To be honest.. I'm absolutely broke.. brain injuries.but that's another story. .anywho, just seeing if anyone is upgrading and wishing to sell theirs..
I've had my Banshee 200 for a few years now and love it. Yes it has a low roofline but this helps in bad weather and is more stealthy being lower down. I have just bought a Banshee 300 for use as a two person tent and yes it is bigger and slightly higher, but not massively. Don't buy as a family camp tent, it's a backpackers tent and is made for shelter and sleeping whilst on a hike. I would trust this tent in all weathers and for a sub £150 tent. It can compete against tents 5x the price. Highly recommended as a wildcamping tent.
Still got my banshee 300 Andy from when i was working away from home. I quickly got fed up with hotel costs and confinement so decide to car camp whilst away… My banshee was/is a fantastic tent especially for the money. TBH at 6’2” i was near the limit, but it worked with me camping in it every week/4 nights a week for about six months… so it gets a thumbs up from me. One thing i did add was a tarp over the top and entrance to create a space to sit and cook in good weather. When the weather wasn’t great i hunkered down in the tent and cooked in the vestibule with the door slightly open to vent… A fantastic all round tent ! Cheers bud 👍Mark
I used the 300 version for years. Cracking tent! Was once caught in a storm that wasn't forecast - gusts that could blow you over! Horrific conditions, but the tent survived and kept us sheltered all night. The poles were a bit bent but they were still functional! I had to buy a new tent recently for myself and of course I got the 200.
I just purchased the 300 today, was stuck between the 300 and 200 now not sure if I made the right choice as the 200 is almost 0.5kg lighter, what is it like to carry about?
Quite new to your channel, as i was looking for Vango Banshee 200 reviews, so anyway your review was really helpful thanks, and i got very lucky, bought mine brand new, at millets, £80 👍
I've had my vango banshee 300 for quite a few years,I use it solely for cycle camping .The tent is brilliant and being the 300 is very spacious and can even get my bike inside if i had to .
My son and I used a 300 hiking at Philmont Scout ranch. 2 weeks in the mountains flawlessly, and 15 weekend training hikes. Light weight , waterproof, and rock solid.
I have an earlier model the vango tbs micro, still working ok after 20 years. Bombproof. However, I replaced it with a Wild Country Coshee 2 which is only 2kg and has two doors and 2 porches, even better imo, used it for 5 years without a problem. Very similar to your tent in design, and you can still pick one up for about £130. Your reviews are very good, keep up the good work
@@BackpackingUK yes very. I suspect the build quality is not quite up to the Vango but it’s ok, and like the Vango it’s only just big enough for two, but fine for one or two night trips. I took it on the Sutherland Trail with a female friend used it for 3 nights, tent weighs 1300g and poles/pegs weigh 700g for splitting weight. I’m going to take it to Knoydart in two weeks time for an overnight Corbett bagging trip
Great video. I miss my Banshee 200 and was going to look for another used, but I think I'll wait and see how the slightly lighter Apex Compact 200 compares. I hope you'll get a chance to review it.
I absolutely love my 200, it’s my first tent, purchased at Christmas to give wildcamping a go! 10+ camps later (not a lot I know) but I still love it! Could do with 10cm more head room other than that I’d recommend it to anyone!
Thanks for the vid. Great review. Complete newbie to wild camping (experience with scouts & TA) Have been studying tent reviews. Cloud peak close, but decided on banshee 300 over 200 for extra head room for not much weight. Also love the 2 doors and tension band. In my youth I had a vango hurricane. Also available is a gear storage add-on, maybe add to side without porch, or even add-ons either side for massive amount of space
@@BackpackingUK Hopefully so mate! I’m also after a solid cooking solution, would you go all out on a Jetboil or go for something like a Pocket rocket with a thermostack cookset? It’s my first time buying a camping stove
@@8evvied For proper cooking, and if you've got the budget, the MiniMo is hard to beat. For boiling water only and fast the Flash is superb. For a bit of both, and keeping it compact and versatile, the Pocket Rocket 2 and Soto Windmaster are great! There's also lots of budget options out there too.
@@BackpackingUK I’ve watched all your videos regarding cook options and as I’m into my cooking I think it will have to be the Minimo, the simmer function is a game changer along with the summit skillet. Thanks for the help mate, love the channel!
Ive had an older model of one of these since 2012 and its still waterproof and completely perfect condition despite using it loads. As you say its very low and cramped with two people but i wouldn't have been able to afford anything more expensive at age 20. Someone else mentioned the low height improving stealth and wind resistance and its so true, its a great wild camping tent, it just disappears into the background. Need to get something lighter and with more space now though, im fed up of it being too small.
Really nice review, mate! Vango would do themselves a huge disservice if they discontinued this model. It seems like the backbone of the wild camping budget community! Thinking about getting one myself, would be perfect for hiking the Scandinavian trails with the shape, size and weatherproofness. As you said - 2.4 kg is perfectly okay for a hiking tent, if those extra 400-500 grams can be found in good features. The Banshee surely does that.
@@docldn That is interesting input, you're right about that, it can be hard finding flat ground (especially in the mountain trails). But is it that much of a problem, tunnel tents are the most common trail tents in Scandinavia, aren't they?
@@fiskmasadventures its not about flat ground - that wasn't a problem. What was a problem, the ground being rock covered with a thin layer of soil. You just can't put a peg in. I had vango zenith with me (which I loved in the UK) an wished I had a free standing tent. I remember I actually broke one of the aluminum pegs with a stone trying to get it in in desperation by force. It didn't work.
