Is This The Best Budget Wild Camping Tent ? The Vango Tempest 200 Review !
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- Is This The Best Budget Wild Camping Tent ? The Vango Tempest 200 Review !
Is this the best budget wild camping tent ? In my opinion, this is up there with the best both in terms of value for money and quality.
I've owned this tent for almost 9 years. I have used top of the range Hillebergs and also mid range tents, therefore I believe I am in a good position to provide an honest and unbiased review.
The Vango Tempest 200 is a great tent for the money - it has a lot of useable space, great features, a roomy porch for cooking in bad weather and is easily pitched. Watch my review and find out more.
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Flysheet: Protex RS - Strong, durable fabric, now with a ripstop weave providing 13% more strength. Waterproof to a hydrostatic head of 5000mm.
Yunan Eco Alloy Poles - Extremely high quality poles made with acid free processing by Yunan. These poles provide excellent strength in high winds as well as being very light.
Tunnel tent - Style provides greatest space to weight ratio
Flysheet and inner pitch together - Quick and easy to pitch and pack
Venturi Vent System - Combination of air flows creates a more comfortable environment by reducing the build up of condensation. Air in the porch is drawn upwards as wind flows through the vent. Air moves from the rear of the tent to replace displaced air
Patented Vango TBS® II Tension Band System - increases tents performance in adverse conditions, especially in strong, changeable winds. When tensioned, the bands brace the pole at 3 points, and prevent sideways movement. Adjust TBS® II to remove slack. Do not over tension, as this may deform the poles. Can be stowed away in calm weather. Patented EP1905927
Porch groundsheet - Clean, dry storage area for boots and equipment
70 denier, 6000mm lightweight polyester groundsheet - Waterproof, durable and reliable
Breathable polyester inner - Allows condensation to pass through, for a comfortable night's sleep
Rain stop flysheet doors - Structured so that rain will not drop into the inner when opened
O-shaped inner doors - Easy to open with one hand
Part mesh inner door - Allows ventilation, whilst keeping bugs out
Flysheet door vent - Open from the top to ventilate porch
Inner pockets - Conveniently positioned pockets for organising essential items
Fast pack tent bag - Oversized opening for easy packing and compression straps to control pack size
Line-Lok guyline runners - Lock securely, simple to release and high performance in all conditions
Multiple reflective points - On pegging points for visibility in low light
Vivid reflective high strength guylines - Provides high visibility in low light
Factory taped seams - All flysheet and groundsheet seams are factory taped, giving a water tight seal
Weather tested beyond the European standard EN5912 by certified test centre
Fire retardant fabrics - Exceeds European EN5912 safety standard
Colour coded poles for easy pitching
#Vango #Tempest #Review
Bought this in 2015 and did multiple wild camping with this without any problem. Great tent. Still going strong.
Picked it up in a charity shop and it's been incredible - very stable and waterproof. Vango don't get the credit they deserve, not being one of the fashionable names in tents and more often associated with the D of E end of the market but this has to be one of the best tents I've owned for three season backpacking, It is quick and easy to put up in foul weather, has a massive porch for gear and foul weather cooking and is way way cheaper than some competitor brands. It might be 500g heavier than its competitors but is about 25 % of the price and to my mind, just as tough. Highly recommended kit for British conditions.
Cracking tent David and a brand I grew up with - solid and reliable. ATB, Chris
Just bought one the ‘pro’ version but I don’t see a great difference. Starting out on my wild camping life a bit later in life than most. Subscribed
Great choice! Thanks for the sub 👍
How you going after a year?
It's fine 👌
For me, it's the second best budget tent Ive ever seen.
If Vango had put a side entrance in this tent and god only knows it's about time they did..... loose that bloody orange they're so glued too and made the inner the same colour as the outer, then I'd have it.
Until they do, I'm sticking with my Coleman Avior X2 that I've used for well over a decade now.
I do love this tent though.
It's sooooo close to perfect for me I could cry.
Oh well... guess I'll keep on looking and hoping.
(At 57, my time for finding perfection is running short now. But isn't that every campers constant never ending gripe lol)
Cheers for your thoughts mate - thank you for watching, Chris
😂 just bought one of these for my mate to start him off coming along with me so he has his own kit now .. £60 second hand in 2024 and its still a strong contender for best budget tent ever , great wee tent .👍
Yeah, great little shelter!
The interior with that rear vertical wall supported by the pole looks like a plus to me that makes it roomy and would maybe mitigate snow loading or strong winds pressing the fly down on the inner if properly pitched. Looks like a good tent at a good price.
