Here is our review of the best 2023 airbeam tents for family camping – all without classic solid poles. They are so easy to use that one person can set one up in just a few minutes.
These tents are sometimes described as inflatable or air tents, so this terminology implies you have inflated beams instead of poles. They have been around for over a decade, but their popularity has grown in the past few years.
One of the best things about inflatable tents is that you’ll never have broken poles again. These air beams will bend in windy conditions but bounce back instantly when the wind pressure changes.
Below you’ll find some huge tents, but one person can easily set up such a tent. They usually always come with a hand pump included. These are all multi-room structures that offer plenty of comfort. Regarding the fabric, you have synthetic and canvas tents here, and all of them are suitable for at least 3-season use.
Our Selection Of Best Inflatable Camping Tents
Here is the list of tents ordered by floor area from smallest to largest:
1. Vango Ringstead Air Adult Mixed Inflatable Tent
- Packaged weight: 38.1 lbs
- Floored area: 110 ft²
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 196.8″ x 98.4″ x 76.77″
- Packed size: 31.5″ x 15.7″ x 15.5″
Its official capacity is 4 people, with a floor area of 110 ft² (10.2 m²). It is still large enough that it can easily accommodate 6 people.
The peak height is 76.77 inches (195 cm). From the picture below, you can see that it is relatively compact and enclosed, and we have chosen it for this list on purpose.
Vango is a brand from Scotland, and their tents usually come with an excellent waterproof rating. The shell fabric is Sentinel Active polyester, and the floor is made with polyethylene. So here you have 3000 mm, which is more than you will ever need.
Best For Strong Winds
Pros:
- The tent offers excellent protection
- You have multiple rooms
- Lights-out design
Cons:
- Not the best option for a warmer climate
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The inner space is divided into 3 separate rooms. You have two inner tents on the sides with sleeping rooms and a large living room in the middle. These inner tents are removable, so you can organize the area as it suits you best. The sleeping rooms are what they call a lights-out design, a sort of dark rest with significantly reduced daylight.
The tent is ventilated, with vents on both narrow sides behind the sleeping rooms. There is also a mesh section on the window, and the door is a double-layer type with a full mesh door plus a panel.
The weight is 38.1 lb (17.3 kg), and the packed size is 31.5 x 15.7 x 15.5 inches (80 x 40 x 40 cm). The overall dimensions are 16.4 x 8.2 ft (500 x 250 cm).
2. Ferrino Flow 4 Family Tent
- Packaged weight: 28.66 lb
- Floored area: 117.5 ft²
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 165.36″ x 102.36″ x 70.87″
- Packed size: 29.5″ x 13.8″ x 13.8″
This tent is a 3-room construction supported by three inflatable beams. As you realize from the picture, this is a very typical tunnel-type tent. The tent is moderately tall; you have a 70.87-inch (180 cm) peak height.
The mentioned rooms include two sleeping rooms with a removable divider in an inner tent and a large living room in front of it. The inner tent can be removed entirely, so you can use the shell tent as a single-room tent.
The shell tent is a 70D polyester, 75 g/m², coated with thermal-insulated aluminized polyurethane with a 2000 mm waterproof rating. The inner tent is a water-repellent, breathable polyester.
Best Ventilation
Pros:
- Three doors to use
- Extremely well ventilated
- You have separate rooms
Cons:
- It’s very bulky to carry
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The inner tent’s floor is made with the same 70D polyester, 80 g/ m², and is waterproof to 2500 mm. But there is also the main floor that is fully sewn-in and sealed. This is waterproof and fully welded polyethylene with a more than 10000 mm waterproof rating.
The tent is with three external doors. The front door is single-layer, and the side door is double-layer full size, so you have separate zippered mesh plus a separate zippered panel. The rear door has a mesh window on the upper half. So for ventilation, you have plenty of mesh sections plus 4 roof vents.
The tent is officially for 4 people, but it can accommodate more, up to 6 or so. You have 117.5 ft² (10.9 m²) of the floored and fully protected area. This is an excellent tent for 3-season use.
The weight is 28.66 lb (13 kg), and the packed size is 29.5 x 13.8 x 13.8 inches (75 x 35 x 35 cm). The overall dimensions are 13.78 x 8.53 ft (420 x 260 cm).