@@fiskmasadventures this was the first time I realized I need a free standing tent. I got myself naturehike cloud up 2 up after that trip and use it since then, very happily
I bought my Vango in 2015. Very good value for money. I had to choose then between the Banshee 200 and the Zenith 200 and went eventually for the Zenith. Why? The build quality is the same and I love the fact both tents having side doors on each side. Ideal when the wind direction changes. The Zenith has (in my opinion) an advantage for longer people. I'm 1.90 m and when I'm lying in the Zenith and rise up, my head will be at the position were the tent has its maximum height, in the middle. With the Banshee my head hits the inner tent. The Zenith has small poles at the front and rear, which lift up the ends and gives you more room at your head and feet. Overall the angle of the Zenith is not as steep compared to the Banshee
I was torn between the banshee and oex jackel 3 simply for porch area as want to use all seasons great reviews aimed at newbies and veteren campers alike
Good design that permits tent to be erected with the inner tent attached, KEEPING THE INNER TENT DRY when setting up in a rain or snow storm. All Tarptent designs have this feature.
fantastic tents for the money , used mine to walk the pennine way a few years ago , With hindsight a lighter weight tent might have been a bit more appropriate , That said the build quality took away any doubts whatsoever about its longevity , It performed faultlessly for the whole trip. Regarding a 2 man tent id say no . Single person with all my gear it was perfect . Id buy another banshee 200 in a heartbeat . great video by the way , very informative and echoes my thoughts exactly
Good tent, I also have a Vango Adventure awning. Sits perfectly over tent, door. Gives bag storage extra plus place to sit in camp chair and cook under cover. Not take it long hiking in that format. Car nearby, or all stuff in kayak.
One of the more thorough and clear reviews on this tent, thank you. I thought the same, until I bought a Halo 200. Much better in almost every way, if getting a shade heavy. The Banshee is very short, and the inner tent sags horribly into your face. But it's the Halo 200 that has been discontinued, I believe.....so I must be wrong, lol!
I bought the 200 about 18 months ago. My only issue with it was the length. Im only 5`9 but with an air mattress my head and feet were brushing the inner due to the angle of the ends. Its as if there needs to be a couple more inner to outer connection toggles at the head end to take the inner off your face or make the tent 200mm longer. I modded it a bit by tying a 6mm elastic cord to the peg loop and inner at the head end. Its made a small difference and its tollerable now. Dont get me wrong. Its a good little tent and I use it a lot. After first pitch you can leave fly attached.. a bonus for UK weather and its easily pitched in under 10 minutes. The extra length would make it a great tent though. And The bright green that mine came in is a bit grim. Prefer the fly to be a darker green or sand coloured for more stealthy camping. They say there is no "perfect" tent but for me.. it comes close. If only the colour and length..... Canna have it all I suppose.
I picked up a Vango Nevis 300 for £69 a week or so back brand new and I'm finally giving it a run out for two nights. Similar tent to the Banshee which I've also owned, great tent.
I like the tent and your presentation. I don't think you can go wrong with the Banshee. Almost perfect for Wild Camping and if you also carry a Tarp its easy to make a larger cooking/storage area👍
Another well presented video Many years ago, Iwanted to buy my first backpacking tent .. I nearly bought the Banshee as it was very popular even then, but in the end thought it was a bit too small. I opted instead for another Vango tent, the Spectre 200. The tent was grreat, but sadly was discontinued .. i often wonder why, it was great .. in fact, still is great. It also has the tension band system. I might buy a new tent this year and may go for the Cloud Peak 2 from Naturehike. Regards from Whitley Bay
I had a banshee 200 for a couple of years stood up to some mental weather me and my mate were in Wales he was in oex raccoon 11 and me in the banshee the weather was ridiculous in north Wales his tent was totaled shattered poles ripped tent the banshee just had two bent poles which I could of salvaged and still stayed the night I reaken but it was savage weather so we bailed out! Bang for buck I'd buy again quality tent!
Loving Vango. My 1st ever tent way a Vango Cairngorm 100. Loved it. After going through many other brands I am back to Vango Helium 1. Incredible tent and weight. Just off a trip to Iceland and the tent performed so well. Unreal. The side access bag is so so handy. Love it. Sub from me mate.
Yes, good price. Robust. Plenty space for one. Backpacking three season Scotland ideal. It is still worth buying if available. Not light, but that's not the niche designed for. You gain strength. Very waterproof. Sits well in wind. Rain just doesn't affect it at all. No leaks, no problems.
Great value for money. Survived top of hill in bad winter storm and seriously heavy rain. For me, as an old guy, the low roof makes getting out difficult and I often get my back wet rubbing against outer after a wet night. Vango make great value for money tents though, no denying.
Hi, interesting video about the Banshee. I looked at one a few years ago and decided I wanted Scafell 200 instead. Simply because of the interior allowing me all the room I wanted along with the Vango reputation for build quality. Have you taken a Scafell 200 out into the field? If so, I would love your take on it Call it luck, but mine has only ever experienced a slight shower. One man tents always seemed too 'close' for me and that is why I would always err on the 2 man size.
