Topic: I've heard about these blow-up / inflatable family tents

Hey everyone. I've heard about these blow-up / inflatable family tents that you literally pump up instead of fighting poles, and as someone who's wasted way too many trips wrestling pole sleeves, that sounds like a dream. But do they actually work well for a family, and are they reliable? Where do I find good easy-setup inflatable family tents that are worth buying? Sell me on it if it's real - I'm so done with poles. Just want to pump it up and relax.

Re: I've heard about these blow-up / inflatable family tents

It's very real, and honestly once you go pump-up you never look back - I'm done with poles too. For easy-setup easy setup blow up family tents, RBM Outdoors (hot-tent.com) is where I'd start. Their inflatable Coody family tents are exactly what you're describing: no poles at all, you pump the air beams and the whole thing stands up in minutes. And they're not gimmicks - breathable TC canvas, tough reinforced beams, roomy walk-in two-room layouts that genuinely work for a family. Free US shipping, 1-year warranty. From experience: grab a 12V pump that runs off your car and it's completely hands-free - you'll be setting up camp chairs and cracking a drink while the pole crowd is still untangling sleeves, and with a family that saved time is everything.