What is inflatable camping tent

What is inflatable tents ?

Air tents, another name for inflatable tents, have become more and more common in recent years. Furthermore, despite the fact that their name may evoke memories of the vintage bouncy castles that we all adored as children, inflatable tents actually house some of the newest camping innovations available.

We'll examine inflatable tents in more detail in this post, along with the reasons behind their growing popularity among campers.

Inflatable tents: what are they?

In appearance, inflatable tents resemble regular tents quite a bit. There is one significant distinction, though: instead of having fibreglass or metal poles, air tents have inflatable beams that are pumped up to support the shell of the tent.  

What benefits may inflatable tents offer?

When compared to tents with poles, inflatable tents have the primary advantage of being significantly faster to set up and take down. This is due to the poles' integration with the tent's body as well as the fact that they are inflatable.

Many of the challenges involved in setting up regular tents are reduced when the tent has inflatable poles that are integrated into the design. Unwieldy, frequently multi-meter-long poles don't need to be unfolded and connected. The days of battling to get those poles into the right shape and straining to get them through the canvas are over.

Unquestionably, the convenience of an inflatable tent outweighs any potential price increases.

Are inflatable tents dependable and sturdy?

Despite being inflated, inflatable tents are equally as durable and dependable as regular tents. They come with the standard man ropes and pegs to keep them securely fastened to the ground, and they are resistant to heavy winds.

Although punctures are uncommon, most inflated tents include a puncture repair kit in case of an emergency. If necessary, you can also purchase replacement air tubes for specific models.

How is an inflatable tent pitched? 

An inflatable tent is quite simple to set up. To inflate each air beam, just attach the pump; the process should only take a few minutes. After the tent is completely inflated, make sure all of the air valves are shut tightly, and then use the guy ropes and pegs to fasten the tent to the ground. 

One thing to keep in mind is that since different manufacturers use different valve systems, you'll probably need to utilise the pump that came with your tent. Thus, if you own multiple inflatable tents, just make sure you have the appropriate pump on hand.

  

Which are the available inflatable tents?

Selecting an inflatable tent has many similarities to selecting a traditional tent, with similar factors to take into account. How many individuals intend to use the tent? Do you wish you could stand up in here? What is your desired number of bedrooms? Would more interior space be beneficial?

Our Halfords 4 Person Air Tent and Halfords 6 Person Air Tent, which combine a short pitching time with lots of interior space, are excellent options for any camping or staycation.
While the 6-Person Air Tent has three double bedrooms and a walk-in height of 200mm, the 4-Person Air Tent has two double bedrooms and a maximum walk-in height of 195mm.

Both have a double skin to help prevent condensation, can be used in heavy rain, are perfect for British weather, come in a large bag for easy storage, and are backed by a two-year guarantee.
If you're trying to make more room while you're travelling, be sure to check out our selection of inflatable awnings for campers and caravans.

Therefore, get an inflatable tent right away if you want to simplify your next camping vacation and spend more time doing the things you enjoy instead of setting up the tent. See our entire selection of tents and all the necessary camping gear here.   

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