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Quote: Originally posted by Tonymciob on 18/8/2015

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I've been thinking about buying an Outwell Concorde Air tent but am getting increasingly concerned about reports of exploding air beams (Outwell & Vango reports).
There must be a few scientist campers on UKCampsite who can do the necessary calculations to predict at what temperature an airbeam might burst. I think I've read that Outwell test to around 24psi but that's no good in the South of France if the temperature takes the pressure higher. If Outwell want to give me a tent I'm happy to take it to the sun!
Comments invited.

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Quote: Originally posted by Tonymciob on 02/9/2015

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I've since had a reply from Outwell UK (see below)but it suggests that you stay by your tent if it's hot and let the air accordingly. I wonder if Outwell sell these tents in France or Spain?
I'm still totally confused with regard to purchasing one as Outwell don't appear to be taking the issue seriously by making such ridiculous suggestions to people on holiday. They're also not telling else whether they recognise the issue and are making drastic improvements to their 2016 range. Karsten have been making inflatable tents since 1981 so I wonder if any owners have had any problems in hot climates?


We do understand the concern regarding air tents, as they are a quite new concept many people have not experienced yet.

I can assure you that our air tubes are made to last and if they are treated right they will serve you for many years to come.

The only problem you can occur when having an air tent is the air to expand too much causing it to damage the tubes.

However, with some common sense this will not be a problem. Just make sure to keep an eye on the air pressure, especially during the day when it gets hotter. If the pressure rises you can simply just deflate it a bit, and later on when the temperature is falling you can inflate the tent again.

I read the review on UK Campsite, and they unfortunately did something unfortunate, by leaving the tent during the day without keeping in mind that air is expanding when it gets hot. Therefor it is always a good idea to deflate the tent a bit before leaving it as this will give the air space to expand.

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Quote: Originally posted by Tonymciob on 02/9/2015

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I've since had a reply from Outwell UK (see below)but it suggests that you stay by your tent if it's hot and let the air accordingly.

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Quote: Originally posted by Mountain Runner on 02/9/2015

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Why would anyone buy a £1000+ tent to sit & watch it all day?

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Quote: Originally posted by phathamster on 02/9/2015

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it seems poles are better than air, flawed concept imho, and really not that much quicker to erect from what i have seen.

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Quote: Originally posted by Trekkin Tekkie on 02/9/2015

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However, if the reinforcing sleeve, which gives the inflated tube its strength, splits, either through disintegration, or because the seam glue gives up because it's hot, (not necessarily because the force of the pressure within is too high)

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