Vango Tents

From a one-minute inflatable pitch to a featherweight trekking shelter, there's a Vango for the way you camp. Vango tents span the whole spectrum, with quick-pitch AirBeam family tents like the Tacoma Air and Sierra Air, lightweight trekking tents in the Nevis and Exedra lines, the premium F10 Banshee and Helium for going ultralight, and roomy family models from Skye to Iris. Built to handle Irish wind and rain.

Vango Tents for Backpacking, Family Camping and Everything Between

Vango makes tents for every style of outdoor trip, from solo trekkers who carry everything on their back to families who need a separate sleeping pod for each child. The range spans trekking tents, adventure tents for weekends and festivals, and large family structures with standing room and separate living areas.

Reading Vango tent specifications: hydrostatic head, weight and seasonality

A Vango tent product page lists three key figures worth understanding before buying: the hydrostatic head rating in millimetres, which measures how much water pressure the flysheet resists before leaking; the minimum packweight; and the seasonal rating. For camping in Ireland, where rain can be sustained and persistent, a hydrostatic head of 2000mm or above is the practical minimum. A three-season rating covers spring through autumn in Irish conditions. Packweight and packed dimensions together determine whether a tent is genuinely suited to backpacking or is better carried to a campsite by vehicle.

How Vango family tents are designed for group use

Vango family tents are structured around a central living area with standing headroom flanked by separate bedroom pods, giving groups of four to eight people genuinely separated sleeping spaces rather than one shared interior. Covered entrance porches keep muddy boots and wet gear outside the living area, and built-in storage pockets in the bedroom pods reduce the clutter that builds up over a multi-night stay.

How Vango trekking tents balance weight and shelter quality

Vango's trekking tent lineup prioritises the weight-to-weather-protection ratio above space or convenience features. Fabrics are specified for hydrostatic head rating and weight together rather than one figure alone, and pole systems are chosen to pitch quickly and stay stable in poor conditions. The F10 sub-range represents Vango's most weight-optimised designs for solo and duo fastpacking.

Why buy a Vango tent from 53 Degrees North

53 Degrees North is an official Vango stockist and has been a specialist outdoor retailer for over twenty years. Tents can be seen in store in Dublin and Cork, where staff can match the right model to your trip type and explain what the construction specs mean in practice.

Frequently asked questions

What size Vango tent do I need?

Vango rates tents by the number of people they sleep, but sizing up by one person gives you room for bags and kit inside, which is worth doing on any trip longer than a night. A three-person tent is comfortable for two people with gear; a five-person family tent suits a family of four once you include luggage. For solo overnight hiking, a one-person tent is the practical choice; for groups, match the rated capacity to your headcount and then size up if budget allows.

What is the difference between a trekking tent and an adventure tent?

Trekking tents are built to be carried on your back. They prioritise low weight and a small pack size, and are designed for one or two people moving camp regularly. Adventure tents are not built for backpacking but pack down well for a car and pitch quickly on a campsite. They offer more internal space and are better suited to weekends, festivals and touring trips where you stay in one place for several nights.

Are Vango tents waterproof enough for Irish weather?

Yes. Vango tents use Protex flysheet fabrics with taped seams and a rated hydrostatic head, which measures how much water pressure the fabric resists before leaking. For camping in Ireland, where rain can be sustained and pitches exposed, a tent with a higher hydrostatic head rating is a better choice than a basic summer shelter. Vango's trekking and adventure ranges are designed for changeable conditions, not just dry-weather use.

What is a Vango air tent and is it worth buying?

Vango air tents replace traditional poles with inflatable beams that you pump up at pitch. This makes setup faster and harder to get wrong, which is a genuine advantage for larger family tents where threading poles takes time. The trade-off is weight: air tents are heavier than equivalent pole designs. For car camping and family trips that trade-off is usually worth it; for backpacking, a pole tent is the right choice.

Can I collect orders in store?

Yes, choose Click & Collect at checkout. Orders are usually ready within 24 hours and you will get an email when ready. Available from our Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown and Cork City Centre stores.

Do you offer free delivery on orders?

Yes, we offer free standard delivery on all orders over €100.

Where are your stores located?

We have four stores across Ireland: Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown, Cork City Centre and Arnotts Dublin.