I've used this with 2 of us in it but you definitely have to be a couple or very close friends. Although in the cold weather it was nice and toasty, haha 😄
Almost dropped £900 on a Hilleberg, said to myself go Vango first. I brought a Tempest 200 7 years ago and she thought off some serious Welsh/Belgium 24hr storms. I owe it to Vango to give the Banshee a go, I know the product will out perform the price point! Just cracked a beer and I’m pitching her up in the garden (never to old) I’ll say this from my Vango experience, don’t let the price put you off! Even Hilleberg are considered heavy sometimes, quality always comes at a cost. One day me n my motorbike mates were in Wales and boy did a storm blow in, all their tents flooded out and I just poked my head out at 3am and watched them run around like chickens. Sadly 3 people near by died in that storm, she was kicking off! My Vango took it all! For that reason I’m investing again, despite having funds for a Hilly. See how she roles up top when I peak next.
I have had this for around 6 years...I love it but careful with claiming its storm proof. I have had mine in a storm with strong winds and one of the poles cracked. But you did mention the poles being thin and I think that is the only sticking point, still, I do rate it for the price and size for less stormy weather, been all over UK with me.
Hi Andy I’m after my first backpacking tent, would you recommend this over the nature hike cloud peak 2? I would need the banshee 300 as if need it to suit 2 people. Enjoying the content keep it up 👍🏻
If you're after space get the Cloud Peak 2. If you want a tent that can withstand poor conditions get the Banshee 300. Both are great tents but my favourite is the Cloud Peak 2! If you check out the link on my Cloud Peak 2 review page your can buy it from Collins for £148.
Got the footprint with mine but doesn't seem to be in sync with the tent, it misses a piece and has clips to add to tent but doesn't seem to work. Great tent in all!
Extremely thorough video. As stated, the banshee 200 is legendary, However, if you're looking for a 200, you really need to be mindful of your height. 225cm is around 7 foot 4. So you'd be forgiven in thinking that if you're 6 foot 2, for example. That you'd have plenty of room length wise. This is absolutely false. Due to how aggressive the inner walls slant. At 6 foot 2 your forhead and nose will be touching the inner (head end) wall with your feet lightly on the inner foot end wall. If you're 6 foot, your nose will be around an inch or two away from the inner (head end) wall. Either way, if you're 6 foot - 6 foot 2. When you wake up in the morning the first thing you'll see is the inner wall an inch or two from your eyes. You can slighlty negate this, by using a bivvy bag over your sleeping bag and pressing your feet a bit firmer on the inner at the foot end. But just bare in mind that the 225cm measurement has been taken corner to corner of the floor and IS NOT a accurate measurement of actual " Usable" space. Netherless, at 6 foot 2 myself, if I had to take one tent for a long multi day trip that can endure anything. It would be the banshee 200
I stayed in mine with a friend on a bike packing trip. We are two females. It was tight haha. But such fun. We slept head to toe. Like being kids again!
Whats the difference between this and the pro model? Also, vango banshee 209 vs Berhaus Cairngorm 2 for camping in places like Kinder Scout, ect? Cant decide which. Vestibule on Banshee looks very very tiny
@@BackpackingUK perfect thank you. Ok going on my first 5 day camping trip Scotland in an mpv so weight is not an issue in terms of carrying a sleeping pad. I suffer with really bad sciatica and worried about sleeping mats. I sleep on my front or side can you recommend a good mat or air bed. Thank you so much.
Hab das Zelt vor ca 8 Jahren gekauft. Bin damit durchaus zufrieden Man sollte den Preis beachten Man kann es nicht mit einem Hilleberg Soulo vergleichen Für mich ist es richtig gut, OK es ist ein gutes Ein Man Zelt für den Preis Es ist ein cooles Zelt ⛺
I had the Vango Nova 300 for my dog and I the first time we used it. It was wet and windy and my door kept unzipping itself so we both got soaked by 2am we hunkered down in the car till daylight that was my weekend over. I sent it back via Go Outdoors 3 weeks later I got it back Vango said there was nothing wrong with it so I thought I would upgrade to the Halo XD Pro semi geodesic dome tent again high winds and I woke around 3am with my tent on my face as the pole snapped again I had it returned to Vango they sent it back saying there was nothing wrong with it and used my emergency pole repair Lengh to fix it. I now stick to Snugpak I have the Bunker 3 person tent I got that for £115.00 black Friday a couple of years ago. I also have a Pomoly Hex 2 person tent with half inner mesh for winter camping.
Hi mate, I have a big dog a German Shepard who I’m wanting to take with me, would the 200 be okay or worth getting the extra room? It would be solely me and the dog just wondered how much extra room it has, thanks :)
I have this tent bought about 10 years ago so think design has changed as I need to clip the inner in - now wondering if I could leave it attached when I pack it up - would make set up much easier - Does anyone have this older version ?
One massive problem with this (and other) Vango tents - not FREE STANDING. They all require pegs to stretch them. This may be a massive issue sometimes, speaking prom a personal experience. If you are pitching on a hard grouns (rock or stones) or a very soft ground, pegs won't go in or won't stay in. Best tent (IMHO) absolutely has to be free standing. Otherwise, Vango makes brilliant tents (heavy but will last forever).
Great video, I liked it, keep up the good work. By the way, I also recently started making videos about hiking and bushcraft, look at it somehow, I assure you it will be a lot of fun. ✌️
The 200 was never worth buying - its very heavy for one to carry and too small for two to confortably use. The 300 was the king - not much heavier than the 200 but really roomy, can sit up in it and split between two people its not too heavy.
