![]() That said, you can of course suffer a puncture to an airbeam. Tension straps mean an air tent can withstand rough weather (Image credit: Pat Kinsella) Durability, repair and maintenanceĪs noted above, while an air tent may well move around a bit more in high winds, at least the beams won’t snap – which can be a problem with pole tents, either in very extreme conditions or as a result of an accident (reversing your car over them), or incorrect usage. Even so, we felt that the air tent was marginally harder to wrestle into the carry bag than the pole tent. The Osiris Air 500 comes with a pump with a deflate setting, and it’s imperative you use this in order to stand a chance of getting the tent back in its bag – otherwise you’ll be left with pockets of air that make the task utterly impossible. Family sized tents are notoriously laborious to roll up and squeeze back into the carry bag provided, which always seems too small to swallow so much tent. Take downĪlways the least fun part of any camping trip, not least because it means the experience is nearly over, is dropping the tent and packing it away. All things considered, we’re going to call this one a draw. However, while they may bend, inflated tubes will not snap, so that’s one thing less to worry about. This kind of performance will of course vary between tent brands and individual designs and models, and not all air tents will be equipped with these straps, leaving them more prone to bending in the wind. These do impede on the internal space somewhat, but they are optional, and don’t need to stay in place when conditions are more benign, giving you more room for things like your camping chairs once more. However, we spent a wild windy weekend testing out both styles of tent, and found that the Osiris Air 500 performed just as well as the Aether 450 pole tent, not least because it has internal bracing straps that help it maintain its shape even in gusty conditions. ![]() Where some people might expect a greater degree of divergence in performance level is in stormy weather, with many people perhaps predicting that air tents might not be so robust. #AIRBEAM TENTS HOW TO#For more on this, check out How to choose a tent and What size tent do I need?īecause they all tend to stand pretty tall, and are more often tunnel- rather than a geodesic- (half dome) shaped, family sized pole tents and air tents both rely heavily on tensioning at either end to stay up, and guy ropes all around to stay stable during high winds. Family sized air tents can stand just as high and wide as pole tents designed for the same purpose, offering the same level of head height and floor space, so there’s no real difference there. In terms of features and comfort, this all comes down to the quality of the individual tents in question. Find out why on your next adventure.Inflating the Vango Osiris Air 500 with the provided pump (Image credit: Pat Kinsella) Design, stability and adverse weather Our tents rank amongst the best in the world. And if you’re looking for equipment to hang out while outdoors for just a few hours, we have shelters and tarps to help you chill on a nice day or host a cool outdoor party. Quechua also has an extensive line of hiking clothing and footwear, including hiking boots, hiking shoes, hiking backpacks, hiking pants, and more. In addition to camping tents, the Quechua brand carries tools and accessories to complement your camping experience camp, including cookware such as camping stoves, furniture like camping chairs and tables, camping showers, safety equipment and camping lanterns, and more. Our larger tents include living rooms so you have a little extra space to spread and breathe before you and your crew head out on a new adventure. Bringing the whole family ? We’ve got large camping tents for up to 6 people, including inflatable tents that feature the same blackout and waterproof technology. They’re waterproof, too, and will withstand unpredictable weather conditions. Many of our tents feature blackout technology that block out 99% of light so that you can get a good night’s sleep no matter where and when you go on your adventures. Quechua is our in-house hiking & camping brand, with a design center in Mont-Blanc, France that researches and develops eco-friendly and innovative products, such as the award-winning “2 Second Easy” pop up tent. ![]()
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