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By: Lynles Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2005 Rating:  Date: 25/06/2010
We had borrowed a similar one to this made by gelert for our first ever camping experience so when we found a vango in the loot for £60 we snapped it up! We spent a week in it (2 adults 3 kids) at blue dolphin at Filey and it was brilliant. Plenty of headroom and a reasonable living area considering the size of the tent. When the country was hammered by a severe storm mid-week it never leaked or blew away even when other tents suffered that night. We have moved on to a bigger tent now the family is growing up, but is still a good week-end tent for us. Highly recommended
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By: Margo + Jerry Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2004 Rating:  Date: 17/06/2010
Bought this tent 6 years ago for our first camping trip. It's just OH and myself and we wanted something not too large but enough height for us to stand up in. Ideal for a couple who like space as there is lots of room in the bedroom if you do not use the room divider. We camp for long weekends mainly and this tent is perfect for us. It's so easy to put up and take down again - takes us 30 mins max. It's always been water tight and we've never had any issues with wind damage. It's always stood well and never let us down. Looking at some of the comments here in regards to wind damage, I think a lot of it could possibly be down to pitching the tent incorrectly rather than the tent being at fault.
The only reason I've scored 9 is due to the living area being tight once you get your table, chairs, fridge and cooking bits in there. However, we are going to invest in a premier extension this year and store everything in there from now on and then we will take the Vango out for longer trips. Can't wait!
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By: Stuee Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2005 Rating: Date: 02/06/2010
Bought second hand 2 years ago and used 5 times in all weathers.Its great to be able to stand up in and to sit under cover of the evening dew within the porch and be sheltered.
Its always been structurally sound though sometimes needs the tension tweeking when zipping up the doors so as not to burst zips. Inspires confidence in inclement weather and we have survived many stormy nights with no ingress into the sleeping area and only minor seepage under front door into porch. Though even this can be avoided with careful positioning of the sod cloths. Very spacious for a couple and room for much equipment, bikes, dogs or even kids if you must. Quick to erect (We use some Delta ground anchors for some of the main guys!) but a little awkward to dismantle as the poles tend to snag when pulled through.
A definite superior experience to hiking tents and the compartmentalised bag is strong and easy to get the whole tent back into. We love it!
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By: MikeJ Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 19/02/2010
After spending a weekend in a cheapy Argos tent, we decided we wanted to give a proper tent a go. We purchased a Vango Escape (special edition of the venture for local camping shop).
Our first visit was for a weekend in Scarborough and TBH we basically threw the tent up as quick as possible. This showed when fitting the living area groundsheet as the front of the tent was out of line. That night we had REALLY bad weather. Me and OH spent ages just lying there waiting for something to snap and eventually fell asleep fearing the worst. Next morning the tent had taken everything that the weather had thrown at it.
We have taken the tent for numerous weekends (including another east coast wipe out)and it has come through with flying colours. We have also taken it for a 10 day holiday in the South East. OK, so it isn't the biggest tent in the world but with a bit of planning on layout etc 4 people spent 10 days without any problems.
I got hold of a cheap plastic sheet from B&Q for under the bedroom compartment and a couple of steel poles from an old gazebo, threaded through the peg elastics at he front gives us a nice porch way.
Will it suit everybody.No. Would I buy one knowing what I know now for us.DEFINITELY
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By: Projectgaz Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 30/08/2009
I bought this in May 2009 from Go Outdoors Sheffield for £59.99 with my girlfriend.
We're very much fair weather campers so haven't tested this in any extreme conditions yet.
Used a couple of times, it's fairly easy to put up with 2 people, getting the pitching of the fly sheet so the inner hooks up right takes a bit of trial and error!
I'm 6ft2 and find the size of this tent brilliant, I can stand (Albeit, a little stooped over) right through the tent, and there's loads of room for our stuff or just room to chill inside.
We did have some pretty strong winds in Newquay and I was quite worried given some of the reviews I'd read, but it stood up well with no issues.
The inner has come away from the stiching slightly near the zip where it was tightly attached to the outer, but it's repairable, just be wary of any point on the inner where it's hard to get the zip through, consider unhooking near that point so save the strain.
