Saturday 6 August 2011

Vango Halo 200

 
Sleeps: 2
Weight:  3.5kg
Dimensions:  Internal 210x140cms
Pack size:  40x17x17cm
RRP:  £150

Review:  The Vango Halo 200 is a high quality and fairly spacious two person tent at a reasonable price.  The semi-geodesic/dome design paired with a 5000HH flysheet means good weather resistance, whereas the symmetric double-door system and capacious external space (for an expedition tent) means easy access to the tent and to your belongings.  As with most of the new expedition tents from Vango, the Halo 200 come with tension straps on the eyelets for the poles and a clever V-shaped guy rope system on each side to equalise the tension across the poles.  The groundsheet is a sturdy, bathtub design which should stand up well to pretty much anything, and you shouldn't need a footprint for this tent - although it does help it to keep clean if nothing else.  The only downside to this tent is the weight, which still isn't too heavy between two, but for one person there are lighter alternatives - albeit at a higher cost.  A fabulous tent.

Best bits:  High quality, clever design, reasonable price
Worst bits:   A little heavier than some expedition alternatives.
Alternatives: The Vango Banshee 200 is lighter, but tighter inside.

RRP:  £150
Where to get it cheaper?:  Click here: £108