Air Seconds 4.1

Literally just picked this tent up 10 minutes ago. Can't wait to pitch it. *

Just completed our first 3 night 4 day stay. The tent is ELITE. So well engineered. The room is a seperate conpartment on the interior of the shell so it's super insulated. If you get the "fresh black" version, it's reaaaally dark inside. Great for naps. The living space / canopy it has out front is incredible. Lots of headroom to stand. It does get a lot of forest debris in it so bring a broom. I'd highly recommend it. Additionally, I'd buy separate hard Ground Stakes as the soft soil stakes bent the first use. *

I'm also in CO and I use a Quechua inflatable tent to car camp. It works great! Never had a problem with it deflating in the chill. It's up and down in less than 15 minutes by myself, and is about the size of a mansion. Edit: I should add, I think it doesn't deflate because the poles you're inflating are a lot sturdier, and possibly even insulated? I never bothered to actually research it lol just never had a problem.

I do have an electric pump but it really is faster with the hand pump! Takes maybe 5-6 pumps per beam. The pump that came with it is double action, so I guess it'd be 10-12 pumps? Mine is a different style from this, where the beams are whole and curved over, so the tent is shaped like a cave rather than a cabin. Then it's just stake out the guy lines and done. Mine is the bigger version of this one. [https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/tents/quechua-4-man-inflatable-camping-tent-review/](https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/tents/quechua-4-man-inflatable-camping-tent-review/)

Hi, I am looking for a cooler tent for the hot holidays here in Europe. I spent hours but can’t decide which one will be better between the Air Seconds 4.1 fresh and black in polyester or the Air Seconds 4.2 in polycotton. The tent is from decathlon, Queshua brand. Polycotton is prone to breath better than polyester but I really like the fresh and black darker room. Did you had the chance to compare the two tents ? which one will be cooler under the sun ? Thank you !

Here is my final result : If budget is not a problem and you love camping just buy the Air seconds Polycotton 4.2. Air seconds Polycotton 4.2. > Air seconds 4.1 > 4.1 standard I took time to compare a lot of models at home : - The Air seconds 4.1 fresh and black - The Obelink Air Summer XL - The Air seconds 4.2 Polycotton The Air seconds 4.1 fresh and black Advantage: It is easy to set up The night room is quite black.Great for late morning. Cheaper than the others. Quality tent peg The tent fabrics is well stretched. Disadvantage: The height is not as important as the 4.2,not great to stay inside. It heats up very quickly under the sun. No magnetic doors. Less volume inside because the fabric is inside the air tube. No storage pockets. The main door can’t be fully close with a zip The Obelink Air Summer XL: Advantage: It is delivered with a pump (not included in the air seconds tent). Great room and height inside the tente. The night room is quite dark. The main room stay fresher during day time) (fresher than the 4.1) 2 doors, great for ventilation Disadvantages : Too difficult to set-up, honestly I just doesn’t want to set-up si tent again vs the others. The dark room heats a lot because of the dark fabrics and you can’t stay in during daytime. The tent stake are bad quality. No cap on the front door. The main door can’t be fully close with a zip. The tent is heavy and take place in the car trunk. The tent canvas is not well stretched. The Air seconds 4.2 Polycotton Advantage: Easy to set-up Quality tent peg Cap on the front door A lot a room and height in the tent A lot of storage pockets 2 windows in the night room, great for ventilation Look great on a campsite. The tent canvas is well stretched. Magnetic doors The main door tent can be fully close with a zip. This is not the case with the others. It is delivered with a carpet. I feel good user it. Disadvantage : The nigh room is not as black as the 4.1 fresh and black. The tent is heavy and take place in the car trunk. Price

I have an Airseconds 4.1 tent. I travelled with two people or even alone. It is very comfortable both for two and alone. Maybe sleeping in three is fine, but if it rains you are a bit cramped without a gazebo. As for the Fresh and Black fabric, this summer I had a pitch in the sun and during the hottest hours it was impossible to stay in the tent. Obviously, it is an improvement compared to those without this fabric, but I also recommend it for the excellent resistance and quality of the fabric.

Well anyway the poles have a nice solid fabric, try going to Decathlon to see if they have it on display

I also own the 4.1 tent. I haven't had issues with water coming in from the front door, but I always close the mosquito screen if the weather forecast predicts rain. I agree though that the inclined door is a nuisance. For me the most annoying part is that I have to press my face against while kneeling down to reach the zipper.

People who have negative experiences with products are a lot more likely to make videos about it or write reviews sharing their frustrations. But the reality is that the Decathlon 4.1 Air Seconds has sold very well and is praised by many of us who owns the tent. The inflatable poles are made of TPU, so you have to be really rough with the tent to puncture those. That is not to say that in very rare cases, there could be a manufacturing QA issue. I can only say that for me, and those I know who own the same tent - zero issues. Is there room for improvement? Yes, there'se always room for improvement. It's mind-baffling that the vestibule front door does not have any way to fully secure it, either with velcro or ideally a zipper. I don't understand the logic behind this. It's also less than ideal that the small corners at the back of the vestibules are opened and exposed to the outside. I've never had insects crawl in, but if I were to leave food on the ground inside the tent, I'm sure they'll find their way inside. I guess they left this area open to increase ventilation

Ive got a fairly inexpensive decathlon 4.1 air tent. Never had any issues in any type of weather. Ive watched videos of people hot tenting in the same tent in heavy snow. It seems to withstand just about anything you throw at it. Heimplanet also make expedition air tents which are used in extreme climates.