I have owned and used an H2 myself for the last two years in the very humid Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, eastern U.S. with elevations up to 6,600 feet. I have worked out upper cross ventilation by using small velcro tipped sticks in the upper sections of the two doors. It is very quick to pitch with inner and outer together, and good room for me plus gear.
I recently purchased same tent, slept three nights cross country Knoydart, fantastic, flysheet did get wet with condensation but soon dried out in the morning. I agree with your comments, needs small vents at the tip somewhere, i had upgraded from a Vango Nevis 200 and it had little top vents to help with the airflow. All in all , a cracking roomy tent for one man and his dog 👍
I bought the UL1 version recently - really like the quality of the tent, the colour, the weight and knowing it has a bit of extra strength via the TBS system if I get caught in a storm. Like your reviews too, have subbed.
The inner lines are the part of Vango's Tension Band system. Initially I was not too impressed with these as they didn't seem to do anything and always came lose. Eventually (after about 5 uses) I realised they were threaded wrongly from new! When I reassembled them correctly so the lines were gripped and didn't slip, it really improved the tent's performance in the wind. Using a footprint helps to reduce condensation, there wasn't a helium one available - but the zenith 200 is the same shape just heavier materials so its footprint fits, or you can cut one from a plastic groundsheet and fix eyelets to it.
the cairncorm in my oppion is a lot more waterproof and robust in everyway , though it does weigh 500 grams more, definatly woth the change fom helium to cairgorm , especially in the winter
Great review.. I've got the f10 helium ul1.. and love the tip about increasing the porch space by pegging back the groundsheet.. thanks buddy ..liked and subscribed
@@stevef8945 yes there's enough space in the inner tent for a (mostly empty) 40ltr backpack at the side of you in the triangle area opposite the porch. . Boots and cook kit/food/water go in the porch 👍
Great tent ..thats why the ground unclips ...also iv never used the daft straps on any vango tent , no doubt some one will swear they make an ioter of difference , iv used them up mountains and moors . Pegged down good and flat the straps are a pain and i wouldnt notice if they were never theyre , same with the cairngorm 200 . A two man tent is one man + gear backpack boots etc..Nobody leaves gear outside these days .. and we take more of it cameras etc
@@SunriseToSunsetwithStefDawson yeah the previous mod had a smaller vestibule ( would be great if vango moved the pole back a foot ) little more head space would be created and a better view , thanks buddy
Just had this tent delivered yesterday and tried it in the garden , love the idea of holding back the inner to increase the porch size . Do you think leaving the fly unzipped from top down slightly on both sides would help avoid the condensation problem you had ? Thanks for the review
Nice review👍I like the adjustable porch, very neat idea. How’s it to use for cooking? I’m thinking of getting one too. Where did you get yours? I need a light weight tent to complete the Cape Wrath Trail in Scotland next May. I’m 6ft 2 abt 15st and will have a 70 lit Osprey sack do you think it’s suitable for me? Look forward to hearing from you Neil
used it 2 times for cooking, no problems, but I did open the doorway down from the top for venting and was using gas cooker on the floor, I would not recommend using meths, because its hard to control the flame
Great review Stef, thank you. Camping and beer.... Go together like strawberries and cream 🙂. A really helpful, enjoyable review. Keep well and stay safe.
Nice review. Have you used it in anger yet? I am interested in the even lighter 1 person model, it will be used mainly in Peak District and Lakes so I am interested in how well it holds in high winds.
I bought the UL1 version. 1st night out camped on Kinder Scout with 30mph winds gusting to 40mph. Temp overnight was -2C. Held up well. Very pleased with it. I can just get all of my gear inside the UL1 inner tent, rucksack boots and all (to avoid freezing). The only frustration I have is the tieback on the outer door is too high resulting in the lower part still flapping in the wind when I was cooking inside the vestibule. Next time I will carry a peg.
2:55 headroom is 100mm?! Not sure sure I'll fit in there. I'm joking, nice video. I'm thinking about getting one of these when they're back in stock. You still liking it?
Why do you prefer the cairngorm over the helium .as they are basically the same tent using different materials .? You indicated that the helium wasn't as water proof ?
I've been looking at a lightweight 2 man tents for walking with my boy this summer . I've nearly pressed the button on a cairngorm or helium a few times but I'm not sure that there is gonna be enough room inside for us both plus kit . We currently use a banshee 300 which is great but a bit heavy and bulky . Want to sell me your helium ?
