The PERFECT Tent is... a VANGO?
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- Опубліковано 3 тра 2024
- Here’s a first look a the Vango F10 Nexus UL 2 tent!
Looking at the specification of this tent on paper it seems like it could be absolutely perfect for wild camping in the UK. Being based in Scotland, Vango design and develop all of their tents for UK weather conditions. So with the weight and pack siz of this tent, in theory it should be perfect for the kind of wild camping that I do.
This is a first pitch of the tent to make sure everything is correct and present before I take it out on a few adventures and test it in some different weather conditions. I am hoping that this will be my go to tent for all of my camping trips at least until I find another new tent to try out!
Vangooooooooo!
SPECIFICATION
The Vango F10 Nexus UL 2 tent combines the best of space and stability for outdoor adventurers. Drawing from the success of the Helium UL, this semi-freestanding marvel offers ample room for two and their gear, with dual doors and porches for added convenience. Pre-bent poles boost headspace, enhancing comfort within.
Its Powerlite pole system ensures durability, resisting pole failures even in harsh conditions. Swift setup is guaranteed, especially when the weather turns, and its Protex 15 SRN flysheet stands strong with a 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating. Versatile and robust, the Nexus UL 2 is tailor-made for those seeking reliable shelter in varied environments.
⚫️ Protex 15 Denier Silicone Reinforced Nylon flysheet provides the optimum strength to weight ratio with a rating of 3000mm
⚫️ PowerLite Plus Poles Alloy poles are lightweight, compact and durable
⚫️ Bathtub design groundsheet for maximum protection with a rating of 6000mm
⚫️ TXS Stability System is an evolution of the TBS, creating a X-shape with high tensile cord for extra stability
⚫️ Flysheet first or pitch as one set up options
⚫️ Breathable inner reduces build up of condensation and also features handy storage pockets
⚫️ Fully tapes seams throughout fly and groundsheet
⚫️ Pitching Time: 7 minutes
⚫️ Capacity: 2 person
⚫️ Pack Size: 33 x 13cm (I measured 38 x 15cm)
⚫️ Weight: 1.7kg (I weighed 1.96kg)
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From South Africa clock in number 41 😂
You and me both..... I snagged Kestrel III made by Back-packer......
44 years ago ! In absolute pristine condition, and by pristine , as it left the factory....
Came with the Y adaptor accessory, still has the assembly sheet.!
Back then, the Kestrel by Back-packer was used on mega adventures such as Killy.
I had the Kestrel Ii when I was in my early teens and when in the mountains, a situation developed, and that tent probably saved my life.
Like every tent there are small improvements, like toggle chords on the zippers, a second bag, (1 for the fly, 1 for the inner) I've put the original pegs aside to preserve them and substituted steel pegs.... the originals are alliminium alloy, and refreshed my memory of how the poles nest, one inside the other in groups of 3, and there are a few tiny things that I remember, like one wrap of insulation tape round the rubber feet to keep them in the poles....
Aaaaaaaa memories 44 years old, and I opened and pitched it, for the second time in the tents life.... ❤
Have to brag....
Pitched it today
Living in Norway, the best tent I have found for wild camping in unknown places has to be semi-free standing, tents can be like clothing so you need to dress for the occasion :)
I love your nonchalant sarcasm. Makes me laugh.
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
Looks a nice solid tent. Not sure I'd trade ny mongar 2 in though as the vestibule size makes it very two person friendly.
looks a great bit of kit ive got the vango shadow 2 and that can take some real hammer in high winds and its a few yrs old now still good condition with vango they are great for bad weather conditions especially the force 10 range i think you will be happy . a good choice that 👍
I hope so 🤞
Cracking looking tent Ben
Yeah, in a decent colour for once from Vango.
I do like a Vango tent. I've the helvellyn 300 and the Tempest 200. They're both good tents, but I do prefer a tarp or a hammock for my wild camping. Great review, will be good to see how this fares up on a wild camp and hear your thoughts afterwards.
Great review, thanks
Those toggle clips on the doors can be made a lot easier to manage by tying a hair band onto the loop with a larks head, then you'll find even them easy to use even with gloves on.
That's a great idea! 👍
Looks very similar to the Helm 2, Vango could be onto a winner there. They’re not the only Helm copycats though, at the outdoor expo OlPro had the Ranger 2 on display for just £87, but of course had lesser materials and heavier pack weight for that outlay.
