BerghausAir 6.1 Nightfall Tent - £491.10 with code @ Fishing Republic

kevip621/05/2022 09:01

Looks like a great deal and im either going to go for this one or the 8 …Looks like a great deal and im either going to go for this one or the 8 that’s also on a deal at FR. It’s for 4 people and 2 dogs so I think there’s plenty of room in either but I like the open porch of the 8. I think that might be too big to get in the car with the dogs and 4 people though? I know very little about tents so can anyone advise? I think the 6XL would be the best option but it’s quite a bit more expensive than this oneRead lessRead more

Lots to consider. I've recently downgraded to the Air 4 from a 6 person tent - its ample space for 2 or even 3 but the bedrooms would be a bit of squash for 4. The 8 may be too big - some sites have limits on the size of tents or charge you according to the capacity of the tent and not the number of people in it. The bigger the tent - the bulkier and heavier it is.

If you get the 6 and you find its too small - Berghaus air porch is available that you can add on (but its pricey) or you can buy a shelter/kitchen tent (not all sites allow kitchen tents).

You will probably easily fit the tent in the boot but its everything else that will be the problem. You will want some camping chairs, maybe a fold up table, cooking stove, cool box, plates/cutlery/pans, bedding or sleeping bags, air mattress or self inflating mat (SIM), towels plus the usual clothing. With 2 people taking up the back seat, you might need a roof box or camping trailer or both. Don't let that put you off - if you have kids, they love camping.

A good site for camping advice, site reviews and tent reviews is ukcampsite.co.uk. The site design looks like its from the dark ages but the information is useful and the forum members very friendly. They also have discounts with some suppliers eg the roofbox company (5%) but I would try and pick up some stuff second hand. (edited)

dahat24/05/2022 22:37

Thanks OP for this. Does anyone who owns this know if you can use the …Thanks OP for this. Does anyone who owns this know if you can use the footprint and the carpet together, or do you need one of them?Read lessRead more

Footprint goes under the tent - it helps protect the groundsheet and if the ground is wet, it means the underside of the groundsheet is mostly dry and clean when you come to pack away (instead of getting your possibly dry clean tent - damp and dirty). Some people just use a tarp folded to size but having the footprint means you can get the position of your tent right before you start laying it out and putting it up.

Carpet - adds a bit of warmth and comfort to the living area. You could buy a universal carpet or large backed picnic rug and fold it to size. The Eurohike large tent carpet is 265cm by 280cm and £36 vs the Air 6 carpet (292cm by 250cm and £52 on Millets.)

I would recommend both the footprint and the carpet, especially if you have kids sitting on the floor. (edited)

Crapweasel20/05/2022 19:56

Wish these came in different colours. Blue seems a cold dreary colour when …Wish these came in different colours. Blue seems a cold dreary colour when sitting inside, especially on a rainy morning. Give us some orange or neutrals, please Berghaus!Besides that, hot deal OP!Read lessRead more

The Berghaus Kepler range (I have the Kepler 6) is a nice neutral light grey.

Just a note for anyone struggling (as I did) with the valves (they kept deflating as soon as I detached the pump). The valves have an open and closed position which is toggled by pressing the button in the centre of the valve. I'm an idiot and couldn't figure it out for ages. (edited)

Crapweasel22/05/2022 19:58

Anyone know the packed dimensions of this tent? I'm so tempted, but I have …Anyone know the packed dimensions of this tent? I'm so tempted, but I have a feeling there'll be no room for anything else in our small hatchback!Read lessRead more

I don't sorry but I just bought one yesterday from go outdoors who price matched (same company). It takes up half of my boot which is a seat Leon estate so it's big.

J_stegg22/05/2022 20:42

I don't sorry but I just bought one yesterday from go outdoors who price …I don't sorry but I just bought one yesterday from go outdoors who price matched (same company). It takes up half of my boot which is a seat Leon estate so it's big.Read lessRead more

Just measured it, it's about 90x 50 X 40 tall. I've not unpacked it yet so this is out the shop size so may stretch a bit when I shove it back in the case. (edited)

Crapweasel22/05/2022 21:03

I might need to wait til we get a bigger car then, this would take up the …I might need to wait til we get a bigger car then, this would take up the whole boot with nothing left for luggage! Thanks for checking, much appreciated. Enjoy your new tent!Read lessRead more

I picked up a secondhand roof box after buying mine to make sure I've got enough room for the tent and all the other associated stuff.

There's not much chance we'd have gotten it all in the boot of out Octavia Estate along with a pushchair.

Might be a good time to order some spares or accessories for the Air 6 (presumably these will also fit the 6.1) as there is an extra 20% off at Millets using the code YES20

dahat24/05/2022 22:37

Thanks OP for this. Does anyone who owns this know if you can use the …Thanks OP for this. Does anyone who owns this know if you can use the footprint and the carpet together, or do you need one of them?Read lessRead more

You can use them both together - the carpet is for inside the tent, the footprint is for under the tent.

Code WELCOME10 works if it's your first order. Takes it to £494.10

Update: just had my order dispatched confirmation. I was thinking that maybe I should have waited until mine arrived before posting on here, but all is good. Also I got a £10 Amazon voucher for having the hottest deal for a category that day from hotukdeals.