OK cheers ,had to ask . What do you think about the prospect of me and my 12 year old boy fitting in one . We both Use inflatable mats would it be possible to get 2 side by side (possible head to toe )?
@@kennethmmacleod i think that your feet and head would be so close to the inner tent when laying down as the inner is quite low top and bottom to be honest
I have owned and used an H2 myself for the last two years in the very humid Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, eastern U.S. with elevations up to 6,600 feet. I have worked out upper cross ventilation by using small velcro tipped sticks in the upper sections of the two doors. It is very quick to pitch with inner and outer together, and good room for me plus gear.
Thanks for the info!
I recently purchased same tent, slept three nights cross country Knoydart, fantastic, flysheet did get wet with condensation but soon dried out in the morning. I agree with your comments, needs small vents at the tip somewhere, i had upgraded from a Vango Nevis 200 and it had little top vents to help with the airflow. All in all , a cracking roomy tent for one man and his dog 👍
i have stopped using this tent and now use the vango cairngorm 2, it is much better in winds and rain
I bought the UL1 version recently - really like the quality of the tent, the colour, the weight and knowing it has a bit of extra strength via the TBS system if I get caught in a storm. Like your reviews too, have subbed.
thanks for the reply and the sub, i appreciate it
The inner lines are the part of Vango's Tension Band system. Initially I was not too impressed with these as they didn't seem to do anything and always came lose. Eventually (after about 5 uses) I realised they were threaded wrongly from new! When I reassembled them correctly so the lines were gripped and didn't slip, it really improved the tent's performance in the wind. Using a footprint helps to reduce condensation, there wasn't a helium one available - but the zenith 200 is the same shape just heavier materials so its footprint fits, or you can cut one from a plastic groundsheet and fix eyelets to it.
i now use the vango cairngorm 2 , it is a heavier tent but its more weather proof
@@SunriseToSunsetwithStefDawson any changes ?:) is cairgorm also better in strong winds?
the cairncorm in my oppion is a lot more waterproof and robust in everyway , though it does weigh 500 grams more, definatly woth the change fom helium to cairgorm , especially in the winter
Great review.. I've got the f10 helium ul1.. and love the tip about increasing the porch space by pegging back the groundsheet.. thanks buddy ..liked and subscribed
cheers mate and thanks for the sub, happy camping
I too am looking at the UL1. Interested to know your thoughts? Is there enough space for your pack in the inner?
@@stevef8945 yes there's enough space in the inner tent for a (mostly empty) 40ltr backpack at the side of you in the triangle area opposite the porch. .
Boots and cook kit/food/water go in the porch 👍
@@1-2-5-go6 thanks for the reply, thats good to know 😀
Very good clear review. Looks like a good tent. 👍🏻
thank you for your comment, and it is a very good tent most of the yesr , but i do prefer the vango cairngorm 2oo for using in heavy rain
Great tent ..thats why the ground unclips ...also iv never used the daft straps on any vango tent , no doubt some one will swear they make an ioter of difference , iv used them up mountains and moors . Pegged down good and flat the straps are a pain and i wouldnt notice if they were never theyre , same with the cairngorm 200 . A two man tent is one man + gear backpack boots etc..Nobody leaves gear outside these days .. and we take more of it cameras etc
thank you for your honest comments,
Thanks . About time vango got it right , i like that a lot
i am glad that you like it
@@SunriseToSunsetwithStefDawson yeah the previous mod had a smaller vestibule ( would be great if vango moved the pole back a foot ) little more head space would be created and a better view , thanks buddy
nice overview of the tent - thanks :)
thank you for your comment, i do try to include as much detail as i can
Just had this tent delivered yesterday and tried it in the garden , love the idea of holding back the inner to increase the porch size . Do you think leaving the fly unzipped from top down slightly on both sides would help avoid the condensation problem you had ?
Thanks for the review
it is certainly worth lowering the top of the zip slightly, have not tried it yes because of lockdown but i will let you know
Cool thanks fron Germany
thanks mate
Nice review👍I like the adjustable porch, very neat idea. How’s it to use for cooking? I’m thinking of getting one too. Where did you get yours? I need a light weight tent to complete the Cape Wrath Trail in Scotland next May. I’m 6ft 2 abt 15st and will have a 70 lit Osprey sack do you think it’s suitable for me? Look forward to hearing from you
Neil
used it 2 times for cooking, no problems, but I did open the doorway down from the top for venting and was using gas cooker on the floor, I would not recommend using meths, because its hard to control the flame
Hey - just wondering what tent you went for in the end? Looking at doing the trail this march :)
This one!
