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Vango's F10 Helium UL 2 is robust and lightweight, weighing only 1232g. The hybrid tunnel design maximises space while minimising weight. The 15D silicone-coated nylon fly provides reliable waterproofing. The two-door configuration with twin vestibules allows easy entrance/exit and gear storage.
Vango says:
The Vango F10 Helium ultralight 2-man tent’s hybrid tunnel design creates a compact and reliable shelter for adventures in the wilderness. The additional width in the 2-man design caters for additional storage for solo adventurers, or a second person sleeping top to toe. TBS® Pro and pre-bend poles deliver exceptional strength and stability. The strategic vents allow for a through flow of air, reducing condensation. Extremely lightweight with a small pack size.
Our Verdict
Vango's new F10 Helium UL 2 is robust and lightweight, weighing just 1232g. This hybrid tunnel design maximises interior space while minimising weight and packed size. The 15D silicone-coated nylon fly provides reliable 3,000mm waterproofing, reinforced by the TBS Pro internal guying system, which allows you to tension the tent from the inside to create a tauter pitch.
The two-door configuration with twin vestibules allows easy entrance/exit and gear storage. The inner tent utilises 15D breathable nylon complemented by mesh panels for ventilation. A bathtub-style 70D ripstop nylon six-floor protects from splashback. Well-designed details like angled pre-bent poles, reflective guy points, and internal pockets enhance livability.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Pre-angled Poles - Achieve greater internal space than with a standard curve.Provides effective bracing against side winds
- TBS PRO - Internal Guying System using an ultra-lightweight dyneema cord
- Breathable Ripstop Inner Fabric - Allows condensation to pass through, for a comfortable nights sleep.Ripstop weave for extended durability
- Fully Taped Seams - All flysheet and groundsheet seams are factory taped for a watertight seal
- Main and Secondary Door - Provides kit storage and easy entry from either side for protection from prevailing winds
- Bathtub Groundsheet - Waterproof groundsheet extends 10cm above ground level to keep your tent dry in adverse weather
- O-shaped Inner Doors - Easy to open with one hand
- Part Mesh Inner Door - Allows ventilation, while keeping bugs out
- Flysheet Door Vent - Open from the top to ventilate porch
- Flysheet Vents With Mesh - Increase ventilation and keep bugs out
- Fast Pack Tent Bag - Oversized opening for easy packing and compression straps to control pack size
- Dyneema Core Guylines - Excellent strength to weight ratio
- Mini Line-Lok Guyline Runners - Lock securely, simple to release and high performance in all conditions
- Dyneema Pegging Points - Can be modified for use with skis or snow anchors
- Multiple Reflective Points - On pegging points for visibility in low light
- All in One Pitching - Flysheet and inner pitch together. Simple and quick to pitch and strike
- Hybrid Tunnel Tent - Maximising the inner space to weight ratio
- Inner Pockets - Conveniently positioned pockets keeps your tent tidy and gives quick access to essential items
Specifications
- Flysheet weighs: 499g
- Inner weighs: 489g
- Pole set weighs: 244g
- Total weight: 1232g (excludes pegs & bags)
- Pegs x10 weigh: 111g
- Pack size: 32 x 13cm
- Pitching time: 7 minutes
- Capacity: 2 Person Tent
Material & Construction
- Protex 15.SRN - 15D Silicone Reinforced Nylon flysheet fabric with 3,000mm HH rating
- PowerLite Plus Poles - 7001 T6 Alloy poles are lightweight, compact and durable
- 70D Ripstop Nylon 6 Groundsheet - 70 Denier Nylon Fabric is a great balance between low weight and high durability, waterproof to 6,000mm HH
- 15D Nylon Inner Tent Fabric - 15D 28gsm breathable nylon inner tent
