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I've been a hiker/camper for over 40yrs and worn out multiple tent's through the year's. An out of the blue phone call one day to go camping left me in a predicament. My tent was torn and had no time to fix it, so I went onto gumtree and a local was selling a Vango Mirage 300 2nd hand for £100 so I purchased it. I've owned this tent for the past 6 year's put it through all weathers and it has YET to let me down. It is by far the best tent I've ever owned and I'm searching to buy another of the same make. Not the lightest tent to hike with but knowing I'm going to be dry and have plenty of space to stretch out and cook in means it's worth the extra weight. Vango produced a fantastic bit of kit here. I hope your's lasts as long👍👍
@@davidbuchanan3374 very cool David. Thanks for the comment. Vango have been around a long time. I was out with a mate of mine who had a 16 year old Vango Banshee. Still a battle tank. And yes. Not the lightest but unreal build quality. Not sure the ultra light gear will last as long, I could be totally wrong but only time will tell. Martin.
Looks like a great tent, other than I just don't like inner pitch first tents! Heavy rain will saturate your inner before you can get the outer put on! I just don't understand why manufacturers design tents this way! I like tents that have inner attached to outer, and pitch in one go! The idea is to be a dry shelter from the get go when erecting! Other than that looks like a great tent for moderate weather conditions. Thankyou for sharing. Liked and Subscribed.
Yeah I agree with you. It's an odd way to design but they are promoting an inner pitch only camp also. So for really hot nights you can feel more out in the air. But I suppose for UK and Ireland weather. Not the best set up. Thanks for the comment and subbed you back. Looking forward to checking out your content. Keep them coming. Is content creators are a dying breed 😅
Yes, I have an MSR Hubba Hubba which works the same way and I did end up with a wet interior which I then had to dry. There is a way of attaching the assembled poles to the flysheet on that tent.
Cheers Lesley. Thanks for the comment. Yep it's not a very well known tent I must say but for the value, the features and the weather it's a no brainer. And of course the colour is awesome.. just gave you a sub. Looking forward to checking out your content. 😊
Great review,now top of the multi-day lightweight shortlist.Its this or the Wechsel Exagon 1 which also looks very good.280g lighter with the option of strengthening with poles is veering me to the F10
Cheers Mark.. you should purchase one every in Wales. Bring it back with you. Cracking tent. So many features and the wait and colour is awesome. Enjoy Wales pal.
I just recently bought the Radon UL 2. So far I love it, I tested it last time in the rain and windy conditions. So far so good. However I need to get used to the inner pitch first.
Excellent walk through mate, looks like a slingfin portal 1 copy but I don't mind that at all much cheaper. The strength of it this thing with trekking poles should be great. Please show us some windy treks in it
@@ExtremeAvenger appreciate it. And yes... I am just down off the mountain and woke up to severe winds. The results will surprise. It will be my next upload. 👍
Nice looking tent Martin 👌 Not overly expensive either considering the spec and all the additional features. Some will criticise the inner pitch first but it definitely gives you a more stable and taut interior, especially with that tension system. In the Helm 1 this reduces the available space inside. This tent maximises internal space. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it on the hills 😊
For the value, and a weight of 1.2kg it's such a brilliant introduction to light weight back packing. Will be getting this out soon. I have 4 more tents to review.
Thanks for the review! It looks an interesting tent. I bought a vango f10 Xenon ul2 on your review. The only thing that annoys me with that tent is that it's 93 cm head height when it should be 100 cm.. My head is just rubbing on it, which annoys me. And this one seems the same height. Just a few more cm would make all the difference. I pitched it yesterday and was pulling my hair out wondering if I'm doing something wrong 😢
Great video, thanks for sharing it. Vango have definitely upped their game and technically this is a great tent... but inner pitch first so that is a big no no for me.
Yep that seems to be the general consensus. A lot of people don't like inner pitch 1st but to be honest there is only seconds between the outer and the inner pitch. Plus you do have the option of just pitching inner for an open camp night. ☺️
Looks a nice tent, still want the xenon over this personally as i want the extra space. Vango seem to be making great tents at a low price, they are really impressive at the moment.
The dark green colour is good and it looks a bit like my Sea to Summit Alto TR1 Plus which is lighter weight than this one and also has more room inside too I think. I can also take the inner down from inside the fly sheet if it’s raining and pack it away. The Vango one is cheaper though but as I already have a good 1 man ultralight tent I wouldn’t buy it.