I've had one for a while and it is pretty good. I wanted something lighter, so I donated it to my brother's scout troop to encourage some of the youngsters into wild camping. Should keep them well housed and is big enough for two scouts.
Superb that mate, great donation - they will enjoy it for sure - ATB
*For me the best budget and quality will always be Military Surplus*
- Canvas tents which are much more durable and easier to repair if needed.
- For as little as £25 / £35 and up to £50 from sites like Military Mart
- Doesnt cook you when the sun rises in the morning
- Keeps light down so you are not seen (from tent lighting internally) AND you can sleep in (the sun shine doesn't wake you)
- thicker sound when raining - eaier to sleep
- Stronger against wind
-Finally and the most important to me - synthetic tarps and tents Reflect light just way too much and are a dead give away from even long distances, thereby eliminating the aspect of wild camping and LNT - if you have reflective materials like polyester and nylon then you may as well go ahead and have a 5 foot fire that night.
Other than that, thanks man for the video, if I ever wanted to try out a synthetic tent this one looks the one to go for
Cheers
Chris
Always good to hear different views and opinions, some good points raised. Thanks for watching & ATB 👍
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These are great value tents and do 90% for most back packers
Thanks for a really good review .
I would have bought one had it been free standing.
But buying my Vaude Terratrio 2p cost another 50 quid over the Vango and now I just checked they cost over £210 which for me is not cheap
Thanks Lee, Vaude make some superb tents also - ATB pal
Great review. I love my Vango Banshee and Cairngorm. They are one brand that is highly suited for British and Irish weather, as they are designed in Scotland. Great kit, and tends to be overlooked.
They make some great tents - I love my Tempest, very solid and just works!
Never underestimate the value of a porch you can sit up in while watching and waiting for the weather to change.
Agreed
Excellent video. Detailed and factual without waffle and padding. I'm just about to start wild camping (at 69 years old...) and after looking at dozens of likely candidate tents this one looks perfect. Thanks for the walkaround, much appreciated.
No problem Rob, glad you found it useful!
Thanks for the review. Looks like a really solid tent (though I hate having a ground sheet in the vestibule area because it gets muddy instantly). Deal breaker for me is that it's just too heavy. Would never get it for that reason alone.
I have finally found the tent for solo wild camping! BIG Thanks Buddy!
Love this tent. We bought one about 8 years ago for walking Hadrians Wall. Yes ok for me and the wife, but not sure about me and a mate. TBS system works a treat (you can also hang wet socks to dry lol). We had TBS on a larger Vango tent and after a very windy night on a campsite in Weymouth, we were the only ones still standing (there were wrecked tents everywhere). Still have this tent, just need an excuse to use it.
It's a great little tent - seen me out of a few bad nights this one.
I've just got the vango cairngorm 200, cracking tent for £100, I had the banshee 200 before that, but find the shape of the cairngorm better.
They make some great value tents - with proper pitching, they can take a bit of a beating too!
The vango cairngorm is my preferred budget tent. weighs 2kg. pretty new model 2019/2020 with decent specs. bought the 2 man for under 100 smackers.
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I got the 300 very spacious.
Great tent, have one myself
I liked the Tempest 200 alot, but my vote would go (just) to the Helvellyn 200.
Good shout Mark, the Helvellyn 200 is a great tent also. I like the Scafell 200+ too - but I think I just like all tents !
Interesting video recordings and I got the Banshee 200 model
Great tent 👍
I'll probably get one like this eventually, probably the 3 person. I used to have an ultra-light Vango ridge tent back in the day but their definition of 2 person seemed to involve overlapping from the knee down and spiriting away your camping gear!
Haha, made me laugh that! Thanks for watching 😊👍
I'm tempted buy the Tempest looks great. Ive got the Halo 200 which has been fantastic. I've never had a problem with Vango, decent quality at a fair price. Cheers for the thorough vid mate, and kudos on the alport castle like you I've not got a head for heights fair play. Top channel.
Cheers Jim, appreciate that - ATB, Chris
Good video pal, you’ve made my mind up and I’ve subscribed, keep up the good work 👍
Nice one Russ 👊👍
Great tent review Chris, was impressed by the bird song in your garden. Good to see a professional camper having inserted his tent pegs at 45 degree angle. On my ML assessment a great deal of how you pitched your tent could certainly help to gaining a pass. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
It's a great tent Mike, I'd recommend it for beginners. Good observation re the tent pegs, though with the lawn being as dry as it is - I could have done with a hammer drill to get them in! Lots of people get caught up in what the tent can cope with in terms of weather, when in reality - good site selection will enable even budget tents to keep you safe when the weather turns.
