We woke in the morning to see a few tents collapsed and huge puddles onsite but all we needed to do was repair one guy line that got ripped. This was our first family tent, after many years running DofE Vango was a brand I had come to trust for quality and this tent didn't disappoint. The only criticism I could say was the poles were a little week and over the years we owned it they ended up splitting.

A side mesh door allows for insect-free airflow, and the parallel-zip front door can extend out as a canopy using awning poles (not included). Would definitely recommend this though, easy to put up with one adult (especially if you can get a child to help). I think I would change it for a different one if I could, the step is such a danger and the non blackout bedrooms are annoying, but the space is perfect for one or two people. Saw a few airbreams collapsed on site but the only fault we found was that the front awning had leaked a bit on the frontal slope. I also spray it with Fabsil every year and it's never leaked, even in some pretty horrendous weather.

The tunnel tent design optimises the space, with a sleeping are that can be divided in two depending on your family or group dynamic. The shock cord used in the poles don't seem that good and in mine were overly long so the poles kept coming apart resulting in unnecessary difficulty pitching and striking and a torn sleeve. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The is perfect and after putting it up in the garden the kids wanted to use it for a week in Wales, it stood up to some good old fashioned Welsh weather with no leaking and has plenty of room for us. This also allowed us to put our child to bed but have space between us and her without disturbing her with lighting or noise whilst we played cards.

Tents have evolved so much in the last 5 years, so the real question is this: is the Vango Icarus 500 DLX still a good little tent like it used to be, or is it an old model that should have been discontinued years ago? The second holiday we had a mixture of rain/wind and a heatwave (yes all in 15 days but expected in the UK).Had a large camp bed in the larger bedroom, actually a fishing bed, which was very comfortable, with clothes and towels. For optimum comfort, whack a tent carpet in the living area and line the sleeping area with blankets before lying sleeping mats on the top.

We've used it for long weekends over the summer every year since we bought it and in all that time, I've only had to replace one pole and make a minor repair to the inner.The Icarus 500DLX is a quick easy to pitch tunnel tent and features large diamond clear windows situated in the living area allowing light to flood into the tent and create a great view whatever the weather. Maybe it’s worth mentioning, that the Vango Icarus 500 dlx is erected ‘flysheet first’, meaning that the bedrooms, that are not waterproof, stay under the protective and waterproof flysheet. If you are not sure what does the HH rating means, I recommend this explainer post: Tent materials, fabrics, specifications and all the acronyms. A great option for family adventures the Vango Icarus offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to 5 people.