I must check out the Alto. Would love to review it. I have so many tents now I may start raffling to fund others. Sea to Summit has always peaked my interest. Thanks for the comment byou have me researching now 🫣🤣 for shame.
Yeah the quality is definitely there with the zips and material and although I did find some things about it I didn’t like, there was more I liked about it than didn’t. It’s going on the TMB again with me in a few weeks time because for a poled semi freestanding tent you can shake the grass out of each morning it’s just so good on the weight. Very roomy for a 1 man tent so check it out. I’ve got the Plus version which has greater HH.
Class review Martin but the tent is not for me even though I ❤️ Vango! Deal breaker for me is the inner pitch first. I just have a thing for outer first to prevent the inner getting wet. Great innovation though with the hiking pole thing and that new internal system, love that!
@@IrelandOutdoors well pal.. great to hear from you. Yep that's one downside alright... I had a Nordisk Svalbard once and that was inner pitch 1st as well. I honestly thought I'd hate that but never really effected me. I suppose choose you weather wisely. But outer pitch 1st makes sense in our weather. The xenon is incredible.. that's one you should look at. Thanks for the comment man.
@@badaltitude3598 an MSR is one tent I have never used yet. I must get cracking on it. They make lovely tents behave looked at a few but from what I remember the weight was always putting me off. I'll some research. Cheers for the comment.
Yep.. every other tent I own are inner seconds. Check out the other review. Might give you some ideas. th-cam.com/play/PLP7bOxQARuPz1l4Zts0YKveUWjXDBmmKa.html&si=QHuyB-LVq-7UIc1p
Howdie Hikers, let me k ow your thoughts. Is it a tent you would buy? . You can check out the other Vango F10 reviews here. th-cam.com/play/PLP7bOxQARuPz1l4Zts0YKveUWjXDBmmKa.html&si=LAWwcfZUOJdITYbM
Very nice review, but the tent is nothing special except for the weight. Takes a long time to pick especially in rainy conditions (not the skeleton design) and what do you do when you pitch this tent on a rainy day (all inner tents will be wet) I can imagine this tent in the storm 😉 Have a cool adventure
I've got this and in rain in Scotland I put the inner real quick then flung the outer over, with the inner being solid on top that helps and so ok. I like the taut inner you get with inner pitch first...
Thanks for the comment. Don't think it will be longer to pitch than the helium but yes, the inner pitch 1st is not the best for our weather. But I had the Nordisk Svalbard which is an inner pitch 1st as well and it's not as big of an issue as I thought. Only a few seconds between inner and outer.
@@MoosebearAdventures Inner pitch first isn't really much of a problem in the rain there is an easy solution that keeps the inner dry while the fly goes over the poles first .and reverse it is taking the tent down in the rain .
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Want to keep the adventures rolling?Just tap like and smash that subscribe button! 🛎️ Every click helps fuel the journey.. See you in the next adventure, Cheers, ☕Martin.
I've been a hiker/camper for over 40yrs and worn out multiple tent's through the year's. An out of the blue phone call one day to go camping left me in a predicament. My tent was torn and had no time to fix it, so I went onto gumtree and a local was selling a Vango Mirage 300 2nd hand for £100 so I purchased it. I've owned this tent for the past 6 year's put it through all weathers and it has YET to let me down. It is by far the best tent I've ever owned and I'm searching to buy another of the same make. Not the lightest tent to hike with but knowing I'm going to be dry and have plenty of space to stretch out and cook in means it's worth the extra weight. Vango produced a fantastic bit of kit here. I hope your's lasts as long👍👍
@@davidbuchanan3374 very cool David. Thanks for the comment. Vango have been around a long time. I was out with a mate of mine who had a 16 year old Vango Banshee. Still a battle tank. And yes. Not the lightest but unreal build quality. Not sure the ultra light gear will last as long, I could be totally wrong but only time will tell. Martin.
Looks like a great tent, other than I just don't like inner pitch first tents! Heavy rain will saturate your inner before you can get the outer put on! I just don't understand why manufacturers design tents this way! I like tents that have inner attached to outer, and pitch in one go! The idea is to be a dry shelter from the get go when erecting! Other than that looks like a great tent for moderate weather conditions. Thankyou for sharing. Liked and Subscribed.