ATB 🏕️👍
there I was thinking inserting pegs at a 45 angle was pretty much just natural / common sense?
I find the Tempest to be a great tent, have mine for 4 years, it was a ‘toss up’ between a Banshee 200 and this, best choice, really wanted it for pack size to fit on my motorcycle for European tours and here in the UK, i’m 6’ 2” and it’s no problem, I did buy the Tempest Footprint for extra peace of mind in case of wild camping. overall very happy, Excellent vid Chris, great commentary and no loud music, perfect. thanks for sharing 👍😃
Thanks Cliff, great bit of kit! Thanks for watching
Hi Chris, I've just received my Tempest 200 pro 1 day ago but haven't had time to set it up yet but cant wait now. I orderd it after watching one of your octobercamp vids, the colours are different on mine which i was a bit disappointed because i like the dark green and orange but its not the end of the world lol..... Great vid 👍
Hi Steve, yeah this is a much older version - I think the pro has stronger fabric so that's a positive. Either way, it's a cracking little tent and I'm sure you'll have some great camps in it 👍
Just bought the Vango 200 pro, pitched it in the garden for a dry run after watching this very helpful vid and the guy has got it nailed with his easy simple to follow video. well done
Glad it helped mate
im toying between this one and the vevis 200 for after xmas. This one looks the better of the 2 though. I noticed a rip in my trusty £40 quid tent last time, done me well in all conditions (not tried severe wind), but now its time to get a new one and then i can get out more next year.
Great little tent this mate, mine is still going strong ! Usually some decent offers in Go Outdoors - paired with their discount card it's normally good. ATB pal
Hi Chris, How neat you are !...Even your older equipment looks pristine...There never seems to be anything out of place either equipment wise or in your house....Credit to you...Where did I go wrong....My Partner.."Stuff" everywhere... I bet you don't throw your Bath Towel on the floor !!!...Keep Smiling Chris - Take Care and Stay Safe...
Hi, thanks for watching. I live alone, so it's not too hard to keep organised - but it's not always tidy, especially when work gets in the way. I like to look after all my outdoor gear - my motto is look after your gear and it will look after you. ATB 👍
This is a great review mate! I purchased the Tempest 200 Pro for £100 (GoOutdoors pricematch and 10% discount), nearly got the Banshee but the porch and extra space made this a great first tent I think!
Thanks Kai, its a great tent for the money - really useable space too. Enjoy it.
I think the Vango Scafell edges this - a bit lighter, taller in the rear, more foot room.
I'm a Vango fan, having had over 50 of them while working at outdoor centres and volunteering with DofE.
Good shout Matt - I like the look of the Scafell, especially the 200 plus with the extended porch. Maybe one to try in the future 👍
Agree with this - Scafell 200 on it's own for solo camping is a bit lighter and roomier goes up in no time. Car camping, I add the gear store to it and it's home from home for a week or more, whatever the weather.
Is there much difference between the scafell and the nova? Just looking on go outdoors site they’re very much similar
Just been donated one of these. Will have to give it a try when I get it.
You've got a superb tent there Ste - enjoy it 🏕️👌
Vango generally make decent tents at a good price. This looks great for 1 and kit. I personally think geodesic are stronger but at least the TBS helps.
Geodesic are absolutely stronger by design. This is a cracking tent for the cash - great value and a lot of useable space 👍
My first wild camping tent was a Vango hydra 150 must be nearly 30 years old now still have it cracking little tent .That tempest looks great for the money like a nallo 2 clone which is no bad thing 🤔
The Nallo is a great tent mate - maybe one day! 👍
Great review👍. Vango backpacking tents are fantastic starter tents,I bet most all U.K. folk start out wildcamping with one of their tents. And the T.B.S. System is really practical,I'm surprised more companies haven't adopted similar systems?. And yes,I've a vango tent too.My first backpacking tent ever(vango nova 200). The company's based in Glasgow,Scotland in a district known as Govan! Which unsurprisingly is an anagram of........yes.....Vango!!. Atb a subscriber 👍
Hi Fraser, thanks for the info 👍 They make some great tents - I love my Equinox 350 - and had the Equinox 250 before that. I also have the Spectre 200 and Helium 100 SL. Good gear for the money and good point re the TBS - surely they can't have patented that feature? ATB - Chris
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Absolutely - take care mate.
Fraser Connell ‘ve been using Vangos for over 40 years and come from the Glasgow area. I’m also a crossword fan but... never spotted the Govan/Vango anagram before! Love it.
