with a warranty and bunch of safety devices included. Its diminutive size also means you’re able to throw them in and out of different 4x4s without needing a fridge trolley to swap them over. They’re dirt cheap, too, at a hair over $150.

That small size isn’t without its drawbacks though. At 72L/pm flowrates it’ll take twice as long to air up tyres as the more expensive options, and, without plumbing in an elaborate air-tank setup, running air tools is a distant thought; although, the included attachments means it’ll tick the box for air mattresses and inflatable toys.