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Great review Andrew, thanks for the practical suggestions for making it more usable. I'm just wondering if there is scope to use a trekking pole with an extra guy line to hold out the door if cooking in the porch?
It’s crazy that years ago Vango did the F10 Nitro 200 Lite at 1.4kgs…..I still have it along with the plus at 1.76kgs…….it is mad by today’s standards how light these tents were….they even had their own lighter footprints. Nearly had a video on the F10 Xenon UL Air but weather turned nasty for filming 🙄 I need to do a video on all the Nitros as I have them all
Thanks again Andrew, looking like I may add this one. Was out with the Nastrugi for the summer solstice coastal camp and picked up some ticks and ended up on antibiotics to counteract Lymes disease, yip got a buls eye reaction, first in73 years, so everyone camping and walking, be Tick aware!!!!
Love or loath this tent (I like it alot), there is no denying vango represents an extremely positive presence in the outdoor community (here in the UK at least). Long may they continue to do so. Out of curiosity Andrew, do you have it written in your will that you wish to buried with or in your favourite tent, the last act of a true tentaholic😂
I've just taken delivery of one and initial impressions reflect what you have said to the tee. I have done the same with the groundsheet tied to peg connectors and lifting the inner a little as well. The opposition was going to be a tunnel tent, so this is a lot more appropriate for my use of motorbike touring where I'm not counting the last few grammes, but do want somewhere for my kit and space to move on a wet evening. The stability looks good as I do like a campsite by the sea / up a hill and pack size is fine for putting in a pannier as well. Even the pegs look okay, but I have got some Ti nails for hard ground and can also be spares if needed. I did enquire if they had a groundsheet, but apparently not in the plans. Pity as that makes touring a bit easier when the kit's getting muddy. Hopefully they will do one before long. As for quality, I think it's good for the price point. Anyway, top review - thanks!
Thanks for this update - not many reviews around yet, which is surprising as it looks like a great value tent - sort of a mid point between the Wild Country Helm and Terra Nova Pioneer, but lighter than both. Been thinking about getting this for solo bike touring in uk and Europe, and occasional 2 person use. Looks like it ticks almost all the boxes 👍
Good review .i would probably have bought this tent if i didnt have way too many as is .1.8 kg is great for a 2 man .think my vango krypton is around 2.2 with its foot print .
I love mine. It’s the only tent I own right now (one on the way though). I put some plastic clips on the TBS cords and store them in the roof pockets when not in use 👍
One of the best tents around for its price, I’ve still not used my new tent,I’ve had it over a year lol. Hopefully out soon 👍.i lost pip on Monday 24th, he was 12, heartbreaking. Keep them coming Andrew I always look forward to see wtf you have bought this time.
Haha, no probs. They are Salomon x-adventure. Not as chunky as xa pro's but lighter and nimble, prob better suited to less tech trails and or more running. A
👍😁 Good honest review Andrew. I have the vango f10 helium ul 1p and used it for wildcamping for the last 2 years. As I get older creeky and less nimble as I was. The F10 2p with the extra head room and space inside looks like an ideal upgrade for me. I tend not to venture out if the forecast is for very strong winds. But to be fare the little ul 1p holds its own really well.. I would how ever recommend a footprint to help with condensation etc . Great review and at only 1.8 kls it's actually not that much heavier than 1p helium.. 😁
Bought mine after your positive feedback and couldn't be happier. As you say there's a few minor niggles but for the spec and price you can't go wrong. Cheers 🙏
I also have the Nexus, and I’ve just added a cheap, very lightweight footprint to keep the bottom protected. It’s the Gram Counter size L, from ultralight outdoor gear, and it fits perfectly. Just tied it with cord to the same points as where you recommended attaching the inner cord to the fly. 8000mm extra hydrostatic head, so should keep the floor dry long into the winter
It's nice but shite design for a 4 season tent. It csnt be a 4 season tent when u csnt set it up in rain without it getting soaked wet 🤔 these days some tent companies really don't know how to label their tents. Apart from that, it's incredible for how light it is. But the inner to be up first to the put outer on that's silly. Defeats the purpose haha
Have you tried the F10 Xenon UL Air yet? It’s so good! It has stood up to some serious gusts and no chance of broken poles. It’s one of the best tents I’ve had.
The original Svalbard 1 SI has an additional flap of material inside the fly at the foot end, so that when the wind blows, it pushes the material down and closes the external mesh vent. At the head end, the fly has both zip-mesh and zip-solid window. The internal mesh windows are fixed but I believe the fly sheet options provide most of the necessary adjustments.
If you're considering buying this tent, it's worth reading the reviews on trustpilot etc. I purchased one, it came with a rip. They offered tape to fix. Another rip developed, too big for the tape and they wouldn't refund or even investigate as a defect. They would only apologise and offer LED light strips, all of which are useless if you have a gaping hole in your tent. We have a different tent from them and there's no problems there. I think the product is good if you get one without defects, but if you don't, the customer service is beyond useless. They simply do not care.
Hi what tent would you recommend for me I want a fair amount of space with enough room for cooking insidexwen I have to, been looking at your reviews of the f10 xenon so that's looking top spot at the moment, any others you would put in front of this for a similar price point? Thanks
Hi Nathan, if you don't mind a slightly low profile the Nexus is very good so far. I also like the space in the 3f Ul Gear Taiji 2 though i wouldn't trust that in high winds tbh. A
Hello Andrew. (Just off topic a wee bit here) I see we will be blessed this year as “Dixie” will be visiting our shores and doing the WHW. Looking forward to that video.
Id love to meet her but suspect she'd get me arrested for stalking 😅 in a serious note I did wonder about seeing if she would be up for a talk at Tiso or similar on a ticketed event. Just wondering how well it would sell ?
Great to meet up with you Andrew, twas a cracking evening once the rain had passed and your friends had left us.. Thank you for sharing your whiskey with me and I hope we can do it again very soon. Cheers - Jim 👍
Thanks man. I stumbled accross the Light Tour on camperlists (which is probably the same as Collins outdoors, judging from the pictures of the website). Can you give an update on the light tour, especially in terms of longevity/durability, i guess you used it by now for some time, is it still up to the task? Thanks in advance, greetings from germany
Hi, it's still working perfectly. Two slight negatives for me it's it's quite noisy when moving around on it ( I need to do a back to back comparison with my other two ) and when sitting on it it will bottom out and you'll feel cold spots, lying down though it's great and I think it's my most comfortable sleep. A