Thank you for the review, I think I will get one
Great tent 👍
great review very detailed thanks for sharing
Welcome 👍
I had a tunnel tent 30 years ago and used to take the two lads camping and I always loved that type of tent. To be honest, we always car camped, so weight and size were not issues and in those days it was quite a heavy tent. Love the all in one pitch, no wet inner and the set up was surprisingly easy, not as I remember that type of tent at all. Looked so roomy and great to be able to separate sleeping area and cooking porch with the benefit of top opening vent allowing steam to escape which you say dry. It looks a great tent and very well demonstrated, cheers Alan
It's a great tent mate - I'd buy again if I was just starting out. Simple to pitch too. I still us it today, will be looking at various gear in future videos and not just using the more expensive stuff. Thanks for watching and ATB 👍
Got to agree Chris, its right up there, ticking a lot of boxes and very little money to lay-out for the novice camper, as you said if wildcamping doesn't suit you then this is ideal as it will hold its value for re-sale.......great review....stay well....cheers...Stu....👍👌
Thanks for watching Stu - it is great for the money. Ticks all the boxes for me 👍
You are making me feel like going wild camping and that tent looks quite interesting
Thanks Tony
I’ve been looking for a larger tent to replace the Nevis 100 that I started wild camping with. Having watched your review on the Tempest 200, you’ve got me sold. This is definitely top of the list of value tents that I’ve check out so far. (And if Vango aren’t subsidising you, they really should be.. I wonder how many of these you’ve sold for them?) 👍🏻
Who knows mate - they don't even know about the video as far as I'm aware - tell them you saw it and see if they give you a discount! It's a great tent mate - you'll be pleased with it. ATB
Theyre good but the front porch is a pain , when the phoxx 11 v2 is £60-£80 and has proven to be an awesome lightweight backpacking tent with a door at either side depending which direction the rain comes from
Never tried that one mate
Great review. I have the newer version which as far as I can see has the better bag, as you mentioned, and a different rear vent set up which doesn’t need roping. Other than that it’s the same tent with the same great features. I’m in Tasmania so the weather can be either hot or really cold. I’ve used this tent in both and was really happy (and safe from the weather) in both. Used in the winter here walking the Overland Track (5 day hike) across the Tasmanian highlands in very bleak cold and snowy weather, and was comfortable and dry inside. I also use a Vango self inflating sleeping mat and a Vango sleeping bag! Can’t fault the quality of the kit 😁I’m 6’2” and instead of sitting in the porch cooking I unclipped the inner for a bit more room. I also use a Tempest 300 ground sheet with the tent which extends nicely into the porch and can be tucked inside to stop drafts or really bad weather getting in. Cooking in the porch with the Trangia 25 was great with good safe head space as well. Thanks again for the vid. Cheers 👍
Thanks mate, appreciate your detailed comment and feedback. ATB, Chris
Thanks so much for the video - this is a great help as I investigate options to replace my trusty-but-antique-and-no-longer-weatherproof tent!
No worries mate - it's a great little tent. ATB
Nice Vid Chris .
Love that ridge line with those clips looks great 👍
Atb Graham
I think this comment went on the wrong vid - but thanks pal, it's a great new ridgeline 👍
Great review, well flmed and nice to hear feedback from the perspective of an experienced wild camper and user of this tent. Read comments below so will also check out the Vango Scafell 200 . Thanks for your time and effort in making such informative reviews - i have followed some of your adventures from the comfort of my sofa !
Thanks Stephen, check out the Scafell 200+ for even more room as this has a great vestibule.
Been thinking about the 200 pro, you’ve sold it me! Cheers great vid
Good choice mate, think you will enjoy it 👍
Great, honest review mate. I got one of these for just under £90, 8 or 9 years back without doing any research, bought last minute for a trip, and really love it! I tend to use a Zephyros 1 for most wild camp outings now to save a bit of pack weight, but have had many great nights in the Vango Tempest 200, and appreciate the extra room :-) it will be getting out to the peak dist. again soon. for the money it's an awesome, well thought out tent. ATB Mate.
No problem, it's a great bit of kit! Thanks for watching 👍
heh, found this video trying to find a replacement for my vango tempest 200 ! lol. Do like it, only two issues are the low headspace inside, and i find it gets a lot of condensation. But otherwise its really decent for the price.