Doing final third of CWT this May after previous covid restrictions delaying it. So not actually used on trail yet!
Good tent!! Its a shame its not free standing 😮
Great review Stef, thank you. Camping and beer.... Go together like strawberries and cream 🙂. A really helpful, enjoyable review. Keep well and stay safe.
thank you for your comments, all comments are enjoyed and appreciated
Nice review. Have you used it in anger yet? I am interested in the even lighter 1 person model, it will be used mainly in Peak District and Lakes so I am interested in how well it holds in high winds.
i used my tent in quite heavy rain last weekend with no problems, i have not tried it in windy conditions yet.
Thanks for the update Stef.
I bought the UL1 version. 1st night out camped on Kinder Scout with 30mph winds gusting to 40mph. Temp overnight was -2C. Held up well. Very pleased with it. I can just get all of my gear inside the UL1 inner tent, rucksack boots and all (to avoid freezing). The only frustration I have is the tieback on the outer door is too high resulting in the lower part still flapping in the wind when I was cooking inside the vestibule. Next time I will carry a peg.
@@alanc4264 Roll the door from the bottom end upwards, not from the top downwards.
@@pootlingalong8928 Thanks I willl take note and try that.
Anybody know what groundsheet to use with this? The Vango GP510 (Helium 2 official groundsheet) is sold out everywhere.
sorry but i dont know , i never use a seperate groundshhet with my tents, maybe just a small tarp if needed in muddy conditions in the vestibule area
2:55 headroom is 100mm?! Not sure sure I'll fit in there.
I'm joking, nice video. I'm thinking about getting one of these when they're back in stock. You still liking it?
i dont really use this tent anymore , because i prefer my vango cairngorm and my jack wolfskin gossamer
Why do you prefer the cairngorm over the helium .as they are basically the same tent using different materials .?
You indicated that the helium wasn't as water proof ?
yes i have used the cairngorm in thunderstorms and heavy rain , very sturdy but slightly heavier , heavy duty tent
I've been looking at a lightweight 2 man tents for walking with my boy this summer .
I've nearly pressed the button on a cairngorm or helium a few times but I'm not sure that there is gonna be enough room inside for us both plus kit .
We currently use a banshee 300 which is great but a bit heavy and bulky .
Want to sell me your helium ?
sorry but i will still use both tents, the helium in the summer months, nut the heavier duty cairngorm in the wetter months
OK cheers ,had to ask .
What do you think about the prospect of me and my 12 year old boy fitting in one .
We both Use inflatable mats would it be possible to get 2 side by side (possible head to toe )?
i think that it would just be possible, but a little tight,
Hi, I am 6'4" tall. Do you think that I would be able to use this tent comfortably?
to be honest i do noy think so , i am 5ft 3inches and i fit just comfortable, i think that the inner tent would be to low for you
@@SunriseToSunsetwithStefDawson Thanks for the response. Do you mean sitting up or laying length ways? It's more the length I'm wondering about
@@kennethmmacleod i think that your feet and head would be so close to the inner tent when laying down as the inner is quite low top and bottom to be honest
You could get the weight down to .99kg. That’s pretty good for a ‘two man’ tent
99 grams not kilo grams
Why shave weight just to carry something in its place 😁😁. Everyone does it ! Chop bits off backpacks buy lighter bits ..then pack a bloody axe 😃😂😂😂😂😂
Am I missing something ? Where are u placing the 2 small poles ???? I see no sleeve for them ?
the 2 small poles go at either end of the tent
5ft 3 mmmmmm ok
Hi how long toke you to set?
10 minutes maximum
10 minutes i have my daughters cairngorm 200 up AND the helium in 10 mins probably got the cups ready
Can someone explain to why this is black inside and now they are all orange inside
i am sorry but i do not know the reason
I've looked into it, the newer models have the orange floor, the older models have the black floor. Both still recent tents
100mm is 10 cm. The measurement are in Centimetres! 😉😂
oops sorry
@@SunriseToSunsetwithStefDawson 😎👍🙏