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14 Reviews of the Monte Verde 900 Showing 01 to 10 Page:
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By: KirstyRowden Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 30/08/2011
This tent took us about an hour and a half to pitch, but then we are novice campers and I know in time we will put it up quicker with time.
We love the design of this tent as you can keep the cooking area within the tent, yet away from the living area as there was a separate fully enclosed porch area perfect for the kitchen area, with space to eat at a table too. This kept the children safe in the tent yet not able to get near the cooking equipment.
The whole tent has a fully built in ground sheet, which is what attracted us to this tent. So completely free from rain water.
We had some very heavy rain and wind one night, but we woke up dry as a bone with no leaks. There was no condensation problem either. It had some good ventilation points.
We loved the organiser pockets on the outside of the sleeping compartments.
One very big possitive for us is that we have very young children that like to escape the tent and you can easily keep them inside the living area of this tent without worry of them escaping through small gaps or crawling out through the exits when you don't want them to such as at night time or while you are cooking. There is so much space that with a few toys they did not want to get away anyway lol.
It is does have 4 sleeping compartments sleeping up to 9 but you don't have to put them all up if you don't want to. We just had the back 3 compartments up, however I would say that the middle room is a very small 3 person room it would not support a double and a single in there.
One bad point, just be careful when zipping and rolling up the crystal clear windows leaving just the mesh don't be rough and in a rush, take your time opening and rolling them up as if you are rough with them, you could pull the zip off, but that is common sense.
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By: Mssianlc Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 26/07/2011
Continued post from previous.
We have just spent a few nights in our MV 900 and we love it! So much space we could all sit in Camp Chairs indie at night and still have room. It is entirely possible to pitch in 50 mins with two people as long as they both communicate - i.E shout directions at each other. We figured out the best thing to do it stand it up and the guy out the back first then walk it forward and guy out the front. The do any adjustments needed to straighten it our or move it slightly. We found it essential to pick up each pole when pitched to allow it to 'ping' to its natural position. As they are all pinned in to the ground sheet it tensions itself out.
We only had three pods up and they totally fine for two adults in one, two kids in another and one kid in the other.
Tent does benefit from having 'windows' which allow a lot of light and a good view of the kids outside. I especially like the hanging pockets next to the pods and they are great for stowing small bits like phones and glasses so they don't get lost!
Another good feature is the fly netting on the windows and side doors of the tent. This means you can have all the windows open but stop nature from invading your tent. We found this especially useful first thing in the morning when the tent began to heat up.
Taking the tent down took a good 1.5 hours but that is because we were going at a leisurely pace and marshalling 3 children at he same time! We did manage to get the tent back in the bag - I was so happy I had to take a photo to prove I had achieved the unthinkable!
All in all we would recommend this tent to anyone who is looking for a large tunnel tent. It is a big beast but has bags of space for small family's who want to spend more than few days at a time camping.
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By: Kj01 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 19/06/2011
Love this tent. We bought it so we would have somewhere less cramped to be if it rained. It is massive. Loads of rooms for kids to play. Nice area to cook and eat. Rooms big. Challenging to put up by two people, heavy. Would be nicer if the windows zipped open the other way eg from bottom to top so they could be half opened, rather than all the way.
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By: Mssianlc Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 09/06/2011
We have recently purchased a Monte Verde 900 plus Carpet. We decided to have a test pitch in our garden to avoid looking like total idiots on the campsite! It took two f us over 1.5 hours to pitch this tent but I am sure that I because it was windy and a bit rainy and we were tired. Once erected it was well worth it. Going from a tiny four man tent to a giant 9 man tent is a big leap but I wanted something I could stand up in and that had a separate cooking area as so far I have done all my cooking on my knees outside open to the elements.
I will post again once we have pitched it and lived in it for a few days :@)
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By: Jdo330 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 03/05/2011
We simply love this tent!
Bought it in 2010 and have used it a handful of times.
We are a family of 4 and find it perfect for longer stays (7 - 10 days plus). It has generous bedrooms, two great living areas and huge windows - all very welcome when your stuck inside on rainy days! Ours has been rained on fairly heavily and im pleased to report no leaks at all. It has also stood up well to gusts of wind although there was a bit of 'flapping' from the front entrance panels.
I like the fact it has 3 entrances, this is great for increasing airflow when its hot. The tent has loads of ventilation panels so we have never had a hint of condensation.
We also have the carpet and footprint which we feel are a must (carpet = cosy and the footprint keeps the tent clean but makes it easier to pitch).
The bag the tent comes in is big and allows space for re-packing. BE WARNED - when packed its big and the tent poles are heavy!
This is bar far and away the best tent I've owned and I wouldnt change anything about it.
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By: Emma_louise Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 29/04/2011
Just had our first trip out in the Monte Verde for a week and it certainly is a big tent!
Plus points:
Very roomy, with the front porch being separate to the main living area, it means you can keep your wet and mucky stuff away from your nice, clean carpet!
There are absolutely LOADS of air vents and so we have absolutely NO condensation.
It stood up very well to some very strong winds, it flapped around a lot but didn't budge, bend or break.
The windows are very large and make the space nicer to sit in.
Minus Points:
I wish the groundsheet in the porch zipped out so that you can keep the front 'doors' rolled up when it's raining without causing a puddle.
There are LOADS of air vents which can't be closed so it was very draughty when the wind picked up.
The hanging rail in the wardrobe compartment kept falling off when the end stoppers slipped off. We ended up supergluing them on!
All in all, a very nice, solid, versatile tent but BIG!