Yeah it's a great bit of kit Rob - ATB
I got this tent in the 300 version. I'm yet to use it in serious conditions. It seems to get very hot tbh. Do you know why the mesh is only on a small part of the front door? Why not have the choice of having a mesh door for the whole thing rather than the top semi circle 🤔
No idea, I guess that's just how Vango made this one? Thanks for watching
@@MCMOutdoors because it's a 3 season tent so it's designed to be warmer I think
Great vid mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Justin 👍
Enjoyed the video watched it as just spent my 2nd year cycle touring with a Bergaus Peak pro 1 man tent, which never let me down, but with 4 panniers, now last year only 2 it was just too small for all the equipment. The Bergaus is also a 2part tent so constantly having to realign the inner and outer which is pretty easy but when your being eaten alive by midges it is something you do not need. The porch is ideal for all my gear and it is something I think is essential. like you I make You Tube videos so I carry a lot of electronics which have to be inside the tent, so a very small spaced tent just became far to tight but i can store them in the porch with this. Cooking in the porch is a also ideal, not just for rain but when them midgies are out means you are not restricted to cooking earlier before they are out in force. It seems a great tent although I would prefer something higher but cycle touring really can restrict options as I now run with 4 panniers and even though I am weight conscience it is quite a load, something will be dropped but this tent will make life on the road so much easier, more room in the tent for me, with all my gear secure in a nice dry porch
Thanks for watching mate and appreciate your detailed reply. ATB
great review .. have been deciding between Vango Tempest 200/Banshee 200 or OEX Jackal II .. Tempest looks best atm
Thanks - enjoy whatever you decide on!
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Hi Chris, I am a huge Vango fanboy and have had a number of Vango and F10 tents in my time. Used to be insane value for money but can't help noticing that the quality has dipped a tiny bit with more recent models, so I hope that's just a glitch. Lightwave tents are pretty high quality and I have a few of them also. Recently bit the bullet and bought the ultimate "Marmite tent" - namely the TN laser comp 1. Feels very very flimsy, but if we ever get out of lockdown, we'll see how it rolls. On some big Scottish days out, i'm gravitating towards hooped bivys. Getting to old for lugging stuff. ATB mate, stay safe.
Hi mate, yeah - I've heard reports that newer models aren't up to the same standards... I know my original Equinox 250 was built like a tank and it's still going strong now, I gave it to Walshy.
I agree with you re lighter weight - its much more pleasant walking up with lighter gear, but hey when we add wine and craft beer, it negates any light weight tent that money can buy.
Hope you get out soon with your new gear pal - ATB 👍
Cracking tent Chris and more than enough for most wild campers. I had a Banshee for a few years and never had any issues with it. I sold it for the same price I bought it for and had many great nights out. It’s high winds that are the real issue and that’s why I went for the Soulo in the end, helped by your detailed review. I guess that most people won’t go out all through the year though so this tent is a great choice. I hope you are well mate. Keep safe, ATB Jiffy 👍🏻
Thanks for watching mate. Walshy has the Banshee and gets on well with his. I've had the Tempest up in some pretty foul weather and it has been okay. I think they need a bit more thought in terms of pitching in bad weather, but they get the job done. Glad the Soulo review was useful for you. ATB 👍
I'm going to try and get one
Hi Chris, I've always found Vango to be great quality, for good prices so it's no surprise this has lasted a long time. If i can pint you also in the direction of the Flytop, you can pick them up for approx £80 (i got mine from ali express) and it's incredible. So of you ever want to try a different tent, it's worth a try. Thanks for the video, hopefully back out wild camping soon!
Thanks for watching and thank you for the suggestion! I'll take a look. ATB 👍
great review. I'm looking for a tent which will suit me for a 4 week hike in the Netherlands next year. I'll be walking with a two wheel trailer so the weight won't be much of a problem. Also the price is interesting. Thanks
Sounds like a great trip you have planned - enjoy 👍
I hope to start wild camping soon....this is my tent of choice simply from your review...well done you and well done vango 👍🏻
Have fun! Glad you found the review useful. ATB
Really good review. I’m now torn between this and the Cairngorm 200.
New to wild camping/bike packing. Was dead set on the Cairngorm now your review has got me thinking. 👍
Try them both out if you can mate in a retailer? Go Outdoors normally have a decent stock setup in their larger stores 👍
Great video as usual 👍.
I have just bought two Vango tents at bargain prices. I got a Torridon 200 and a Nemesis 300 as I suspect we'll all be doing camping holidays this year. Can't see my wife and daughter wanting to cram in to my little one person tent or bivvy bag so bought the Vango's to enable us to hopefully holiday this year.. Both are 4 season tents so I'll probably use them for some winter camping also.