Ahhhh, the force 10's had one years ago (about 30/35?) when it went from a ridge to a dome model.
I have the Vango Banshee 200 an excellent tiny tent with an extremely low profile that's suited to windy conditions however the bathtub is rather thin and I don't feel confident camping around thorns briars or rocks sure an footprint would give more strength but I ask any who may have the experience of this tent..Is the groundsheet anymore robust than the Banshee or what's your opinion or practical use experience regards this tents groundsheet?
If the head height was 100cm I would of bought this as everything else is bang on! vestibule's could be bigger but like you say the majority of your gear would be inside.
Looks like i'll be rubbing my bald head on the helm1 inner a bit longer.. the wait goes on for a tent with decent head room.. one of the best colour tents going , really stealthy in dogging areas I reckon.
I'm the same I'm 90cms when I sit up straight so do love a 100cm tent. Got a Helm 1 which does the job, and a wonderful headroom Campz lacanau 2 for summer.
Get something with plenty of room and invite the dirty doggers in!
My go to winter tent is still my Vango Tempest 200, cracking bit of kit for crap weather, but suffers from lack of headroom too (but I am 8 foot 9) Vango still make some of the best tents going for the money
We use the tempest 300 for 2 of us. Massive porch, you don't see many tempests, maybe a bit heavy nowadays but such good tents
It looks good. Not a lot of vestibule space for storing bags/gear overnight, though, so for me it couldn't ever be a 2-person tent.
Interesting. I've got rhe Krypton UL2 which looks quite similar space-wise but doesn't have the same pole arrangement so is inner-first pitching.
In a lot of respects , It reminds me of my Vango Halo ( Earth Series ) 3 man tent , except for the colours , the inside of mine is a relaxing Yellow , never the less , that new tent will be worth seeing on field test ,.🙂 , PS you had a shout out on Lone wolf Lukes channel , that was good to see .👍
Honestly, at this point I think I watch your videos for your humour more than the gear reviews😂. Even your replies to comments are hilarious 😂😂
I know.
Great little video my friend!, well done! Gotta may one!
6’9”?! 🤨😂🤣
I’ve always loved the Vango tensioner system thingy, very clever. This is defo not the one for me with height being an issue, I like a bigger porch and would prefer semi geodesic for stability.
Reminds me of an MSR design?
I hope you have any adventures in her! 🥰
Yes. I’m tall 💅🏻
@@DaleyOutdoors 🤥🫢😂
@@ksgonewild 🤣🤣🤣
Looks a decent bit of kit for the price 👍 just waiting for mine to be delivered 🤦🏼♂️
You’ll break it.
@@DaleyOutdoors standard
It reminds me a lot of my Decathlon's Quickhiker 2. It was a bit heavier, but they made a lighter version later. QH has much bigger vestibules though and was priced at somewhat about 80-90 EUR. I wonder why there aren't that many single-pitch tents, it makes a ton of difference in the rain.
I'm looking for something with more vestibule myself I want to be able to cook inside when it's raining. The new robens sprinter 2 is looking good at the moment, I'll wait for some reviews first
If it's only you using it you can release the bathtub to give more porch room when cooking in it
You need to tell your 8 million subscribers that vango won't give you a free tent... bang out of order...ha ha ha 🤣
I know! 😭🤣
@@DaleyOutdoors😂😂
Being honest, I wouldn't be swapping my Coleman Cobra for it. Two doors, sturdy as hell, yes, the Cobra is heavier but I'll take that trade. More room & half the price. I know, Coleman aren't the most desirable tents but I've been using the 2 & 3 for last couple of years and they just work for me. Never had an issue with water ingress or condensation. Maybe if I was going on a multi-day hike, that extra 900 grms might make me rethink my choice though 😁
Gave my daughter my acobra 3 but still have the cobra 2 which is really a 1 .5.
They are pretty bombproof but too heavy for me these days. I think the past time I used it was about 2019.
top tip use a clothes peg for door
Does it have the thing where you can unclip the inner from the cross-tape at the bottom to temporarily make the vestibule deeper?
Yep, it does 👍
Looks like a decent tent.
I've had other Vango tents and they've had that storage pocked for the tension strap but they are where you would have expected to find them.🤷♂️
For the money and weight, I'll stick with my Forclaz MT900 as it has better headroom all round, bigger vestibule and even extra groundsheet for kit storage in the vestibules.