Cracking tent. Was out in it last night. Semi flawed logic dictates that a Soulo should be 7x as good, which is nowhere near the case. £100 for that, there's no chance anything comes close in terms of value. Biggest criticism is that the pegs are rubbish and there's nowhere near enough vestibule space. Definitely not a 2 man tent, either
It definitely shouldn’t do that! Is there a seem through the floor? If so, it’s likely that’ll need to be seam sealed again. I’ve just had this problem with my Tarptent Scarp.
Buy from Go Outdoors here: tidd.ly/3A7mubd
To be honest.. I'm absolutely broke.. brain injuries.but that's another story. .anywho, just seeing if anyone is upgrading and wishing to sell theirs..
@BackpackingUK 99quid at Blacks
Got an an hour after I first commented
I've had my Banshee 200 for a few years now and love it. Yes it has a low roofline but this helps in bad weather and is more stealthy being lower down. I have just bought a Banshee 300 for use as a two person tent and yes it is bigger and slightly higher, but not massively. Don't buy as a family camp tent, it's a backpackers tent and is made for shelter and sleeping whilst on a hike.
I would trust this tent in all weathers and for a sub £150 tent. It can compete against tents 5x the price.
Highly recommended as a wildcamping tent.
Totally agree, thanks for sharing!
How far into winter can it stand. Gales. Storms high up etc.?
I brought one of these VANGO BANGEE 200 Tent for £112.00
Thanks for that pal.
Still got my banshee 300 Andy from when i was working away from home. I quickly got fed up with hotel costs and confinement so decide to car camp whilst away… My banshee was/is a fantastic tent especially for the money. TBH at 6’2” i was near the limit, but it worked with me camping in it every week/4 nights a week for about six months… so it gets a thumbs up from me. One thing i did add was a tarp over the top and entrance to create a space to sit and cook in good weather. When the weather wasn’t great i hunkered down in the tent and cooked in the vestibule with the door slightly open to vent… A fantastic all round tent ! Cheers bud 👍Mark
Nice to hear that from a taller person, thanks for sharing 👍
What's the weight like for hiking I'm 6ft1 so extra room great
I used the 300 version for years. Cracking tent! Was once caught in a storm that wasn't forecast - gusts that could blow you over! Horrific conditions, but the tent survived and kept us sheltered all night. The poles were a bit bent but they were still functional!
I had to buy a new tent recently for myself and of course I got the 200.
Thanks for sharing 👍
I just purchased the 300 today, was stuck between the 300 and 200 now not sure if I made the right choice as the 200 is almost 0.5kg lighter, what is it like to carry about?
Literally just purchased one brand new off eBay for £45, can’t wait to try it!
Bargain, you can’t go wrong!
Quite new to your channel, as i was looking for Vango Banshee 200 reviews, so anyway your review was really helpful thanks, and i got very lucky, bought mine brand new, at millets, £80 👍
I've had my vango banshee 300 for quite a few years,I use it solely for cycle camping .The tent is brilliant and being the 300 is very spacious and can even get my bike inside if i had to .
The 300 would be great for 2 people or those who like to take loads of gear away with them.
What weight is the 300?
@@theronin365 2.8kg
My son and I used a 300 hiking at Philmont Scout ranch. 2 weeks in the mountains flawlessly, and 15 weekend training hikes. Light weight , waterproof, and rock solid.
Wow! Thanks for sharing 👍
I've loved mine since the day I bought it 7 years ago! I've took it all over and it's survived some horrible weather!
Wow, thanks for sharing!
I have the 200 and 300 banshee pro. They are my winter tents . Still going on strong after 3 years. Thanx for a honest video.
Thanks for sharing 👍
I have an earlier model the vango tbs micro, still working ok after 20 years. Bombproof. However, I replaced it with a Wild Country Coshee 2 which is only 2kg and has two doors and 2 porches, even better imo, used it for 5 years without a problem. Very similar to your tent in design, and you can still pick one up for about £130. Your reviews are very good, keep up the good work
I’ve seen the Coshee’s. Are you happy with it?
@@BackpackingUK yes very. I suspect the build quality is not quite up to the Vango but it’s ok, and like the Vango it’s only just big enough for two, but fine for one or two night trips. I took it on the Sutherland Trail with a female friend used it for 3 nights, tent weighs 1300g and poles/pegs weigh 700g for splitting weight. I’m going to take it to Knoydart in two weeks time for an overnight Corbett bagging trip
Great video. I miss my Banshee 200 and was going to look for another used, but I think I'll wait and see how the slightly lighter Apex Compact 200 compares. I hope you'll get a chance to review it.
I absolutely love my 200, it’s my first tent, purchased at Christmas to give wildcamping a go! 10+ camps later (not a lot I know) but I still love it! Could do with 10cm more head room other than that I’d recommend it to anyone!
It's an awesome tent, but like you say, it just needs that little bit more headroom.
My soul 200 ...what a pos...
Thanks for the vid. Great review. Complete newbie to wild camping (experience with scouts & TA) Have been studying tent reviews. Cloud peak close, but decided on banshee 300 over 200 for extra head room for not much weight. Also love the 2 doors and tension band. In my youth I had a vango hurricane. Also available is a gear storage add-on, maybe add to side without porch, or even add-ons either side for massive amount of space
The 300 definitely gives you that bit more space. I like sitting up in my tents so head height is really important to me.
