AirZone Osprey 4 - Person Tent

From David Sweet From ABOUT.COM
Your Guide to Camping
Guide Rating - rating

AirZone Recreation has replaced rigid-pole tents with their innovative inflatable air-pole models. The technology is simple. Inflatable air-poles are zippered to the tent seams.  Plug in the air-compressor, attach it to the tent's intake valve, turn it on, and the tent inflates in a few minutes while you sit and watch. Made of quality materials. This tent is strong and durable, and it has features not found in standard tents.

Pros
  • durable and weather resistant
  • quality materials throughout
  • very easy to set up with an air compressor
  • full coverage rainfly with two vestibules and skylights
  • easily stores in carry bag with rainfly attached

Guide Review - AirZone Osprey 4-Person Tent

I've had a chance to try the AirZone Osprey 4-person tent, and I am quite impressed. Before putting on the rainfly, I inspected the interior. The Osprey is very roomy, and I can almost stand erect in it. The D-shaped doors are backed by no-see-um screening, as are the vents in the roof. Ventilation in this tent is very good with two large doors, two windows and two roof vents. The roof vents also have night shades that can be zipped down for privacy. There is also a gear loft, lantern hook, and gear pockets in each corner.

I had no problem attaching the rainfly by myself, although it would have been quicker with two people. The full rainfly has clear plastic where the roof vents are located, so you can see out even with the rainfly attached. There are good sized vestibules for both the front and back doors. The greatest thing about this tent is that you can deflate it with the rainfly attached and stow them together until the next camping trip. I easily deflated the tent, folded it up, and put it in the gear bag in about three minutes by myself.

The AirZone Osprey is a great tent. It's strong, durable and weather resistant. In my opinion, AirZone makes the best tent in Canada.