We were done and dusted within about three quarters of an hour. Yes they do go up with ease and there's no fiddling with pole sleeves and that really annoying bit trying to get the pole into the pin on the tight side! Been there? I won't go into the detail of pitching it, it's been described in detail already, in short, peg 4 corners, blow it up, help it take shape, guy the ropes and bands, have a cup of tea, and set up your home from home on the inside. REALITY CHECK - these tents don't take 5 or 10 or 12 or 15 minutes to pitch. Remember it's the first time it's been pitched. Once all the beams were inflated the tent stood as it should with some minor encouragement from us to get them into shape. When we started pumping the Airbeams they were hesitant to take shape but I later realised that was because of the weight of the tent. Last weekend was when we managed to get away for a couple of nights to Loch Ken near Castle Douglas, one of our favourite sites.įull of enthusiasm - me and my wife having the usual bicker about where was the flattest, and once that was resolved, with me having, as usual, to concede, we set about building the tent. May was a busy month for us so no camping and so no chance to get the Eclipse out and about. To say I was anxious about the what was in the big bag in my front room was an understatement. 2 reviews, below mine detailing horrific experiences. The tent was delivered (bought directly from the Vango website) and THEN. A few small niggles and where it had gone really wrong, Vango and the retailers were on the case. I ordered it in early May, keeping a close eye on what people were saying about it on here. I got to that decision based on a small number of criteria, namely, having used Vango successfully already (Vista 800 DLX), continued development of their Airbeam system and the size of the tent which would probably never require us to add an extension/ porch. When I started researching 'Air' tents at the start of the year I was totally aghast at the amount of manufacturers that had thrown their hat in the ring with their respective offerings.įollowing a sweep of the market place and researching the virtues of each product to within an inch of my life (big money involved here folks!) I decided that the Vango Eclipse 600 was the answer for our needs (Mum, Dad, boy 9 and girl aged 6). One or two more hanging lantern loops required (as previously commented)Ĭons only minor points but overall well worth the investment with the extras discounted in package deal.Ĭaution: as previously reported don't be alarmed by the airbeam seems dripping during the tents 1st self weathering process.Īdvise: make sure you have fully deflated all airbeams before rolling her up for the bag.īy: Marty2711 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2014 Rating: Needed a bit of velcro to seal side doors at bottom (a consideration needed with other tent makes,see reviews) The con's: Great carpet but bit slippy when bare footed. The pro's: Internal space, 5 large windows (upgraded material) with handy zip blinds, Fly screen doors for excellent ventilation, Air beam easy pitching time,Good quality carpet,Recommend the Sky liner(package extra). Our two week pitch in all weather conditions proved this Vango is everything they say it is. Vango's 50TH Birthday promotion model it says on the tin. 1 from 1 people found this review helpful, was it helpful to you?īy: Spudhead Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2016 Rating:
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