Vango Airbeam Odyssey Air 500 Villa Tent, Epsom Green

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In a warmer climate, you have plenty of ventilation options, and you can keep the door with its full-size mesh as long as the sky is clear. The inner tent has its own extra floor, so you have two floors in this area, both are sewn-in and sealed. Lights out design: This is the term Vango uses for their tents with dark rest (or dark room) design. This means that you have an external waterproof shell tent, plus an inner smaller cocoon area with a darker material. So when you close the tent completely, the glare is reduced and you can sleep longer in the morning.

Our TopNotch Editor’s Choice goes to the product we find to be the very best overall, showing great versatility across all our metrics. The floor: You have a fully sewn-in and sealed waterproof PE groundsheet. This is a very robust and hard-wearing fabric to stand up to the rigours of the most active campers. So you have full protection from bugs and from groundwater.

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The tent is outfitted in Vango’s patented Protex material, which consists of durable 70D polyester that’s coated in a 4000mm hydrostatic head for premium waterproofing. A sewn-in floor works to further keep water from spoiling your outdoor adventure, and a large duffle case is provided for simple transport and storage. Both options are pretty stable, but the AirBeam inflatable tents have more “give” in windy conditions due to their air filled poles, that flow with the wind, rather than resisting it. First up is The Cave from Heimplanet. If you’re looking for an inflatable tent that’s at the top of its class for durability, The Cave is the way to go.

The tentis not freestanding, so the first thing to do is to stake its corners to the ground. Note that this tent should not be mixed with yet another from the same brand and with a similar name, the Vango Airbeam Odyssey Air 500 Villa Tent.The floor area is 160 ft2 (14.88 m2), which equates to 32 ft2 (3 m2) per person. As a result, this is a very reasonable number, and the tent can hold 5 people. The large sitting area contributes significantly to its livability. The Odyssey is also water-resistant and offers great weather protection. Although this is a 3-season inflatable tent, so is not the best in harsh and cold winter conditions. The total weight is 35 pounds. Here you have the floor area of 160 ft² (14.88 m²), which gives 32 ft² (3 m²) per person. So this is a very reasonable number and the tent can indeed easily accommodate 5 people. The large sitting area adds a lot to its livability. Hybrid single-double layer structure: The tent is a double-layer type in the sleeping area where you have the inner tent attached to the outer shell. The sitting zone is a single layer structure. The Odyssey Air 500 is an inflatable tent with air beams rather than traditional poles. Vango was most likely the first company to manufacture such tents long ago. So you get three beams and a pump, and two people can set it up in about eight to ten minutes.

The Cave comes with a repair kit, but you’ll need to buy an air pump separately. It’s available in two colors.The material is fire retardant. The sealed-in groundsheet and taped seems ensure that water doesn’t leak through. The aerodynamic shape prevents wind from blowing directly against the side of the tent. Guy lines and the webbing of the wind brace system make the tent even more windproof. Final Thoughts on the Best Inflatable Tents for Camping Most tents take a traditional approach in their construction, which use a fabric shell attached to a fiberglass or steel frame. As the outdoor industry evolves, so too does the design of outdoor shelters, with comfort and convenience being the top priorities when developing a great tent. It is for these reasons that Vango’s Odyssey tents not only has traditional pole tents, but also inflatable tents. Waterproof PE Groundsheet - Robust and hard wearing fabric to stand up to the rigours of the most active campers