Vango have just got a sale from this video & the comment section raving about it! Thanks for the video mate
You'll love it!
@@BackpackingUK Hopefully so mate! I’m also after a solid cooking solution, would you go all out on a Jetboil or go for something like a Pocket rocket with a thermostack cookset? It’s my first time buying a camping stove
@@8evvied For proper cooking, and if you've got the budget, the MiniMo is hard to beat. For boiling water only and fast the Flash is superb. For a bit of both, and keeping it compact and versatile, the Pocket Rocket 2 and Soto Windmaster are great! There's also lots of budget options out there too.
@@BackpackingUK I’ve watched all your videos regarding cook options and as I’m into my cooking I think it will have to be the Minimo, the simmer function is a game changer along with the summit skillet. Thanks for the help mate, love the channel!
After watching your vid on the cloud up 2 I thought yep I'll get on,but I've got a vango banshee so I'll see how it goes with my bikepacking 👍
Ive had an older model of one of these since 2012 and its still waterproof and completely perfect condition despite using it loads. As you say its very low and cramped with two people but i wouldn't have been able to afford anything more expensive at age 20.
Someone else mentioned the low height improving stealth and wind resistance and its so true, its a great wild camping tent, it just disappears into the background.
Need to get something lighter and with more space now though, im fed up of it being too small.
Really nice review, mate! Vango would do themselves a huge disservice if they discontinued this model. It seems like the backbone of the wild camping budget community! Thinking about getting one myself, would be perfect for hiking the Scandinavian trails with the shape, size and weatherproofness. As you said - 2.4 kg is perfectly okay for a hiking tent, if those extra 400-500 grams can be found in good features. The Banshee surely does that.
Totally agree 👍
I've used it in Sweden. Massive problem with it not being free standing - in Sweden, most surface will be too rocky to get the pegs in.
@@docldn That is interesting input, you're right about that, it can be hard finding flat ground (especially in the mountain trails). But is it that much of a problem, tunnel tents are the most common trail tents in Scandinavia, aren't they?
@@fiskmasadventures its not about flat ground - that wasn't a problem. What was a problem, the ground being rock covered with a thin layer of soil. You just can't put a peg in. I had vango zenith with me (which I loved in the UK) an wished I had a free standing tent. I remember I actually broke one of the aluminum pegs with a stone trying to get it in in desperation by force. It didn't work.
@@fiskmasadventures this was the first time I realized I need a free standing tent. I got myself naturehike cloud up 2 up after that trip and use it since then, very happily
I bought my Vango in 2015. Very good value for money. I had to choose then between the Banshee 200 and the Zenith 200 and went eventually for the Zenith. Why? The build quality is the same and I love the fact both tents having side doors on each side. Ideal when the wind direction changes. The Zenith has (in my opinion) an advantage for longer people. I'm 1.90 m and when I'm lying in the Zenith and rise up, my head will be at the position were the tent has its maximum height, in the middle. With the Banshee my head hits the inner tent. The Zenith has small poles at the front and rear, which lift up the ends and gives you more room at your head and feet. Overall the angle of the Zenith is not as steep compared to the Banshee
Andy. Great vid,great tent.
If you wrap the guys around the poles,it makes it really steady in the wind.
Stay well.
Yes! I do that when I’m camping, I should have done that on this video too.
I was torn between the banshee and oex jackel 3 simply for porch area as want to use all seasons great reviews aimed at newbies and veteren campers alike
Which one did you go for? I had the Jackal II and really like that tent but both tents are very different.
Iv passed these on after a week (to friends ) they hammered them for years , on youtube videos regularly no names , but true
Good design that permits tent to be erected with the inner tent attached, KEEPING THE INNER TENT DRY when setting up in a rain or snow storm. All Tarptent designs have this feature.
My favourite tents pitch in one. If you get a tent where the ground sheet attaches too that's even better.
The best tent ever I've had mine for 8 years
Thanks for sharing 👍
fantastic tents for the money , used mine to walk the pennine way a few years ago , With hindsight a lighter weight tent might have been a bit more appropriate , That said the build quality took away any doubts whatsoever about its longevity , It performed faultlessly for the whole trip. Regarding a 2 man tent id say no . Single person with all my gear it was perfect . Id buy another banshee 200 in a heartbeat . great video by the way , very informative and echoes my thoughts exactly
I know it weighs slightly more but the construction would definitely give people confidence that the tent won't let them down.
@@BackpackingUK That alone would and should make it a serious contender for any prolonged trip 👍
Just managed to pick up the 300 in a sale at Blacks for £119 (Got to love those Honey online voucher codes!) - can't wait to try it out.
Bargain!
Good tent, I also have a Vango Adventure awning. Sits perfectly over tent, door. Gives bag storage extra plus place to sit in camp chair and cook under cover. Not take it long hiking in that format. Car nearby, or all stuff in kayak.
I saw that, I’ll check it out 👍
great vid, new sub, when anyone unzips a tent on UA-cam and goes in I can always virtually smell the tent smell.
Thanks for the sub 👍
One of the more thorough and clear reviews on this tent, thank you.
I thought the same, until I bought a Halo 200. Much better in almost every way, if getting a shade heavy. The Banshee is very short, and the inner tent sags horribly into your face. But it's the Halo 200 that has been discontinued, I believe.....so I must be wrong, lol!
The Halo is a really nice tent, just a bit on the heavy side compared to the Banshee. However, it's much larger!
