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51 Reviews of the Diablo 600XP Showing 01 to 10 Page:
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By: Lorimac Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 28/08/2012
We have had our Vango Diablo 600XP for 4 1/5 years now - it has been camping many many times. We love it. We had always had a heavy frame & canvas tent before, and my son bought the Vango for our birthday - saying we were getting older and needed a lighter tent (cheeky rascal). So anyway it is less than 2/3 of the weight of our previous tent, takes about half the time to put up. Is very wind and watertight. Has amazing space inside, both in the bedrooms and living area. We have used it for 4 adults, 2 kids and dogs. It is very light when the windows are uncovered and the mesh allows you to cool it on those hot days and keep the insects out.(although I don't think we have had many of those recently) Only 1 thing it says one person can put it up. I have tried and found it difficult to hold up centre and get the first rod into the ring. - Need 2 for this part. I would consider another Vango again - but not until this one on its last legs - we just love it.
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By: Onceayear Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating:  Date: 16/08/2012
About 5 years ago I finally talked the missus into going camping, and went to the local camping store and they had this tent, it was the last one.This is the only tent we have owned and it is great,we have had 8 people in the living area including a large ish table, still with room to walk past the chairs. The bedrooms are large with plenty of pockets. It stands up to severe wind and rain well,(as we found out last year in bude). The sun canopy make for a great addition and gives you even more space. I wish they still made this tent as I would but another one in a heart beat.
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By: Wakeb Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 13/08/2012
When we decided to go camping I had no idea that there was such a huge choice of makes sizes colours manufacturers its mind boggling. But after a few weeks searching and reading reviews I decided that the Vango came tops.
The first time we pitched it took around 45 mins to pitch up at Langdale in the lake district. Later that night the wind got up and the heavens opened and it was a monsoon it poured down and didnt stop all night. The Vango Diablo 600 xp was amazing - it stood fast it didnt leak one drop it never flinched. It was scary at times but it was fixed down with storm pegs and it stood solid.
Inside the tent is very spacious loads of room in the living area and also in the 2 bedrooms - very good head height. The sewn in ground sheets are great - I invested in a living area carpet made for the Diablo XP which gives you that extra comfort. The porch area is just great with the option to put your kitchen equipment either side on or at the end depending on the prevailing wind direction which helps, and plenty of room for the kids muddy trainers and boots.
The guy ropes are high viz so un suspecting kids or slightly drunk campers do not get decapitated wandering back from the toilet blocks. The Diablo has a second or rear door which is great for hot sunny days it just allows the tent to keep cool but still feels warm. It has plenty of window openings for ventilation in the bedrooms and lounge area with mesh to keep out bugs.
The one tiny problem I seem to get every time I pitch is the bedroom and lounge door zips are really difficult to close. I put this down to the fact that I must be putting to much pressure on the guy ropes or the base pegs are pulled to far apart, the zips fasten eventually with a little fiddling here and there.
To round off - I love this tent - I feel safe in it - I would highly recommend this tent to anyone who wants a fantastic family tent for room, height, warmth and protection from the good old British weather.
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By: Dawnconnon Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 25/06/2012
Took myself and wife about an hour to pitch in high wind in North Devon recently. Bought second hand on recommendation from Ebay and not disappointed. Held up very well in strong winds and after waterproofing before we left, not 1 leak. Very warm tent in cold weather and not at all draughty. Easy to pitch and site. Porch area ideal for cooking and taking off wet clothing and boots. Huge middle area which we used as eating area, and would recommend carpet for this tent as it does help make things more comfortable. Pods okay in size but despite 2 of us sleeping on an airbed, can't see how you could get a third in there but maybe on camping mats (3). Its a shame that this model was discontinued after this time but Vango have made a 2012 in a different colour but after having stood in one at a camping centre, much prefer the older version which I already have. Poles colour coded with sleeves on tent for ease of use.
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By: Cazzcull Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 07/05/2012
Just bought this from ebay as I had to leave my lichfield on site after our last trip. It took about 1 hour to pitch which as this was my first time was good, will be quicker next time.Plenty room and bedrooms are very big. Think I got myself a bargain, my only moan would be that the actual tent bag must have blown away while we were pitching. Strong winds and rain 1 of the nights but the tent was really sturdy and no rain came in.
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By: Wildflowerjanet Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2002 Rating: Date: 18/03/2012
This is the first and only tent my husband and I have bought and we use it about 2 or 3 times a year. We're dreading the day we need to replace it. I know it might seem a bit extravagant to use it for just the two of us but we find it makes for a very relaxed holiday as even if the weather is awful there is space to relax and dry wet walking clothes.
It takes about 1 hour for us to set up the pitch - this includes putting all our stuff in the tent, including pumping up air bed, making bed (duvets for us not sleeping bags), setting up kitchen area and opening first glass of wine!
I would thoroughly recommend this tent.
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By: The Berwick Family Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2004 Rating: Date: 25/08/2011
I know this tent is no longer available but I figure if you were looking to buy second-hand then maybe you might find your way here to read up about them. I have had this tent for a few years now and I have to say its still going up and down every year. There are signs of wear and tear to some of the not so important area's but mostly down to misuse by me :/ . The main area that is starting to show signs of wear are the pole sleeves from repeated threading and un threading of the flexi-poles.One of the tubes now has a rip in it but not in the direction of the threading but across it, this again might be down to user error/misuse/haste!
Over all I agree with all the positive comments and any negative comments may or may not be true but I put this down to individual user experience, my tent has been great with very few issues. If I was to buy this tent again I would buy the one with the extra bedroom pole (mine was the earlier one without it).