Yeah I agree with you. It's an odd way to design but they are promoting an inner pitch only camp also. So for really hot nights you can feel more out in the air. But I suppose for UK and Ireland weather. Not the best set up. Thanks for the comment and subbed you back. Looking forward to checking out your content. Keep them coming. Is content creators are a dying breed 😅
There is an easy solution to this that I use with my radon and my krypton .
I might make a video on it to explain
Yes, I have an MSR Hubba Hubba which works the same way and I did end up with a wet interior which I then had to dry. There is a way of attaching the assembled poles to the flysheet on that tent.
Nice to have that second vestibule, but I couldn't see a way to access it.
I have just bought this tent. Thank you for a great review
@@mikecoward3949 cheers Mike. Let me know how you get on with it.
Will do
At last someone is reviewing this I've got one as it's got good space for a 1 man and good upright headroom and space. Its been great so far!
Cheers Lesley. Thanks for the comment. Yep it's not a very well known tent I must say but for the value, the features and the weather it's a no brainer. And of course the colour is awesome.. just gave you a sub. Looking forward to checking out your content. 😊
@soletrail. My content is very basic but I appreciate that thanks!
Looks like a great tent. Love watching ❤️ ❤.
@@alanrobertson5497 cheers Alan my friend. Thank you.
Tent looks really good,keep up the great work
Great review,now top of the multi-day lightweight shortlist.Its this or the Wechsel Exagon 1 which also looks very good.280g lighter with the option of strengthening with poles is veering me to the F10
@@paulcantrill5673 thanks for the comment. You have me researching the Exagon 1 one. And down the rabbit hole I go 🤣🤣
@@soletrail😂😂Same
@@paulcantrill5673 🤣 you can't be doing this to me.. name a tent and I'm gone.
Fern Gökotta 1 oh damn sorry that's 3 now🤔
i love that tent its so easy to setup.....when i get back from Wales i will be definitely interested in buying one......Well done bud grear review 👍👍
Cheers Mark.. you should purchase one every in Wales. Bring it back with you. Cracking tent. So many features and the wait and colour is awesome. Enjoy Wales pal.
Love it, brilliant tent. Great review pal. Lee...
@@leebarton1143 cheers Lee. Yeah I'm liking it. Vango still producing top notch tents.
I just recently bought the Radon UL 2. So far I love it, I tested it last time in the rain and windy conditions. So far so good. However I need to get used to the inner pitch first.
Good to hear. Looking forward to testing it out. Sooner than later. Yeah inner pitch 1st is something to work on.
Excellent walk through mate, looks like a slingfin portal 1 copy but I don't mind that at all much cheaper. The strength of it this thing with trekking poles should be great. Please show us some windy treks in it
@@ExtremeAvenger appreciate it. And yes... I am just down off the mountain and woke up to severe winds. The results will surprise. It will be my next upload. 👍
I'm keeping my eyes peeled for it
Nice looking tent Martin 👌 Not overly expensive either considering the spec and all the additional features. Some will criticise the inner pitch first but it definitely gives you a more stable and taut interior, especially with that tension system. In the Helm 1 this reduces the available space inside. This tent maximises internal space. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it on the hills 😊
For the value, and a weight of 1.2kg it's such a brilliant introduction to light weight back packing. Will be getting this out soon. I have 4 more tents to review.
Thanks for the review! It looks an interesting tent. I bought a vango f10 Xenon ul2 on your review. The only thing that annoys me with that tent is that it's 93 cm head height when it should be 100 cm.. My head is just rubbing on it, which annoys me. And this one seems the same height. Just a few more cm would make all the difference. I pitched it yesterday and was pulling my hair out wondering if I'm doing something wrong 😢
Great video, thanks for sharing it. Vango have definitely upped their game and technically this is a great tent... but inner pitch first so that is a big no no for me.
Yep that seems to be the general consensus. A lot of people don't like inner pitch 1st but to be honest there is only seconds between the outer and the inner pitch. Plus you do have the option of just pitching inner for an open camp night. ☺️
Looks a nice tent, still want the xenon over this personally as i want the extra space. Vango seem to be making great tents at a low price, they are really impressive at the moment.
The xenon is absolutely incredible. 1.8kg tunnel design mansion. So big. If you get it, let me know.
The dark green colour is good and it looks a bit like my Sea to Summit Alto TR1 Plus which is lighter weight than this one and also has more room inside too I think. I can also take the inner down from inside the fly sheet if it’s raining and pack it away.
The Vango one is cheaper though but as I already have a good 1 man ultralight tent I wouldn’t buy it.
