By flexing, the AirBeam® inflatable tent takes the pressure, whereas if winds become too strong for a poled tent, the solid poles can bend and break, perhaps ripping fabric and causing damage. This shouldn’t be seen a weakness, however. Models with a central beam have a lot of structural support and can withstand some seriously bad weather conditions, although they may flex in very strong winds. How good are inflatable tents in bad weather?ĪirBeam® inflatable tents are extremely resilient to bad weather. Although rare, all inflatable tents can be punctured but it’s easily repairable and again, the User Guide provides information on how to do this correctly. As long as the guidelines are followed and the correct supplied pump is used, the AirBeam® inflatable tent will not explode. The AirBeam® User Guide provides information on the pressure to which an AirBeam® tent should be inflated, depending on the model.
It is often asked whether an inflatable tent can explode, pop or puncture. Some of the larger AirBeam® tents have Superbeams to produce a really strong frame so they will take longer than other models.Ĭan I overdo it and explode an AirBeam® inflatable tent? So, how long does an AirBeam® tent take to inflate? It takes 5 to 10 minutes to pitch an AirBeam® tent, depending on how many Airbeams® are to be inflated. Quite simply, AirBeam® inflatable tents do not require any poles, you just take the tent out of the bag, pop a peg in each corner, pump up the inflatable beams and peg down a few guy lines. For the purpose of this article we’ll focus on the AirBeam® brand to give as much background as possible into the world of inflatable tents. Since its inception in 2011 the popularity of AirBeam® tents has inflated (excuse the pun!) considerably in the family camping market, particularly with the gradual introduction of different size ranges to suit all types of campers – from a 2 person to 8 person tent.
At BCH Camping we stock ranges of AirBeam® tents which are the pioneering, premium inflatable tent brand. There are various brands of inflatable tents available. But before completely rejecting the idea, there are many aspects to consider. Does the idea of changing from a poled to an inflatable tent send you to your camping chair, tutting, shaking your head and muttering “not on my watch”? For the traditional camper who joyously scowls at the likes of glampers or electric hook-ups, it may be considered to be a step too far.
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