This one does seem to have more solid mesh on the inner though, so perhaps better in worse weather?.
Time will tell 👍
As it's only you using it you can release the bathtub from the under floor strap to give yourself more porch room for when you're cooking in bad weather etc
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8 million viewers and he could not work that one out🤦
@@waynerowlett5239 I said I don’t use vestibules 🤪
Get rid of the stuff sack and put it in a dry bag,will pack down smaller.
Looks a good tent,but i will stick with my mirage pro 200 for now
"Wild Camping" has become such a fashion show.....
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😂@@DaleyOutdoors
Ruby approved 🎉
Just bought this tent today after seeing your review and another review, not much difference between this and the helm 2 in height think about 5cm so not a big deal.
Vango tents, the best ever value for money & performance. I had a Vango Mk1 tent, lasted 37 years of hard use in all weathers / seasons / environments. UV finally degraded the flysheet, no longer waterproof, and, you know what? They wouldn't take it back under guarantee. Can't understand why.
So now, after extensive research, since 2017 I have a Vango Xenon U/L 2 person tent, just BRILLIANT design, 4 season. Sadly due to disintegrating knees and age related issues, I can be sure that it will outlast me, if only that I can't use it like I had hoped
could you glue a pair of tiny 5p sized or smaller magnets to the door and the best spot on the top to hold it back?
Maybe. I’ll have a proper look when I’m out next week 👍
You should make a side by side video of this and 3f ul Taiji 😋
I don’t have a Taiji 2 anymore
Too low for me but not bad for the vertically challenged.
What's with all the string ?
I explained it in the video 🤪
How do you find the tent so far next to helm?
I have 3 tents
Lanshan 2 pro
Helm 1
Fjallravwn abisko lite 1
One of them i think needs to be sold..hard choice..
Pretty similar to be fair. This is helm 2 size for helm 1 weight. Needs testing in some wind.
Looks like solid tent, do you get a free cute dog with every Vango tent they sell or was it just yours? I like the idea of the reinforcement ties/straps for only when you need them, could you not just tuck the loose string under the floor, until you hopefully never need it, but yeah its the UK so you probably will. As for that style of tent door, its handy to have a length of tent pole from one of your other squillions of tents you been sent for free (or a trekking pole) or maybe a wissened old stick to tie out and use as a mini awning, somewhere to sort of cook your beans under 👍
Naturehike sent me the dog to review 😁
Thats the second review ive watched on it today .it looks good but head space lookes limited . I went for the radon 1 instead and i think it makes for a better 1 man tent than the helium 2 (i have ) and that nexus 2 . Yours does look very stable and coukd be a great mountain tent .plenty of floor space too i suspect .
Beans and sausage.
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I've just ordered a Radon 1 thanks to reading your comment, if its really 1.2 kg I'm gonna be thrilled!
@@Chilternwildcamperit's 1.5 kg .not 1.2 .but it does have a nice thick water proof ground sheet that the lighter msr/ nature hikes etc don't. So you don't need a second 250 grm ground sheet pushing them up to 1.5 kg same as the vango .
Loving Ruby's inclusion. I think that it looks like a fine winter tent, but that it might get too warm in summer.
Have you ever for a tent back in the standard bag whilst out in the field?
Yes, only these side loading type bags. Any others are a nightmare and get stuffed into a dry bag.
Pity, I have just purchased the Fjallraven Abisko Lite 1 as my light weight tent. 😃⛺🎒
I have had the abisco light 1 for about a year.. great tent, in January I had it up a mountain in severe wind and blizzards, uneven ground.... it didn't move an inch. Fly sheet rattled a bit but inner was unmoved... good choice. Take care out there.
Vango have always made good tents .. I actually have two of them (a Gamma 450 and Spectre 200 .. both quite old now)
Did you know Vango is an anagram of the location of their first factory .. Govan
I do now! 😁👍
Is that why they traditionally made their tents orange and green? Seems like a touch of trolling.
The spectre is an awesome tent! 💪
I think I may be on board with this one.
But until you cook up a tin of ravioli in the vestibule we can't be sure.
Are there two doors and two vestibules? (If so, that's two tins of ravioli. )
Yes
Does the inner have two d rings on the floor strap at 4:29. That way you can reduce the size of the inner and increase the vestibule.
I can do that with the F10 Helium.
Yep 👍
It does result in a saggy inner...
