A tent is a major item of equipment, and one that requires a high level of performance, at times in difficult conditions. Whether a home from home in fine weather or a means of survival in foul weather, a tent is a portable shelter that has to provide protection in all types of conditions.

Vango's many years of experience has resulted in a range of quality tents catering for professionals and novices alike. From mountain tents for more extreme conditions through to family tents for campsite use, Vango will have the tent for you.

Lifetime Guarantee

Vango has spent the last 4 decades testing and developing innovative tent designs and fabrics to meet the demands of mountaineers, climbers, trekkers and camping enthusiasts alike. As part of their commitment, they offer the Vango Lifetime Guarantee on all of their tents. All Vango products are designed and manufactured to exacting standards and are guaranteed to be suitable for the end purpose intended. As part of our ongoing commitment we will

guarantee for the lifetime of the product, that should this product fail during normal usage as a result of a component, material or manufacturing fault, excluding fair wear and tear (which includes colour fading), then the product will be repaired or replaced at our expense and discretion. This guarantee is only valid when products are used for recreational purposes, which do not include commercial usage, ie hiring, use by outdoor centres, etc.

Repairs to damage caused by accident, improper care, use in inappropriate conditions or normal wear and tear will be carried out where possible at a reasonable charge. Please ensure that all products are clean and dry prior to being returned, as failure to do so may result in the product being returned to you uninspected, which may in turn impact upon any warranty claim.

No consequential loss may be claimed under this guarantee. This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights. If you think your product is faulty then you should first contact the stockist from whom the product was purchased. They should then consult with us, if necessary, to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

Construction and Pitching

GEODESIC
Through the crossover configuration of poles, a Geodesic design is recognised as an exceptionally strong and stable tent structure. The inner tent fabric tension is spread evenly between the pole configuration providing the strongest frame for the flysheet. With the flysheet in place, the pole configuration is further compressed, increasing its structural strength.

SEMI-GEODESIC
Similar to a geodesic tent structure, however there are less poles and therefore less crossover points. This configuration provides a good balance between overall structural strength and weight and can be found in many of the tents from Mountain, through Adventure to Leisure. As with the geodesic tent design, the inner tent fabric tension is spread evenly between the pole configuration providing the strongest frame for the flysheet.

DOME
Now the most commonly used structure for tents, Domes can be erected inner first, with throw over flysheets or flysheet first, with the inner being hung inside the flysheet later.

The advantages of the 'flysheet first' pitched tents include faster pitching, the whole tent can be moved as one, and the inner is unlikely to get wet if being put up in the rain. The Dome tents which utilise the 'inner first' pitching system and have a lightweight pole configuration have the advantage of being more stable and wind shedding.

TUNNELS
The less poles you use in your tent design the less the tent is likely to weigh. This is where single, double or multiple pole tunnels score over other tent designs.

They can of course be less stable in high winds but this has been remedied by incorporating the unique TBS (Tension Band System) on the extreme usage tents or large models. All the tunnels are 'flysheet pitching' first, with advantages as listed below.

DOME/TUNNELS
A hybrid tent, using both Dome and Tunnel technology, with the advantages that both bring to tent design - the domes providing the stability, and the tunnel parts providing the living capacity.

TBS - TENSION BAND SYSTEM
Tunnel or hoop tents, using either single or multiple hoops, designed in an aerodynamic shape are recognised as the roomiest, and often, lightest tents available. These tents provide greater strength and stability in adverse weather conditions. Vango developed the unique TBS (Tension Band System).

The principle of this system is the support and stabilisation of the hoop structure to side winds. This is achieved by connecting the APEX of the hoop to its BASE via a system of adjustable webbing straps creating an internal bracing system for each hoop.

TBS PRO - LIGHTWEIGHT TENSION BAND SYSTEM
A lightweight version of the TBS, utilising a 'cord' system instead of the webbing as used on TBS.

Poles

POWERFLEX (T6 - 7001 ALLOY)
The original alloy poles used in Vango tents are still proven to be amongst the best available today. Made with precision and strength, combined with flexibility and corrosion resistance, resulting in alloy poles that are unmatched for value.

