Decathlon Quechua - Air Seconds 4.2 Polycotton

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 tested the two. Polycotton 4.2 one is way better than the other. I like to go camping with it. Better look, more space, magnetic door. I feel good in this tent.

I had the original Family 4.0 XL and loved it until a friend's cat ripped a massive hole in the tent. Mind you: not the inflatable tubes which were still fine. Now I have the technical cotton 4.2 variant and I quite fancy it.

I love Decathlon Air Seconds tents, but have no experience with the Coleman variants. Air Seconds tents are easy and fast to set up, very durable, and cheap for what they are. Remember that the air tubes are not just cheap plastic bags, but actually are quite sturdy and reinforced with multiple layers of encasing. Most of my friends own them as well. We've been through storms, heatwaves and freezing without issues. I used to have a Family 4.0 XL, but have since upgraded to the 4.2 technical cotton variant. Yes; it comes in a huge heavy suitcase. But sooo good.

I love Decathlon Air Seconds tents, but have no experience with the Coleman variants. Air Seconds tents are easy and fast to set up, very durable, and cheap for what they are. Remember that the air tubes are not just cheap plastic bags, but actually are quite sturdy and reinforced with multiple layers of encasing. Most of my friends own them as well. We've been through storms, heatwaves and freezing without issues. I used to have a Family 4.0 XL, but have since upgraded to the 4.2 technical cotton variant. Yes; it comes in a huge heavy suitcase. But sooo good.

I have the polycotton 4.2 one and also have extensively used the plastic variants (like 4.0, 4.1 4XL) in the past. The plastic variants are darker. There's no doubt. The polycotton variant is darkened, but nowhere near as dark as the true F&B variants. In terms of temperature; it's complicated. I have a feeling the plastic variants may stay cooler a tiny bit longer in the morning than the cotton one, but that turns around quite quickly. As you said; the cotton variant does have better ventilation and is more breathable, which makes a hot day in it more bearable. While the plastic one on a hot day in the full sun will become an oven sooner or later. And one with condensation in it as well if the conditions allow it. So, do you want to sleep a bit longer in the morning, or enjoy a comfortable day in the tent with only a bit more light shining through as a caveat? Other things to keep in mind: polycotton absolutely wins in terms of durability. Both in terms of life and weather resistance. As long as you maintain it properly. Polycotton 4.2 is heavy as heck. The tent is 40kg! It comes in a bag with wheels. Don't even consider using this if you need to walk longer distances from the car to the campground. Because of its weight, it's also more work to set up and break down. But, the polycotton 4.2 is significantly larger with more living space than the plastic variant. Especially in terms of height for tall people like myself. It also has a handful of luxury features like magnetic sleeping cabin doors, but don't expect life-changing differences. Plastic wins in terms of price, weight and if it's marketed as Fresh and Black, darkness. Polycotton in terms of general comfort, no matter the weather. There are more minor differences between the two. The choice is difficult. For me, I chose the polycotton for my current set up for its height, space, ventilation, comfort and durability. I own multiple tents, and can always switch to something smaller or more lighter depending on requirements. If you don't have that luxury; take that into consideration as well.

Another huge factor that was not mentioned here. Polycotton takes absolute ages to dry and is very susceptible to mould. So you need a large garage to dry it in case you have to pack it down while it's not completely dry. Plastic variant will dry much faster.

4.2 polycotton: Disadvantage: Takes significantly longer time to dry, which means you'll often have to pack it down wet/moist and have to dry it for a long time inside a garage. Polycotton is not just heavier, it's 2.5 times heavier than the plastic version and much bulkier. So if the perfect camping spot is a bit of a walk from the parking lot, it's a lot of hassle to transport. This is pure hypothetical. but I reckon the 4.2 might also be more prone to collapsing, since the tubes are carrying 2.5 the weight.

I have the 4.1 of this and love it. I came here to recommend the 4.2!

I have a Quechua inflatable tent and I love it. Really really good - a bit heavy and you need to take the big pump with you, but super easy and super stable - especially in strong winds.

Decathlon inflatable tente is incredible build and comfort, id go with it

I got this exact one last autumn after being unsure for ages - really glad I got it, it's incredibly easy to set up on my own (even with two young kids "helping") and very stable. I can't speak to it's durability but it feels good quality - the material, particularly for the inflatable columns, feels very thick. The one downside is it's heavy, I wouldn't want to carry it a long way.