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Cheapest tent for 6ft inflatable bed?

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TheDogsGoneMad · 28/05/2023 11:57

Hello. DS goes away camping with his friends each year - for a long weekend - but this year he’s looking for a cheapish tent that has enough space for a 6ft single inflatable bed.
Can anyone recommend a tent that would be large enough for the bed but one that would only be used once a year for 2 nights.

TIA

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TheDogsGoneMad · 28/05/2023 12:05

Thanks @Barleysugar86, we were thinking about going into Decathlon so will do that and have a look at what they’ve got.

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StamppotAndGravy · 28/05/2023 12:13

I was going to post the same decathlon one! I wouldn't fancy it with 4 people, but for 2 it's very comfortable and will definitely fit a 6ft bed. We've had ours for 4 years, using it every year so it's definitely paid for itself. I would recommend stretching to the slightly more expensive blackout version though

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TheDogsGoneMad · 28/05/2023 12:16

Thanks @StamppotAndGravy, much appreciated.

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Barleysugar86 · 28/05/2023 12:18

We fit ourselves and two small kids inside the sleeping compartment ok! So its grown with our family until our son is old enough to sleep in his own tent. It's so worth paying the extra for a porch. We've sat there in the rain to play cards and drink hot chocolate it just feels so cosy and pleasant inside. And we've had ours 6 years and still going strong so definitely worth the investment!

StamppotAndGravy · 28/05/2023 15:06

CC4712 · 28/05/2023 12:21

They're all festival tents that are designed to be single use. They will collapse in heavy rain and haven't got any space to sit inside. They're also unlikely to fit a 6ft bed. I have to sleep diagonally in those sort of tents and I'm only 5.6. For festivals they're excellent though!

CC4712 · 28/05/2023 20:43

@StamppotAndGravy - I had no idea they were for single use! What a waste. I've used one multiple times I got from asda several years ago, but maybe they were built better then?

NatMoz · 28/05/2023 20:57

I am messaging from my 4 person Decathlon tent (air version because what is sleeping in a field without a bit of luxury!) and we have 2 single camping beds and a travel cot with room to move!

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