The ground sheet has a waterproof rating of 3000mm HH, it is fully sewn in and seam-taped for complete waterproofing. The fabric itself is thin and lightweight – it is easy to carry, but it may not be as durable as you’d like it to be. I reviewed the previous generation Genus 800 in this post and later updated it to the current model: Airgo Air Genus 800 Review You can enter into the tent using the large mesh door at the front, or the smaller door on the side that can folds flat. There is one side-door too. It is very common in this category to have only one side door (the Airgo Air Genus 400 for example does not have a side door at all). If you prefer a quiet corner, without the kids running right across the ‘living room’, then that’s fine; but if you need easy access from all sides than you should consider this! The side door has not got a secondary mesh panel.

I also appreciate the brow over the side door of the Berghaus Air 4 and the front door of the Quechua Air Seconds 4.1 Frequent usage & deterioration All five are pretty similar in size. You can’t expect huge space at this price range, what’s more important for me is that there’s actually space for 4 people, if the tent is sold as a 4-person tent. The bedroom is 240 cms wide and 210 cms long, suitable for 4 persons on people, recommended for two. Pitching You can find a detailed, head-to-head comparison of Eurohike Air 400 vs. Eurohike Genus 400 vs Berghaus Air 4 (and two more entry level small family tents) here: The Eurohike Air 400 features a 4000mm HH flysheet, which should be enough to prevent water leaking in during heavy rains, and should remain waterproof in light snowing too.The Pavillo did not come out well from this comparison. There are some good things about it like the 5000mm HH flysheet and its size, but even considering the subjective nature of this comparison (ie. I could have ranked it higher), it clearly belongs to the second half of the league table. I did not include it in the comparison, but I believe Quechua deserve one point deducted for offering 5 years warranty. All the others come with 30-day return and 12 months warranty. Tent Carpet: there is a triple layer tent carpet available. It features a soft fleece upper and foam mid-section for underfoot warmth and comfort, and a tough waterproof base to protect the carpet against abrasion and the damp groundsheet. Verdict (Pros & Cons) Pros: The fabric is 100 % polyester: it is soft and more importantly is breathable, condensation can pass through easier. Feels a bit dark inside. Strongly suggested to get hold of a footprint and/or a carpet to protect the groundsheet, so this add-on should be considered. Having said that, even with the add-ons the Air 400 remains one of the cheapest 4 person air tents. Where to buy the EuroHike Air 400

A bespoke footprint is available to protect the groundsheet from uneven ground and to help retain the heat. Option 3 could be any repair kit, there are repair kits for various eurohike tents. As you only need the elastic, I guess any repair kit would do. On the other hand, Quechua provides 5 years warranty, so probably that’s how they can provide it, and nothing happens if you happen to have the Air Seconds 4.1 pitched for more than 4 weeks a year.Unusually for this price category, there is a drop and roll point for a flat entry point at the side door, this is handy when you have push chairs or little ones running in and out all day. There are good reports on the wind-stability of the Eurohike Genus 400; however, there are always a lot of other factors that can affect the stability of the tent in high winds, not just the tent itself. The airbeams are robust yet flexible, and the Genus 400 does not have big flat surfaces where wind-drag could become an issue. The Eurohike Air 400 sits on a 465cm x 265 cm footprint, and it is 195cms high at its highest point. This size is pretty average for a 4-berth tent, there are bigger tents and there are smaller too – most notably the biggest competitor of the Air 400, the Eurohike Genus 400 (reviewed here) is slightly smaller. Pitching The bedroom divider can be removed if you’d rather have one big bedroom. As a matter of fact, the whole ‘inner tent’ can be removed if you needed more living space during the day.

Spoiler alert: there are alternatives worth considering – see also: Eurohike Genus 400 Air vs Berghaus Air 4 vs Eurohike Air 400) Eurohike Genus 400 Review May be interesting: Quechua Air Seconds 6.3 XL (Full Review) 4. The cheapest: Eurohike Genus 400 (17 points) From that respect, the Genus 400 is the lightest under 10 kgs, while the others weigh around 15 kilos. So there is not a big difference, they are all pretty easy to handle and carry, they all come in a carrybag. Everything that you buy on top of the tent itself – carpet, footprint etc. – will come on top of this. You probably ask why the Genus 400 is so lightweight: well, that’s down to the weight of the fabrics used. The Genus 400 has a thinner, lighter flysheet material than the others. PitchingThe Berghaus Air 4 and the Quechua Air Seconds 4.1 has some really nice features like the rain-brow over the side door. The most user-friendly small family air tent Besides the large mesh door panel, the sunlight can get in through two PVC see-through windows; however, these do not open. cms is not a lot, there are 4-person tents that give you a bit more space (up to 75cm for each), but sadly, 60 cm per head is not unusual… The problem is that it does not tell you how waterproof the tent itself. You can have a 10,000 HH flysheet if the zips are not waterproof, or the fabric rips where the guylines are attached and the whole tent collapses in stronger winds. There is also a canopy that fits onto the Genus 400, extending the porch area. It is not expensive and seems like a really good add-on to the Genus 400. Quechua Air Seconds 4.1 F&B