Anyone have one of these or know someone who has one?
Looking for user opinions; particularly the reliability of the single airbeam with single inflation point that then runs down the side of the tent to inflate the rear beam.
Quote: Originally posted by Teppin on 22/2/2017
Just bought one, bargain price! Unfortunately I've not had time to pitch it yet, just unroll it in the living room and dream!
Camped in this three times now. Once in my own, twice with my daughter.
It is very easy to pitch. Peg it out, pump it up and do the lines. I was worried about the quality of the air beams at this price, but it's very well made. The 6000hh outer is great. It's also easy to take down. Those of you that have tried to pitch a moderate tent, solo in a breeze will say it can be a nightmare. But this is easy for one. It only has one inflation point, the airbeam wraps around the tent. It arrives with a stirrup pump with a pre marked pressure gauge. I didn't bother with the instructions (I rarely do!), But my daughter says I'm doing it right! It also has a repair kit, I'm hoping I won't have to utilise that, especially at night. Think I'd sooner abandon it for the car until the morning! The airbeam can be zipped out of the tent if you need to do some cleaning.
However, the size of the inner is an issue. Although on paper the tent is a good size for a two berth, the "poles" are very thick, then the inner tent hangs off them. This means the inner tent is a lot smaller. This has lead me to not use it when I have my daughter with me. We put our airbeds on it like a groundsheet. Not ideal, but you can get away with it, especially on weekend trips. I also bought the footprint that helps.
The porch isn't bad, but I only keep my shoes and a few bits and bobs in it to make it easier to get in and out, especially in the rain (the front is angled), the rest of my kit lives in the car. But you probably wouldn't back pack with this anyway. It's bulky, but surprisingly light with out conventional poles.
The door doesn't form a canopy by design, but using some clips I bought and some bivi/king poles I fashion one. With a windbreak this is an essential bad weather cooking area.
If you don't mind the deceptively small inner tent, go for it. Because I can pitch it on my own I'm still happy.
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Topic: Kampa Lizard 2 Air Tent
