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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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