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Tent Reviews: Vango Icarus 500
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10.20 KG
£150.00
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Average User Rating:8.4/10 from 245 reviews
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245 Reviews of the Icarus 500
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By: Jo and kids Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: 
I got this tent last year when my husband finally decided he hated camping and I needed a tent that I could put up quickly with just me and the 3 kids. I bought it online and it cost about £100. We've used it several times and I love it. It's not too big when it's all packed up but once its up it gives us enough living space to have a camp kitchen and a table and chairs if the weather is bad. It's really straight forward and quick to pitch and I've lent it out to several families who are just wanting to go away for a couple of nights to 'experiment' with camping. None of them have had any troubling pitching it.
I wanted a tent where I could see all the children if I woke in the middle of the night, but we have also found the optional divider in the sleeping compartment really useful. Although it says it sleeps 5, the only way we've ever done that is by having one person sleeping in the living space - the sleeping compartments comfortably take 2 double air beds and we like our little bit of luxury!
We've used this tent in all weather conditions without any problems. However I have to confess that for trips which are more than a few days, when there is a strong likelihood of rain I would still take our bigger tent. It may take about 4 times as long to put up but size is everything in the rain!
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By: Anlorel Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
Having downsized from a people carrier with 4 children to a couple we needed to replace our 25 year old Raclet frame tent with a smaller one. We eventually narrowed our search down to the Vango Tigris and the Icarus finally settling on the Icarus as we felt the less pointed slope made the inside more spacious. We have used it for 2 weeks in the South of France and are very pleased with our choice.
Its very easy to erect and take down. It took a few attempts to get the tent small enough to fit back in the bag but we we even managed it on one occasion whilst the tent was soaking wet. We have the footprint which is useful in deciding where you are going to pitch. We did not always use the guy ropes as some always seemed to be in the way leading to a few trip ups. However if you don't put the guys on the tent fabric is not under tension so if you get rain it pools on the roof. An easily rectified 'problem'.
We did have some torrential rain and we kept nice and dry. The interior is very roomy.We slept 3 adults in the sleeping compartment which was roomy- any more would have been a bit of a squash when you consider you probably have a couple of clothes bags with you too. Head height is excellent and the living area is very spacious. We liked the insect netting cover over the doors and the way the tent and groundsheet are as one -no drafts easy to put up. The only mystery we had was dampness under our self inflating airbeds which seemed to be a bit more then condensation. When we took the tent down there were a few puddles of water in between the footprint and the tent so we are not sure if this leaked in through the groundsheet. Obviously the water had leaked in over the top of the footprint and could then not soak away through it. Overall we are really pleased with this tent and would recommend it.
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By: Sarahpowell Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
I love this tent!
Managed to pitch, just me and my 12yr old, in about 30 mins 1st time.
Plenty of space for my double and 1 single airbed, with cocker spaniel between with all the bags.
Had high winds which did pull out the pegs from back of tent but only had the cheapies supplied. Replaced with plastic and no problems.
Will definitely be investing in an extension as soon as funds allow after having a nosey in one at Naburn Lock last week. There were actually 6 Icarus 500's on this site when we left. We can't all be wrong!
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By: Fiona28 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
Bought this tent for weekends and short breaks where putting up the Montana was too much bother. Excellent, especially with sun canopy to extend living area. Plenty of sleeping room for 2 adults and a dog while grandson has his pop-up. Grandson and I can put up the tent without too much trouble. My only real complaint is the lack of somewhere to hang lights. Does anyone have a solution?
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By: Aim82 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 
Used for the first time this weekend.
Excellent size and easy to put up, great for 2 adults, baby in travel cot and dog in the porch overnight. Haven't purchased any extras yet, but will be looking out for the fitted carpet in the sales. Managed to get it all back in the supplied bag without too much hassle!
Minor gripes I had, one of the groundsheet pegging points (bedroom end) had not been finished correctly so requires re-stitching and a plastic d loop fitting. Dealer going to do free of charge, just in-convenient.
I couldn't seem to get the tension right across the front door, so a lot of strain put on the zip near the top - will keep an eye on this next time I put it up to try and prevent damage to the zip or stitching.
Overall good features, good size, slightly budget quality - but suits me for the money paid (£134.99).
As an aside we looked at this with the Gelert Atlantis 5 next to it and their is very little difference - if I had waited 2 weeks, B&Q were getting rid of stock and had the Atlantis 5 at £99.99 - great buy.
