Vango Osiris Air 500 Tent RRP £640

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We tested the smallest tent in the collection: the capacious three-person Boracay FTC 301. A four-person version is also available, as well as much larger designs, but they all share the same square profile that, at 1.9m high with only the slightest pitch, gives the tent great head room as well as much more usable space. Vango’s Earth Collection has been designed to be environmentally friendly and durable, the entire range is made from single use plastics and every tent has an equivalent plastic bottle total to help show what Vango can create from just a small amount of waste. The Eco fabric has a waterproof rating of 3,000mm HH and UV protection factor of UPF30+, if this wasn’t enough the fabric also has ColourLok which aids colour retention from UV light. Setting up the tent couldn’t be easier. Using the included pump, pitching took us less than 10 minutes, and that included fitting the poles into the rain porch and completely pegging out the tent.

We love the open design and think it will appeal to romantic glampers who will appreciate the classic hobbit house aesthetic, but who also understand the benefit of the mosquito nets, decent headroom, 150cm door height and rain-deflecting canopy.

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AirBeam® Pump - Supplied with all AirBeam® tents and awnings, our ergonomically designed pump allows you to effortlessly inflate your AirBeam® product. Comes complete with a pressure dial and handy carry bag Mesh living room doors Both the living room doors on all the Vango Earth tents have integrated mesh panels that increase the flow of air within the tent, whilst keeping all the biting bugs out! Inflatable AirBeam® Structure - With 10 years’ experience in AirBeam® technology, we are the leaders in pole free pitching. AirBeam® technology ensures your awning is erect within a matter of minutes (supplied with AirBeam® pump)

Fully Sewn-in Groundsheet - Adds to the comfort of your tent by providing a bug and draught free environment. The groundsheet is attached to the flysheet with an external storm skirt to provide all round protection This kind of performance will of course vary between tent brands and individual designs and models, and not all air tents will be equipped with these straps, leaving them more prone to bending in the wind. However, while they may bend, inflated tubes will not snap, so that’s one thing less to worry about. All things considered, we’re going to call this one a draw. Take down While inflatable beams may bend in challenging conditions, at least they’ll never snap, unlike poles Queen Size Bedrooms - Provides a 60cm sleeping area per person meaning you have plenty of room to sleep and store essentials Sentinel Eco Fabric - with the development focus on the environment, we've taken single use waste plastics and transformed them into our Sentinel Eco Fabric.Double Mesh doors – Both living room doors have integral mesh to increase airflow while keeping the bugs out Tents are sized by the number of adults they can feasibly sleep (two-, four-, six-person, etc), but unless you’re looking for an ultralight adventure tent for one person, the rule of thumb is that if you halve the stated person number, you’ll get the number of adults the tent will actually sleep comfortably. A four-person tent will give two adults plenty of extra space for bags and not being squashed, but if you’re camping with kids a six-person tent (with separate bedrooms) is ideal. What happens if my inflatable tent bursts? Swedish brand Dometic is probably better known for its motorhome and campervan equipment, but its limited range of premium inflatable tents deserves more of the limelight, because their uniquely boxy design is game changing for tall people. For the latest information and advice on COVID-19, please refer to the latest updates by the UK Government.

Double Action Pump - Supplied with all AirBeam® tents our ergonomically designed pump allows you to effortlessly inflate your tent , comes complete with a pressure dial and handy carry bagNew! Mesh Doors - Both Living room doors have integrated mesh panels that increase the flow of air within your tent while keeping the bugs out. Thanks to the groundsheet, outer and sleeping compartments all being connected, all you need to do to pitch the tent is pump up the poles and peg out a couple of guylines. Vango AirZone™ - High and low level ventilation panels combine to create a comfortable flow of air through the tent. Air circulation is essential for reducing condensation As noted above, while an air tent may well move around a bit more in high winds, at least the beams won’t snap – which can be a problem with pole tents, either in very extreme conditions or as a result of an accident (reversing your car over them), or incorrect usage. Villa Construction - Upright sidewalls increase the height within the tent allowing you to fully maximise the internal space.

Inflatable AirBeam® Structure - With 10 years’ experience in AirBeam® technology, we are the leaders in pole free pitching. AirBeam® technology ensures your tent is erect within a matter of minutes, creating a strong and rigid structure allowing you peace of mid and more time to enjoy your holiday (Supplied with double action pump) Water although we’re surrounded by it isn’t an infinite resource, did you know that it takes an estimated 20,000 litres of water make a pair of jeans and a T-Shirt? That’s a lot of water, and I’m not trying to be harbinger doom but when you read ‘With the existing climate change scenario, by 2030, water scarcity in some arid and semi-arid places will displace between 24 million and 700 million people’, it’s not difficult to determine that adjustments need to be made. In every other respect – in terms of robustness of fly and ground sheet, zips, mesh etc – there is no real difference between air and pole tents. This is another draw. TransportationDrop Down Door Step - Effortlessly enter and exit your tent with the drop down doors. Perfect for pram and wheelchair access Covered Side Door - Provides a sheltered entrance to your tent, which prevents rain from dripping in The Vango Earth Collection is a wonderful addition to Outdoor Industry, it’s great to see something that is a blight on the health of the planet being used in a positive way. With the tag sustainability usually comes a large price tag, and Vango have managed to keep the Earth Collection affordable and within the reach of most people. That said, I’m not asking you to throw out your gear and replace it with the Earth collection, that would be counterproductive. If you do plan on buying some new gear in the coming season, then do please consider buying something from Vango Earth Collection. Pre-Angled Poles - Achieve greater internal space than with a standard curve. Provides effective bracing against side winds