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Vango Iris 500 Poled Tent

£269.99(inc VAT) £370.00
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  Product Description
The Vango Iris 500 is a tunnel tent that uses Powerflex Fibreglass poles and sleeps five people across two separate bedrooms. It's built around Sentinel Essential fabric rated at 3,000mm hydrostatic head, with fully taped seams and a sewn-in groundsheet that creates a sealed environment from below. The tent structure relies on pre-angled poles that increase internal space whilst providing wind resistance, supported by the TBS II Tension Band System that braces poles at three points to reduce lateral movement during gusts.

Both bedrooms feature Lights-Out fabric technology that blocks early morning sun, giving each person roughly 60cm of sleeping width in what Vango terms a 'queen size' layout. You'll find a toggled divider between the rooms that can be removed to create one larger space, plus bedroom pockets for smaller items and clear access points with lowered step-overs. The living area benefits from diamond clear windows positioned to maximise natural light, high and low ventilation panels for airflow, and a cable entry point with tidies if you're running power from a hook-up. The front opens with king poles that prop the door outward to form a canopy, though you'll need to carry these poles separately as they're not always included in the standard pack.

Pitching involves threading fibreglass poles through sleeves then tensioning the structure using the adjustable pegging system, which compensates for uneven ground. The tent comes with an extra-spacious carry bag for quick and effortless packing, offering 50% more volume than standard designs for easier storage after your adventures. Durable, high-visibility guylines feature a clever two-tone style—matching the tent colour before transitioning to bright orange at ground level for enhanced visibility and safety. Flexible fibreglass poles keep the structure lightweight and easy to transport, making setup simple wherever you pitch. The tent also meets EN5912 fire-retardant standards for peace of mind and includes convenient lantern hanging points throughout the living area to create a bright, comfortable camping space.

Vango Iris 500 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.
  • 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
  • King Pole Front Door - Increase the external space of your tent with the addition of king poles to create a sun-canopy
  • Toggled Privacy Curtains - easy to use privacy curtains that can simply 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
  • 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.
  • Pre-angled Poles - Achieve greater internal space than with a standard curve. Provides effective bracing against winds
  • 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
  • Diamond Clear Windows - Maximise light and visibility to provide a bright and airy environment
  • Toggled Inner Divider - Provides flexible sleeping options, allowing you to split bedrooms to create more privacy or remove to create a master bedroom
  • Bedroom Pockets - Conveniently positioned pockets for storing your essentials
  • Waterproof PE Groundsheet - Robust and hard wearing fabric to stand up to the rigours of the most active campers
  • Clear Access Bedrooms - A wider opening and lowered step over into the bedroom allows for easier access
  • Cable Entry Point with Tidies - Zipped entry point for power cable, with touch fastener tidies
  • Fully Taped Seams - All flysheet seams are factory taped which provides a watertight seal
  • Fire Retardant Fabrics - Meets European EN5912 safety standard
  • Lantern Hanging Points - Conveniently positioned to attach your light(s)

Specifications
  • Weight : 14.2 kg
  • Pitching Time : 15 mins
  • Length : 450 cm
  • Width : 335 cm
  • Height : 195 cm
  • EAN : 5059474015923
  • Colourway : Twilight Blue

Frequently Asked Questions


How long does the Vango Iris 500 take to pitch?
Pitching time typically ranges from 15 to 25 minutes with two people working together. The process involves threading Powerflex Fibreglass poles through sleeves, pegging out the corners using the adjustable pegging system, then tensioning the TBS II bands. First-time pitchers usually take longer whilst familiarising themselves with the pole routing and tension points.
What's the actual sleeping space in the Iris 500 bedrooms?
Each bedroom provides approximately 60cm width per person in a queen size configuration. The two bedrooms combined accommodate five people, though this works best with three adults and two children or four adults who don't mind closer quarters. The toggled divider can be removed to create one master bedroom for more flexible sleeping arrangements.
Will the Iris 500 withstand strong winds?
The tunnel design with pre-angled poles and TBS II Tension Band System provides good stability when properly pitched and tensioned. The bands brace poles at three points to reduce sideways movement during gusts. Performance depends heavily on correct pegging, using all guylines, and positioning the tent with its lowest profile facing prevailing winds. Fibreglass poles offer decent flex under load but aren't as resilient as steel alternatives in sustained high winds.
How waterproof is the Sentinel Essential fabric?
The 68D polyester Sentinel Essential fabric carries a 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating, which handles typical UK rainfall when combined with the fully taped seams. The sewn-in groundsheet includes an external storm skirt that provides all-round protection from water ingress at ground level. You'll want to check and re-tension guylines during prolonged rain to prevent pooling on the flysheet.
Are king poles included with the Iris 500?
The front door features king pole attachment points to create a sun canopy, but these poles aren't always supplied as standard depending on the package version. Check the specific contents list before purchasing, as some retailers sell the tent body separately from the king poles. These poles prop the door open to extend your covered outdoor space.
How does Lights-Out bedroom fabric work?
Lights-Out fabric uses a coating that blocks a significant portion of early morning sunlight from penetrating the bedroom pods. This reduces the light levels that typically wake campers at sunrise during summer months. The fabric isn't completely blackout but does create a noticeably darker environment compared to standard tent materials, helping extend sleep times on bright mornings.
What's the packed size of the Vango Iris 500?
The tent packs into an oversized carry bag designed with 15% more material and 50% extra volume compared to standard tent bags. This makes repacking easier after use, though the exact dimensions aren't specified by Vango. The fibreglass poles contribute to keeping the overall packed weight manageable for a five-person tunnel tent.
Can you stand up inside the Iris 500 living area?
The pre-angled pole design increases internal headroom compared to standard curved poles, and tunnel tents generally offer good standing height through the central living area. Peak height isn't specified in the product details, but the tunnel configuration typically provides sufficient headroom for most adults to stand upright in the main section. Height decreases towards the tent ends as the tunnel shape tapers.
EAN-13 : 5059474015923
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