Review on EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump, Digital Tire Inflator by Brian Piecuch

I already had a similar product by a manufacturer named Fortem. I bought this EP-Auto product for my son. If you like this design by EP-Auto, great. I prefer the square physical characteristic of the Fortem --- just makes it easier to store in the car. But either is fine, because they are both small. The main difference to me, is the connector that attaches the inflation hose to the valve on the tire. The designs are very different, and I definitely prefer one over the other. The type on the Fortem is just easier, where you just push in onto the valve and lock it in with the little lever. The type on this AP-Auto is the type that you screw on, which is slower, and a little more awkward. I just used the AP-Auto, and it was freezing outside. I had to take off my gloves to properly grip the little twiste valve, and it was still a little awkward putting on, and removing. The type on the Fortem would have allowed me to keep my gloves on, and even then done it quicker, more easily, and with a much more consistent and predictable air loss upon removal from the valve.I'm not saying the Fortem is better than the AP-Auto as a whole. I'm just saying that the way they attach to the valve on the tire is different, so be aware of that difference as you pick a similar unit.Overall the AP-Auto seems great. It sounds more quite and better quality, inflates a little faster, and less harsh/rattly than the Fortem. It actually feels and sounds like a better pump. But I do not like the hose connector. If I buy any others in the future, I will chose one with the connector type similar to the one on the Fortem. Be aware of that difference when chosing. If you like this design on this AP-Auto AND you prefer the valve connector that is comes with, then I would have no reservations recommending it.