Description
Kampa Hayling 6 Air Tent
Over the years the Hayling 6 has become a firm favourite with campers across Europe and its success is due to its exceptional specification at a truly remarkable price and the inflatable
AirFrame version does not disappoint in either category. Set up is as easy as other AirFrame tents – peg the tent down and pump up the Air-tubes – simple.
Durable Weathershield 68D fabric and the latest AIR Frame technology ensure the Hayling AIR remains a family favourite.
Doors on the left-hand side and front panel feature mesh screens to maintain airflow and the front canopy provides valuable outdoor living space.
Low and high ventilation points and darkened bedrooms ensure you’re comfortable whatever the weather.
Once set up there’s loads of living space for a family. The rear bedrooms feature a partition between the compartments that can be rolled up to make one large bedroom.
There’s a large living area with a sewn-in groundsheet and a large door in the left hand side with a mosquito mesh screen panel that can be used to keep the bugs out on warm days.
The living area has a horizontal front wall that allows full use of the floor area giving so much more space than a sloping front wall.
The outstanding feature of this tent is the large built-in front canopy protecting the front door from inclement weather and providing loads of covered living space.
Features
Weathershield 68D Material polyester flysheet
Treated to offer advanced protection against UV degradation
Fire retardant.
Reinforced Pegging and Guying Points
Sewn-in Groundsheet
Large side door with secondary mesh panel
Inflatable – external inflation points
Weather protected ventilation
Inner tent dividers
Colour coded inner tent suspension
No-see-um secondary mesh panels in side doors
Lamp hanger with cable tidy
Cable entry point
Heavy duty zips
Crystal clear windows with blinds and easy-store pockets
Fleece carpets and footprints available as an optional extra
Specifications
Weight 25.18kg
Pack Size 80cm x 44cm x 44cm
Exterior Height 210cm
UV Degradation
Be aware that (UV) ultraviolet rays will damage your tent if you expose it to direct sunlight for longer periods of time.
Polyester Awnings & Tents regardless of quality of denier material are made for camping use which is normally 2-5 weeks usage a year.
They are not designed for permanent usage and should only be used as camping products.
Camping near the sea or lake can further enhance the effect of UV radiation.
The same applies to poles and metal parts
"UV light will cause the fabric to fade, lose strength, and eventually disintegrate. The amount of UV damage is directly related to the fabric's exposure to the sun and the altitude at which the tent is pitched.
If it is left pitched during the day, high-altitude exposure can damage a tent beyond use within a month."
What is UV Degradation?
UV degradation refers to the breaking down of fabrics and materials, when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, due to exposure to the sun. Long term exposure to sunlight, can cause fabric such as polyester to degrade, beginning to rip, tear and become very brittle.
Why Do Manufacturers not cover UV Degradation Under Warranty?
UV degradation is a sign the product has reached a natural end to it's lifetime. There are different fabrics, different thicknesses of fabric, and treatments to help protect against exposure to sunlight.
However, given time, the sun will do it's job in breaking down those materials, to the point where they become unstable.
If a polyester tent or awning has suffered UV degradation, chances are it has been used to the point where its lifetime is ending, or it has been permanently pitched.
Polyester Tents & Awnings are a temporary shelter, and they are not designed to be left long-term pitched, unless they are specifically designed for residential pitches, and use harder wearing fabrics such as 100% cottons, which can take exposure to UV light on a longer-term basis.
Polyester Tents & Awnings have it pretty rough. Their purpose is to keep you protected from the elements, so by definition, they’re exposed to nature’s fury. Season after season, your trusty tent or tarp is subjected to wind, rain, dust, snow, hail, animals, and (sometimes) careless users.
But for a shelter that has been treated well over the years, the thing that will eventually kill it is something you might not expect: the sun.
In addition to visible light, the sun emits a massive amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than visible light and is present wherever there is sunlight.
While inorganic materials (like silicone and metal) are largely unaffected by UV radiation, organic compounds (i.e., anything containing carbon, not just your fancy kale) can be damaged by exposure to UV.
This includes all organic polymers, whether synthetic (like nylon and polyester) or naturally occurring (like cotton and wool).