If any one has ever complained about it being unstable id wind then I would guess they never had it set up correctly. I survived a week on shell island in very harsh winds when all other tents around me were breaking and flapping and ripping in the high winds.One morning the site had almost been cleared of tents because of the wind, only about a dozen tents were left standing and they were all Vango's 9 of them at least were Diablo's!
One point I would have put down as a minor issue is that the side door of the porch needs a rain gutter as when open it lets rain drip inside to easily!
Other than that an amazing tent and am sad that Vango no longer sell it, Im going to try and find a Diablo 900 xp/dlx on ebay coz after witnessing death to tunnel tents on shell island I have a lot of faith in the design of the diablo.
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By: Lmcelwee Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 16/05/2011
We have the earlier model of this i.E the one without the extra pole for the pods to give extra height.
This tent meets all our needs. We are 2 adults, 1 toddler and 2 dogs.
Pods are comfortable for 2 but a bit of squeeze for 3.
The tent is one of the warmest I have camped in but that is the price you pay for inner tent first pitching.
Pitching takes 2 of us about and hour. It can be tricky to get right on uneven ground as the dome flops over a bit but it doesn't seem to cause any problems.
We have the kitchen setup in the porch and there is still plenty of room for mucky gear. The front door on our model opens out to make a reasonable canopy so we can get plenty of ventilation and room whilst cooking.
The main living area is great for Spring/Autumn camping when the evenings are a bit too chilly to sit out in.
It is large so finding somewhere to dry it can be tricky. If the weather is fine when we get home I open it out over both cars on our drive. It soon dries.
Good tent for a family who camp at both ends of the season.
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By: Firefairy Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 06/09/2010
Very impressed with this tent. Purchased 2nd hand on ebay this summer and following one practice pitch myself and two girlfriends spent a week in Cornwall in it.
Well firstly 'respect' to those who say they can pitch in 30-45 mins. I timed both our pitches and the best so far is 1hr 15mins with three of us. It's not that it is difficult to pitch, it's very obvious what goes where but this is a big tent with a lot of guy lines. You definitely need two to pitch, but three is even better when it comes to raising the inner tent and locating the pins etc.
Mine came with footprint groundsheet which is excellent as the tent groundsheet is clean and dry to pack away at the end of the trip. As this tent is discontinued I could not get a model specific carpet. I found useful information on the members forum of this website indicating that the living area is similar in shape and size to the Outwell Hartford L. Without checking I just ordered a carpet online - and happily it is virtually a perfect fit. Carpet does make the interior cosy, gives greater insulation and for me it meant we could have tables and chairs in the living area and not worry about damaging/puncturing the tent groundsheet.
We had masses of space and head height, not sure I would want to sleep 3 in each bedroom pod, 2 is ok tho. Living area is so big you could have several sleeping in it if you needed to. The porch is a great size too and like most people we set up our camp kitchen in here and there was room still to move around, store boots and wet gear etc.
In terms of performance: we had a lot of rain and high winds during the week. The tent withstood the wind very well and nothing broke or came loose. The bedroom pods and living area remained dry with the exception of about an egg cupful of water in one pod which may have come in where the previous owners had over tensioned and torn the groundsheet. This had been badly repaired and I'd already strengthened it with duct tape. It is easy to over tension this area and it is not strong enough to take it - so beware. We had a small leak in the porch on a seam, however the tent is 3 yrs old, has been used 6 times now and never been re-proofed so fair enough really! The previous owners had put it away wet and I can't imagine this did it a great deal of good either. I will be re-proofing.
We had no condensation whatsoever in the inner tent despite the rain and some cold nights - so full marks to Vango for that. Just a little condensation in the porch but then it is single skin and the groundsheet is not sewn in. Ventilation is good too. Mosi nets were very welcome - this was a very spidery site and with two of us being arachnophobes they became known as spider nets.
I think this tent is luxurious and well made and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. I think it is a good investment and will last years. Because of it's size and not being able to put it up easily on my own, I am looking to purchase a smaller tent for shorter trips on my own.
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By: Moonchair08 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 19/08/2010
Great tent. Superb space inside, we have sat 8 people in the middle bit on camp chairs when raining without feeling at all cramped. Lots of pockets and comes with a handy tent tidy for the porch. Takes us about 30 mins to put up with 2 of us. Easy and clear instructions to put up. They also make carpets for the middle section, which we have as stops the crinkly noise our dogs make walking around swapping beds and so on in the night. Also makes it feel warmer.
A really great tent.
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Manufacturer's Description
Plan your camping holiday in style. This large geodesic tent offers generous sleeping areas, an exceptionally large living area and an extended porch for protection from the elements. The Diablo range features an integral sewn-in groundsheet protecting the bedrooms and living areas from draughts.
"If you must own a family tent, make it the Diablo. They feature spacious living areas, large porches and multiple bedrooms." THE INDEPENDENT
SPECIFICATION
Flysheet: Protex 3000
Groundsheet:Polyethylene
Inner: Breathable H2O repellent Polyester
Poles: Fibreflex
Design/Style: Geodesic
• Emergency exit on the middle bedroom/flysheet incase you need a quick exit.
• Sewn-in groundsheet which adds protection, comfort and helps keep the bugs out.
• Full mesh door on the porch to give extra ventilation on hot summer days.
• Seam taped flysheet which gives long lasting protection from the elements.
• Mesh ventilation on the inner tent reduces the build-up of condensation and keeps bugs out.
• Bathtub inner groundsheet which gives you total climate protection and prevents insects crawling in.
• Fibreflex fibreglass poles which are though, sturdy & reliable.
• Colour coded poles which help you put the correct poles in their pole sleeves.
• Roller bag with zip opening for easy packing away and transport.
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