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Vango Capri 400 Poled Tent

£269.99(inc VAT) £370.00
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The Vango Capri 400 brings proper family camping within reach if you're starting out or prefer straightforward tent construction. This four-person dome tent uses Powerflex fibreglass poles rather than air beams, which means you'll pitch it the traditional way with poles threading through sleeves. The villa-style construction with upright side walls gives you full standing height in the living area, and there's a sewn-in front canopy that extends your usable space without needing separate groundsheet arrangements. Vango's Sentinel Essential fabric carries a 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating, which handles typical British weather conditions including sustained rain.

The Lights-Out bedroom fabric makes a tangible difference to morning wake-up times, particularly during summer when sunrise arrives ridiculously early. You get two separate bedrooms configured as 'queen size', offering 60cm width per person, and there's a toggled divider you can remove to create one larger sleeping space. The fully sewn-in groundsheet eliminates the gap where insects and drafts typically enter, whilst the TBS II (Tension Band System) braces the poles at three points to reduce flex during windy conditions. Diamond Clear windows and the AirZone ventilation system (combining high and low-level vents) help manage condensation, though you'll still need to ventilate properly overnight.

Vango designed this tent for weekend trips and short breaks rather than extended touring. The Powerflex fibreglass poles keep the packed weight manageable, though they're not as quick to pitch as air beam alternatives and you'll want to handle them carefully during setup. The pre-angled pole design creates more internal volume than standard curved poles, and there's a cable entry point with tidies for hooking up electric if you're on a serviced pitch. The Easy Pack carry bag gives you 50% more volume than standard bags, which genuinely helps when packing away in damp conditions. All seams come factory-taped and the fabrics meet EN5912 fire safety standards.

Vango Capri 400 Poled Tent Features


  • Sentinel Essential Fabric - Sentinel essential is a 68D polyester fabric, with a 3,000mmHH rating.
  • Vango PowerFlex® Fibreglass Poles - Creates strong, light and reliable structures
  • Lights-Out® Queen Size Bedrooms - Helps reduce early morning light so your sleeping pattern doesn't need to be dictated by the sunrise, while providing a 60cm sleeping area per person.
  • Pre-Attached Extension - Front canopy built into the design of the tent offering generous extra living space
  • Fully Sewn-in Groundsheet - Adds to the comfort of your tent by providing a bug and draught free environment. The groundsheet is attached to the flysheet with an external storm skirt to provide all round protection
  • Villa Construction - Upright side walls increase the height within the tent allowing you to fully maximise the internal space
  • Toggled Privacy Curtains - Provides privacy when required, can be rolled away when not in use
  • Easy Pack Carry Bag - Oversized carry bag made from 15% more material with 50% more volume
  • TBS®II Tension Band System - Ensures the tent performs in adverse conditions, especially in strong, changeable winds. When tensioned, the bands brace the pole at 3 points, and reduce sideways movement. Adjust TBS®II to remove slack. Do not over tension, as this may deform the poles. Can be stowed away in calm weather. Patented EP1905927
  • Clear Access Bedrooms - A wider opening and no step over into the bedroom allows for easier access
  • Diamond Clear Windows - Maximise light and visibility to provide a bright and airy environment
  • Adjustable Pegging System - Allows tent to be pitched perfectly on uneven surfaces
  • High Visibility Guylines - Strong and easy to see in low light conditions, the colour blends from the tent to a bright orange to enhance visibility.
  • Lantern Hanging Points - Conveniently positioned to attach your lighting
  • Toggled Inner Divider - Provides flexible sleeping options, allowing you to split bedrooms to create more privacy or remove to create a master bedroom
  • Waterproof PE Groundsheet - Robust and hard wearing fabric to stand up to the rigours of the most active campers
  • Cable Entry Point with Tidies - Zipped entry point for power cable, with touch fastener tidies to keep cables out the way
  • Fully Taped Seams - All flysheet seams are factory taped which provides a watertight seal
  • Fire Retardant Fabrics - Meets European EN5912 safety standard
  • Pre-angled Poles - Achieve greater internal space than with a standard curve. Provides effective bracing against winds
  • Bedroom Pockets - Conveniently positioned pockets for storing your essentials
  • Vango AirZone - High and low level ventilation panels combine to create a comfortable flow of air through the tent. Air circulation is essential for reducing condensation

