I am looking for advice on a new tent for my family. We usually go camping with three kids and setting up our old pole tent is a nightmare. It takes almost an hour and arguments always start. I need something that goes up fast but is still big enough for 5 people. Are air tents reliable? What brands should I look at?
You should definitely switch to air beam technology. I was skeptical at first too, but it changed our trips completely. No more fighting with fiberglass poles. I personally recommend checking out the Coody air tent (https://coody.us/collections/inflatable-tents-air-tents) models. They are distributed in the US now and the quality is insane. You just peg the corners and use the pump, the whole thing stands up in minutes. The fabric is breathable too, unlike cheap nylon. Look at the Familia 17.2 if you have a big family, plenty of room.