Pop Up Camping Tents

Yes, at Decathlon Greece you will find the iconic and best-selling pop-up tents from Quechua, known worldwide as "2 Seconds" tents. Decathlon is the pioneer and inventor of this technology, offering a large variety of models for 2 or 3 people. The collection features both classic versions and advanced tents with Fresh & Black technology, which keeps the interior cool and completely dark so you can enjoy your sleep even under the hot sun.

A pop-up tent works based on a system of pre-assembled, highly flexible fiberglass poles that are permanently sewn into the tent fabric. These poles are under continuous tension when the tent is folded. As soon as you undo the safety strap and toss it into the air, the stored energy is released instantly, the poles spring open, and the tent takes its final shape on its own without requiring you to thread any poles through sleeves.

The automatic opening of a Quechua tent literally takes just 2 seconds (hence the name "2 Seconds"). Naturally, the total time to make it ready for your stay will take around 2 to 3 minutes, as you will need to secure the pegs into the ground and tension the guy ropes to ensure maximum stability against the wind.

Yes, they are highly popular and suitable for children, though always under adult supervision. Because they set up instantly and effortlessly, kids love them as they can use them for playing in the garden, backyard, or even inside the house. Additionally, Quechua pop-up tents are made of materials with high sun protection, making them ideal for the beach by providing children with a safe, shaded shelter from the sun.

While they offer unmatched pitching speed, pop-up tents have two main disadvantages:
Packed size: When folded, they take the shape of a large, flat disc. This means they occupy a significant amount of space in a car trunk and are impossible to attach to a hiking backpack.
Resistance to extreme wind: Due to their highly flexible poles, they tend to deform more easily in very strong winds compared to traditional tents with rigid aluminum poles, although Quechua models are laboratory-tested to withstand winds up to 50 km/h.
Despite these minor limitations, the advantages of a pop-up tent in terms of ease and speed are far greater, making it a premium choice that is definitely worth trying on your next outdoor trip.

Folding a "2 Seconds" tent used to challenge campers, but modern Quechua models feature the smart Easy system. The process is done simply by following the color-coded guide points:
Step inside the tent and pull the dedicated red strap located at the back, which collapses the tent in half.
Step outside and snap the corresponding plastic clips together (red to red, yellow to yellow) to keep the tent gathered.
Pull the yellow cord to fold the tent into a figure-8 shape, and then fold it in half again to form the final circle.
Wrap the safety strap around the tent and easily place it back inside its carry bag.
All the steps are detailed with clear diagrams on the inside of the storage bag!