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By: Daffodil23 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
We spent a long time researching a family tent that was easy to put up/take down being new to camping. The Icarus 500 was our choice. I am jealous however of the people who can erect it in 20 minutes on their own, we have yet to beat the 1/2 hour and that's with two of us! Bendy poles are fiddly and getting the poles into the pins does require some strength. We also have the footprint, carpet and sun canopy. The carpet makes the tent, the canopy however (and it does state in the instructions) is no good in any kind of wind. It was only moderately windy on our last trip but we returned to find our canopy about to take off. Several of the pegs (supplied) had been pulled out of the ground.
The tent itself however is warm, cosy and as far as we have found, sturdy in moderate wind. It did rain but no water got in. Definitely a 4 person tent not a five. We plan on visiting Cornwall, which is a notoriously windy county, but I am hesitant in using this tent there without good shelter from wind, and definitely will not use the canopy there. King poles for front door not supplied with tent. Inside pockets good idea for small item storage. We will definitely be swapping pegs though for stronger ones before next trip. A good short stay/weekend tent.
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By: Jacs9303 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 
This was our first tent and purchased for family weekends away. I have to say I am absolutely made up with it. We have found it to be very easy to erect, taking about 20 mins in total. I agree with other comments that it is really a four berth. When we have blown up four airbeds that is all you can fit in the bedroom. But that is fine for us as there are only four anyway. It has withstood high winds in Wales and lashing down rain in the Lake District, and come through both tests with flying colours. It is spacious enough inside for us, and there are loads of handy pockets to put things in.
We purchased the footprint ground sheet which is great for getting an idea of where you want to pitch the tent before you get it out the bag. The other addition I would recommend is the sun canopy. This has made a massive difference to us with living space, as we put up the cooker and just leave it there with the cool box and a small foldup picnic table. You can cook without bothering about wind or rain etc. It also allows you to leave wet boots and clothes outside the tent to dry out without having to take up room inside. The sun canopy also gets over the issues other's have highlighted regarding rain coming in through the front entrance when you unzip it.
I cannot speak more highly of this tent, and if you are looking for something relatively cheap to get into weekend camping, then you will not go wrong with this one.
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By: Shubs Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
I bought The Icarus 500 for myself and two 12 year olds, as they wanted plenty of space to put their 'stuff' in ! I pitched within 20 mins ,3 poles all pegged out . Plenty of room Ii now have a tent I can stand up in !(I'm 6ft) Tent held up well in quite strong wind during the night,it also dried fairly quickly after the rain .No leaks from fabric or seams. We used the side entrance to give us more room in the living area.
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By: Kazcaw Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
Just returned from 10 days in this tent. No major problems, but we did buy the extension so that made more living area. You would struggle with more than 3 people, we have an extra height double airbed, and that was a bit tight for the bedroom, luckily enough my son has his pup tent! On the whole a lovely tent.
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By: Shelleb07 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
We've just come back from a week camping with this tent and we loved it. This is our first ever family tent and we were able to pitch it in 25 mins with no experience of these tents. I would definitely say that it is only a four man tent and not a five. We used one double and two single air beds that only just fitted although without the air beds it may fit more although would be a squeeze for 5. We also used the canopy which gave us lots more space for stove, table and camping chairs etc. Everything about this tent we loved except the fact the front door doesn't have any mesh which is the reason we gave it a 9 and not a 10. The pockets we found really useful. We also used the footprint and carpet.
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Manufacturer's Description
Icarus flew towards the sun and this tent is also aiming high. Easy to pitch, ‘as one’ structure with generous living area, this tent will create an ideal base for your weekend adventures. The Icarus provides a place to hide when the weather is poor or a haven to return to after a long day in the sun.
Specification
Flysheet: Protex® 2000 polyester, hydrostatic head 2000mm, tape sealed seams, Fire retardant
Inner: Breathable polyester with central divider curtain
Groundsheet: PE, hydrostatic head 10,000mm, Sewn-in
Poles: Poweflex fibreglass poles
Weight: 10.2kg
Pack Size: 72 x 26 x 26cm
Colour: Ensign/Bluebell
Features
As one pitching simple and quick to pitch
Crystal clear windows allows maximum light into living room
Pre-attached guylines with guy tidies improves pitching and re-pitching speed
Reinforcement points extra strength on tension areas of the flysheet
Reflective webbing find your tent at night or in adverse conditions
Parallel zip door create a canopy for sheltered entry or shaded seating
Front over door mesh vents allow continual airflow to enhance comfort
Polyethylene 10,000HH groundsheet strong, sturdy, waterproof protection, Sewn-in
Comfort Colours darker over the bedroom for a restful nights sleep
Side Mesh Door allows door to be left open for insect-free ventilation
Heavy duty pole sleeves ensures even distribution of tension
Inner Pockets keeps those essentials close at hand
Handled carry bag for easy pack-and-go
Repair Kit for that unforseen tent emergency
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