Our 2026 Vango AirBeam Tent range features Vango air tents made to accommodate 3 to 8 people, offering fast pitching, spacious comfort, and fantastic weather protection. As a Vango Platinum Dealer, WM Camping stocks a wide choice of Vango AirBeam tents, with expert advice available to help you find the right model.
Ditch the pole struggles – Vango AirBeam technology inflates your home away from home in minutes, leaving you more time to enjoy your camping holiday.
Effortless Pitching: Patented AirBeam technology replaces traditional steel or fibreglass poles with pre-assembled inflatable beams, allowing for rapid pitching in as little as 10-15 minutes, even for the most spacious tents. No technical expertise is required – simply inflate, peg out the tent, and relax.
Vango’s AirSpeed Valves make pitching and packing away an AirBeam tent quicker and easier. Unlike older valve systems, there’s no need to screw or unscrew a cap like on a boston valve, so inflation and deflation are more straightforward and reliable. The valve is also positioned in a more accessible place on the tent, so you don’t have to bend all the way down, making it easier to attach the pump and release the air when it is time to pack away. It is a small detail, but one that makes a massive difference when you want to get your tent ready with less fuss.
Vango’s AirBeam tents use different canvases to suit the way you camp.
Sentinel Fabric is a lighter option, making it a good choice when pack size and weight matter, while still giving dependable weather protection with a 4,000mm hydrostatic head rating. It also includes ColourLok Eco technology to help the fabric keep its colour for longer.
For campers wanting a stronger feel, Vango's Sentinel Excel uses a more robust 150D embossed fabric with a 5,000mm hydrostatic head rating and ColourLok technology, giving added durability and reliable protection in changeable weather.
Vango makes AirBeam tents for couples, families and larger groups, from compact weekend tents through to large 6-man and 8-man models. This makes it easier to choose a tent that suits the type of camping trip, rather than having to compromise on layout or space.
Vango AirBeam tents mark a clear shift from traditional pole-based designs. Instead of rigid metal or fibreglass poles, they use inflatable beams to create the structure of the tent. These beams sit inside durable sleeves and are inflated using a supplied pump, forming a strong and stable frame without the need for separate poles.
This design makes pitching far quicker and easier. With the beams pre-attached, setup typically takes around 10–20 minutes and can often be done by one person.
AirBeam technology has been thoroughly developed and tested by Vango, offering a solid framework that performs well in poor weather. The beams are designed to flex rather than snap under pressure, and each one is separate, so a puncture won’t affect the entire tent. Repairs are simple, with access via zipped sleeves and included repair kits.
Alongside the AirBeam system, Vango tents include features such as their Tension Band System for added stability, controlled ventilation to manage airflow, and darker inner bedrooms to reduce early morning light. Sewn-in groundsheets and well-placed guylines further improve comfort and weather protection.
Overall, Vango AirBeam tents offer a simpler pitching process, reduced weight, and dependable performance compared to traditional pole tents.
Yes, all Vango AirBeam Tents come with a manual pump. If you wanted to make life even easier you could buy their Vango AirBeam Tempest Pump that plugs into your cars 12v socket.
First of all, it is very rare to get a puncture on a Vango AirBeam tent. In the unlikely event that you do get a puncture you can repair it using the repair kits that include patches and adhesive. For small punctures, repairs can usually be made quickly, allowing you to continue using the tent.
Vango AirBeam tents come with a two year manufacturers warranty so if you get a puncture in the first couple of years they will replace the beam.
View our blog on How to replace an AirBeam tube
Yes, AirBeam tents are designed to withstand windy conditions. The inflatable beams create a stable structure that can flex and absorb wind pressure, helping to keep the tent anchored. However, it’s still important to secure the tent properly with guylines and pegs, and to use common sense when it is really windy.
Yes, simply open the AirSpeed valves, and the beams deflate in seconds for a fast pack-down.
All Vango products have a 2 year warranty against manufacturing faults which can be extended to three years by registering the tent on their website.
