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Tent Reviews: Vango Diablo 600XP
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Discontinued
6 (more 6 berth tents)
29.10 KG
£350.00
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Fully Sewn-in
Inner first
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Average User Rating:8.6/10 from 57 reviews
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57 Reviews of the Diablo 600XP
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By: 22na0m1 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: 
Just had out first week camping using this tent. And WOW we are so impressed with it. Easy to put up (inner 1st) and easy to take down.
Fully sown in living area, with 2 bedrooms and porch area coming off. In the bedroom area we had a double air bed and single and still had room for another single if we wished.
As we had bad weather for a day we ended up having 5 adults and 3 children in the living area at one point and there was still plenty of room.
The only bad point I can think of is that the main door entrance lets in water if its no pegged down. So of a night and if we went out we had to peg the main door down and then go in from the back entrance, to make sure the tent was fully water tight.
Tent held heavy rain and wind very well.
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By: Mike+Marina Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: 
Fantastic. Used a tunnel tent before and this was limited for living space. Got my Diablo XP and WOW - so much more room. Beautifully laid out - not just a square box! We use one bedroom for me and the wife and the 3 kids (14,12,& 6) use the other. So although its a 6 berth tent it is better suited to 4/5 - unless you're into threesomes. Love the fact that the bedrooms are well separated which gives parents a bit of privacy from the kids. Use the porch area as the kitchen area which with the side canopy door open means no smells go into the main tent and you can still cook even if its chucking it down outside.
Actually bought a canopy extension at the same time as the tent - but haven't used it yet as we have more than enough space!
Easy to pitch and re-pack with its own trolley bag.
This a quality tent which you expect with the Vango name - have had no problems with leaking (despite several heavy downpours), broken zips or tears in the fabric.
Only downside (not that we've had the problem) could be that because of its size - some sites may not have pitches big enough.
Just come back from a 7 night trip to Norfolk and the number of campers making complimentary comments about it was constant.
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By: Rowan369 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2004 Rating: 
Massive tent, served us well for a few trips but we soon realised that putting up the tent was a pain don't get me wrong we could put it up fairly quickly but it seemed that there where too many poles and it was that that was the weak point some ripped sleeves if not careful had to repair three poles due to splitting. Very difficult to control in a breeze. All in all very roomy some of the modifications too newer models are brilliant but will be looking for an alternative with easier pitching.
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By: Kl.evans Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: 
Have used this tent in quite extreme conditions for a large family tent and found it to be very stable, very waterproof and instils lots of confidence. Putting it up is a two person job and it is inner first so not ideal in the wet- however its performance once its up is great. Weak point is the poles- have had to repair/replace sections/restring 3 times in 8 months though have used it 6 times so its had intensive use!
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By: Purpletam Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating:
We brought this tent at a millets tent show last summer - it was a show tent that had got a bit dirty, had a small hole in main groundsheet, & a small tear between groundsheet and flysheet, so it was a bargain at £80. We got the tear repaired-£10, put some gaffer tape both sides of hole and gave it a clean. We've just got back from our first week in Cornwall with it. It was great we had underestimated how much room there was. Kept the breezes out wonderfully, as many others have done - used the porch as kitchen/utility area. Got a bit wet on the inside when sleeping bags were right against fly sheet. Hubby put it up with a little assistance from son but you could easily put up on your own if not too windy.
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By: Coyote684 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating:
When I first bought the tent I did as I always do had a trial run putting it up in the garden. I then realised I didn't have a big enough garden. This tent is so big it should come with a postcode!
Although possible to pitch solo, it's best with a helper as getting the larger poles to bend can be tricky. The porch, with bath-tub groundsheet is great as we have made that our cooking space allowing us to prepare meals in any weather, and keep all the muddy shoes, footballs, wet coats, etc, out of the living space.
The large central dome living area, with integrated groundsheet, is tall (I'm 6'0 and can walk about comfortably) and plesantly draft free. The little touches like velcro tabs to hold the light wires to the side of the tent up to the central hook, the cable access zip (coloured red) to get lamp connections to the car, the storage pockets make this a well thought out tent. And with the 600, there is an alternative door/emergency exit to the living space.
The bedrooms are large enough to take a double airbed with plenty of room to spare for bags. (One particularly cold night we managed to get 2 airbeds and the whole family into one bedroom to keep warm!)
We've endured some horrible weather without any significant leaks (some minor wicking where the flysheet ties are).