3. Robens Aero Yurt 8 Man Airventure Air Tent
- Packaged weight: 69.2 lbs
- Floored area: 181 ft²
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 177″ x 177″ x 106″
- Packed size: 42.5″ x 18.1″
This tent is currently unique on the market with its yurt shape. Its 8 thick air beams make it fully freestanding; you also have a complete set of guylines and stakes to secure it properly. The beams have a clever design, so you can inflate them all through a single valve.
The tent is incredibly tall; you have 106.3 inches (270 cm) peak height here. Its octagonal shape and large windows on all sides make it very pleasant and livable. There are two solid windows and PVC material zippered panels for privacy. You have one full mesh layer on the door and a zippered panel.
Tallest Option
Pros:
- A very unique air beam design
- Made with extremely durable materials
- It’s a very tall tent
Cons:
- It’s very expensive
- It only has one door
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The fabric is a separate story, so you have an excellent combination of 35% cotton and 65% polyester. The floor is sewn-in and built from a 210T Oxford polyester, with a 10000 mm waterproof rating. Note that this is a bathtub design, so there should be no problems with groundwater and splashes.
The tent weighs 69.2 lb (31.4 kg), this is a lot, but you have seen its size, and this is a polycotton tent. The official capacity is 8 people, and you have an area of 181 ft² (16.8 m²). So this is lots of space and true luxury in the camp.
4. Outwell Woodburg 6A Air Tent
- Packaged weight: 54.7 lbs
- Floored area: 189 ft²
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 277.44″ x 129.96″ x 86.6″
- Packed size: 36.6″ x 19.3″ x 19.3″
This tent is a huge structure organized into 4 rooms plus a large porch visible in the picture below. The dimensions are 23.12 x 10.83 ft (705 x 330 cm), and the peak height is 220 cm. An inner tent contains two sleeping rooms for 2 and 3 people. A living room is in between these inner rooms and the porch.
But there is also a tiny single-room inner tent in the porch area. Note that all these inner tents can be removed, so you can have various combinations regarding the number of rooms.
The tent is officially for 6 people, but the total floored area is huge; you have 189 ft² (17.59 m²). The mentioned porch has an area of 52 ft² (4.83 m²).
Biggest Porch
Pros:
- The overall design and organization.
- The height.
- Impressive waterproof rating.
Cons:
- The price.
- The packed size.
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There are 6 separate solid and tinted windows plus 2 external doors with their 2 windows. There are also 6 inner doors and many storage pouches at various places.
The shell fabric is called the Outtex polyester with a 4000 mm waterproof rating, and the inner tent is breathable polyester. The inner tent is a sort of dark-rest tent. The floor is a double-coated and sewn-in waterproof polyethylene. The air beam tubes are called a Rigid Air System frame that allows a maximum pressure of 9 psi/0.6 bar.
This tent will work great anywhere; this is a proper 3-season tent. They claim the tent can withstand wind force 9, or 47-54 mph. The tent weighs 54.7 lb (24.8 kg) and looks heavy. The packed size is 36.6 x 19.3 x 19.3 inches (93 x 49 x 49 cm).
5. Crua Core Dome 6-Person Tent
- Packaged weight:
- Floored area:
- Dimensions (L x W x H):
- Packed size
This tent is not here only because of its inflatable beams. You have a unique design, which is visible in the picture below. Namely, the tent has attachment ports for three smaller Crua Duo 2-person tents or three Crua Duo Max 3-person tents from the same brand.
The picture below shows openings where you can attach the smaller tents. So when you buy this Crua Core tent, you can purchase extra tents slowly to increase your camping abilities. This may be useful if you have friends or family members who want to join you in your camping adventures.
Note that those smaller attachment tents can be used separately as well. In addition, these smaller tents can accommodate Crua Cocoon insulated tents inside. Of course, this Crua Core tent can be used on its own as a massive 6-person tent. As you realize, the features and options with this tent are endless.
Most Customizable
Pros:
- It’s a huge tent
- You can add other tents to the construction
- It has huge doors
- It’s freestanding
Cons:
- It’s very expensive
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Back to the features of this Core tent, you have 3 huge doors and a porch that can be fully closed. The tent is also incredibly tall; the peak height is 7.5 ft (229 cm).