I have really enjoyed your videos since I subsrcibed a few weeks ago (particularly the Sharp Edge winter one - I was terrified just watching it).
Fantastic content 🙂
Thanks John, certainly sounds like you've picked two great tents there - good choices. I think there will be a Nationwide tent shortage this summer! At least we're stocked up! Sharp Edge video was a good one - not to be underestimated in the wet! Thanks for watching and ATB 👍
I picked up a Nemesis from Summits. It was heavily reduced. It’s a fantastic tent. Spend a night in heavy wind and serious rain two weeks ago, posted a pic on the Facebook page. Enjoy!
Thanks Chris... i bought this in the hope it'd be good and its great to get your seal of approval
It's a good tent mate. Some strange people don't believe I use mine, however I've had it almost ten years and it's been great. Enjoy it.
This is an awesome tent mate for the coin had it for a while now did a few expeditions up in the mountains of Scotland with this never let me down great choice 👍
I like it - served me well over the years and very reasonable 👍
MCM Outdoors vestibule for cooking is the winner for me mate that vent at the top is a god send when it’s windy and stormy on a mountain helps with the condensation 👍
🤣👍'kinell bloke! That's a monster sized back yard for the UK😍👍, do you also operate as a runway for the local gliding club😉😏?! I appreciate that you review some lower priced stuff- someone else had a really nice tarp-tent for mild mountaineering, but without shipping costs, it still worked out at over $500 Aussie😯😯😬😞. The little Vango was still pretty hi-spec😊, I thought it was more like a monster sized hooped bivvy. Good review bro. ⛺️🤠👍
Thanks mate, it's a great little tent for the money! The garden is ample for my tent collection 😂 ATB mate
I sold my "Iconic Banshee 300" for this tent as I liked the bigger porch area, still got it Never been pitched tbh as I bought a Southern cross 2 shortly after, jeeze dont buying tents get addictive haha, been meaning to flog it but for £80 what Id get I just want to keep it.For sure Vango make some great 1/2/ man tents at very good prices.
Great vid even though I'm late to the party and subed, nice one Chris.
Thanks mate - great choice of tent there! I developed a serious case of tent addiction at one point - it has calmed down now luckily! ATB
Strong stuff! (do you remember what is title/atrist of the end video song? it strongly remember me dreams from Fletwood Mac)
Thanks for watching, the track is called "Wicked One" by Velvet Moon
Brilliant Vango tent thanks MCM
Thanks for watching Carlos 👍
So informative and helpful mate. Your videos really do give a lot to others......so you know it’s really appreciated 😊🇦🇺👍
Thank you mate. I'll be getting some more content out next week 👍
if u ever see an vango orion(200 300) going second hand they are like the later tempests but with more subtle cactus green colour... rather than the modern (pea green) tempests u get now ....
I'll keep my eyes peeled mate! 👀👍
Amazon are selling Vango Orion 200's just now for £120 - guessing it must be new old stock. I agree with you, the colour is much nicer - the dimensions and other specs are near identical to the Tempest Pros (am revisiting this video as thinking of getting one)
Hi mate love your channel been watching for over a year just done my first winter wild camp in local woods and usually use my hammock but being winter I used a Vango Soul 200. Nice little tent but too small I could even get my rucksack in that looks a bit better 👍
Great little tent this Dave - thanks for watching
@@MCMOutdoors Hi mate bought the tent last week and went wild camping with it last night . spot on review I love it perfect for one person and gear. Thanks !😁👍
Great review mate on this tent.. I had bought a halfords 20quid special with porch for a future planned wild camp up at Red Tarn with my teenage son but now I am thinking I would be better in one of these. Bushman and Blue latest video brought me here. I wonder if this Vango tent would stand up to the latest trip you did at Red Screes. That looked horrendous weather. After seeing this review I am tempted to get one of these rather than test the halfords one up there. 🤔
I've been in one in an absolutely TORRENTIAL downpour that lasted for hours and was dry as a bone. The bottom of the inner is like a bathtub (but in reverse, if you see what I mean!).
Never had to worry about waking up in a river, not like some people around me in cheaper tents who had to retire to their car for the night..
No worries - thanks for watching mate - I think it would have to be fair!
I like phox 2 but that vango looks good
I think the current version is called the 'Orion'
@@MCMOutdoors I wonder which is best that or oex jackal
I've owned a Tempest 200 for a few years now and found it to be an excellent tent. I'm 6'2" (188cm) and I still find the tent long enough. When I'm in my sleeping bag my feet don't quite reach the end of the tent inner and I still have room for a small pillow or wad of clothes under my head. As it's taken some pretty heavy downpours without leaking I now feel I can trust it to keep me dry. I'm now desperately looking forward to the lockdown easing enough for me to go bikepacking without worrying about getting arrested. I would hesitate to wild camp in something this big. For that I use a British army Goretex bivvi bag that is long enough to cover my head completely.