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By: Markbarnes Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 07/09/2010
Bought this in a hurry after our Coleman Savannah broke when we attempted to erect it in strong winds, and got a great deal from Ultimate Outdoors in Keswick, who beat internet prices for us. The tent itself is pretty easy to put up, even for two people. The footprint is worth buying to simplify the process. As others have mentioned, it's often difficult to get the poles apart afterwards, but it you strike the join lightly with your mallet a couple of times, they'll come apart quite easily. It's a big tent when packed up, and strangely the bag which contains the canvas is sturdier and has wheels, whilst the much heaver pole bag is less tough and has to be carried!
Apart from a very minor leak around one zip, we have had none of the problems with leaking that others had reported, despite getting caught in a spectacular thunder and lightning storm almost overhead that would have tested any tent.
Like most others, we bought the tent for flexibility and space. We can keep anything that might be wet in the porch (shoes, coats, even bikes), and the sewn-in groundsheet is a boon there. Inside, the living area is cavernous, though the largest room is still a little small for my taste, with little space left over once a double airbed is installed.
There's plenty of ventilation, with a mesh panels on three sides, so you can let the breeze come from any direction.
A few minor quibbles aside, I'm very happy. So long as you can handle the size of the tent, both in your garage/attic, in your car, and in hiring a pitch, then I'd certainly recommend it.
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By: Lenny611 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 06/09/2010
Bought this tent in July after looking at every possible make and model available. Was not disappointed! Went away for the first time in it in august and could not get over the space. It's HUGE. Check out the photos I posted. We had so much space we didnt know what to put in it.
We loved it though and ticked every box. All fully sealed in ground sheet in living area and porch. Think this is the only tent to have a fully sealed in porch which was great as you can put the additional tent inner in either the living area or porch. We used it in the porch as a dressing area/wardrobe room which was fab.
Had so many comments when we put the tent up. Everyone who passed commented on the space and size.
Was easier to put up than we thought. Took about 45 mins for the first time. Hoping it will be quicker as we learned a few things the first time round.
We bought the footprint and carpet which were great additions. No more trying to pack away a dirty tent and the carpet made it nice and tidy looking and nice underfoot.
Would recommend to anyone. No problems at all with ours. Endured torrential rain the third day and only had two small puddles and that was only because we forgot to zip up the cable entry points!
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By: Ruddli Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:  Date: 01/09/2010
We are virgin campers and have just come back from our holiday in Newquay. We bought the Monte Verde 900 because the size and layout was perfect for us. After a practise run on pitching in our local park, we found it pretty easy to put up and take down. Did have a slight problem with the poles pulling apart. Been virgin campers, we know nothing about tents leaking. We had one day of really bad wind and rain, the tent leaked from every single zip on the window curtains.Could somebody please tell us if it is normal to have some leaks from your tent in bad wind and rain? This tent is 5000 hydrostatic head. We are feeling really disappointed about our tent, we love everything about this tent but the leaking is a big concern to us. We have been in touch with the shop we bought it from and they are going to send it to Vango to be tested. Is this a common thing does anyone know? We loved the camping way of life but very let down by the tent. Help!
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By: Peachyclair Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:  Date: 10/08/2010
Just an update on our previous review. The tent needed replacing due to poor stitching, floor leaked, and the mounts for the bed pods were coming away.
Customer services were excellent and the repair service impeccable however on their own admission the tent was so poorly made they had to 'condemn it'.
We have since taken the new tent away and in all fairness much was resolved, but poor material is even letting the replacement down. A hole appeared in the groundsheet in the porch area and the stitching is also coming away in a number of places. The pegging points on the footprint have also come away.
With regards to the pitching we are going away this weekend and are already dreading it, and rather sadly (and expensively) looking at other options.
Nice tent, poorly made, design suits a large family but you will neglect them for a very long time whilst you struggle to pitch.
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Manufacturer's Description
The Vango Monte Verde is a new massive tunnel tent range for the 2010 season. The striking difference with the Monte Verde over most other tents of this type is the large fully enclosed porch area which also features a fully sewn-in groundsheet. The porch area is so large it is being recommended for the storage of bikes, inflatables and all your kitchen equipment. The Monte Verde features a steel pole construction which provides a massive expanse of space with no less than 6 large window panels making the interior feel light and airy.
The accommodation on the Monte Verde 900 features a 2+3+2 arrangement along the rear wall of the tent plus a removable 2-berth inner/closet that is positioned behind the internal partition wall door. There are no less than 4 doorway entrances - one on either side of the tent and 2 front door panels, one or both of which can be opened at any one time. The living space and bedroom areas of the Monte Verde 900 feature a fully sewn-in groundsheet as does the porch (all offering 10,000mm HH protection). Other key features include, external pole sleeves and pole clips allowing flysheet first erection, fully seam-sealed Protex 5000 durable polyester flysheet for 5000mm hydrostatic head protection, storm skirting, colour coded Powerplus steel poles, breathable polyester inner tents with mesh vents, flexible inners than can be removed when not in use, 'Crystal Clear' windows with internal covers, various mesh vents, hanging organizer and inner pockets, cable entry point, roller bags, repair kit. Fire retardant materials used throughout. 50 minutes pitch time.
Dimensions: (Inner) 235+280+235 x 140+180+140cm
Height: (Highest) 225cm (Bedroom) 215cm
Weight: 26.9kg (canvas); 24.55kg (poles)
Pack Size: 80x40x42cm (canvas); 86x20x20cm (poles)
Colour: Nutria/Honey
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