Specifications
  • Weight : 14.7 kg
  • Pitching Time : 15 mins
  • Length : 445 cm
  • Width : 260 cm
  • Height : 195 cm
  • EAN : 5059474015916
  • Colourway : Twilight Blue

Frequently Asked Questions


What's the difference between the Capri 400 and Vango's air beam tents?
The Capri 400 uses traditional Powerflex fibreglass poles that thread through sleeves, whereas Vango's AirBeam tents inflate with a pump. The poled construction is lighter to carry and doesn't require an inflatable structure, but takes longer to pitch as you need to feed poles through and tension the tent manually. Air beam tents pitch faster but weigh more and need a pump. The Capri 400 suits campers who prefer traditional tent mechanics or want to avoid the complexity of air beam systems.
Is the Capri 400 suitable for wild camping or just campsites?
The Capri 400 works best on established campsites rather than wild camping locations. It's a family-sized tent with a footprint that requires decent ground space, and the villa construction with upright walls catches wind more than low-profile backpacking designs. The fibreglass poles and full groundsheet make it heavier than wild camping gear, and you'll need the full complement of pegs and guy lines for proper stability. The TBS II tension bands help in wind but this tent performs better in sheltered campsite environments.
How does the Lights-Out bedroom fabric work in the Capri 400?
The Lights-Out fabric uses a coating that blocks early morning sunlight from penetrating the bedroom pods. Standard tent fabrics let light through as soon as the sun rises, which can wake you at 5am during summer. The Lights-Out treatment doesn't create complete darkness like blackout curtains at home, but it reduces light transmission enough that you can sleep past sunrise without the tent interior heating up immediately. This feature works particularly well during UK summer camping when dawn breaks around 4:30am.
Can you remove the bedroom divider permanently in the Capri 400?
The toggled inner divider detaches using toggle fastenings, allowing you to create one large sleeping space instead of two separate bedrooms. You can leave the divider removed for the entire trip if you're camping as a couple or want a family sleeping area. The divider stores away when detached and you can reattach it whenever needed. This flexibility suits different group compositions and lets you reconfigure the sleeping arrangement between trips.
What does the TBS II Tension Band System do on the Capri 400?
The Tension Band System II consists of adjustable straps that brace each main pole at three points along its length. When you tension these bands, they reduce the amount of flex and sideways movement the poles experience during wind gusts. This stops the tent fabric from flapping excessively and helps maintain the tent's shape under load. You adjust the bands to remove slack but shouldn't overtighten them as this can deform the fibreglass poles. In calm conditions you can leave them loose or stowed away.
How waterproof is the 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating on the Capri 400?
A 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating means the Sentinel Essential fabric can withstand a 3-metre column of water before leaking. This handles moderate to heavy rain including prolonged downpours typical of British weather. You'll stay dry during weekend camping trips and week-long holidays in normal conditions. The rating sits in the mid-range for family tents - it's more waterproof than budget tents but less than expedition-grade fabrics rated at 5,000mm or higher. The fully taped seams prevent water ingress at stitching points.
Does the Capri 400 need a footprint groundsheet?
The Capri 400 has a fully sewn-in PE (polyethylene) groundsheet that's waterproof and doesn't require an additional footprint for protection. The groundsheet attaches to the flysheet with an external storm skirt that prevents water running underneath. A separate footprint groundsheet would add extra puncture protection on rough or stony ground and can extend the life of the sewn-in groundsheet, but it's not essential for normal campsite use. If you camp regularly on gravel pitches, a footprint adds worthwhile protection.
How long does the Capri 400 take to pitch with fibreglass poles?
Two people with basic tent pitching experience can erect the Capri 400 in around 20 to 30 minutes once you're familiar with the process. First-time pitching takes longer as you work out which poles go where and how the sleeve system works. The process involves threading poles through sleeves, connecting the pole sections, raising the structure, pegging out the corners, and tensioning the guy lines. This is longer than air beam tents that inflate in under ten minutes but gives you a reliable mechanical structure without pump dependency.
EAN-13 : 5059474015916
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