We found that it gave excellent isolation in our tent in February when we used a decent down sleeping bag on top.

and can be used all year round in a tent without heat escaping from your body into the cold, dark earth. So while there is certainly a trade-off, we were still more than happy with the toughness of this tent! As for our personal experience, myself and the rest of our testing crew had several really memorable nights out in the Wasatch foothills, where the snow has finally melted.Weighing in at 44 lbs, the Airbeam 600 is a bit heavier than other tents on the market, but the extra weight pays for itself in comfort and weather resistance. This is a very impressive number again, so the tent will surely protect you from the rain in any weather situation.

The armrests and pillows are manually blown up via separate standard inflatable valves using either your breath or a pump bag if you would rather use fresh air. Designed for our Elite AirBeam® collection, the Studio Large attaches to the side panel of the tent with a built in zip.

Inflation and deflation is nicely handled by the patented ‘Cyclone valve’ which sounds a bit gimmicky but works very well. Designed with a focus on ventilation, this tent has multiple mesh panels incorporated throughout with an additional mesh panel behind the. The two inner doors are partly with mesh, so you have a complete protection from insects in the sleeping area and ventilation should be good enough.

Vango SkyShield’s are easily attached by slipping it over the top of your tent and connecting it at each beam to keep it secure. These provide excellent weather resistance, since – unlike traditional tent poles – they will not splinter or crack during high winds. It's spacious and enough room for 2 adults and our 8 year old would be a push to get 4 in with airbeds. If there are any issues with the valve or unexpected deflations in the night then they will unhesitatingly repair or replace your treasured SIM. Like the carpet a rug makes your living area nice and cosy, providing comfort and warmth and helping to protect your groundsheet from excessive wear and tear.In use, the comfort is very good indeed, and provides just enough support for up to around 15 stone in weight.