Pitch perfect
If you think inflatable tents are a gimmick, you haven’t tried these meticulously engineered models from HEIMPLANET. They go up in less than a minute, and their technical performance is more than a match for anything with poles. The Kirra model is a robust, mountain-ready tent that’s absolutely ideal for bikepackers, and is even light enough for hikers. Like its close cousin, the Fistral, the Kirra’s domed shape and inflatable ‘airbeams’ make it pretty much unbreakable in high winds, but a wider footprint makes it that bit more spacious for two people. The double-layer airbeams are very difficult to puncture, but if you do manage it then the clever multi-chamber construction means all the other beams will stay inflated and the whole thing won’t collapse around you. Just remember to pack your pump
- Two-person tent
- Geodesic dome shape
- Inflatable frame structure
- Airbeams have durable double-layer construction
- Multi-chamber system means that in the event of a puncture, the other beams will stay inflated
- Two entrances, both with vestibules
- Inner is breathable ripstop nylon
- Pump sold separately
| Packsize | 32 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Footprint | 5.2 m² (Inner tent: 2.9 m² |
| Inner Tent Height | 100 cm |
| Total Height | 125 cm |
| Tent Floor | 70D Nylon DWR PU (water column: 5000 mm) |
| Inner Tent | 40D Nylon Ripstop DWR (breathable) |
| Fly Sheet | 40D double ripstop HT polyester PU (water column: 3000 mm) |
| Air Frame | 140 HPE Dacron (HT Polyester) |
Eco Initiatives - Through their membership with 1% for the Planet, HEIMPLANET donate 1% of every sale to carefully chosen social and environmental causes.
Sustainability Through Longevity - All HEIMPLANET products are built to withstand the harsh test of time. They use only durable materials that are crafted to ensure long-lasting performance even in the toughest environments. They back up the durability of their products with a lifetime warranty.
We’ve all been there… trying to pitch a tent at the end of a long day when the rain’s lashing down and you’re dead on your feet. For the team at HEIMPLANET, their particular low point came during a surf trip on the Portuguese coast in 2003. As they struggled to get their tent up in the dark and the wet, they began to wonder if there might be a better way.
Eight years later, this Hamburg-based outdoor gear brand launched their first quick-pitch inflatable tent. They’ve since followed it up with several more models and a rapidly expanding line of bags, accessories and clothing. Their gear has a distinctively streamlined, almost sci-fi design – it’s genuinely adventure-ready kit that looks smart enough for the city.
But it’s in their eco-credentials that these guys really shine. Not only are they fully paid-up members of 1% For The Planet, but you won’t find anyone out there with more exacting sustainability standards. Concerned that many recycled fabrics on the market weren’t as green or as durable as they could be, HEIMPLANET set about developing their own low-impact ‘Dyecoshell’ material. Their kit is so tough that they offer lifetime repair support, and if you do manage to wear it out then they’ll give you a partial refund if you send it back to them to be recycled into new products.