FIBREFLEX - F2
Vango only uses the highest possible grade of fibreglass for their poles. Used in various lengths and diameters to suit the intended design of the tent. The steel ferrules and tips are finished to give smooth and snag-free travel through pole sleeves and eyelets. All sections are 'shock-corded' together.

Pegs

ALLOY
The performance of the alloy used in their poles is such that they incorporated it into their pegs. The pegs come in Y, V and pin shapes depending on the pegging point usage. For example Y or V pegs are used on anchor straps where most force will be applied, whilst pin pegs are used for standard pegging points such as guylines. These alloy pegs are stronger, lighter and more durable than most others on the market.

STEEL
Solid steel pegs are also used on the Fibreglass selection of tents. The steel pegs use the same shapes and styles as the alloy pegs above.

Flysheet Fabrics

SPU APPLICATION
The outer surface of the fabric is coated with Silicon Elastomer, which acts as an initial barrier to UV degradation, water absorption and soiling. The secondary, waterproof barrier, is a flexible Polyurethane coating which is applied to the inside fabric surface. This PU coating also bonds strongly with the hot seam-tape used for sealing the stitiching seams, thus making it an ideal compound for use on tent flysheets.

PROTEX SPU-SL3000
The combination of ultra-light weight, strength and waterproof qualities makes the SL3000 fabric one of the finest lightweight fabrics on the market. The use of an exceptionally lightweight 30D nylon 6.6 yarn with a very high 250T thread count has created a tent fabric that is incredibly lightweight yet super strong.

PROTEX SPU-3000
The original lightweight ripstop fabric used in Vango tents has often been challenged but has never been beaten. Hytex incorporates a 70D polyester yarn with a 190T thread count making it an ideal choice for the tents that do not require extreme performance levels.

PROTEX 2000/3000
Polyester fabrics, if compared to similar nylons, has less stretch because the fibres absorb less water. It also has a consistently higher UV resistance and an exceptional colour fastness. The 75D polyester taffeta is waterproofed on the inside with multiple coats of polyurethane and has a water-repellent external finish.

HYDROSTATIC HEAD
The pressure at a given point in a liquid measured in terms of the vertical height of a column of the liquid needed to produce the same pressure.

FIRE-RETARDANT TREATMENT
The flysheet, inner, mesh screens and groundsheet of all Hytex Dura-Polyester tents have been treated with a Fire-Retardant treatment, to reduce the rate of ignition from naked flames. THE TENT IS STILL FLAMMABLE.

SEAM SEALING
All Vango tents are fully seam-taped on the flysheet seams using a hot-air tape which bonds strongly with the Polyurethane coating on the inside of the flysheet fabric.

Inner Fabrics

The qualities required in good inner tent fabric are strength, lightness and the ability for moisture vapour created by the human body to escape out of the confines of the inner tent and into the dead air space between the inner and flysheet. This latter quality is called breathablility. Vango uses a selection of different breathable fabrics to provide a comfortable ambience for living and sleeping.

Groundsheets

HIGH-TENACITY NYLON
Extremely tough, light and durable nylon fabrics are used for the groundsheets on all our alloy pole tents. The nylon is coated at least 3 times, with a strong but light PU coating. Vango ensures that the waterproofness of all their groundsheets is exceptionally high for the conditions that each of their tents would be found. All seams are fully hot-air taped and the bathtub side walls are high enough to put a stop to any splash-back that may occur.

POLYETHYLENE (P.E.)
Polyethylene is used on all Fibreglass pole tents. This fabric has proven to be the most durable groundsheet fabric used in entry level tents.

PACK/TRAIL WEIGHT
Vango quote 2 weights - the Pack weight includes all pegs, bags and guylines whereas the Trail weight is for those requiring to transport their product and removes unwanted pegs, bags and guylines. The tent will remain a protective, safe haven.

REPAIR KIT
The repair kit supplied consists of fabric swatches and components suitable for each specific tent.