Great stuff Henry - it's a great little tent. I've never bivvied and it's something I'd love to try one day. Here's to getting back out properly 👍
I love vango tents
So do I :-)
Good video mate. Just what I was looking for. At least you give price. Well done
Thanks John, it's a great tent. ATB - Chris
Check out trespass battuta, the stealth bomber of the backpacking tent world....right under the radar! 70 quid direct from trespass
Looks good John! Don't tempt me mate, I've got serious tent purchase problems as it is 😂 ATB mate
I've only had it up to have a look at it but I'm well impressed so far Chris. Been wild camping on and off for nearly 30 year, I'm 52 but this seems a banger! 2 kilo with pegs supplied (usual rubbish steel wire) ordered some nice u shaped ali ones to get weight down a bit.
Yeah it's 3000 hh but I've never had a problem with that rating.
I'm 6ft and and can sit up with 4 inch to spare in it.
Looking forward with great excitement to putting it through it's paces!!!!
Great channel yours by the way, you're a regular feature in my living room haha, keep up the excellent work!
No worries John - 3000MM HH rating is more than ample mate. Glad to hear were featuring in the living room - much better that Netflix (we'd say), ATB :)
Nice review pal. A great starter tent for someone looking to take up wildcamping. Nice and concise review. ATB Andy
It's certainly a budget friendly and great option for wild camping 👍
Good brand and great technical designs..
Thanks Ray !
Cracking review Chris Sir and due to your review I’m looking at buying one at this moment.Yes I would dearly love your Helleberg Soulo but can’t warrant the cost at the moment with not knowing how my hip situation is going to pan out ,as well as needing most other Things like sleeping mat,Decent sleeping bag,Stove etc.i know the tempest i am considering is used and hopefully ends up a good price if I land it. I’m doing ok on the Jacket Situation reproofing both my Berghaus thanks to your input plus I’ve bought another 2 Jackets,as well as a great priced 60+10 Vango Pumori Rucksack (would love your input on that) my idea is to get what’s needed which hopefully pushes me to get out with no excuse having the gear once my Hip is useable again.input also please on my first Stove? I don’t own one at the moment. Thank you in advance and I’ve got my neighbour and her 2 kids watching all your Videos now👍
I've no experience with that particular bag - but Walshy has a Vango Sherpa which is a decent bit of gear and lasting him well. As for a stove, I really like my OEX Vulcan - cheap and cheerful from Go Outdoors, powerful - just pair it with a cheap windshield from amazon and you're good to go. ATB
MCM Outdoors Chris Sir Thank you very much for the info and more importantly for taking the time to reply.Much appreciated👍
Thanks for this. Might be getting this.
Thanks Geoff 👍
great video.
Cheers William
Very informative and useful guidance. Well done. Thanks. Robert Scott-Hogg Outdoor Enthusiast.
No worries Rob
As always a very professional and polished review of what is a real nice starter tent. A bigger brother of the Banshee would you say Chris?
I’m sure people will find this informative 👍, thanks man.
Thanks mate - I'd say so, Banshee had a big following and is a great tent. I prefer this one due to the porch, but that's just my view. Lots prefer the Banshee! This is why we need lots of tents
ATB 👍
MCM Outdoors yeah the poach is great and would definitely swing me to this tent rather than the banshee if I were starting out again. Cheers mate
I bought a trespass battuta 2 person about a month ago, cracking little tent! One that's gone well under the radar I reckon, I proper trawled the internet for the best value lightweight trekking tent I could find. Weighs bang on 2k with the crappy steel wire pegs they send with it, so can be quite a lot less with ali ones. It's 3,000 hh so should cope with most of what the elements throw at it (only bought for 3 season anyway)
It's got got 2 doors and I can sit up in it with 4 inch to spare and I'm a 6 footer.
Only had it set up on some spare land locally and not properly used yet but so far I'm well impressed.. . Even more so by the price....half bat direct from trespass, should've been £140, got for 70 notes!! Happy camper 😀 I'm taking it out in the field on a high level 2 nighter as soon as is practicable, will let you know my verdict after that.
Thanks for reading, John.
John Dutheridge I like your style John, I do a load of research before I purchase anything and that includes cheap camping items. You can get really good quality heap items if you do your research.