I want the blackout bedrooms for my 6 XL damn it but this seems like a good price.

I prefer the XL for the porch though

This is a good price for the normal Air 6... It's a fantastic price for the Nightfall version.

We've had the Air 6 for a few years and think it's an excellent tent.

Thanks for sharing ordered this morning but got additional discount using code LAKE15 so was £466.65

does anyone know if you can source the blackout sleep pods for the original air series?

Wish these came in different colours. Blue seems a cold dreary colour when sitting inside, especially on a rainy morning. Give us some orange or neutrals, please Berghaus!

Besides that, hot deal OP!

J_stegg22/05/2022 20:42

I don't sorry but I just bought one yesterday from go outdoors who price …I don't sorry but I just bought one yesterday from go outdoors who price matched (same company). It takes up half of my boot which is a seat Leon estate so it's big.Just measured it, it's about 90x 50 X 40 tall. I've not unpacked it yet so this is out the shop size so may stretch a bit when I shove it back in the case.Read lessRead more

I might need to wait til we get a bigger car then, this would take up the whole boot with nothing left for luggage! Thanks for checking, much appreciated. Enjoy your new tent!

gari18924/05/2022 23:18

Footprint goes under the tent - it helps protect the groundsheet and if …Footprint goes under the tent - it helps protect the groundsheet and if the ground is wet, it means the underside of the groundsheet is mostly dry and clean when you come to pack away (instead of getting your possibly dry clean tent - damp and dirty). Some people just use a tarp folded to size but having the footprint means you can get the position of your tent right before you start laying it out and putting it up.Carpet - adds a bit of warmth and comfort to the living area. You could buy a universal carpet or large backed picnic rug and fold it to size.I would recommend both the footprint and the carpet, especially if you have kids sitting on the floor.Read lessRead more

Cheers, great feedback

gari18924/05/2022 22:29

Might be a good time to order some spares or accessories for the Air 6 …Might be a good time to order some spares or accessories for the Air 6 (presumably these will also fit the 6.1) as there is an extra 20% off at Millets using the code YES20Read lessRead more

That was a good tip but it looks like the Air 6 carpet is excluded from the YES20 promo - presumably because it's already discounted.

Didn't look at other accessories but just worth noting that not everything is discounted.

Wow! Excellent deal!

Amazing!! Not cheap, but a great deal for a great tent. Unfortunately I missed out on the Kepler deal earlier this year. But snapped one up here. Thanks for sharing!!

Excellent deal. Is this an upgrade over their normal Air 6 model? Heat++

Looks like a great deal and im either going to go for this one or the 8 that’s also on a deal at FR. It’s for 4 people and 2 dogs so I think there’s plenty of room in either but I like the open porch of the 8. I think that might be too big to get in the car with the dogs and 4 people though?
I know very little about tents so can anyone advise? I think the 6XL would be the best option but it’s quite a bit more expensive than this one

Hydro spec may help

We had ours delivered last week via another deal with 15% discount, not pictured but we've since picked up a practically brand new but secondhand Air Porch for £150 so worth keeping an eye on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace.

Going to be testing the tent out tonight for the first time before taking it away the bank holiday.

Set up took us around 30 minutes from beginning to end with two young kids "helping". It'll be much quicker second time round.

TeaMonster21/05/2022 17:41

[Image] We had ours delivered last week via another deal with 15% …[Image] We had ours delivered last week via another deal with 15% discount, not pictured but we've since picked up a practically brand new but secondhand Air Porch for £150 so worth keeping an eye on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. Going to be testing the tent out tonight for the first time before taking it away the bank holiday.Set up took us around 30 minutes from beginning to end with two young kids "helping". It'll be much quicker second time round.Read lessRead more

Not trying to correct you or anything but it's Bank holiday Thursday and Friday of May

Anyone know the packed dimensions of this tent? I'm so tempted, but I have a feeling there'll be no room for anything else in our small hatchback!

Thanks OP for this. Does anyone who owns this know if you can use the footprint and the carpet together, or do you need one of them? (edited)

TeaMonster25/05/2022 08:15

That was a good tip but it looks like the Air 6 carpet is excluded from …That was a good tip but it looks like the Air 6 carpet is excluded from the YES20 promo - presumably because it's already discounted.Didn't look at other accessories but just worth noting that not everything is discounted.Read lessRead more

Probably only works on Eurohike stuff - picked up a spare air beam and brow pole (£4) using the code for my air 4

Has anyone seen the nightfall features in person, is the 6.1 a noticeable upgrade over the 6? Thanks

I have the Kepler tent which has the nightfall feature. Definitely darker than standard, but definitely not blackout level like Coleman and quenchua.

lutin28/05/2022 12:35

I have the Kepler tent which has the nightfall feature. Definitely darker …I have the Kepler tent which has the nightfall feature. Definitely darker than standard, but definitely not blackout level like Coleman and quenchua.Read lessRead more

Thanks

I can't seem to get the discount code to work is it still valid do you know?

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Ah well, it was good while it lasted.