Inflatable tents?

sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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On my UTBDR DVD, they use NEMO tents for their Adventure style rides. I thought they looked cool, but I don't know much about them. How well do the air-framed tents do? It seems like a pain to worry about punctures, but it's a cool concept that could end up saving a bit of weight or space by not relying on tent poles.

Anyone have any experience? Pros/Cons? How do they do in windy conditions?
 
They don't really save weight.

I have never owned one, but messed around with them at the O.R. Show awhile back. The quality was good. I love it when companies think outside of the box. They just weren't cool enough to make me want one.
 
I know its not inflatable, but at first.... From the thread name I thought of this....hahaha
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But you mean this... with air filled poles...
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The Sako's air-filled beams are made of a sail-like cloth, which restrains an inner bladder, increasing air pressure and, thus, rigidity (the tough shell offers protects against sharp objects). The waterproof, three-man tent inflates in 45 seconds with a soft, four-ounce foot pump.
 
that inflatable camper is awesome!

I imagine the inflatable tents end up using the stakes for most of their strength.
 
I can't comment on the NEMO inflatable tents but we used exclusively NEMO gear (bags, pillows, pads, tents?) on the E7 segments and I don't have any complaints, very high quality stuff. They will be at the ORS in a couple of weeks, worth stopping by as they generally have their gear on site for inspection.
 
For a motorcycle trip, that would be nice. I have a couple pretty light tents, but the poles always stick a ways out on a bike. Eliminating the poles would be great.
 
gravesdiggerxj said:
I vote you just get a mobile air bouncy house.
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I like this idea. With a york I should be able to air it up pretty quick.

I was more curious about them than interested in getting any. If they Had a huge advantage over something else, that might be cool, but its more about curiosity at this point.
 
skiboarder said:
Two words; tentcot.
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Funny you should mention that. I went to cabelas today to look at them. Then I realized the double was just too big. Its only 20" smaller than my rtt folded up. A single is cool, but not too practical since my wife comes on most of these trips.
 
The thing I worry about is the wind, sure you probably don't have to worry about a pole breaking but I have a feeling you would have the tent pushing against you most the night.
 
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