If you want a tent that combines durability, suitability for all seasons and climates, comfort, and ease of use, this list of inflatable canvas tents should be your starting point. Read more here.
What this is about
Canvas camping tents are becoming more and more popular and for all the good reasons. Although they are very heavy and bulky, and usually very expensive as well, these are true 4-season tents.
Canvas is breathable, and this makes it very different from synthetic tents. So condensation in canvas tents is reduced to a minimum, and if this is not enough, they come with vents as well. Canvas provides a bit of insulation so this is great both for hot and cold weather. Tents with such a material are also more durable with respect to UV radiation.
Canvas tents normally come with heavy and strong steel poles that add considerably to their overall weight. But there are just a few of them currently on the market that have air beams instead of classic poles. This makes them similar to instant tents, one person with a pump can set such a tent in just a few minutes, no matter how big the tent is.
There are many tents with air beams on the market, but as I mentioned above, inflatable canvas tents are quite rare. All of them are presented here.
Airbeam canvas camping tents
Here is my list of the tents ordered by the floor area from smaller to larger, but you will realize that all of them are huge:
Regarding the design, you have dome and tunnel tents. The former type is freestanding and the latter is not, but you have to stake them properly in any case. These are top-quality structures, among the best tents on the market in any case. They are described in detail my separate reviews so please follow the links for more.
1. Naturehike Air 12 Y Inflatable Tent with Stove Jack
The Naturehike Air 12 Y Inflatable Tent with Stove Jack revolutionizes camping with its unique cabin-type design and inflatable air beams.
Accommodating up to four people, it features a floorless living room, integrated stove jack, and an expansive awning for a versatile camping experience.
Crafted from breathable cotton canvas and equipped with optimal ventilation, this tent ensures comfort in various weather conditions. While its weight and size may limit backpacking, it excels as a glamping option, providing a luxurious four-season retreat.
It offers a floored inner room measuring 61.3 ft² (5.7 m²), and a total protected area of over 11 square meters.
2. Robens Vista 400 Tent
This tent is with the official capacity of 4 people, but you have 97 ft² (9 m²) of the floored area organized into two rooms, plus a minimal porch. The peak height is impressive 76.8 inches (195 cm).
This is a polycotton tent, a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. It is inflatable, you have three air beams, only the porch is supported by an aluminum pole. The waterproof rating for the shell is 3000 mm and for the sewn-in groundsheet 210T Oxford polyester it is 10000 mm. The tent weighs 47.4 lb (21.5 kg).
Please see more in this short video:
3. Robens Lookout 500 Tent
The Lookout 500 is a bit similar to the Vista 400 tent shown above, so it is again a large inflatable polycotton tent, but the inner tent has two sleeping rooms, so the total number is 3. As you realize from the picture, the porch offers far more protection here.
The short pole that supports the porch is again an aluminum piece, and the rest is supported by the three air beams. The waterproof rating is again 3000 mm for the shell and 10000 mm for the floor. The tent weighs 55.5 lb (25.2 kg) and the floored area is around 115 ft² (10.7 m²).
Please see more in this video:
4. Naturehike GEN12 Inflatable Glamping Tent
This tent offers a luxurious camping experience with its 12 square meters of space, accommodating up to 8 people.
Featuring inflatable beams and a freestanding design, the tent is easy to set up with a manual pump included. The high-quality cotton canvas is treated for mildew resistance, with a waterproof rating ranging from 1000 mm to 1500 mm.
Optimal ventilation is ensured through two doors, eight windows, and two roof vents. While the tent is suitable for three-season-plus camping, it’s advised to avoid strong winds.
Weighing 66.1 lb (12 kg), the tent is moderately sized for a canvas tent, and though slightly bulky, its comfort, functionality, and durability justify the investment.
5. Robens Birdseye 500
This Birdseye 500 is again a 5-person tent, but the area is different as compared to the previous 5-person tent from this brand. So you have around 134 ft² (12.5 m²).
The area is divided into the inner tents with two sleeping rooms that have a place for 2 and 3 people, and a large living room in front of it. The beautiful porch protects the door.
The same materials are used as in their other tents presented above, so you have full protection from elements from any side. This is again a ripstop 65% polyester & 35% cotton combination. You have three inflatable air beams. The tent weighs 58.4 lb (26.5 kg).
Please see this nice video for more:
6. Robens Woodview 600 Tent
This beautifully designed tent is with the declared capacity of 6 people only, but this is a huge structure with 177 ft² (16.48 m²) plus a huge porch area. The floored area is organized into three rooms, two are a sleeping area and one is a large living room. Note that the inner sleeping rooms are a tent within the tent.
The tent is very tall, with a peak height of 82.7 inches (210 cm). It is here because of its air beams of course, you have them 4 in total. The only classic pole is the one visible in the picture above that supports the porch.
Please see more about this great tent in this video:
7. Robens Aero Yurt 8 Man Airventure Air Tent
Here you have one of the most impressive tents on the market, and its structure is completely unique. This is a very tall poly-cotton breathable 4-season structure, a blend of polyester and cotton. The fabric is 35% cotton and 65% polyester and this is a ripstop material. It is with 8 air beams and freestanding. All the beams can be inflated through one single valve.
The tent is incredibly tall, the peak height is 106.3 inches (270 cm) so this is why I have included it in my list of very tall tents. The area is 181 ft² (16.8 m²) and this is more than enough for the declared 8-person capacity.
The floor is 210T Oxford polyester with an impressive 10000 mm waterproof rating and this is a bathtub design. Please follow the link to read more.
8. Berghaus Air 6XL Polycotton Tent
This tent has an incredibly large floored area of 244 ft² (22.7 m²) supported by 5 air beams. The fabric is polycotton, strong and durable, and the tent is suitable for year round family camping. So now you know why it is here and why in this position in the list.
In this example you see the good side of air beams, there are no limits regarding the tent size. The peak height is also great, no less than 86.6 inches (220 cm). The official capacity is 6 people, but it can easily accommodate 12.
The tent offers 4 rooms organized into 3 bedrooms within its inner tent, and one large living room under the shell. There is also a large front porch. The weight is 108.5 lb (49.2 kg).
Final thoughts
So this was my list of inflatable canvas tents or air beam canvas tents, you have both terms used on the Internet. As you realize, there are no many tents of this type globally present on the market. But I know that there are some really good local brands that do not sell globally yet.
I shall be adding tents here whenever I find something that can be ordered globally. So bookmark this post and stay informed.
Check also my longer separate text with inflatable tents that includes synthetic tents as well, these are lighter than canvas tents.
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