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13/3/2022 at 4:17pm
Location: London
Outfit: Karsten 350 + SE CA EA RA FW & ZIG
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Choosing a tent is a nice problem to have! Definitely 6 person or even larger for 4 or 5 people. Air is great if you're single handed, but do be aware the pack size is usually quite a bit bigger, and you can't separate them into separate bags as you can with poles. Don't forget you'll also need a lot of clobber: bedding, chairs, cooking and eating arrangements, lighting etc etc.
The Berghaus air tents are very popular probably because of their availability via Millets / Blacks. Don't overlook the "traditional" brands like Vango, Kampa (Dometic), Outdoor Revolution and Zempire. A straightforward "tunnel" tent from any of them will be a good bet, and an easy sale if it turns out camping isn't for you. If your budget allows, Karsten is the gold standard. Olpro offer really good value for money.
If there's a good, independent specialist tent retailer near you, pay them a visit and ask their advice. It's worth paying the premium over mass outlets like Go Outdoors or Decathlon for the customer service and support if anything goes wrong.
If you're considering second hand, I'd start with the free ads on this site - most people posting on here know how to look after their tent.
If you buy new, do a test pitch well before you set off: all mass manufacturers get production errors from time to time, and in air tents the results can be spectacular. Replacement under warranty can take a while, so you need to find any defect asap.
Looking forward to hearing what you go for  .
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