Age can do that to you though
Have you used in winter/strong winds/heavy rain?
No. It was only released in April. Looking forward to giving it a proper test though 👍
I was going to buy the Vango F10 Helium before the pioneer2 but it’s a bit shorter in height otherwise I would’ve. That’s only 1.23kgs so massively lighter than this Nexus. Possibly the best tent out there in my eyes if not bothered too much about sitting height at only 95cm
I have the Helium 1. I'm 6 foot and it fits me and I've spent a few times holed up in it as it blew a hoodie out. Managed to sit up. Good wee tent as long as you pitch it straight.
My other vango is a Force 10 Jaffa so not a backpacking tent these days but it used to be😂 Nothing better than orange canvas.
We don't have a two person vango so me and the wife have a Durston for that.
Would not swap my Slumit Cub 2 for it even though it was half the price of this Vango.
You can mow the lawn anytime now mate. !
Too busy playing with tents.
Im still hammering my krypton 2,
Ooh .....dogs claws on the bathtub with no extra protection.....made me wince a teeny bit! 😊
I still don't understand why vango don't do a force 10 version of the banshee, would sell like hot cakes surly, I mean I'd buy one
At almost 2kg seems kinda heavy for something labeled UL.
If it’s not labelled UL nobody will buy it 😂
The guy weighted the Tent with price and shop information still attached. It’s cards and I imagine when extra sewn in label info inside is removed.. and repair kit ..the weight of Tent …will be 1.9 kilo
Hope that helps buyers .
😱scandal. The labels add up to AT LEAST 47g!!!
two answers: 42 and Samya Alpine 2.0 condensfree. haha.
Have you done a camp in this tent yet and will they be a vlog?
Not yet, I’m doing a hammock camp next then this will be next 👍
Have you stopped cutting your lawn so that you can go wild camping in your back garden?
Yes.
Wild camping is illegal in england so where do you go for the best spots not to be noticed?
I’d start with my video about finding a spot. Plenty of others on here too 👍
Wouldve been nice to have seen it being pitched!
No need to shout 🤣
Look like a great dogging tent (🤣)- But - is it a Vern-killer?? Beans n sausage, my friends! 🫡
It eats Verns for breakfast. Beans ‘n sausage 🫡
Has it almost killed you yet? 😆
@@andym2584 twice.
Where do I buy this can I get a link please
It’s £240 at Tiso. Otherwise stick the name in Google like I said 👍
I'm laid on a lounger in Bulgaria searching for multi day hikes this could fit the bill quite nicely thanks for video and reply 👍
Are you related to Arthur daley ! 😊
Yes.
Every website I see selling this it isn't going for any less than £300 and some even at £375, no chance spending £300 plus on basically a one man tent with not much room for your Bergen.
£240 at Tiso.
@@DaleyOutdoors So it is, I reckon it would need to come down to around £180 before I got my wallet out, give it a year or so.
Never realised you were 6 feet 9 inches and had over 8 million subscribers. Impressive stuff!
I know 💅🏻🤭
Nice looking tent, but tbh why would you not just have a Helm 2...
They’re pretty similar. My helm 2 was a bit flaptastic 😁
I'd rather carry the extra bit of weight and stick with my Helm Compact 2. The Helm is actually cheaper lol.
Yeah they’re quite similar. Not much in it really. The helm is a flappy beast though 😁
@@DaleyOutdoors Nah, the helm is just a beast 😘 Was up Kinder last year with the wind blowing a hoolie and had probably the best night sleep I have ever had. Apart from the sheep and the plane noises that is... 🤣🤣🤣
Hey young B - Ruby was more stealth than your tent 😋😋😂😂
looks way influenced by MSR offerings, of which I own 2...
Looks as if you need to be a short person..but that is pretty much what can be said about most tents!!! Viva la revolution for all us 6ft 4ins and over size people..
When are you planning on using it out in the real world?, I mean out in the wild?
Wednesday.
It wasn't the inner wrong way around.. It was the outer.
Deep.
Only here to see Ruby... She a sweetheart...lol
😁
Looks a bit like the Tamar 2
It’s a green tent. It ends there 😁
You forgot to measure the height, cos if you did do you’d of seen that Vango have blatantly lied about that particular spec!! It’s actually only 87-88cm tall at the highest point on the inner tent, (outer tent is only 97cm tall) it should be 95cm and 105cm according to the supplied spec sheet diagram!?..🤷🏻♂️
That’s a huge variance, I think they should of stated 90/100cm which would have been a little more accurate…
However, after testing it out up a hill the other night I can confirm that it’s not (I’m 5-10”) an issue for me.
