Thinking of skipping the poles and going inflatable? Before you invest in an inflatable tent, hear what real campers say ...

The best inflatable tents have become incredibly popular, often the go-to choice for families and couples due to their convenience in storage and setup. With air poles replacing traditional ones, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andy Robertson reports on technology & digital play. This article is more than 6 years old. Tent technology is something ...

Since the 1950s, Snow Peak has garnered something of a cult following in its native Japan. Its outdoor camping products are ...

Quechua’s 4-Man Inflatable Camping Tent is a 4-person tunnel tent that makes use of inflatable air beams, rather than traditional poles, to assume its shape. In essence, it does exactly what it says ...

The latest model in Heimplanet's family of highly distinctive geodesic inflatable tents is the most conspicuous yet. Inspired by the backcountry storm shelters of Iceland, the all-new Cave XL 4-Season ...

Replacing their rigid predecessors, inflatable poles offer advantages like ease of setup — you just pump them up — and increased strength. Disadvantages are weight and complication. Worth it? We spent ...

Most tents still use solid metal, fiberglass and composite poles, but a few manufacturers, including Nemo, have experimented with inflatable poles to limit packed size and make set-up easier. Now ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think of backpacking or camping tents, you probably think of pole-supported designs. Rightfully ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andy Robertson reports on technology & digital play. Vango inflatable tents come of age with new AirBeam and valve technology. I ...