We're looking at doing more UK and Euro bike trips with 2 bikes plus camping gear in the back of a van so I'm thinking of changing our fibreglass poled 5 man tent for an airbeam one when going away in the van.
My concerns are that in reality they are no quicker or easier to put up/pack away than a normal tent and also that they are less stable in an average wind.
Anybody got any experience or recommendations?
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Airbeam tents
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Tonibe63
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Re: Airbeam tents
For: convenient, can be set up by one person.
Against: expensive, heavy, only inflate one beam/rib at a time.
Against: expensive, heavy, only inflate one beam/rib at a time.
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1984 K100RT July 2013 36,000 miles, 90,000
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Re: Airbeam tents
They are a fad....if its hot they explode if not partially deflated first....lots of info on camping forums....id save my money .
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Re: Airbeam tents
I've been using a Heimplanet inflatable for about four years.
Good points:- Quick erect - All the beams are interconnected (can be isolated)comparable with a Khyam. Very stable in high winds. High build quality with lots of little extras, roof loft, storage pockets.
Bad points:- Bulky for bike touring. Small porch. Takes a while (and a wrestle)to pack away.
Good points:- Quick erect - All the beams are interconnected (can be isolated)comparable with a Khyam. Very stable in high winds. High build quality with lots of little extras, roof loft, storage pockets.
Bad points:- Bulky for bike touring. Small porch. Takes a while (and a wrestle)to pack away.
