Vango Airbeam Odyssey Air 500 Villa Tent, Epsom Green

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For easy setup, go with a high-quality inflatable tent. And you’ll also get the added benefit of wind resistance: inflatable beams don’t bend and break in windy weather conditions like aluminum and fiberglass poles. The fabric is also waterproofed with a 4000mm hydrostatic head, and its fire-resistant as well. If inclement weather hits, Vango’s Tension Band System allow you to stabilize the tent with multiple bands. With clear PVC windows, as well as mesh openings, this tent stays warm, allows plenty of light, and provides more than enough ventilation for everyone. Cable entry port is on the side, you can see its position on the picture with the floor plan given above. Vango’s Odyssey 800 model is a vis-a-vis tunnel tent that we feel is a great option for families or large groups of friends. Well-designed and sporting multiple living compartments, it has a spacious interior that gives you roughly 230 square feet of total floor space. At 50 lbs., its pretty lightweight for a large tent, and the 6.5 foot peak height ensures the majority of campers will be able to move around easily while inside.

The multi chamber safety system means that if a section of the tube fails, the rest of the frame retains its structural integrity. The chambers are connected for easy inflation from a single valve, but clips allow you to disconnect them. That allows you to easily replace damaged sections. The Vango Odyssey Air is a 3-room tent that has a large living room, plus two bedrooms that are separated by a divider. It also has a front awning to shield the door and provide additional living and storage space. Hybrid single-double layer structure: The tent is a double-layer type in the sleeping area where you have the inner tent attached to the outer shell. The sitting zone is a single layer structure. Another Vango model in the lineup of Odyssey inflatable tents, the Air 500SC is an upgraded version of the Air 500 and Air 500 Villa models. The main differences are a larger living area as well as an extended entrance complete with a large, 4-foot awning. So if you want to learn more about this great ‘lil tent (it was our TopNotch Editor’s Choice, after all), you’ll love this guide.Officially, the Odyssey is a 5-person inflatable tent. One bedroom will fit up to three sleeping bags and the other will fit up to two. Each is probably more comfortable with one less person, though. With that said, this Airbeam tent covers a huge total floor area of 160 square feet including the living area, making it great for families. Tunnel type: The tent is supported by three pre-angled air beam archways, which give it a tunnel persona and a high ceiling in the more significant part of the tent, measuring 76.8 inches (195 cm). This Vango Airbeam tent really excelled in our first three tests, proving that airbeam tents can not only beat our traditional pole tents for Ease Of Set-Up (something they always excel at), but also Weather Resistance and Comfort too.

You can see a bit more about pitching instructions in this manual. Note that the tubes are replaceable and repairable, just to know in the case of a leak.Beyond that, this tent is an excellent addition to any campout, whether you’re hoping to go camping with friends during the spring, or you have a family trip planned for sometime in the future. Inflatable AirBeam® Structure - With 10 years’ experience in AirBeam® technology, we are the leaders in pole free pitching. AirBeam® technology ensures your tent is erect within a matter of minutes, creating a strong and rigid structure allowing you peace of mid and more time to enjoy your holiday (Supplied with double action pump) Pre-Angled Beams - Achieve greater internal space than with a standard curve. Provides effective bracing against winds.

Vango makes a few different sizes of their inflatable Odyssey AirBeam tents. These would be the Air 400, Air 500, Air 500SC, Air 500 Villa, Air 600, and Air 600SC. What is the tunnel tent feature?The material is fire retardant. The sealed-in groundsheet and taped seems ensure that water doesn’t leak through. The aerodynamic shape prevents wind from blowing directly against the side of the tent. Guy lines and the webbing of the wind brace system make the tent even more windproof. Final Thoughts on the Best Inflatable Tents for Camping Traditional tents can be a pain to set up. Poles can be unwieldy and it can be easy to get confused about which pole goes where. These tents stand up well to the elements, are comfortable, and cost-effective for a long-term investment. They are a top range of inflatable tents for a reason, and we break it all down for you in this article. Standing 6.6 feet high and providing 2-3 separate spaces, the Odyssey 600 from Vango is a reliable tent that can sleep up to 6 sardined campers in the sleep area. We like the dual front and side doors on the 97.5 square foot living compartment, making entry and exit simple for everyone at any time. The flap from the front access can also be propped up with tent poles to provide a small awning over the entrance. Dual king-size sleeping pods are designed for housing up to 8 campers, and they come with rollup divider curtains if you wish to further split the space. These pods also have their own optional entry curtains, allowing for 1, 3, or 5-room configurations. There is a door and vinyl window on each side of the tent for easy entry to the main living space, and a decent amount of ventilation is present throughout.

The tunnel tent feature refers to the design of these Odyssey tents. They have a front door (sometimes with an accompanying side door), and 2 rooms that you can walk through like you are inside a tunnel. Can I stand up in the Odyssey tents? The Odyssey Air 500 is an inflatable tent with air beams rather than traditional poles. Vango was most likely the first company to manufacture such tents long ago. So you get three beams and a pump, and two people can set it up in about eight to ten minutes. Hybrid single-double layer structure: The tent has a hybrid single-double layer framework in the sleeping area, with the inner tent attached to the outer shell. The sitting zone has a single layer of construction. Room tent: There are two main parts here,see the floor plan below, the sitting area and the sleeping zone. The latter is with a divider so you can split it into two parts,one for 2 people and the other for 3 people. All in all, you have 3 units inside.Couples that are looking for a functional tent that can be pitched in a matter of minutes might really like the Air 400 Odyssey model from Vango. Using their AirBeam technology, the tent comes with a pump that inflates the shelter’s “frame”, eliminating the use of traditional tent poles. Dual doors provide in and out privileges, with one of them being outfitted in full mesh for increased ventilation and bug protection. The Air 500 Villa also employs a low to high venting system to keep the interior breathable while simultaneously staying warm. Convinced about the benefits of inflatable tents, but not sure which one to go with? Best Inflatable Camping Tents