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2.60 KG
Ł130.00
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9.43/10 from 7 reviews

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7 Reviews of the Tempest 200

By: BigSnorer Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2017 Rating: 9 from 10

Having owned a number of small tents suitable for backpacking and bikepacking I have found an almost perfect tent. Pitching the first time, the instructions say to put up the flysheet first - a definite bonus when the rain is heavy. Having erected the fly it is then possible to put up the inner, attaching it to the fly. That is slightly awkward if your're six feet two and you're sorting out the foot end. However, once that is done it will rarely (if ever) need to be done again as the inner remains securely attached to the fly when the tent is taken down. The next time you pitch camp the inner and fly go up together making pitching very easy and quite quick.

The tent is well designed with colour-coded poles and good ventilation. My only criticism is that the highest part of the tent is not quite high enough for me to sit up without my head pressed against the roof. I have to open the inner door and sit half into the porch. This is why I deducted a point on the score. However, I don't spend a lot of time in the tent except for sleeping. As with all tents this small, cooking in the porch isn't easy but I have managed to produce the occasional fry-up - sausage, bacon, fried eggs and beans with bread and butter to mop it all up.

All in all this is a very good tent and I intend to keep using it for a few more years.

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By: HannahsMenagerie Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2016 Rating: 10 from 10

I purchased this because the existing 2-man (1 woman and her dog) tent was too small for the current dog and me. After spending a lot of lunchtimes researching tents online and then a fun afternoon trying out the different tents for size in the local camping shop display field I decided that the tempest 200 was just what was needed. Spacious enough for the dog and me to sleep in comfort and with the added bonus of enough headroom for me to sit up in at it's tallest point but small and light enough to put in a rucksack. Even better I got it in the Go Outdoors sale.

Primarily I use this for one night stops where we arrive fairly late and depart early the next morning but I have also used it for wild camping.

Pitching is fairly quick and easy as is taking it down again. Both actions cam be completed in under 10 minutes provided a large hairy energetic dog isn't trying to help. I have managed to pack the tent up in under 5 minutes, it wasn't neat or tidy and needed sorting out later on but when, despite a covering of repellent, you are being eaten alive by Scottish midges in the pouring rain speed is more important than anything else.

This fantastic little tent has been all over and so far has stood up to all weather that has been thrown at it. Usually the dog and I are snug and warm in the sleeping compartment but on the few occasions when we wake up feeling slightly chilly it's because the temperature outside has dropped below zero and there is a layer of frost, ice or snow on the tent and ground.

The outer door has multiple zips which always confuses me when I have not used the tent for a month or two but it's great as you can open different bits of the outer door. It is lovely to be able to lie in your sleeping bag with just the top sections of the outer and inner doors open looking at the moon and listening to the wildlife around you.

The little porch area is cosy but has just enough space to store boots and rucksack in or, in a pinch, cook in.

All round a well made little tent.

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By: Nukes67 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2013 Rating: 9 from 10

I have a plan to walk the Pembroke Coast soon, and I can see the massive benefits already to owning the Tempest 200.

As yet, I have only pitched it in my back garden, but it is great.

Light-weight, evidently strong material, and I can just imagine how cosy it is going to feel.

Really happy with the purchase, and will re-post another review once used.

A pleased customer.

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By: Josephdavis Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2012 Rating: 10 from 10

Purchased this tent purely for use by me wilding camping. First time purchased a Vango tent and straight away you can see and feel the quality compared to cheaper own brand tents. First test pitch on garden took slightly longer then usual as I was getting use to it's style of pitching and experimenting with the straps inside.

First time in the wild was up at Gaddings. Pitched up easily in the nearly darkness and was soon snug inside. Plenty of room for me, my bag and all my grub. Was very warm and tent stood up to wind well. Porch area offers extra space for boots and bag.

Fits well in the bag and wasn't a pain to carry about. Bought it when it was on offer at gooutdoors so very happy with what the price is at moment. A very good tent and is serving me well.

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By: B3nharris Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 9 from 10

I've had this tent for two years and it's been absolutely fantastic.

It's light enough to take backpacking easily - including trips to east Africa and Greece.

It's very quick to erect and all in one pitching means your inner tent won't get wet if it's raining.

Very robust - despite being a tunnel tent it holds up very well in the rain - it survived a massive thunderstorm in Delphi with only 4 pegs (their bare minimum) half put into rock-hard ground.

Downside - it is pretty cramped inside (a very cosy 2 man) and the supplied pegs are pretty useless. By some decent Y section pegs before your first trip.

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By: Ballo1000 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 9 from 10

This is a fantastic tent that is very hard to fault. I use it wild camping with my sons and on my own and it has never let me down. It remains stable with the aid of the tension band system and as it can be pitched as one is ideal if you have to pitch in bad weather. My only gripe is at 6'1 I find the head room a bit restricted but would rather that than have a larger surface area for wind affect. The reason I gave it nine instead of ten is the third small porch pole can be a swine if your hands are cold and wet.

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By: Aka_dino Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 10 from 10

I have just returned from using this great little tent in the New Forest in torrential downpours and high winds. When other campers were forced to pack up at 3.30 am and go home, I stood fast and dry in the Tempest 200. So heavy were the downpours at one point the ground sheet felt like a water bed and yet the inside remained dry. I did get the tiniest amount of condensation around the edges of the tub but this was due to the fact that I had some wet gear inside and had not opened the door vent to allow a good air flow, otherwise I don't believe that it would have happened. My only gripe is that the tent pegs are too weak but once I have upgraded them I will be totally happy with this equipment. A very cosy fit for two but ample space for one camper and gear. Very nice staff and facilities at Holmsley Camp Site Thank you!

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Manufacturer's Description

Description

These well established technical tunnel tents address the demands of the modern adventure seeker while remaining wallet friendly. Whether paddling, hiking, or any number of activities in between you will recognise the benefit from this alloy poled, quick pitch design. TBS®II, a flow venting system and the foldaway rain stop door are features which will enhance your camping experience when the weather is making it difficult to enjoy. Duke of Edinburgh''s Award Recommended Kit. Our range of Technical tents encompasses Vango''s spirit of adventure along with the brand''s innovative designs and technology. Including TBS®, Alloy Poles, and a host of other features that you would expect from a Vango Technical tent .
Features

Flysheet: Protex® HC 5000 polyester
Inner: Breathable lightweight polyester
Groundsheet: Polyester 6000
Poles: PowerLite® 7001-T6 alloy + TBS®II
Pitching: As one or flysheet-first
DofE Recommended Kit
Groundsheet in porch area
Colour coded alloy poles
TBS® II Tension Band System
Fire Retardant fabrics
Mesh ventilation
Venturi Vent System
Multiple reflective points
''O'' shaped inner doors
Rain stop flysheet door
Flysheet door can be opened as a vent
Tunnel construction
Inner tent pockets
Supplied with compression stuffsac

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