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Help! I have disappeared down an air tent rabbit hole and can't decide which one to go for. I have a budget of £600-800 and would like one to fit a family of 5.

I'd love one with an enclosed porch as well as a living area. Currently we have an old Coleman tent which is very sturdy but it's in three separate bags and the poles are so heavy that I struggle to erect it as I have a bad back so thought the air tent might be easier as my husband can do that on his own!

Any recommendations please?

Thank you 🙂


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Welcome to the forum, our tent is real easy for me (61) to put up on my own, just 4 hoops and no guy lines almost.

I did look at air tents, but most of the main brands use low pressure in the tubes, around 5 PSI, then I came across the Karsten air tents that use around 40 PSI in the tubes, I viewed the Karsten tents at a display in Cheshire, they just made all other air tents look like toys.

To be fair though £5k for a tent is a bit extreme, I would rather put the money towards a caravan, which is what I hope to do.


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Thank you for letting me know. I saw the Karsten tents and thought they'd be amazing but like you say a bit pricey!

My husband is a bit of a reluctant camper (he loves it when he's there but hates the faff of setting up) and he's got his heart set on an air tent. If it means I get more camping trips then I'll happily get one!


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Hi I’ve just decided on, and ordered, the Vango Stargrove Air 600xl. Looks fab and goes up in 10mins or so. Cant wait!


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Oooh I looked at that one too! If you are able to pitch it soon please let me know what it's like. It does look good.



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