Features
An ultra-light 2 man tent that's ideal for trekking and backpacking in any conditions.
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Attributes
| Berth: |
2 |
| Bedrooms: |
1 |
| Doors: |
1 |
| Height (cm): |
85.00 |
| Length (cm): |
230.00 |
| Width (cm): |
185.00 |
| Flysheet Hydrostatic Head (mm): |
5000 |
| Groundsheet Hydrostatic Head (mm): |
6000 |
| Weight (kg): |
1.85 |
| Pack Size (cm): |
43 x 12 x 13 |
| Bedroom Dimensions (cm): |
220 x 120 x 90 |
| Pitching Order: |
Outer First |
| Pole Style: |
Powerlite 7001-T6 alloy |
| Number of Poles: |
2 |
| Fire Retardant: |
Fire Retardant |
| Repair Kit Included: |
Repair Kit Included |
| Pitching Time: |
10' minutes |
| Flysheet Fabric: |
Protex HC 5000 Polyester |
Info
Ideal for trekking and backpacking through any conditions, the Vango Banshee 200 weighs in at less than 1kg per person when shared, and has a handy porch area for cooking and storage.
The tent can be pitched either all as one, or flysheet first, depending on the conditions you're in.
The flysheet is fire-retardant Protex HC polyester with a hydrostatic head of 5000 which is very durable, with taped seams for extra protection and reflective webbing and zip pullers to help you find it in adverse conditions.
Handy features like O-ring guylines and colour-coded Powerlite alloy poles make pitching the tent simple, easy and quick.
The inner groundsheet is completely waterproof polyester, and the breathable fabric inner and mesh ventilation ensure a comfortable sleeping area, with a lantern hanging point if needed and storage under the door.
The whole thing packs easily into a compression stuffsack, and comes with a repair kit for those unforeseen emergencies.
In drier climates, you could use the tent without the fly to be even more comfortable. An excellent tent for explorers on the go.
Reviews
Excellent for a specific need, 19 January 2012
By Sim (Southampton)
I have had this tent over a year now. Used it many times, in all types of weather. It is very lightweight and packs up small. If you are looking for a tent to carry then in rucksack or on bike, then it's excellent. I take the poles out the stuccsack & it packs up even smaller then. The pegs are a little flimsy but I always have a few rock pegs with me for firmer ground. Space is limited. I have used it for 2 people, but it is cramped and very little room for kit. Much better as a 1 man tent and very good for that. No problems with strong wind (the tent, not me) but I have had a few issues with water dripping in. This was in severe wet weather and it could be that I need to re waterproof the tent. Water seems to collect on top, near the poles at the low end and then seep through after some time. I also noticed that at the taller end, the outer & inner often touch. This is because the outer sags a little, the guy pulls it out fine at the top end but I may adapt mine with another line nearer the bottom to stretch the outer out more.
Overall, it's a great tent for any time you need to carry one with you. If I had the car with me though, I would take my heavier and larger Hurricane 200.
Great Tent, 01 January 2012
By Pathfider Bushcraft (London)
Have had this tent now for 2 years and found it really reliable. Packs up small and is easy to pitch.
Great tent for single campers who want a bit od space or a cosy 2 sleeper. Ideal for scouts. Im 6foot 2 and find it okay, sleep at angle is some advice for the giants or bigger tent.
Excellent!, 05 October 2011
By JC24
I bought one of the older models of these tents in 2010. Since then its had quite a lot of use and abuse. I've used it in an exposed spot in the Lakes in gale force winds and it stood up really well, for the weight it is simply brilliant. Due to the netting on the inner tent and venting system you do feel the cold a bit in winter but equally its keeps the tent nice an airy in summer. On the down side I am over 6 foot so I do struggle a little for room (I would have to lop off both my feet to be able to stretch out). Ive found that I can just about squeeze my empty pack and boots under the porch and still have use of the entrance. I would prefer a slightly bigger porch area for cooking in bad weather. All in all though it's an excellent tent for a variety of conditions and an great price compared to some of its competitors. Would highly recommend.
