The Vango Scafell 300 is a three-person tunnel tent that gets you pitched and settled in minutes, not hours. Two identical PowerLite alloy poles thread through continuous sleeves, meaning you won't waste time matching pole ends to colour-coded fittings. The all-in-one pitching system keeps the inner tent clipped to the flysheet, so you pitch everything together or use just the flysheet when you need a quick weather shelter. TBS II tension bands create a triangulated brace inside that counters sideways movement when wind picks up, working alongside the Gothic arch pole structure that peaks at the centre for better stability and weather shedding.
Head height reaches its best under that Gothic arch peak, giving you proper standing room where it counts. The single front porch offers covered space for boots and gear, keeping the sleeping area clear. Inside, you'll find a bathtub groundsheet that rises 10cm up the inner walls, factory-taped seams throughout, and a 6,000mm HH rating on the floor that handles sustained rain without issue. The flysheet uses Protex 70D polyester with a 3,000mm HH rating, backed by full waterproofing tests to EN ISO 5912 standard. Partial mesh panels on the inner doors and a rear vent keep air moving through, which cuts down on condensation during closed-up nights.
Tunnel tents need proper guying to perform well in wind, so you can use all the guyline points rather than just the main ones, to make sure you stay secure. The Fast Pack stuff sack has an oversized opening that makes repacking easier after a dewy morning pack-down, and the high-visibility guylines with secure adjusters stay visible at dusk. Weighing around 4kg with PowerLite 7001-T6 aluminium poles, it sits in that sweet spot between backpacking tents that cramp you and car camping tents that weigh twice as much. This tent suits walkers doing multi-day routes, festival campers who value quick setup, and anyone after a three-person shelter that doesn't demand half your pack weight.
Vango Scafell 300 Tent Features
- Tunnel tent construction - A quick and easy to pitch design that reduces overall weight without compromising on internal volume
- All-In-One Pitching - Quick and easy to pitch and pack away by leaving the inner clipped into the flysheet. It can also be pitched flysheet-first without the inner to provide a simple shelter.
- PowerLite Alloy Poles - Lightweight and durable poles made from 7001-T6 aluminium that balances weight and strength
- Protex® 70D Flysheet - Made from durable yet lightweight PU backed polyester with a waterproof 3000mm HH rating
- Gothic Arch pole structure peaks at the apex to increase stability and aid water or snow run-off from the flysheet
- Identical poles make it quicker and easier to pitch without having to match up poles to sleeves
- Inner tent made from durable polyester and breathable mesh to increase ventilation and reduce condensation for a comfortable night's sleep
- Durable 70D PU backed polyester groundsheet that's durable and easy to clean with a waterproof 6,000mm HH rating
- Bathtub groundsheet that extends 10cm up the inner tent to keep you dry in harsh weather
- TBS®II - Unique to Vango tents, our Tension Band System creates a triangulated shape inside the tent to brace against strong and changeable winds and reduce sideways deformation. TBS®II is easy to adjust and can be securely stowed when not in use.
- High visibility reflective guylines that are easy to see in low light conditions
- High grip guyline adjusters securely hold tension in even the harshest conditions and can be easily adjusted with one hand
- Lightweight aluminium alloy pegs
- Fully Taped Seams - All flysheet and groundsheet seams are factory taped for a watertight seal
- O-Shaped inner doors allow smooth zip motion that can be opened with one hand
- Partial mesh inner door ensures maximum airflow whilst keeping out bugs
- Rain Stop flysheet doors are designed to stop rain dripping into the inner when opened
- Mesh covered vent at the rear end of the flysheet allow air to flow through and reduce condensation
- Single porch provides covered storage space for your kit
- Fast Pack tent bag with an oversized top opening design makes it easier to pack away. Drawcord and compression straps keep pack size to a minimum
- Internal Storage Pockets - Provides convenient storage within the inner tent, keeping essentials close to hand
- Fully Rain Tested - Weather tested to standard EN ISO 5912 for peace of mind. This tent is suitable for use in wet and windy weather. Cautionary level storms and extreme weather should be avoided
- Fire Retardant Fabrics - Meets European EN5912 safety standard
Specifications- Capacity : 3 Person
- Weight : 2.9 kg
- Waterproof Rating : 3000mm HH
- Pack Size : 47.0 x ?14.0cm
- DofE : Yes
- Pitching Time : 5 mins
- EAN : 5059474013967
- Colourway : Pamir Green
Frequently Asked Questions
TBS II stands for Tension Band System, which adds adjustable webbing straps inside the tent that create a triangulated structure between the poles. This braces the tent against sideways movement when wind hits from the side, reducing the flex and deformation you'd get with poles alone. You can adjust the tension or stow the bands when conditions are calm.
Yes, the Scafell 300 allows flysheet-first pitching without the inner attached. This works well when you need a quick weather shelter for lunch stops or group gatherings, or if you're pitching in heavy rain and want to keep the inner dry. The inner tent clips in and out of the flysheet using toggles.
The Scafell 300 weighs approximately 4kg packed, which includes the tent, poles, pegs and stuff sack. This weight comes from the PowerLite 7001-T6 aluminium alloy poles and Protex 70D flysheet fabric, balancing durability with backpacking viability for shared carrying between two or three people.
The flysheet carries a 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating whilst the groundsheet rates at 6,000mm, both with fully taped seams. The tent has passed EN ISO 5912 weather testing, which means it handles typical UK wet and windy conditions. The bathtub groundsheet rises 10cm up the inner walls to stop water tracking in from underneath during heavy rain.
Three adults will fit using standard sleeping mats, though it works better with two adults plus gear or two adults and a child. The tunnel design prioritises length over width, giving you shoulder room when lying down but not much spare space for kit inside the inner. Most users keep bags and boots in the front porch rather than the sleeping area.
Tunnel tents rely on tension from guylines to maintain their shape and stability, especially in wind. You should peg out all the main guylines at the pole points as a minimum. The Scafell 300 includes high-visibility reflective guylines with secure adjusters that hold tension in strong wind, and skipping guylines will reduce the tent's weather performance noticeably.
Gothic arch poles peak at the centre rather than forming a smooth curve, creating a pointed apex like a Gothic church window. This shape sheds rain and snow more effectively than curved poles, increases headroom at the peak, and adds rigidity to the structure. The Scafell 300 uses this design on both poles for better weather shedding and stability.
One person can pitch the Scafell 300 in around 10 minutes after the first couple of attempts. The identical poles mean you don't need to work out which pole goes where, and the all-in-one design with the inner pre-clipped saves time. Pegging out the groundsheet corners first, threading both poles, then securing guylines gives you the quickest sequence.
The tent includes partial mesh panels on the inner doors and a mesh-covered vent at the rear of the flysheet to create airflow through the sleeping area. The breathable mesh panels on the inner tent walls also help. You'll still get some condensation in cold or humid conditions when the tent is closed up, which is normal for any single-skin tent construction with three people inside.
Tunnel tents pitch best on relatively flat ground where you can get the poles parallel and the fabric under even tension. The Scafell 300 uses aluminium alloy pegs which work well in grass and softer ground. Rocky or hard-packed ground needs stronger pegs, and very uneven terrain makes it harder to get the groundsheet taut, which affects the overall pitch quality.
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