I’d describe it as spacious but cosy because of that lower height!
Reminds me of the dens I used to make as a kid, and as such is currently my favourite shelter out of the eight I now own.. 👍🏻
I’m 5’10 and could sit up fine in the middle on top of my sleep mat the other night (only just though). Did you pull in the sides on the crossover pole to raise the middle?
@@DaleyOutdoors yes I tensioned up the adjuster strap on the shorter pole, didn’t notice any difference tbh.
@@Ash12530 ok, just checking 👍
Maybe if you were strong and honourable Vango wouldn't have blanked you.
#JustSaying #AgendaFree #TotallyHonestGuv
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It's a re badged Helm Compact 😂
It’s really not 😁
No 5000mm HH ?
3000 fly, 6000 bathtub. More than enough 👍
Would be good if it was blackout
Finally...6:36 the main event: Ruby's on camera 👍.
Your 8 million subs have gone to your head Daley... Ruby's the 🌟...she needs to be on camera before you 🤨
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Meh. She’s too lazy.
@@DaleyOutdoors 🤯🙊...wash your mouth out with soap and water!
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Put it to the test of ra8n, wind and snow then say if it is the perfect tent. What about the seams are they water proofed for us rather than being told we have to water proof them.
Yes the seams are taped.
I really wish we could get uk camping equipment in the US without it costing an arm and leg. We either get cheap Chinese gear or overpriced stuff.
I wish we could get US gear in the UK! 😁
Ditto. Wish we could get US gear but like you costs an arm and a leg.
6”9 I thought you were 7”2 my bad!
It was a cold day.
Only with my heels on.
Haha
“Windy conditions 😂😂”
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manual is the most heavy thing on that. lol. heavy text.
Yup! Font size 32!
I just can’t commit to spending money on another vango. Al save my money for the one they send you for free.
He’s a camp man
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#TouchYourHead 😂
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@@DaleyOutdoors 😉
Dorito storage
Your grass could do with a cut.
Volunteering?
He can't how else would it be called wildcamping, need wild grass for that.
@@gamellowlevel8994 it’s ’no mow may’ anyway 💅🏻
Xin Chào
value for money these days...Tents offer the best bang for the buck. How come a decent 4 season tent can be had for less than £200 and yet a jacket can be £300 plus ???? its all madness
Looks flimsy & cramped, I'll stick with my MSR 😆
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Wet boots and rucksack inside the tent? Fail!!!!!
Y’ok?
You’re weighing it with the labels on it ….. mmm
Yes. I’ve cut them off now. They weigh 1.27kg.
@@DaleyOutdoors when you weighed the tent .. .. I could see the info and price and card labels .. on the tent .. then you said the wrong weight . 1.9.7 kilo
I like to give an honest review..in this case of your review .
Bless your channel
@@richardmcmichael9329 I said the weight that was on the scales 🤦♂️
I think its a cracking tent but im a vango man so🤷
It’s a Vango tent…
@@DaleyOutdoors yep there the St mirren of the tent world🤣
Helm 2/ Pioneer 2 clone
Less head height than a Helm
Smaller vestibules than a helm
Fiddlier guy system than a helm
Same weight roughly
Same price roughly
Hard to see why you’d buy this to be honest when you’ve got a helm 2.
Hopefully this isn’t as flappy as Helm. Otherwise very similar.
@@DaleyOutdoors Most tents I’ve had have slightly flappy inners. The only exception was my old full geodesic Terra Nova Quasar. Wild camping, the ground is rarely dead level for a perfect pitch of any tent.
Biggest issue for most with this Vango is the vestibule size is so small it’s hardly worth having one. At least with the helm/ pioneer, there’s room to cook if the bad weather clags in. For fair weather campers sticking to the lower ground I guess it’ll be fine. But if there’s 2 of you with 2 rucksacks, it’s probably going to get cramped and messy. For solo camps, palatial! 👍
@@andym2584 I do my best not to camp with anyone else 😂
@@DaleyOutdoors 😆. Yeah, sod people. Smelly, noisy horrible things. 😆
I told Vango about my 3 supporters and those gits wouldn't send me a tent either.
Damn them!