Monday 29 April 2013

Vango Samara 600 review

Sleeps:  6
Weight:  26.45kg
Dimensions:  internal 210x420cm, external 270x420cm
Pack size:  69x47x35cm
RRP:  £500

Read our guide to Vango group tents here!

Review:  The Vango Samara is a bigger version of the Calisto, with a much larger porch and slightly wider body to the tent.  In addition, the flysheet on the Samara is made from 4000HH fabric, which is more waterproof than the 3000HH on the Calisto.  The Samara 600 has two separate bedrooms, two sleep four and two people respectively, but the four person room also comes with an internal curtain to split the tent into three two-person vestibules.

If you're looking for a family tent, with a little more luxury, lots of external space, and exceptional quality materials, then the Samara could definitely be the tent for you.

Best bits:  High quality flysheet, lots of headroom in the tent, luxury touches throughout
Worst bits:  More expensive than some of the other Vango group tents

RRP: £500
Where to get it cheaper?:  £329 here