Vango Blade 200 2-Person Tent

I bought Blade for two somewhere in 2012! I still have it, still taking it camping, I had it on 3 weeks road trip on motorcycle in Norway ( many nights and mornings in the rain, I slept in mud with it e few times, always dry inside). Now I'm taking this nearly legendary tent to 9 days track/hike to Scotland. And I'm absolutely sure this tent will do again :). If you take care of it, it will take care of you.:)

I’ve had this for a few of months now and very please with it! Overall the Vango Blade tent offers an excellent space-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for a luxurious solo outing or a quick 2-person stay. I prefer to use it on my own so I can relax in comfort with all of my gear unpacked beside me. It held up well in windy conditions thanks to the correct pitching technique, and I’ve found the tent's mm rating to be pretty accurate as I’ve yet to experience any leaks or condensation issues. It also packs down very small if you carry the pegs and pole separately outside of your backpack. However, like a lot of lower-budget tents, the included pegs may not be the most durable, so my advice would be to swap them out for better ones. The porch is small, but it can accommodate boots, a stove, and a few other items as a solo camper, while the rest of your gear can fit inside the tent.

I’ve taken this tent on numerous trips now without issues. The single-pole design is exceptional, withstanding all sorts of weather conditions. I found the included pegs work well and even handle harder ground. The porch is small but spacious enough for a small stove. This is a good quality tent for the money and I expect to get many years enjoyment out of it! Delivery and service from Ligo was excellent

I’ve only used the tent once so far but pleased with how it went. Primary motivation for purchase was the price and weight. Managed to pitch for the first time solo in rain and windy conditions without any problems but it did take longer than 8 mins (should probably have practised in the garden before I took it with me). Quick delivery

Found this tent really easy to pitch with the one pole design, even in blustery conditions. I used it on my own and found it spacious but compact enough to carry backpacking. A little drafty at the front due to the gap to the ground of the outer skin, not excessive but noticeable. Might be able to remedy this in future by packing some extra pegs for the inner and outer skins. Generally a good tent for both backpacking and camping.