@@BackpackingUK For a short while, Vango made a slightly longer version of the Banshee 200..... can't find them now 🤔
I bought the 200 about 18 months ago. My only issue with it was the length. Im only 5`9 but with an air mattress my head and feet were brushing the inner due to the angle of the ends. Its as if there needs to be a couple more inner to outer connection toggles at the head end to take the inner off your face or make the tent 200mm longer. I modded it a bit by tying a 6mm elastic cord to the peg loop and inner at the head end. Its made a small difference and its tollerable now. Dont get me wrong. Its a good little tent and I use it a lot. After first pitch you can leave fly attached.. a bonus for UK weather and its easily pitched in under 10 minutes. The extra length would make it a great tent though. And The bright green that mine came in is a bit grim. Prefer the fly to be a darker green or sand coloured for more stealthy camping. They say there is no "perfect" tent but for me.. it comes close. If only the colour and length..... Canna have it all I suppose.
Thanks for the review.
No worries 👍
I picked up a Vango Nevis 300 for £69 a week or so back brand new and I'm finally giving it a run out for two nights. Similar tent to the Banshee which I've also owned, great tent.
Bargain!!!
I like the tent and your presentation. I don't think you can go wrong with the Banshee. Almost perfect for Wild Camping and if you also carry a Tarp its easy to make a larger cooking/storage area👍
Great idea on a tarp, I think that’d be a great addition.
Another well presented video
Many years ago, Iwanted to buy my first backpacking tent .. I nearly bought the Banshee as it was very popular even then, but in the end thought it was a bit too small. I opted instead for another Vango tent, the Spectre 200. The tent was grreat, but sadly was discontinued .. i often wonder why, it was great .. in fact, still is great. It also has the tension band system.
I might buy a new tent this year and may go for the Cloud Peak 2 from Naturehike.
Regards from Whitley Bay
The Cloud Peak 2 is my favourite budget tent. It’s an outstanding tent for the money!
just bought one from go outdoors £82.50 andy awaiting delivery cant wait to get it and try it out at 5ft 4 its a palace for me
I saw that too, absolute bargain! You'll love it! Note for taller people, get the 300, it's on sale too!
I had a banshee 200 for a couple of years stood up to some mental weather me and my mate were in Wales he was in oex raccoon 11 and me in the banshee the weather was ridiculous in north Wales his tent was totaled shattered poles ripped tent the banshee just had two bent poles which I could of salvaged and still stayed the night I reaken but it was savage weather so we bailed out! Bang for buck I'd buy again quality tent!
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Great video, just bought one myself
It’s a great tent, you won’t regret it.
@@BackpackingUK thanks looking forward to giving it a good go. Enjoying your videos great content and good info. 👍
Loving Vango. My 1st ever tent way a Vango Cairngorm 100. Loved it. After going through many other brands I am back to Vango Helium 1. Incredible tent and weight. Just off a trip to Iceland and the tent performed so well. Unreal. The side access bag is so so handy. Love it. Sub from me mate.
Their Helium tents are really light! Seen a couple of demo ones but never used one. Let me know how you get on 👍
Yes, good price. Robust. Plenty space for one. Backpacking three season Scotland ideal. It is still worth buying if available. Not light, but that's not the niche designed for. You gain strength. Very waterproof. Sits well in wind. Rain just doesn't affect it at all. No leaks, no problems.
Totally agree 👍
Great value for money. Survived top of hill in bad winter storm and seriously heavy rain. For me, as an old guy, the low roof makes getting out difficult and I often get my back wet rubbing against outer after a wet night.
Vango make great value for money tents though, no denying.
Personally, I just wish they made it 10cm higher as the rest of the tent is great.
Great vid. What sleeping pad is that?
Hi, interesting video about the Banshee. I looked at one a few years ago and decided I wanted Scafell 200 instead. Simply because of the interior allowing me all the room I wanted along with the Vango reputation for build quality. Have you taken a Scafell 200 out into the field? If so, I would love your take on it Call it luck, but mine has only ever experienced a slight shower. One man tents always seemed too 'close' for me and that is why I would always err on the 2 man size.
I've used this with 2 of us in it but you definitely have to be a couple or very close friends.
Although in the cold weather it was nice and toasty, haha 😄
Thank you for sharing an interesting video🙂I'm waiting for the next video
Thanks 👍
Almost dropped £900 on a Hilleberg, said to myself go Vango first. I brought a Tempest 200 7 years ago and she thought off some serious Welsh/Belgium 24hr storms.
I owe it to Vango to give the Banshee a go, I know the product will out perform the price point!
Just cracked a beer and I’m pitching her up in the garden (never to old)
I’ll say this from my Vango experience, don’t let the price put you off! Even Hilleberg are considered heavy sometimes, quality always comes at a cost.
One day me n my motorbike mates were in Wales and boy did a storm blow in, all their tents flooded out and I just poked my head out at 3am and watched them run around like chickens. Sadly 3 people near by died in that storm, she was kicking off! My Vango took it all!
For that reason I’m investing again, despite having funds for a Hilly. See how she roles up top when I peak next.
You definitely can't fault the build quality. I have a Tryfan too and that's built just like the Banshee!
I'm about to get the Vango Banshee 200 me thinks 🤔
Thanks for the video Andy, great review. How's this at fitting in something like a Kestrel 48l?
It's definitely possible as long as you don't have a huge sleeping pad (assuming the sleeping bag is kept in the compartment at the bottom).
