Fresh & Black Air Seconds Inflatable Tent

I just tested for 4 nights an inflatable decathlon tent Quechua air second F&B 5.2. Very easy to set up. Nice shape and high and look durable. There was heavy rains and no issue at all. But on the other side, can stain very easily because of the color. Lastly I believe a caterpillar chew it 😩 but nothing related to its inflatable features

https://preview.redd.it/32jzfsvvndvg1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a279fc0c32a844e425d6f04372fc897c2f05a5c I have a Decathlon Quechua 6 person inflatable tent. I bought it off a European family who had been on a great American road trip and didn't want to haul it back across the ocean. This thing is a monster. I'm nearly 6 feet tall and can stand up with plenty of room to spare in the front room. The back room is the sleeping area and is blacked out and nicely dark. I usually camp solo and since it's inflatable I can put it up and take it down in about 15 minutes all by my lonesome. No struggling with poles. Only downside is this sucker weighs like 50lbs 😂 I love it.

It's great! Everything in front of that middle pole is a big front room. It's excellent for shade or rainy days. I know everyone is leery about inflatables but tbh I like the inflatable poles way more than metal ones. They don't break down in a breeze, they just sort of go with the flow.

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/)

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 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.

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