Vango Icarus 500 - Icarus flew towards the sun and this tent is also aiming high. Easy to pitch, 'as one' structure with generous living area, this tent will create an ideal base for your weekend adventures. The Icarus provides a place to hide when the weather is poor or a haven to return to after a long day in the sun.
Specification Details - for Vango Icarus 500
- Capacity: 5 person
- Weight: 10.20kg
- Pack Size: 72 x 26 x 26cm
- Pitching Time: 10 min
- Pitching Area: 665 x 515cm
- As one pitching simple and quick to pitch, keeps inner dry
- TBS® - Tension Band System unique internal bracing system ensures tent performs in adverse weather
- Fire Retardant fabrics reduces the possibility of ignition from naked flames
- Protex® 2000 polyester waterproof, durable and reliable
- Taped seams for waterproof protection
Features - for Vango Icarus 500
- Storm skirt system waterproof, exterior skirt system
- Fully sewn-in Groundsheet PE 10000, to protect against unwanted draughts and bugs
- Crystal Clear windows allows maximum light into living area
- Pelmet aesthetic addition to conceal interior attachment points
- Comfort colours darker over bedroom for a restfull nights sleep
- Side mesh door allows door to be left open for insect free ventilation
- Parallel zip door create a canopy for sheltered entry or shaded seating/dining
- Pre-attached guylines with guy tidies ensures correct positioning, improves pitching and re-pitching speed
- Reinforcement points extra strength on tension areas of the flysheet
- Reflective webbing find your tent at night or in adverse conditions
- Heavy duty polesleeves
- Powerflex® Fibreglass poles tough, sturdy and reliable
- Ring and pin system simple and secure pole attachment
- Front over door mesh vent allows continual airflow to enhance comfort
- Breathable fabric inner creates a comfortable sleeping area
- Polyethylene 10,000HH groundsheet strong, sturdy, waterproof protection
- Inner pockets keeps those essentials close at hand
- Handled carry bag for easy pack-and-go
- Repair Kit for that unforeseen emergency
I borrowed this tent from a friend to see if it is possible to camp with my 3 dogs. The weekend has been very successful. The tent was easy to pitch. It took 2 of us about 25 mins, not bad as we've both not pitched a tent for quite a while! I would say it is only a 4 person tent as 5 adults would be cramped. The living space was ok but not big enough for my group (3 adults and 3 cavalier king Charles spaniels). It help up well in the wind. When opening the door in the rain it soaked the inside of the tent which was a bit of a pain. Overall a good tent but not suitable for my particular needs.