I did see one of these in a campsite by a welsh beach where it was quite windy and it looked like it was about to fall down, however, the clever camper had pitched into the wind (You should pitch your tent, especially if it's this size, with it's back to the wind) and the guy ropes were all over the place and not in line with the shape of the tent at all, so I'd say it was more down to very poor pitching than poor design.
I do have one major annoyance and find it strange I haven't seen anyone else comment on it, but there's a small pole which affixes just outside of the inner for stability, great idea, but it's impossible to position this without it pressing fully against the outer, which would just draw water in. I've looked at the promo pics of the tent and you can clearly see the contour where this pole is against the outer, so it's part of the design. I don't have the guts to just put it in and see what happens as if it starts to leak it in, the path for the water will be open, and it won't stop until the rain does, and it's right above the inner!
All in all, this is a great leisure tent, will stand some pretty hefty wind if pitched correctly and the waterproofing is good enough for a good old British shower. I wouldn't pay the RRP of £150 for it, but if you see it on sale for £59.99 or somewhere close, it's a total bargain, just keep an eye on the tension on the inner.
If anyone's got any comment on that stability pole that sits just above the inner, I'd appreciate an email about whether it draws water in, and if it actually helps stability.
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By: Missemmaapple Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 22/08/2009
I wouldn't advise anyone who camps in Britain to buy this tent, we used it twice and both times it blew out of shape in the wind, the second time it became unusable. It would be OK for use in a sheltered spot but I would not feel confident taking it on a camping trip in the United Kingdom again.
I gave it three stars because it is a good size and it is easy to put up.
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By: Twojonnies Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 08/08/2009
Unsure of year of manufacture
This is my first tent and it is extremely spacious and comfortable for me and my husband and our dog. The front living area is nice and roomy and great if the weather turns nasty. The best thing is that you can stand up in both sections! I wouldn't really recommend this tent as a 5 man - 4 is probably more accurate.
Ours has come away from the zips a bit (sleeping area) but this could be due to us pitching a bit too far out therefore putting pressure on the sides(!).
We paid £119.99 for this in july 2009 from GO Outdoors, but they do have it for half that at the moment, I'd recommend this as a great buy - especially for first timers.
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By: BHOW Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 30/07/2009
I bought this tent for £59 in the sale.
We find it easy to put up, spacious and functional.
It damages quite easily and have so far suffered a broken pole and a small graze in the fly sheet. Despite this we are still more than happy with it (especially for the price) and like the side door + front door arrangement.
We camped with it in windy wales on the 25th/26th July when it RAINED LOADS- it was very very windy but it with stood all of it and we did not have any more than a feeble dribble of a leak in the porch area.
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By: Campw Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 27/07/2009
Difficult to rate the tent because we have had some great fun in it, but. Second time we have now come home with broken poles. It just wont withstand any wind!
The tent goes out of shape as soon as the wind hits it and eventually the poles go as you would expect. So you are in it and it is flat on you and then snap!
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By: DHut Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2005 Rating: Date: 20/07/2009
The big flaw in the design is the front section and door. Rain collects in puddles on the roof and inevitably seeps through. Rain penetrates under the front door, despite careful pegging down. Clearing up big puddles in the outer section is no fun. I realise this is a leisure tent, but the rain I experienced was not particularly heavy, just persistent. So what it would be like in a full on downpour is anyone's guess.
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Manufacturer's Description
This is a classic small family dome tent with and extended porch area that forms the main living space. The Vango Venture 500 also features excellent head height throughout, a large front panel door and a side 'J' door for in/out flexibility. The PE groundsheet (5000mm hydrostatic head) is completely detachable for ease of cleaning however, when in place inside the tents, the 'riser' trim of the groundsheet will ensure that it will exclude the worst of the elements.
The bedroom, although advertised as a 5-berth will more comfortably sleep four - and there is a divider curtain down the centre for of the bedrooms for privacy. Other features include, two 'Crystal Clear' windows with internal covers, multiple vents, a Protex 3000 durable polyester flysheet (3000mm hydrostatic head), taped seams, colour coded poles and continuous pole sleeves, flysheet first pitching, breathable polyester inner with mesh vents, Powerflex poles, storage pockets, lantern hanging point, carry bag, repair kit. Flame retardant throughout.
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