The Minions are back (although some would say they never actually went away) and are the hottest thing this year amongst the Kindergarten set. The Inflatable Minion Vampire on a Pumpkin gets your home into the Halloween spirit in a fun way. That’s actually Bob for you Minion identification challenged readers. This decoration stands 5 feet tall and lights up for high visibility at night. Can also be used indoors if that’s your thing, although personally I think that’s bananas.
If you thought the bathtub was the one place safe from mobile phone usage, think again. Because now you can take a nice relaxing bath without the added stress of having your phone out of reach or potentially getting dropped into the tub and bricked. The Bath Air Pillow Smartphone Holder is an inflatable pillow with an arm extending out that holds your phone in front of you.
Now you can continue to Snapchat, Facebook, tweet, email, or even read your favorite blog (Craziest Gadgets, right?) while in the tub. But wait, there’s more. You can also use it to use your phone while lying in bed. Plus since it’s inflatable, you can take it anywhere you want- the beach, hotels, pools, trains, etc. Here’s someone using it in the vertical position:
But how does it keep the phone safe from being dropped in the water? I’m glad I asked. It includes a zip-able plastic bag. You put your phone into the bag and then it sticks onto the arm. Here’s a video demonstration showing how it all works:
Since the arm is a separate piece that slides into the pillow, it can be adjusted for length to fit the person. The Bath Air Pillow Smartphone Holder is available in grey, pink, or white and costs $39.
They say you can’t take it with you. But you can take it with you AND see what’s happening all around you with the Inflatable Clear Bottom Kayak. You can even bring a friend along the way. This two person kayak has a pair of 19″ by 14″ clear polycarbonate panels on the bottom of the boat so you can see all the terrain, plants, and marine life that’s below you as you paddle along. Since the kayak is inflatable that also means it deflates so you can carry it:
It includes a mesh backpack to carry the boat (even if it just means carrying it from your car to the river or across some dry terrain to get to the next section of navigable water). The kayak’s hull is made from durable UV-resistant 1200-denier tarpaulin and 3 high-pressure drop stitch panels on the floor support up to 350 pounds. That’s should be sufficient for 2 people or 1 person and a literal boatload of beer. Either way it’s a good time all around.
The seats are foam padded for comfort and the kayak has 4 hard rudders to assist with tracking and stability. It has bungee tie-downs with covers to hold your gear safely. 4 handles help with portage, or you could just deflate it. The kayak comes with an air pump that will blow your kayak up in under 10 minutes. Fully inflated the craft measures 14 feet long by 3 feet wide, deflated it’s 32″ by 18″ by 14″. The whole thing weighs just 50 pounds. Pretty cool and a great way to own a kayak without needing a roof rack or trailer for your car.
You’ve seen those giant tube-shaped dancing inflatable guys outside many businesses. They always attract attention. So why not do the same with your Christmas decorations with an Air Dancer Santa? Just plug it in and watch a giant Santa Claus go crazy in the wind. Add some height to your holiday display. Available in both 10 and 15 foot tall versions. Here’s a video of a Santa in the wild doing his thing:
Shake it, Santa, shake it. Who knew Santa had those kind of moves? If your business (or home?!) already has a dancing sky puppet, why not switch it out for the holidays? Comes with or without the air blower.
Enjoy the fruits of your moisture farming labor when you set sail aboard this Star Wars Landspeeder Pool Float from Intex. Be like Luke Poolwalker as you float across the high seas of your backyard. When the Summer feels as hot as Tattooine, get in the pool and cool off before Uncle Owen calls you back inside. Just like in Star Wars, this landspeeder floats- except on water instead of land. Close enough.
This cool pool toy measures 70″ x 55″, which is (unfortunately) probably not quite big enough for an adult to fit inside. But then again that never stopped you from trying to squeeze into something designed for kids, right? Unfortunately this raft is out of production, so it’s listed on the secondary markets below at **uhm** inflated prices (inflated!) if it’s even available. I still want one. on Amazon
Max and relax and cool off in ultimate style with the Wow Sports First Class Lounge. This floating inflatable high backrest lounger has a neat trick up it’s sleeve- coolers built in the armrests! Now you never have to get up. Throw some ice in there and your drinks stay cool even when it’s hot out.
Each ergonomic armrest has a zip-up cooler compartment that can hold up to 4 cans or 3 bottles of beer. There’s a cup holder atop each one too. That means it can hold a total of 10 cans plus one in each of your hands for 12 total. Like I said, you never have to get up (well maybe to pee). You could also use the zippered compartments for less fun items like your phone, sunglasses, or sunscreen. Picture of a dude using it? You got it ladies:
This lounger also has a headrest and footrest so you can pass out in comfort after drinking all that beer. Great for the pool, lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Or just set it up on your patio and pretend you’re in the water. After enough beers, you’ll think you’re floating. But seriously, drink responsibly and lounge out responsibly, I don’t want to see anyone over-relaxed this Summer.
Summer time is coming and it means one thing and one thing only- keeping the kids occupied and out of your hair for a bit so you can actually enjoy the warm weather. And what better way than to turn your backyard into a mini-waterpark with the Banzai The Plunge Water Slide? What makes this one different than all the other water slides we’ve covered over the years? The giant pool at the bottom! It’s like getting a water slide and an inflatable pool in one package.
Other inflatable water slides have a small pool at the bottom for landing, but The Plunge has a 12 foot diameter splash pool at the bottom. Great for those kids too small to climb up the 9’6″ tall water slide. The whole thing comes with a blower and inflates in under 3 minutes. It uses both stakes and a pair of water-filled (40lbs worth) anchor bags on the sides of the slide to keep it firmly in place. With a 120 pound weight limit on the slide, it’s super summer fun for kids of a wide range of ages. Take the plunge!
Inflate your tires quickly and easily anywhere you might need it with the Automatic Cordless Tire Inflator. The drill-like inflator has a lithium-ion battery that recharges in 3 hours via AC as well as an 11 foot long car adapter just in case. Set the desired pressure on the digital gauge then simply squeeze the trigger and it can increase a car tire’s 5 PSI in just 90 seconds, stopping when it gets to the set pressure. It’s that easy.
The cordless inflator also works with bicycles, sports balls, and inflatable toys (adapters included). Other handy features include a flexible 5″ long air hose that has a thread connector for a tight seal and a travel bag. It also has an integrated LED light so you can see what you’re doing during any nighttime emergencies. Extra rechargeable batteries are also available to purchase. A great emergency tool to keep in your car or garage.
Oh Cartman, punch your in the eye. They come from Colorado where the mountains freeze. Soon you can wallop your favorite South Park characters with these South Park Inflatable Bop Bags. These air-filled punching bags are 44 inches tall each and have a water-filled based to keep them upright as they take a beating, mmmkay? Even Kenny, you can’t kill him anymore. You can battle Stan, Cartman, Kenny, Kyle and Chef. What, no Butters? Well then screw you guys, I’m going home. Available this Summer.
Back in the old days when everyone drove around in Caddy’s as big as your living room, VW camper vans, and giganto station wagons with wood paneling on the side, it was easy to sleep in your car. Today, not so much. Unless you extend the size of your back seat with a Fuloon Car Travel PVC Inflatable Bed. This bed, complete with pump, inflates to fit neatly into most car’s back seats:
Part of it goes into the “legroom area” (technical term) to extend the size of the backseat and give you a nice flat platform to sleep on. Take a quick (or extended) nap, use it for camping, as a play area for kids, or even as a traveling home. Too tired to drive any further? Pull over, inflate the backseat bed and rest until it’s safe for you to drive again.