Vango Scafell Adventure Tent

The Vango Scafell tunnel tent range delivers reliable shelter for backpackers, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, and multi-day hiking routes where weight matters but you need proper weather protection. Built around two identical PowerLite 7001-T6 aluminium alloy poles that thread through continuous sleeves, these tents pitch quickly without matching colour-coded fittings or working out which pole goes where. The all-in-one pitching system keeps the inner clipped to the flysheet, so you pitch everything together or use just the flysheet when you need a quick weather shelter. Available in 200 (two-person) and 300 (three-person) configurations, both models feature Gothic arch pole structures that peak at the centre for better stability and water run-off, working alongside TBS II tension bands that create triangulated bracing against sideways wind movement.

What makes the Vango Scafell suitable for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions?

The Protex 70D flysheet carries a 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating with fully taped seams throughout, whilst the 70D groundsheet sits at 6,000mm with bathtub construction rising 10cm up the inner walls to stop water tracking in during heavy rain. Both tents have passed EN ISO 5912 weather testing for reliable performance in typical UK wet and windy conditions. Inside, breathable polyester combines with partial mesh panels on inner doors to keep air moving and reduce condensation during closed-up nights. O-shaped inner doors operate smoothly with one hand, rear flysheet vents improve airflow, and Rain Stop flysheet doors prevent dripping when you open them. Internal storage pockets keep essentials within reach, whilst the front porch provides covered space for boots and gear outside the sleeping area.

The Scafell 200 weighs 2.29kg trail weight with approximately 2.5kg packed, measuring 43cm x 16cm x 16cm in its Fast Pack stuff sack with oversized opening for easier repacking. The 300 weighs around 2.9kg trail weight with approximately 4kg packed in a 47cm x 14cm stuff sack. Both models pitch in roughly 5 minutes once you've practised the sequence, making them suitable for walkers doing multi-day routes, festival campers who value quick setup, and anyone after lightweight shelter that doesn't cramp sleeping space. High-visibility reflective guylines with secure one-hand adjusters stay visible at dusk, lightweight aluminium pegs handle grass and softer ground, and fire retardant fabrics meet EN5912 safety standards. The 200 suits solo adventurers or pairs efficiently, whilst the 300 works better with two adults plus gear or two adults and a child, as three adults fit but leave little spare room for kit inside the inner tent.

Should I choose the Scafell 200 or 300?