The tent is fully freestanding with such inflatable beams, but never miss staking it down properly. This is a single-layer tent with an impressive waterproof rating of 5000 mm, and it is suitable for 3-season use.
Here are some numbers, the floored area is 192 ft² (17.8 m²). The porch adds around 67 ft² (6.25 m²) to the area. The packed size is 35 x 15 x 15 inches (89 x 38 x 38 cm). The weight is moderate for such a size; it weighs 33 lb (15 kg). This tent is also included in our list of top-rated 6-person camping tents.
6. Wildcat Outdoor Gear Premium Family Camping Tent Bobcat 500
- Packaged weight: 88 lbs
- Floored area: 202 ft²
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 192″ x 127.2″ x 81.6″
- Packed size: 38″ x 18″ x 17″
The shell tent here is built from a breathable but very durable ripstop polycotton fabric that incorporates excellent features of both cotton and polyester. The inner is breathable cotton, and the floor is 195 g/m² polyethylene; note that you have sealed floors of the shell and the inner tents; they sit one on another.
The tent is here because of its air beams within 2 protective covers to keep them safe. Each of the beams inflates in less than 60 seconds.
The tent is a 4-room structure with 2 large doors, 7 solid tinted windows, and 2 mesh windows. Although the fabric is breathable, they have added 3 large vents. You have a huge removable awning as well. So the tent is suitable for 4-season use. Because of all these features, the tent is also on our list of the best 4-room family camping tents.
Best Canopy
Pros:
- Made with breathable materials
- Top-quality materials
- Incredible organization options
Cons:
- It’s very pricey
- extremely heavy
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The rooms include two sleeping rooms within the inner tent, a smaller side room with windows on all sides, and a large living room. The tent comes with a 1-year warranty that covers stitching failures, Air Truss bladders, Air Truss valves, and zipper failures.
The official capacity is only 5 people, but you have space for many more in this tent. The total inner area is 202 ft² (18.8 m²). The weight is 88 lb (40 kg), and the packed size is 38 x 18 x 17 inches (97 x 46 x 43 cm). Note that this tent has a peak height of 79.92 inches (203 cm).
7. Wildcat Outdoor Gear Lynx 640 Air Inflatable Camping Tent
- Packaged weight: 108 lbs
- Floored area: 207 ft²
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 211.1″ x 138″ x 73.32
- Packed size: 38″ x 18″ x 17″
This Wildcat Outdoor Gear Lynx 640 Air Inflatable Camping Tent with the inner area organized into 4 rooms. This is also a modular design, and the meaning is as follows. You have an inner tent within the shell, and this inner area is with a removable divider. There is also a large living room under the shell tent. But you also have a side room zipped to the tent, see the picture; this room can be attached on either of the two sides.
The floored area is more than 207 ft² (19.2 m²), and the porch area of 32.3 ft² (3 m²). It officially claims to hold 6 people, but it feels like it can accommodate almost twice this number.
Most Floor Space
Pros:
- It provides plenty of ventilation
- Loads of living space
- Made with quality materials
Cons:
- It’s so heavy
- Too challenging for one person to set up
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This is a polycotton canvas tent with inflatable beams. You have no less than 7 windows, some mesh with panels and some solid tinted windows. This tent is very tall, with a 6’11” (211 cm) peak height. So the tent is very comfortable if you’re a taller person.
The manufacturer describes it as a 3-season tent. It is heavy and weighs 108 lb (49 kg), but this is quite normal when you see how much space it provides. The packed size is 38 x 18 x 17 inches (97 x 46 x 43 cm).
Final Thoughts
So this was our selection of the best airbeam tents for family camping; we hope you realize how extraordinary these structures are. If you are still undecided about what to choose, here are a few tips that might help.
Two main fabric types are used in these tents: synthetic and canvas. So synthetic tents are much lighter and more compact when packed. The cotton canvas (or polycotton) tents are more expensive, but they are breathable and more or less suitable for all seasons and weather conditions.
You might want to check also our list of extreme cold weather camping tents, the best 4-season family tents for camping, and best rated instant camp tents. Thank you for reading. Let me know if you have questions or comments; there is a comment box below.
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