HEIMPLANET Fistral The North Face VE 25 Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
HEIMPLANET
HEIMPLANET Fistral
Best for: Ideal for bikepacking and light alpine tours.
The North Face
The North Face VE 25 Tent
Best for: Three-person expeditions in extreme winter conditions.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the HEIMPLANET Fistral is a inflatable and the The North Face VE 25 Tent is a geodesic, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
The The North Face VE 25 Tent sleeps 2 versus 1 for the HEIMPLANET Fistral — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.
On scores, the The North Face VE 25 Tent edges ahead — 7.7 overall versus 7.5.
The main tradeoff: the HEIMPLANET Fistral leads on ease of setup despite trailing overall.
The HEIMPLANET Fistral also has a price edge — $331 less at $499 versus $830.
For most buyers, the The North Face VE 25 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The The North Face VE 25 Tent 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
The North Face VE 25 Tent
- Withstands 114mph wind gusts
- Eight internal gear pockets
- Bombproof dual-door vestibules
- Heavy, long poles
- Tricky, slow setup
Full Specs
| Spec | HEIMPLANET Fistral | The North Face VE 25 Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Inflatable, Geodesic | Geodesic |
| Capacity | 1 person | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $499 | $830 |
| Weight | 5.5 Lbs | 10.3 Lbs |
| Min Trail Weight | — | 9 Lbs 8 Oz |
| Floor Area | 45.0 ft² | 48.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 6.5 (x2) | 11 + 5 |
| Peak Height | 44 | 48 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 94 X 53 Inches | 104 X 85 Inches |
| Pole Material | Air Beams | DAC Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 70D Nylon Taffeta | 70D Nylon |
| Rainfly Fabric | 40D High Tenacity Ripstop Polyester | 40D Nylon |
| Setup Time | 3 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | None | None |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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