Good stuff and enjoy your new purchase soon as 👍
Is this a two wall type tent just with inner attached ? Thanks great video.
Yes mate - cheers!
Looking for another small lighter tent for wild camping, I used to have the Vango ark 200 which was a cracking little tent for just me but I am petite woman had that for 6 years, now my mum started to come camping with me so needed a bigger tent so I got the beta 350 xl and that has the tbs system and both of those tents had seen torrential rain for days on end and survived brilliantly. Think I'll probably get the Vango helium because all of the Vango tents I have had have been great purchase and for the price I don't think they can be beaten.
Hi Emma, yes I agree. The Helium is a great tent - easy to pitch and very light. I prefer slightly bigger porches, but appreciate how light my old Helium is. ATB
Got one of these fantastic little tents great review.
Great choice mate
Nice job 👍👍
Another good objective review Chris .
Thanks for watching - thoroughly recommend this tent 👍
Brilliant review mate
Thanks Chris 👍
Great video! An excellent example of tent review.
Thank you kindly!
This looks about right for a novice biker/camper?
You recommend anything else thats under 3kg and similar price?
Great review.
Check out the Helm Compact 1 / 2 👍
what about condensation? Solid sides lead to run off into the bathtub?
Never had any issues with it
The rear inner is mesh also, and a section over the door 👍
Great review and a nice tent. I've become abit of a fan of small Vango tents as I have just got a Banshee 200 and a Nevis 200. This one reminds me of my first tent, a Lichfield apache 2. The only thing with that one was it was pitch inner first and 1/3 heavier that the vango .
Great video, Just sub'd
Hi Doug, firstly - thanks so much for the sub - really appreciate that, second - yes it's a great tent, for the money - it offers a lot of space and features. The Banshee is a cult classic! I'm interested in the Scafell 200 + but my tent collection is getting out of control 😂 ATB 👍
Hey, could you tell me which you would recommend? I've been looking at a tempest, Nevis, cairngorm and banshee. The Nevis is less waterproof I think?
Quick question mate if you don't mind. This still a worth while tent if I can get hold of one? getting together a few bits and pieces to get into the camping (wild maybe) game and rate you reviews. Found a second hand one at a very god price, got a tiny hole in the lower part of the opening front panel. Worth a shot though you think, or better buying brand new full price? Keep up the brilliant videos.
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Mate it's defo worth a shot if the price is right! Can repair with a patch! Cracking little tent.
Good review as usual Chris. I've owned a vango helix and a vango blade and I've found you can never go too far wrong with a vango. Do you own any tent under 1 kg I'm just wondering.
Hi Ciaran, yes they do make decent tents and good value for money. I own the Helium 100 SL - which is very close - possibly just over 1KG. ATB 👍
Great review. Would be great to see the same for the banshee. Go nab it of the walshmeist
Good shout mate, I'll speak to him. I'll try and get through every tent in time 👍I'm planning on a vid having every tent pitched in the back garden but it will look like Glasto 🎪👍
@@MCMOutdoors hahah get a band down to play!!
I was looking for a review of this tent and came across your channel. Very glad I did, and excellent video. Just a quick question about the tent and that is how difficult is it to pitch in rough weather? Living in Scotland this is pretty much an occupational hazard
Hi, it's quite easy as it's not too big.... Just make sure you attach one guy line to your rucksack to stop it blowing away, then peg it out flat first, put poles in after it's pegged out and you'll be fine! Have a practice a few times in garden on windy days to get the feel of it.
@@MCMOutdoors Great! Many thanks for your quick response
Great vid mate! I’ve been torn between this and the 300, I’m 6ft and about 13.5st, looks like this is about spot on size wise for a solo wild camp! Do you think it would also do the job for the odd single night wild camp with my missus? She’s only petite at 5ft 2 and about 7st wet through!
I think you'd both get in okay mate - if you get along well it should be fine ;-)
Great review 👌
Thanks 👍
Excellent review, you promoted a good budget tent to those looking to get in to wild camping very well, I have the Helvellyn 200 only used it once up to now but hope to get out in it before the year is out, Stay Safe, Les, Liked and subscribed.
Hi Les, thanks very much for the sub - really appreciate that. Vango make some great budget friendly tents! ATB, Chris
I didn't get whether you can actually lie down to sleep in the sleeping area with the inner closed. Be good to see your sleeping mat and bag and pillow etc to see the set up.
I absolutely can mate - I'm six ft dead on - it's no problem at all. The dimensions are also freely available on the Vango website