One caution though! Be careful when inserting poles as the fabric tubes in which they are inserted on the inner tent can tear quite easily if material becomes trapped in the pole joint sleeves. We tore an inch long gash in it the second time it was used. Thankfully it hasn't grown on subsequent uses.
As others have said it's only drawback (and advantage) is the size. Check with the campsites, as we have found that some wouldn't take tents over 6 meters, or not without paying a premium. Tent pegs too, a bit flimsy, but that could be levelled at most original pegs. Some sturdier ones for the main ropes and tie downs are a must.
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By: Jackie_s Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:
We love this tent. Despite the fact there are only the 2 adults and a (large) dog we like to have plenty of room. Our tent is the version without the extra pole in the bedrooms which I think was added this year or last?? Anyway I'd say the bedrooms only really sleep 1 in each comfortably if you are using any kind of camp bed.I guess you could get 3 in each if you were using just a roll mat and sleeping bag. However, as the living space has a fully sewn in ground sheet there is ample room there for other beds. Loads of room for table and chairs and visitors as well as all the clothing etc. The porch is great for storing kitchen equipment and we have cooked in it when it was too wet outside. The porch area has a bathtub style ground sheet but we still had puddles after a night of rain, it may just have been we didn't put it together correctly though!
Only reason we are changing our tent is, I feel you need 2 fully fit adults to get it put up. Hubby has a disability that means he can only do the bare minimum and it's too tough on my own. Will be sad to see it go but would fully recommend it to any family who like a decent amount of living space but are willing to put in the extra bit of effort to pitch it.
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By: Rickd139 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:
Excellent tent, Pitched it myself 1st time in well under an hour. As per other comments it is massive. Unfortunately on the second day of camping at the foot of the Mourne mountains we got hit with a gale. The diablo was the last standing on the site, unable to take it down in the high winds it survived impressively until a porch pole snapped. I can't emphasize enough how strong the wind and rain were, so strong you could barely close the car door.
Replaced porch pole, and several sections of dome poles. Repaired 2x holes in fly sheet made by snapped poles. All in all not too much damage.
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By: Ellalou Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:
Wow, this tent is so big so warm,so simple and easy to put up, I did put it up single handed. The space inside was big enough for 6 adults and 5 kids.
The porch has now been renamed the kitchen as it is a safer way of cooking for the kids etc.
I took it to haven last year, and I had one of the few remaining tents, standing after a heavy severe storm,no damage was done no leakage,not a drop,did not even have to brave the rain to refix lines or pegs,my sister has bought the same tent.
Only down side I found was errmm it wont fit back in its handy trolley bag, any idea or is it me?
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By: Kopgirl5 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:
Hi just returned from week end with new Diablo.XP.Not sure of the year?!
Had continual rain from 7 pm Saturday till about 4 the following morning. Not a drip! Really pleased with it, had the older version but the extra pole in bedroom is vast improvement. If I had to pick anything to moan about it would be the fact that now you cant open the screens on the windows! They only half unzip and then have to be pegged out to keep them open. But everything else is great even down to the pegs , really strong. Well pleased , going again in 2 weeks so lets hope all ok for then !
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Manufacturer's Description
Plan your camping holiday in style. This large geodesic tent offers generous sleeping areas, an exceptionally large living area and an extended porch for protection from the elements. The Diablo range features an integral sewn-in groundsheet protecting the bedrooms and living areas from draughts.
"If you must own a family tent, make it the Diablo. They feature spacious living areas, large porches and multiple bedrooms." THE INDEPENDENT
SPECIFICATION
Flysheet: Protex 3000
Groundsheet:Polyethylene
Inner: Breathable H2O repellent Polyester
Poles: Fibreflex
Design/Style: Geodesic
• Emergency exit on the middle bedroom/flysheet incase you need a quick exit.
• Sewn-in groundsheet which adds protection, comfort and helps keep the bugs out.
• Full mesh door on the porch to give extra ventilation on hot summer days.
• Seam taped flysheet which gives long lasting protection from the elements.
• Mesh ventilation on the inner tent reduces the build-up of condensation and keeps bugs out.
• Bathtub inner groundsheet which gives you total climate protection and prevents insects crawling in.
• Fibreflex fibreglass poles which are though, sturdy & reliable.
• Colour coded poles which help you put the correct poles in their pole sleeves.
• Roller bag with zip opening for easy packing away and transport.
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