HEIMPLANET Fistral HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
HEIMPLANET
HEIMPLANET Fistral
Best for: Ideal for bikepacking and light alpine tours.
HEIMPLANET
HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent
Best for: Reliable protection in extreme weather conditions.
Our Take
Both are inflatable tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (4'2" peak height versus 3'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.
It also has vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.
Both score 7.5 overall, though the HEIMPLANET Fistral wins more individual scoring categories.
The main tradeoff: the HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent leads on space and comfort despite trailing overall.
The HEIMPLANET Fistral also has a price edge — $500 less at $499 versus $999.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The HEIMPLANET Fistral scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
HEIMPLANET Fistral
- Seconds-long inflatable setup
- Stable multi-chamber airframe
- Dual entryways and vestibules
- Requires separate pump
- Bulky for backpacking
HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent
- Stable 10-point geodesic frame
- 16-second pump inflation
- 5000mm waterproof floor rating
- Heavy 11-pound weight
- Fiddly first assembly
Full Specs
| Spec | HEIMPLANET Fistral | HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Inflatable, Geodesic | Inflatable, Geodesic |
| Capacity | 1 person | 1 person |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $499 | $999 |
| Weight | 5.5 Lbs | 10.6 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 45.0 ft² | 54.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 6.5 (x2) | — |
| Peak Height | 44 | 50 |
| Doors | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 94 X 53 Inches | 5 M2 |
| Pole Material | Air Beams | — |
| Floor Fabric | 70D Nylon Taffeta | 100% Nylon Tafetta 70D 210T, PU Laminated 5,000 Mm Water Column |
| Rainfly Fabric | 40D High Tenacity Ripstop Polyester | 100% Polyester 66D 210T Ripstop, PU Laminated 5,000 Mm Water Column |
| Setup Time | 3 Mins | 5 10 Mins |
| Warranty | None | Lifetime Warranty |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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