Each year as the ground gets harder through some strange geological phenomenon, I find myself wanting to sleep on a cushy, comfortable airbed. The only problem is the time it takes to inflate it with a foot pump.

Coleman’s new Inflate-All QuickPump can inflate a queen-size airbed in under two minutes. This portable air pump plugs into a vehicle’s cigarette lighter. A high volume hose fills the airbeds. Reconnect the hose to the high-volume deflation portal to quickly deflate mattresses.

If you need to inflate mountain bike tires quickly when you’re out at the trailhead, simply use the high-pressure hose. The pump can even inflate a standard R15 car tire in under four minutes. A high pressure gauge ensures the proper psi of tires. Included are different sized valve adapters and a needle adapter for inflating items such as footballs or soccer balls.

I’ve used the pump to inflate tires on my wheelbarrow, mountain bike and truck as well as air mattresses. The only thing the pump won’t inflate is your ego if you can’t get the campfire going.

The air pump weighs about five pounds and can be found in most outdoor retail stores for around $40. Go to www.coleman.com for more information or to order.