F10 Helium UL 2 Tent

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Vango’s F10 Helium UL 2 is robust and lightweight, weighing only 1232g. The hybrid tunnel design maximises space while minimising weight. The 15D silicone-coated nylon fly provides reliable waterproofing. The two-door configuration with twin vestibules allows easy entrance/exit and gear storage.

Vango says: 

The Vango F10 Helium ultralight 2-man tent’s hybrid tunnel design creates a compact and reliable shelter for adventures in the wilderness. The additional width in the 2-man design caters for additional storage for solo adventurers, or a second person sleeping top to toe. TBS® Pro and pre-bend poles deliver exceptional strength and stability. The strategic vents allow for a through flow of air, reducing condensation. Extremely lightweight with a small pack size.

Our Verdict

Vango’s new F10 Helium UL 2 is robust and lightweight, weighing just 1232g. This hybrid tunnel design maximises interior space while minimising weight and packed size. The 15D silicone-coated nylon fly provides reliable 3,000mm waterproofing, reinforced by the TBS Pro internal guying system, which allows you to tension the tent from the inside to create a tauter pitch. 

The two-door configuration with twin vestibules allows easy entrance/exit and gear storage. The inner tent utilises 15D breathable nylon complemented by mesh panels for ventilation. A bathtub-style 70D ripstop nylon six-floor protects from splashback. Well-designed details like angled pre-bent poles, reflective guy points, and internal pockets enhance livability.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Pre-angled Poles – Achieve greater internal space than with a standard curve.Provides effective bracing against side winds
• TBS PRO – Internal Guying System using an ultra-lightweight dyneema cord
• Breathable Ripstop Inner Fabric – Allows condensation to pass through, for a comfortable nights sleep.Ripstop weave for extended durability
• Fully Taped Seams – All flysheet and groundsheet seams are factory taped for a watertight seal
• Main and Secondary Door – Provides kit storage and easy entry from either side for protection from prevailing winds
• Bathtub Groundsheet – Waterproof groundsheet extends 10cm above ground level to keep your tent dry in adverse weather
• O-shaped Inner Doors – Easy to open with one hand
• Part Mesh Inner Door – Allows ventilation, while keeping bugs out
• Flysheet Door Vent – Open from the top to ventilate porch
• Flysheet Vents With Mesh – Increase ventilation and keep bugs out
• Fast Pack Tent Bag – Oversized opening for easy packing and compression straps to control pack size
• Dyneema Core Guylines – Excellent strength to weight ratio
• Mini Line-Lok Guyline Runners – Lock securely, simple to release and high performance in all conditions
• Dyneema Pegging Points – Can be modified for use with skis or snow anchors
• Multiple Reflective Points – On pegging points for visibility in low light
• All in One Pitching – Flysheet and inner pitch together. Simple and quick to pitch and strike
• Hybrid Tunnel Tent – Maximising the inner space to weight ratio
• Inner Pockets – Conveniently positioned pockets keeps your tent tidy and gives quick access to essential items

Specifications

• Flysheet weighs: 499g
• Inner weighs: 489g
• Pole set weighs: 244g
• Total weight: 1232g (excludes pegs & bags)
• Pegs x10 weigh: 111g
• Pack size: 32 x 13cm
• Pitching time: 7 minutes
• Capacity: 2 Person Tent

Material & Construction

• Protex 15.SRN – 15D Silicone Reinforced Nylon flysheet fabric with 3,000mm HH rating
• PowerLite Plus Poles – 7001 T6 Alloy poles are lightweight, compact and durable
• 70D Ripstop Nylon 6 Groundsheet – 70 Denier Nylon Fabric is a great balance between low weight and high durability, waterproof to 6,000mm HH
• 15D Nylon Inner Tent Fabric – 15D 28gsm breathable nylon inner tent

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