Originally Posted by
mrgardner
I do need a pump for around the house. Preferably, something portable that I can carry with me. Pocket sized or slightly larger would be ideal.
The most versatile mini/portable pump I know about is the Topeak "Morphe" series, either Road for high pressures or MTB for lower pressures. They are scaled down floor pumps and have a folding T-handle, a fold out base, a short hose and a pressure gauge.
The hose isolates the valve stem from the pump and eliminates stem breakage which is possible if a reqular frame or mini pump is not used carefully. The base plate and T-handle make operating the pump a lot easier.
These aren't the smallest or lightest portable pumps but the easiest to use.