POLYCOTTON INFLATABLE CAMPING TENTS

To avoid any unpleasant surprises when you get to pitch your tent, it's a good idea to carry out a few checks so you can set off with peace of mind.

- Take your tent out of its bag to air it and reduce any bad odours, and clean it if necessary (see our maintenance advice below).
- Check the condition of your equipment: make sure that a tent pole ring isn't broken, that the guy ropes aren’t showing any defects, that you aren’t missing any pegs, etc.
- Inspect the fabric and groundsheet to check that there are no holes
- Check the condition of the zips to make sure they are working correctly

Polycotton tents have many benefits:

- better resistance to UV light
- more breathability
- more durability
- more lightweight

Warning: polycotton is a more delicate fabric when compared to other fabrics, so take special care when drying and cleaning it, in particular. Check out all our maintenance tips below.

Before pitching your tent, it is essential to choose an appropriate spot. So, we have listed some tips to help you find the perfect spot :

If you have a pitch:
- Do not pitch your tent near the entrance, restaurants and activity centres of your campsite in order to get as much peace and quiet as possible.
- Check out the neighbouring pitches to make sure you aren't next to a summer camp or a large family that could be very noisy.
- Prepare a sufficiently large area outdoors if you have children so that they can let off some steam
- Check your pitch to see if there are any stones, branches or other objects that could potentially damage the tent
- A shaded area is preferable if the period when you are leaving is very hot

If you are wild camping:
- Look for a flat, relatively clear area (no stones, branches, etc.) to sleep well and not damage your tent
- Do not pitch tent too close to water. There are a number of reasons for this: humidity, insects, the water level can rise up, etc.
- Reduce the exposure to the wind so that you don't get buffeted and opt for a relatively sheltered location, e.g. near undergrowth.
- Always place the entrance of your tent away from the prevailing wind
- When it's cold, find a location that is exposed to the morning sun to avoid getting too cold.

All our tents are tested in a laboratory to validate their waterproofness: a first test is carried out for 3 hours under 200 L of water per hour and per square met. The second test is carried out in real conditions by our experts.

As far as wind resistance is concerned, our tents are also tested in a wind tunnel on a turntable.

To see the specific characteristics of your tent model, please consult the product sheets available on the Decathlon website.

Recurring rain throughout the day, hot air that persists when the outside temperature drops, body heat… these are factors that can create condensation inside your tent. To avoid this phenomenon, here's some advice:

- Open the vents of your tent as much as possible, even when it's raining
- Avoid any creases when pitching your tent, as these favour the concentration of water drops
- Do not pitch your tent too close to a water point but rather in a sheltered place where temperature and humidity are regulated.

To remove the condensation already present, gently wipe off the droplets with a cloth and ventilate your tent as much as possible. Open the door until it can dry out.

Consult the technical diagram and find the components of your tent by clicking here.

Consult the technical diagram and find the components of your tent by clicking here.

Consult the technical diagram and find the components of your tent by clicking here.

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