The last member of a Heimplanet a family of tents designed to “unroll, inflate and go!” designed especially for ambitious couples who like to be well prepared. The new Kirra tent is created from the latest evolution of Heimplanet’s well-established inflatable geodesic design. It is light, stable enough in three or four seasons of weather and roomy enough to comfortably sleep two people, a child and everything they brought with them.
Heimplanet decided to split the difference between their Fistral 1-/2-person bike/backpack tent and the original Cave, a more spacious but heavier 2-/3-person tent. The team went above and beyond, creating a tent that weighs a full kilogram (2.2 pounds) less than a cave, while providing more interior space along with a spacious vestibule that stores dirty boots and backpacks under a protective wing.
Heimplanet accomplished this task by modifying the Inflatable Diamond Grid (IDG) that serves as the exoframe design behind all tents. It wasn’t exactly brave new territory, as the company has developed different IDG geometries for each new tent it launches, but it seems to have found a particularly functional setup with the Kirra.
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While the Cave uses a five-point star-shaped exo-frame to hold the fabric, and the Fistral a much simpler X-style frame, the Kirra’s triangular frame sits between the two in terms of complexity and also eliminates the bottom pillar at ground level. which enter the cave. Heimplanet says the construction is more efficient, creating a stable structure while reducing fat.
The Kirra weighs 3.8kg (8.4kg) compared to the Cave’s 4.8kg (10.6kg), without losing any interior space. In fact, according to the relevant specifications, it gains space, offering a total area of ​​5.2 sq m (56 sq ft) and an internal tent footprint of 4.2 sq m (45 sq ft) compared to 4.8 sq. m in the cave. (52 sq. ft.) of total area and 3.7 sq. ft. m (40 sq. ft.) of inner tent floor.
Heimplanet tents have a double wall construction with an outer rain tent and an inner tent, thus two different floor areas. In the case of the Kirra tent, the front rain cover serves as a capacious vestibule for storing gear that campers don’t necessarily want to sleep next to.
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Compared to the Fistral at 2.9 kg (6.4 lb), the Kirra is almost a kilogram heavier, but has more space compared to the 4.3 sq. m (46 sq. ft.) external / 2.9 sq. m. sizes offered by Fistral. The Kirra measures the same 40 x 32 x 23 cm (16 x 12.6 x 9 in) as the Cave, while the Fistral gets smaller at 38 x 20 x 20 cm (15 x 8 x 8 in).
The design of an inflatable tent does not generally result in ultra-light weight, but it does allow for easy and simple setup. The multi-chamber structure of the Heimplanet inflates in one step, but isolates the leaks of individual sections to maintain stability in the event of damage. The multi-chamber configuration is also designed to facilitate repairs.
Kirra benefits from a complete 2022 Heimplanet overhaul applied to her entire lineup, a little thing she coined as the “Big Makeover.” After rethinking the materials and design, the company applied a durable yet lighter 40D polyester double ripstop construction with high resistance to its raincoat, adding tear resistance to a hydrophobic, UV-resistant outer wall. The 40D cover can be rolled up slightly with built-in elastic hooks to increase air circulation through a chimney effect that works in conjunction with the adjustable top vents.
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The Kirra was released this week in the three color options that Heimplanet now offers for all of its tents: classic white, green “cairo camo” and a red 4-season option designed for popping out in the snow. The four-season version also has a slightly reinforced construction for winter use. Kirra prices start at €849 (approx. US$865).
Source: Heimplanet