Nice tent!..but always have trouble with 1p tents never being long enough for taller folk.
I’m lucky being a shorter person. I can see how taller guys struggle with backpacking tents.
@@BackpackingUK I'm always a dollar short and 2 inches too long😁
"Is this a 2-person tent?" They never are. Thanks for the review!
Haha you’re not wrong!
I have had this for around 6 years...I love it but careful with claiming its storm proof. I have had mine in a storm with strong winds and one of the poles cracked. But you did mention the poles being thin and I think that is the only sticking point, still, I do rate it for the price and size for less stormy weather, been all over UK with me.
There’s no budget tent that indestructible but this is really well built for the money.
Needing a tent for the west highland way I'm sold in this are they still in production can only find newer equivalents 🤞
Hi Andy I’m after my first backpacking tent, would you recommend this over the nature hike cloud peak 2? I would need the banshee 300 as if need it to suit 2 people. Enjoying the content keep it up 👍🏻
If you're after space get the Cloud Peak 2. If you want a tent that can withstand poor conditions get the Banshee 300. Both are great tents but my favourite is the Cloud Peak 2! If you check out the link on my Cloud Peak 2 review page your can buy it from Collins for £148.
@@BackpackingUK thanks a lot I’ll watch that now
Have you reviewed the Highlander blackthorn XL Thanks
No, but intend to try some Highlander products sometime.
@@BackpackingUK no problem I just wondered as I am thinking of buying this tent and just wondered if you had reviewed it thank you for your reply
Rather go cloud up 1 although arguably not as sturdy, cheers for the vid Andy ATB
The Cloud Up 1 is approx 800g lighter and has more head height too!
Got the footprint with mine but doesn't seem to be in sync with the tent, it misses a piece and has clips to add to tent but doesn't seem to work.
Great tent in all!
That's a shame. I don't have the ground sheet so didn't know that.
Yes I have a Vango Banshee 200 and they're the boss. Got mine for £66 years ago. Scottish engineering.
They deserve the reputation they have!
Extremely thorough video. As stated, the banshee 200 is legendary, However, if you're looking for a 200, you really need to be mindful of your height. 225cm is around 7 foot 4. So you'd be forgiven in thinking that if you're 6 foot 2, for example. That you'd have plenty of room length wise. This is absolutely false. Due to how aggressive the inner walls slant. At 6 foot 2 your forhead and nose will be touching the inner (head end) wall with your feet lightly on the inner foot end wall. If you're 6 foot, your nose will be around an inch or two away from the inner (head end) wall. Either way, if you're 6 foot - 6 foot 2. When you wake up in the morning the first thing you'll see is the inner wall an inch or two from your eyes. You can slighlty negate this, by using a bivvy bag over your sleeping bag and pressing your feet a bit firmer on the inner at the foot end. But just bare in mind that the 225cm measurement has been taken corner to corner of the floor and IS NOT a accurate measurement of actual " Usable" space. Netherless, at 6 foot 2 myself, if I had to take one tent for a long multi day trip that can endure anything. It would be the banshee 200
Hi there I have got the Vango Banshee 300 Pro - cheaper than the 200 at the time , did vango stop the pro version ?
I’m fairly sure they still make the pro.
I stayed in mine with a friend on a bike packing trip. We are two females. It was tight haha. But such fun. We slept head to toe. Like being kids again!
Thanks for sharing! 2 would definitely be cosy!
Banshee or an oex Phoxx 2? Which would you recommend
Whats the difference between this and the pro model?
Also, vango banshee 209 vs Berhaus Cairngorm 2 for camping in places like Kinder Scout, ect? Cant decide which. Vestibule on Banshee looks very very tiny
Can't go wrong with a Banshee... 😀
would you rather have this tent, or the oex phoxx 2 V2 ?
Personally, I think the Banshee is a better tent. There is / was a 'Pro' version of the Banshee too which is slightly taller inside.
@@BackpackingUK thankyou, I'll keep a lookout for a banshee
Crackling value
Hi, have you tried the Quechua 2 PERSON POP-UP TENT ?
Yes, my friend has one. It's in my Snowdonia 360 video when we took our motorbikes. It takes just seconds to erect!
@@BackpackingUK perfect thank you. Ok going on my first 5 day camping trip Scotland in an mpv so weight is not an issue in terms of carrying a sleeping pad. I suffer with really bad sciatica and worried about sleeping mats. I sleep on my front or side can you recommend a good mat or air bed. Thank you so much.
If money was no object the Sea to Summit comfort mats are probably the most comfy you can get.
@@BackpackingUK I’ve decided to go for the Trekology UL140 from Amazon fingers crossed
Hab das Zelt vor ca 8 Jahren gekauft.
Bin damit durchaus zufrieden
Man sollte den Preis beachten
Man kann es nicht mit einem Hilleberg Soulo vergleichen
Für mich ist es richtig gut, OK es ist ein gutes Ein Man Zelt für den Preis
Es ist ein cooles Zelt ⛺
Mir hat es gute Dienste geleistet
Bei dem Preis bekommt man viel Zelt ⛺👍
Schau Mal hier
OUTDOORER 123
Hängematte
Trek Forest
Dir was schönes
Thanks for sharing 👍
Can you pitch just the outer .??
Yes.
I have an original ( old) Vango Banshee which has a 5.000 HH. Have the new ones changed now?
