We take a look at Vango’s F10 range of backpacking tents and pick out what makes them so worth your attention.
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Vango’s range of lightweight, backpacking tents never fails season after season to impress avid outdoorsy people. There is after all a reason why it is the first brand recommended either by the Scouts or DofE award programs. There is something so wonderfully easy about Vango’s designs, if you know anything about tents, you will certainly be able to pitch these with little to no instruction. There is a great deal to be said about that, especially when it comes to bad weather and having to pitch quickly and effectively!
Today we’ll be taking a closer look at Vango’s F10 range and picking out just what sets it apart from other manufacturer’s models. We will find features on these tents unique to Vango!
F10 – A range that has revolutionised camping
In Vango’s words “The F10 Series has been made specifically for the most audacious outdoor adventurers; for those who push human endurance to braking point; for those who make decisions fuelled by pure adrenaline; for those with the hunger to achieve the impossible.”
The F10 range of tents is indeed incredibly well built, our small range is very lightweight. We have chosen these tents to appeal to serious backpackers who are happy to go for countless days in the wilderness with everything they need. Perfect for intrepid travellers and bike packers, these dependable tents will not let you down.
The F10 Helium UL tents make excellent solo tents, they pack down small and weigh next to nothing meaning you can either prioritise low carry weight or make room for other things. Designed to perform in fast and light expeditions where keeping weight low is paramount, the ProTex 15.SRN flysheet is made from high quality, 15 denier ripstop nylon fabric which is extremely strong while retaining an incredibly low weight. The high quality dye retains colour in extended UV exposure and a PU coating ensures the fabric is water-tight. Fully seam taped and completely siliconised, the ProTex 15.SRN offers a 3000mm Hydrostatic Head rating.
We can’t talk about the F10 range without mentioning Vango’s game changing Project Hydrogen Air tent. The Hydrogen Air has been years of development and innovation to combine their AirBeam technology and technical range to create the world’s lightest and fastest to pitch AirBeam tent. The AirBeam technology creates a stable structure that is more resistant to deformation than a conventional pole. This single beam features a Shrader valve, designed to be used with a bike pump or CO2 cartridge, making it ideal or bike packing, hill walking and climbing. The highly compressible structure means it packs down to 1.5litres and can be packed into small rucksacks and bike packing bags.
If you’re into lightweight tents we very much recommend giving this tent a look as it potentially marks a very interesting direction for many tents in the future.
Let’s take a closer look at each model
The Vango F10 Project Hydrogen Air Tent
The Vango F10 Hydrogen Air is the world’s lightest twin skin tent with AirBeam® technology. Great for lightweight hiking or bike packing trips; the highly compressible structure packs away easily into small rucksacks and bike panniers bags.
The small, but usable porch easily stores equipment and a permanent vent above the door reduces condensation and increases comfort.
The breathable inner allows airflow to reduce condensation and ensure a comfortable nights sleep.
The AirBeam technology creates a stable structure that is more resistant to deformation than a conventional pole. This single beam features a Shrader valve, designed to be used with a bike pump or CO2 cartridge, making it ideal or bike packing, hill walking and climbing. The highly compressible structure means it packs down to 1litre and can be packed into small rucksacks and bike packing bags.
A single carbon upright pole at one end of the tent increases the usable space inside the tent and comes in two sections, allowing it to be stored with the pegs.
The Vango F10 Xenon UL 2+
The Vango F10 Xenon UL 2+ is a stable two pole tunnel tent with a large vestibule. The low weight and small pack size make this the perfect tent for endurance and touring activities, such as long-distance trekking and mountaineering. The two main side doors offer easy entry from either side for protection from prevailing winds, and the large vestibule provides enough room for storing gear and relaxing when the weather turns.The easy to open, O-shaped inner door features a mesh panels for ventilation. The spacious inner features high level pockets. Ideal for storage or to position a torch for light.
All in One Pitching. The flysheet and inner can be pitch, and packed together, making it quick and simple to set up camp. The Gothic Arch Pole Structure increases stability and assists water/snow run-off from the flysheet.
Vango F10 Helium UL 1
The Vango Helium UL 1 is a strong and robust hybrid tunnel tent that is a welcome and reliable shelter. The single entrance/ single vestibule configuration affords easy access as well as storage space. Part-mesh inner door and high flysheet vents help to reduce condensation by providing a through-flow of air, and a gear loft stores all your essentials. The breathable ripstop inner fabric allows condensation to pass through, for a comfortable night’s sleep, and the 70D ripstop bathtub groundsheet offers 10cm of waterproof protection at the base. The hybrid tunnel design maximises inner space to weight ratio. The pre-angled, high quality Yunan alloy pole achieve greater internal space than with a standard curve and alongside the TBS Pro dyneema guying system, offers effective, exceptional stability and bracing against side wind.
Extremely lightweight and a compact size makes the Helium ideal for short trips without compromising on function or performance.
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