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If you aren\u2019t a proud owner of an air tent yet, here are five reasons why it\u2019s a smart move!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Exceptional Wind Performance  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re not like bouncy castles that will fly away when the wind picks up! Social media content coming out of New Zealand last summer showed first-hand how Zempire<\/a> air tents<\/a> handled the cyclones that hit the country\u2019s east coast. If you haven\u2019t already, view a video example here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much of wind performance is down to the tent\u2019s shape and aerodynamics. However, when you compare an air tube that is 10-15cm in diameter with a fibreglass pole that is 8mm in diameter, it\u2019s obvious which will create the more robust structure to handle wind! In extremely high winds, Zempire air tubes are known to bend when under severe stress and bounce back into shape. There\u2019s absolutely no risk of snapping a steel or fibreglass pole, or even bending it out of shape permanently (both of which could also damage the fabric of your tent). \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t worry, air tents aren’t like bouncy castles that will fly away when the wind picks up!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting up in windy conditions is also easier with a Zempire air tent<\/a>, especially with those that feature single-point inflation. There\u2019s less disruption from the wind when you don\u2019t have to thread poles through sleeves, and Zempire air tents<\/a> also have their flies attached. This makes them a lot easier in comparison to tents that have them detached. Pack-down is also much more straightforward in high winds; the tent simply collapses in a matter of seconds to then be folded, rather than requiring poles to be pulled through the sleeves with the tent flapping around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy Tip<\/em><\/strong>: You can increase your wind performance purely by directing the front of your tent away from the prevailing wind.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll be amazed at the time you save not having to refer to an instruction manual every few minutes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Quick Set-Up & Pack Away <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be amazed at the time you save not having to refer to an instruction manual every few minutes to check what pole goes where! The fastest inflation time we\u2019ve recorded with a Zempire air tent<\/a> (our Pronto 4 V2<\/a>) is 17.33 seconds! Pumping up an airframe instead of solving a pole puzzle saves a huge amount of time and brain power, as the air tubes are already attached to the tent. Even some of our largest polyester tents, like our Evo TXL V2<\/a> (sleeping up to 8 campers), can be inflated in under two minutes. \u00a0
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Packing away is even faster. Simply undo the Boston valves or air-release taps and watch the air tent<\/a> collapse in a matter of seconds. Ever been in a situation where you spent a bit too long at the beach and feel the rain coming in? An air tent\u2019s<\/a> simple deflation process takes the stress out of pack-down and sends you on the road much faster. More than anything, it\u2019ll have your camping holiday off to a good start, and packing everything back into the car a lot easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Camping excursions are supposed to be relaxing, and Zempire air tents make that possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Simple and Convenient \u2013 You\u2019ll Go Camping More Often! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The majority of Zempire air tents <\/a>are a one-person task to set up, and you don\u2019t need to be a camping expert. That said, there are plenty in our Zempire family! It\u2019s literally as simple as rolling the tent out, pegging it down, and pumping it up. In fact, the hardest part may be choosing whether you want to manually pump it up, or use an electric pump like our Supercell<\/a> to do the work for you. \u00a0
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If you\u2019re camping with your family, an adult can look after the kids while another can solely take care of setting up the tent. If it\u2019s raining, only one person needs to step outside to pitch an air tent<\/a> while the rest stay dry in the car. Convenient, right?\u00a0Camping excursions are supposed to be relaxing, and Zempire air tents<\/a> make that possible. You\u2019ll naturally go camping more often, feel more confident with setup, and enjoy your time in the outdoors even more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taking care of your tent to increase its longevity is easy, so you can camp in comfort for years to come. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Durable and Easy to Maintain <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t you hate it when you open a tent bag and loads of different pieces fall out? Not only do you then have to figure out what each one is, you also must solve what goes where. Then there\u2019s the option of a Zempire air tent<\/a>, which only has two other bags inside the tent bag simply featuring the pump and the pegs! This massively decreases the risk of losing any equipment crucial for your campsite, and makes it easy to maintain. Sure, you may need to remove some dirt from your pegs, but you will avoid the endless supply of poles to clean too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to dry your tent after a camping holiday, it\u2019s a lot simpler to do this with a Zempire air tent<\/a> since they\u2019re so fast to inflate. Taking care of your tent to increase its longevity is easy, so you can camp in comfort for years to come. Not only are Zempire air tents<\/a> easy to maintain, they also feature highly durable materials \u2013 so you can camp with confidence knowing they\u2019ll hold up in less-than-ideal conditions. The lowest waterhead rating<\/a> on a Zempire polyester air tent<\/a> is 3,000mm. It only goes up from there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most kids jump at the chance to have a turn at pumping up air tents, and are quick to put their hand up to deflate them too!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. They\u2019re Fun (and Known to Save Relationships!)  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We hear time and time again from our Zempire Family that our air tents<\/a> have saved relationships and marriages! While we take it with a grain of salt, it\u2019s true that there is less time and reason for campsite disputes when you have an air tent<\/a>, in comparison to more traditional models.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re also fun\u2026 so technically that\u2019s six reasons! There is a unique novelty to watching an air tent<\/a> pop up after inflation and collapse on deflation. It never gets old undoing the Boston valves to see the tent deflate quickly with a flick of the wrist! \u00a0We\u2019ve also found that most kids jump at the chance to have a turn at pumping up air tents<\/a>, and are quick to put their hand up to deflate them too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the ease and convenience of an air tent, you\u2019ll naturally go camping more often and enjoy your time in the outdoors even more.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There you have it. If you were looking for a reason to become an air tent<\/a> owner \u2013 now you have five!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convinced? Already own one? Let us know in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n