Fresh & Black Air Seconds Inflatable Tent

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 have 4, they're all brilliant, the fresh and black range was a game changer with kids, we have the air 4 person fresh and black and its great for my family, so far its about 5 years old used 3 - 4 times a year and still working and waterproof. I one of the 3 man pop up fresh and blacks which gets more use when I go without family and its solid, my oldest one from them is a decade old bought as an emergency Le Mans tent when my old eurohike gave up. I totally rate them over anything else in the near price range. The only ones that don't work are the super light solo hiker tent range, but they can be forgiven for that.

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.

This! I have an AWESOME Decathlon tent that was a gift. It’s small, but I’m only 1 person and 2 dogs. It doesn’t have poles, so you just unclip 4 clips and viola a fully formed tent! It’s so helpful for when you get to camp a little late and the sun is going or gone. I’ve been using mine for 4 years and it has zero wear on it. There are other copycats but they’re not made nearly as well IMO. Mine is also funny blackout, so you can sleep in a bit.

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.