The new version is still 5000HH. Did the old version pitch inner first? This pitches outer so the inner doesn't get wet if its raining.
I had the Vango Nova 300 for my dog and I the first time we used it. It was wet and windy and my door kept unzipping itself so we both got soaked by 2am we hunkered down in the car till daylight that was my weekend over. I sent it back via Go Outdoors 3 weeks later I got it back Vango said there was nothing wrong with it so I thought I would upgrade to the Halo XD Pro semi geodesic dome tent again high winds and I woke around 3am with my tent on my face as the pole snapped again I had it returned to Vango they sent it back saying there was nothing wrong with it and used my emergency pole repair Lengh to fix it. I now stick to Snugpak I have the Bunker 3 person tent I got that for £115.00 black Friday a couple of years ago. I also have a Pomoly Hex 2 person tent with half inner mesh for winter camping.
That sounds like some serious bad luck with Vango tents 😢
Hi mate, I have a big dog a German Shepard who I’m wanting to take with me, would the 200 be okay or worth getting the extra room? It would be solely me and the dog just wondered how much extra room it has, thanks :)
If I were you I'd go for the 300 version.
I'd get the Vango zip-on kennel tent
how would you rate Helm compact next to this tent?
I prefer the Helm much more but that’s because I prefer free-standing tents and more head room. The Banshee would be better in poor conditions though.
@@BackpackingUKhm.. so banshee is better in handling stronger winds?
Worth getting vango 300 for extra few grams weight much more room..
Is this the new colour now I prefer the old dark green colour, does anyone know if you can still get it in the dark green???
Yes, the green is now lighter than the old version.
Hi can you tell me if there is a 2man tent that is 180 cm high
I’ve been in a tall Vaude tent. I’m fairly sure that was 2P/3P but it was still very lightweight.
I have this tent bought about 10 years ago so think design has changed as I need to clip the inner in - now wondering if I could leave it attached when I pack it up - would make set up much easier - Does anyone have this older version ?
If your tent is outer pitch first leave the inner in unless you're on a multi-day trip and need to keep it dry.
@@BackpackingUK Thanks so much - I will give it a try - -
Lovely review as ever but please remember it's kg (kilograms), kilo only means 1000.
One massive problem with this (and other) Vango tents - not FREE STANDING. They all require pegs to stretch them. This may be a massive issue sometimes, speaking prom a personal experience. If you are pitching on a hard grouns (rock or stones) or a very soft ground, pegs won't go in or won't stay in. Best tent (IMHO) absolutely has to be free standing. Otherwise, Vango makes brilliant tents (heavy but will last forever).
I’m a huge freestanding tent fan, to me they’re the best!
that thing has the specs of my 1990s dome tent.🤣
I’ve an earlier model that the poles are inside
That's how the OEX Phoxx 2 V 2 pitches.
Does anyone have any with this and naturehike cloud up model - really unsure between that one or this
I had the Cloud Up 1. The 2 is lighter and bigger than the Banshee but not as storm-proof.
Alloy tent poles?….never heard of them, they must be a ‘new’ thing?
Haha maybe new 20 years ago. Any backpacking tent over say RRP £75 will have alloy tent poles.
I’m 6,2 you think the tent is long enough
6’2 in any tent is borderline. I wouldn’t like to say.
To borrow someone else’s words that I heard a long time ago, you’re not fitting two people in a two person tent unless she’s really cute 10:19
😂
Im about he only person who didnt have a banshee.. to start off.... and i feel i missed out
It’s never too late 😁
Great video, I liked it, keep up the good work. By the way, I also recently started making videos about hiking and bushcraft, look at it somehow, I assure you it will be a lot of fun. ✌️
I’ll check your channel out 👍
Anyone got one for sale?
The 200 was never worth buying - its very heavy for one to carry and too small for two to confortably use. The 300 was the king - not much heavier than the 200 but really roomy, can sit up in it and split between two people its not too heavy.
The 300 is definitely the one to go for if 2 people are camping.
Cracking tent. Was out in it last night. Semi flawed logic dictates that a Soulo should be 7x as good, which is nowhere near the case. £100 for that, there's no chance anything comes close in terms of value. Biggest criticism is that the pegs are rubbish and there's nowhere near enough vestibule space. Definitely not a 2 man tent, either
Totally agree 👍
Pitching my new Banshee 200 on very mildly damp ground, the moisture seeped through after 2 hours. Dissapointing.
It definitely shouldn’t do that! Is there a seem through the floor? If so, it’s likely that’ll need to be seam sealed again. I’ve just had this problem with my Tarptent Scarp.
Blade is,the better tent.
You keep saying it's a great tent but then you keep saying but it's this and that!
That’s because it’s just like that. Overall it’s a great tent BUT it still has its positives and negatives. Great tents aren’t necessarily perfect 👍
Millets, £82.50 👍
Absolute bargain!
@BackpackingUK I'll buy two haha! Thanks for the review
Just got one for 89 quid
....and my old one has only has one door.
That was probably the biggest change between the new and old versions.
The Vango Tempest 200 pro is a better tent
Not sure about that, I'd say personal preference.
Looks like fibre glass poles to me.
No, they're alloy.
The tent pegs are shite good tent though
another wasting time video. when you buy new tent its not conected inner with outher
Absolute nonsense!
Which one would you recommend the most? A banshee or a cloud up 2
Banshee for bad weather, Cloud Up 2 any other time.