I must check out the Alto. Would love to review it. I have so many tents now I may start raffling to fund others. Sea to Summit has always peaked my interest. Thanks for the comment byou have me researching now 🫣🤣 for shame.
Yeah the quality is definitely there with the zips and material and although I did find some things about it I didn’t like, there was more I liked about it than didn’t. It’s going on the TMB again with me in a few weeks time because for a poled semi freestanding tent you can shake the grass out of each morning it’s just so good on the weight. Very roomy for a 1 man tent so check it out. I’ve got the Plus version which has greater HH.
Inner first pitch is a step backwards for F10
Class review Martin but the tent is not for me even though I ❤️ Vango! Deal breaker for me is the inner pitch first. I just have a thing for outer first to prevent the inner getting wet. Great innovation though with the hiking pole thing and that new internal system, love that!
@@IrelandOutdoors well pal.. great to hear from you. Yep that's one downside alright... I had a Nordisk Svalbard once and that was inner pitch 1st as well. I honestly thought I'd hate that but never really effected me. I suppose choose you weather wisely. But outer pitch 1st makes sense in our weather. The xenon is incredible.. that's one you should look at. Thanks for the comment man.
Yeah nice colour and I like the walking pole points....but they could learn a thing or two from the litefighter 1!
@@wizwizwizbang I'll check that one out. Haven't heard of it.
Think the Helium still has the edge. It pitches all in one and looks to be smaller when packed.
Yep I agree. It will take a lot to knock it off its pedestal 🎉😊
Msr access 1 copy.. But the colour is what we need in UK.. I like it.. 😊
@@badaltitude3598 an MSR is one tent I have never used yet. I must get cracking on it. They make lovely tents behave looked at a few but from what I remember the weight was always putting me off. I'll some research. Cheers for the comment.
I have the vango mtn 2 tent 2024 model I have had the old model before sold it my brother then regretted it😂
Have you got a tent where the inner goes up seaond. Good review.
Yep.. every other tent I own are inner seconds. Check out the other review. Might give you some ideas. th-cam.com/play/PLP7bOxQARuPz1l4Zts0YKveUWjXDBmmKa.html&si=QHuyB-LVq-7UIc1p
Howdie Hikers, let me k ow your thoughts. Is it a tent you would buy? . You can check out the other Vango F10 reviews here. th-cam.com/play/PLP7bOxQARuPz1l4Zts0YKveUWjXDBmmKa.html&si=LAWwcfZUOJdITYbM
Very nice review, but the tent is nothing special except for the weight. Takes a long time to pick especially in rainy conditions (not the skeleton design) and what do you do when you pitch this tent on a rainy day (all inner tents will be wet) I can imagine this tent in the storm 😉 Have a cool adventure
I've got this and in rain in Scotland I put the inner real quick then flung the outer over, with the inner being solid on top that helps and so ok. I like the taut inner you get with inner pitch first...
Thanks for the comment. Don't think it will be longer to pitch than the helium but yes, the inner pitch 1st is not the best for our weather. But I had the Nordisk Svalbard which is an inner pitch 1st as well and it's not as big of an issue as I thought. Only a few seconds between inner and outer.
Yeah I think inner pitch 1st sounds worse than it is likewise, quick pitch between inner and outer is doable.
@@MoosebearAdventures
Inner pitch first isn't really much of a problem in the rain there is an easy solution that keeps the inner dry while the fly goes over the poles first .and reverse it is taking the tent down in the rain .
Don't the instructions have that extra little pole shown ?
@@jimmyjohnstone5878 it never dawned on me to look. 🤣🫣 I'll have a look and see.
It’s an odd shape that looks like the poles have broken. Inner first pitch is not the best idea in the U.K.
@@HardyBunster odd shape indeed but I can see it performing well in the wind. Only time will tell. Inner pitch 1st dt for our climate not the best.
Get up in the mountains in bad weather then review it mate
That's why the title says 1st impressions and not a review. as mentioned in the video, I will be heading out in all weathers and will review then.
price
Around the 200 / 250 mark. Link in the description. 👍😊
VANGO F10
Learn to put the pegs properly.
@@ERUtheWINDRIDER great advice thanks
It should be “have Vango upped their game?” Sorry 😂
@@devidwobinson8747 🤣 I shit you not.. that was my 1st thumbnail "upped their game but then I thought of the market in general. You get the idea.