| Vango Ultralite 200 Lightweight Tent |
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 |  Average Rating: 2 out of 5 No. of Reviews: 5 Weight: 1.4kg RRP: £150 Year: 2008 - 2007 Description: Suitable for mountain marathons and lightweight adventures. These Vango Ultralite tents are very stable for their weight, so you can camp in higher, wilder places.
- TBS PRO, which is a lightweight tension band system that ensures the tent performs in adverse conditions, especially in high winds.
- Pitches 'as one' which allows you to set it up easily, particularly when the weather gets bad.
- Seam taped flysheet & groundsheet give long lasting protection from the elements.
- Powerflex 7001-T6 alloy poles which combine strength & precision with flexibility to give the best resistance to bad weather.
- Variable airflow ventilation wich helps to reduce the build-up of condensation.
- Bathtub inner groundsheet which gives you total climate protection and prevents insects crawling in.
- Guying fillet on the 200 which gives extra storage space for essential kit, acts as protection for the large vent and can be used as a cooking area in bad weather.
Capacity: 2
Pitching style: Flysheet first or pitch 'as one'.
Packed Size (cm): 49 x 10
Floor plan:
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|  | | Posted: 28/01/10 | | 'TOUGH BUT WET!' | | Strengths:
Sturdy against strong winds and rain, light weight, easy pitch, small footprint, small packing. | | Weaknesses:
No porch, No mesh door cover which does not allow for venting or nice views when the bugs are about. Condensation is terrible due to single skin, poor venting. 2 person tent it is not, 1 person plus kit at a squeeze! | | Overall:
I used this tent for a 45 day plus trek across the pyrenees,I had no illusions that it was going to be comfortable but I wanted light weight. I got light weight, but there were elements of the design I would have exchanged for more weight. A small porch for cooking/storage of gear, a mesh on the door to help vent and also give me a view when the mozzies are about. It stood up against some terrible weather but the condensation levels were unacceptable. Sturdy but lacking features and comfort. It says it's a 2 person tent, but there was barely enough room for me and my kit, in fact most of the time my kit was out under the stars or the flap at the end of the tent, god knows how people fit in the ultralight 100!
It served a purpose but now its time to look for a 2 skin durable lightweight tent, they are out there now and so there is no need to go for the Ultralight 200 or 100 anymore. |
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| | | Posted: 10/06/09 | | 'STRICTLY FOR MOUNTAIN MARATHONS OR THE TRULY HARDCORE' | | Strengths:
Very light
Inexpensive
Stable | | Weaknesses:
Condensation
Space | | Overall:
I thought long and hard about buying one of these - I eventually snapped a new one up for £60 on Ebay. I was attracted by the light weight (1.3 kg trail weight), but was put off by some reviews. On the plus side, it's pretty well designed, stable in highish winds (have used it in winds up to 30mph), and has enough room for two biggish blokes and some lightweight kit. The downside is definately the condensation, which builds up after 2-3 hours. I have used it in relatively cold (5C or less) still conditions, which is probably the worst scenario. The roof does get damp, with the occasional drip falling on your head, but I didn't find that all my gear or sleeping bag got wet. The real problem is when you get up in the morning and try to move around in the tent - then you will get wet as you brush against the sides, but this tent is strictly for short stays, so not really a problem. The other downside is that it has no mosquito netting over the door, so you can't leave the door open to vent the tent if the mossies are biting. It has a small external porch which you can cook in and store gear. The TBS system seems to work well, but you really need to peg the tent out right to get the most out of it.
Don't buy this tent if you want a comfy base camp style tent - it really is for lightweight events where weight is absolutely critical, and on that basis it is a good piece of kit for about half the price of the top performers at the same weight. Yes, you are not going to be in the lap of luxury, but you will stay warm and relatively dryish. |
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| | | | Performance | | 80% | | Reliability | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
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| | | Posted: 07/09/08 | | 'ERM, THE DOOR' | | Strengths:
i have onr of these, brought in heist. i use to like it, only because its light.
wish i shopped around,
height in the middle is high. nice length,( thats all that is good).
2 man, i wouldnt try it, unless i had too.
still for now it does the job, used in a down pour all night, dry inside.
the door... i hate the door. no mesh
never go with vango again for anything, | | Weaknesses:
the door, no mesh. the space inside, | | Overall:
performance, dry inside, height ok.
door way, crap. no mesh
could i sell it, maybe not, saw my ULTRALITE 200 for £75. says it all. what a drop in price in a year. |
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| | | | Performance | | 60% | | Reliability | | 40% | | Value | | 20% |
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