The Crua Culla Solo Insulated Air Beam Tent is a unique freestanding and nicely ventilated shelter for all seasons and climates, with a dark rest and sound damping design.
Key features & benefits
- Insulated tent.
- R-value 9.
- Dark rest.
- Air beams.
- Completely freestanding.
- 2 Doors.
- 2 Windows.
- Great ventilation.
- Breathable fabric.
What this Crua Culla Solo is about
Here you have the smallest of the insulated cocoon tents from the Crua Outdoors brand. They already have a series of them, you can see the two person and three person versions in my separate texts. This is a design unique to this brand and you will not find anything similar on the market.
Thermal insulation & dark rest design
This is a thermally insulated tent with a thick layer of insulation between its two fabric layers. They claim that the effective R-value for these tents is 9.
When the tent is fully closed, it is also a perfect example of a dark rest or black out tent. You get some idea from the picture below.
With such a thick insulation, the tent also damps sounds from outside, and this adds a lot to its livability. Together with the dark inner, you will be able to sleep longer in the morning.
Air beams
The tent is supported with two inflatable beams. The picture below left shows one of its valves.
Note that there is a solid spreader roof pole that goes from one air beam to another. One part of it is shown below right. This makes the structure completely freestanding.
Doors and windows
This is a solo tent, yet they have added two doors on its longer sides. Both are equipped with a full size zippered mesh plus zippered insulated panels.
The picture below shows the side door with the mesh rolled up and only the panel in place. The same door is also on the opposite side. Now you can also see the roof pole.
Observe also the front opening, you can call this a window, but it can be used also as a third door. Here too you have two layers, a full size zippered mesh and a zippered panel. Note also that there is yet another window/vent in the feet area.
Below you can see the side view with the side door only with mesh in place and the panel is now rolled up.
Ventilation
So the tent has 4 large openings on its 4 sides, with mesh and with panels. But this is not all, in the pictures you can also see that there is a roof opening in the head area. It is not closable.
This means you can regulate ventilation as you wish and have air circulation from any side you want. It is important to stress also that the fabric is breathable. All in all, this is the best possible ventilation you can have in a tent.
Versatility
This tent is not waterproof so you need a shell tent for it or a tarp. But if you are in a dry area, you can use it on its own.
It is quite low, you have only around 70 cm height so it can fit in practically any solo tent. The picture below shows it in their own Hybrid tent that can be used as a hammock tent and on the ground.
You can compare its dimensions (specifications below) with some solo tents like the ALPS Mountaineering Backpacking Tent Helix or Browning Camping Talon 1 Person Tent. It should fit in any of them.
Obviously, you can use it in any larger tent as well, there is no limits because it is fully freestanding and you can place it anywhere.
Please see more in this short video:
Who is it for
Regarding the best use & climate, I already mentioned something about using it in a solo tent. The base here is tapered and also the roof area is narrower than the base.
With such an insulation, you will be safe in any weather conditions as long as you have a good shell for this tent. The picture below shows how it looks when closed.
Regarding the size, this is a solo tent, not much to guess here. The feet area is quite narrow but you do not need more.
Regarding the weight and packed size, well, it is heavy and bulky, but this is a car camping tent so this should not be a big deal.
Regarding the price, it is quite steep, but this is an incredibly well done shelter and completely unique on the market. There is nothing even remotely similar to it.
Specifications
- Type: inflatable solo tent.
- Weight: 8.3 lb (3.8 kg).
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 78.74 x 31.5/23.6 x 27.6 in (200 x 80/60 x 70 cm).
- Packed size: 21.6 x 9.8 x 6.7 in (55 x 25 x 17 cm).
- R-value: 9.
- Warranty: 2 years.
Final thoughts & rating
In summary, this Crua Culla Solo Insulated Air Beam Tent is a top quality product with a breathable walls and a thick layer of insulation. It will protect you in any weather conditions, but note that you need a fly if you are in an area with rain. Fully recommended.
Below you can see how I rate it, but note that this is a unique shelter and it is not easy to apply standard rating criteria used for other tents.
Crua Culla Solo Insulated Air Beam Tent
Pros
- Great insulation.
- Tent for all seasons.
- Excellent ventilation.
- Very easy to use.
Cons
- Bulky.
- Expensive.
- No pump included.
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