First use in anger during half term week. As Dan said, pegging through the straps is the correct way of doing it. Calm conditions but some rain - tent performed great. Being able to back the car under the porch to shelter from the rain while loading is excellent. Footprint and carpet now available from Millets/Blacks.
Hi mate, good video but you are missing a few points, the straps that make the bottom of the fly sheet taught need to be pulled out and pegged through the loop you create and not through the end loops that are already there - you can then use the buckle to tighten it by pulling on the bit that "you are pegging in through". Once you have done this the whole tent becomes much more rigid - even without the guy ropes pegged out. I used mine for the first time last weekend in some strong winds and I only had a few guy ropes pegged - it was fantastic. The central guy rope at the back of the tent and the two on the front porch are more than adequate to make it the right shape and very sturdy. Great video though!
I like this tent a lot. I wish it was available for sale in the USA. All the websites that are carrying it only take British Pounds and don’t ship to the US.
Hi, just received my air 6 xl. I haven't got it out the bag yet to check as it's non stop rained for days. Is the pump wrapped up inside the tent within the bag, or does it come in a separate box?
Mary Ann Moran Yep, follow the same procedure that you can find elsewhere for Air tents. Basically, fold in from the ends and then roll it up, starting from the end of the tube without valve and pushing all the air out of the tubes as you roll it.
paula greenwood these tents look to be exclusive to blacks/millets and ultimate outdoors. All the same company. At the moment the tents are reduced by 20% and you can buy the porch for £99 with the tent.
Yes, two singles or a double in the centre bedroom, one single in each of the side bedrooms. You might get away with two singles in the left and right rooms if you let them encroach into the centre room by unzipping the divider a bit.
First use in anger during half term week. As Dan said, pegging through the straps is the correct way of doing it. Calm conditions but some rain - tent performed great. Being able to back the car under the porch to shelter from the rain while loading is excellent. Footprint and carpet now available from Millets/Blacks.
Total novice camper looking to buy a tent - found this review really helpful. Thanks so much!
Hi mate, good video but you are missing a few points, the straps that make the bottom of the fly sheet taught need to be pulled out and pegged through the loop you create and not through the end loops that are already there - you can then use the buckle to tighten it by pulling on the bit that "you are pegging in through". Once you have done this the whole tent becomes much more rigid - even without the guy ropes pegged out.
I used mine for the first time last weekend in some strong winds and I only had a few guy ropes pegged - it was fantastic.
The central guy rope at the back of the tent and the two on the front porch are more than adequate to make it the right shape and very sturdy.
Great video though!
dan parry cheers for the advice, will give it a go when it's used in anger I'm a couple of weeks.
So is it a great tent overall??
That’s a really good review. Thank you. Answered all my questions. Cheers.
Very useful review, thank you!
I like this tent a lot. I wish it was available for sale in the USA. All the websites that are carrying it only take British Pounds and don’t ship to the US.
Hi, just received my air 6 xl. I haven't got it out the bag yet to check as it's non stop rained for days. Is the pump wrapped up inside the tent within the bag, or does it come in a separate box?
Thanks. Very useful video.
wonderfull vid
It’s like the same as the Coleman FastPitch Air Valdes 6 L
Hello - Great review, thanks. Any tips on putting this tent down and back in the bag?
Mary Ann Moran Yep, follow the same procedure that you can find elsewhere for Air tents. Basically, fold in from the ends and then roll it up, starting from the end of the tube without valve and pushing all the air out of the tubes as you roll it.
Hi where did you buy the 'XL' version as can only find the standard Air 6 without porch and the add porch looks different to the one you have here?
From Millets online
paula greenwood these tents look to be exclusive to blacks/millets and ultimate outdoors. All the same company. At the moment the tents are reduced by 20% and you can buy the porch for £99 with the tent.
hi do you use inflatable beds . if so how many fit comfortably
Yes, two singles or a double in the centre bedroom, one single in each of the side bedrooms. You might get away with two singles in the left and right rooms if you let them encroach into the centre room by unzipping the divider a bit.