Update: This popular deal is still available
Amazon has
2-Person Intex River Run 2 Inflatable Floating Lounge w/ Backrests & Cup Holders & Cooler w/ Lid (Blue, 440lb Weight Capacity, 58837EP) for
$23.99.
Shipping is free with Prime or orders $35+.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
LolaBunny21 for finding this deal.
Product Description:
- This sport tube is designed for adults with performance in mind and is perfect for tubing down the river, lake, or just relaxing in the pool
- The River Run 2 is constructed with a Sport Gauge material that is extra thick along with puncture resistant PVC for peace of mind. This material is also cool to the touch when the sun is hot.
- Enjoy cruising and kicking back with the comfortable backrests and 2 built-in cup holders to stay hydrated making it easy to keep your favorite refreshments nearby.
- Designed with 5 air chambers to keep you afloat with ultimate buoyancy, 2 heavy duty grab handles and a convenient grab rope surrounding the perimeter of the tube.
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They are made up of durable vinyl (plastic) and hold the air pretty well....I have had them for about 3 years now and use them every year at least 2 to 4 times during our camping trips and lake visits here in Northern California. I use a cheap rechargeable Ryobi tire inflator to pump these...I have also invested in an Intex dual action pump which makes inflating them a bit faster. This is a great deal for a 2-person IMO...as I got the single person ones for the same price.
A few years back, Amazon sourced them to duplicate this tube, but in yellow. That was awesome, but then they eventually switched producers and the drop in quality was apparent.
These are not tow behind a boat tubes. Or a replacement for significantly more expensive raft for rapids. These are budget tubes.
If you use them in a rocky river float, they hold up well. But I'd advise against doing so repeatedly, as every rock hit does chip away at the rubber. I usually float with these down the Truckee river twice, then relegate them to Tahoe/Washoe Lake use, where the lack of abrasions gives them a long shelf life.
And a friendly reminder to newer Tesla owners, there is no cigarette 12V port. If you don't equip a USB powered air pump, you're going to have a sad time at the lake.
There was a deal recently for the single version for $11.97 shipped. Not too difficult to hook 2 together and cheaper than this deal, but at $23.99 for the 2 person, is as good as it gets unless you catch a one off deal.
Just grab one just to have for when you do go out to the laker/river etc.
I would advise that you actually test it and inflate it. I know intex is the name for inflatables but several times ive come upon products that had a hole right out of the package.
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Not mentioned in the description is that there is no included pump, so you will need to get your own--and you really should get one that can fit the Boston Valve on the float. This will cost about another $10-$15 or so. Using a regular bike tire pump would take a very long time since most are for high-pressure, low volume tires, and for this you need high volume, but you don;t need high pressure.
In a pinch you can sort of use your leaf blower to roughly blow air into the larger valve, doing as best you can to seal around the gap between blower and valve, and inflate most of the larger air chamber.
You won't get it to optimal pressure, as you may not be able to create a tight seal between the leaf blower, but it will get you about 80-90% there and you'll have enough air to shape the chamber and float.
EDIT: As others have mentioned in their reviews, it is preferable to have a paddle in order to maneuver around, as it is awkward trying to reach down into the water to use your hands to get around. For the cup holders: it's best to have a covered cup or a bottle, as it's easy to tilt the cup holder area and spill your drink if it's in an uncovered container.
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