Advantages: Good size, quite high, sturdy, easy to put up Disadvantages: Large and quite heavy when packed
...to stand up it. The Vango Venture 500 was set up and was a winner as soon as we looked at it.
== Dimensions and Layout ==
The tent measures approximately 12' X 8' and is about 5'10" high at the highest point. There is a large porch at the front which takes up about a third of the length of the tent, and the rest is taken up by the bedroom.
=== The Porch ===
The porch is a good enough size to set up a table and two chairs to eat if required, as ... ...wind and some rain. The Vango Venture 500 stood up to the wind brilliantly considering its size and height and as long as it is well pegged down it can withstand quite strong winds with very little problems.
We had a little rain this weekend and had no problems with leaks however we have been out in fairly heavy rain before and this manages to find its way through the material so I would not recomend it in the rain, however it is only advertised ...
johnny040676 28.05.2008
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Advantages: Good Size, Brilliant Value, High Quality, Sturdy, Easy to Erect Disadvantages: None that I can think of!
I purchased my Vango Venture 500 towards the end of 2006. For the bargain price of £85.00 and I haven't looked back since! Numourus camping trips have bee happily spent in this tent and it will see many more!
The frame consists of 2 large poles crossing over to make the main dome, and a 3rd smaller pole creating a loop for the porch area. Once erect, with all pegs and guide ropes in place the tent is extremely strong and stable. We have camped in ... ...tent is now called the Vango Ventura 500. New technologies in fabric and tent design have been implemented to most of their tents, so this may be very worth looking into for the summer months. The price has stayed the same which I think is wonderful, such a bargain for what it is. We took the tent out in the wetter months and despite getting very wet and muddy, it has proven extremely durable and perfectly waterproof. A thorough wipe down and a good ...
PaulineLees 20.07.2007 (03.05.2008)
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