Vango Tryfan 200 Tent Review - A BEAST of a 2 person backpacking tent!

[@BackpackingUK]

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[@castortroy365]

Always amazes me some people balk at carrying an extra kg for their tent, but happily carry 5 cans IPA 🤣 priorities I guess. Good review and we’ll thought out tent. Vango are highly rated even here in Australia. Have the Halo and Starav tents myself.

[@justanomadicguy]

Fair point mate. I personally wouldn't see the extra kilo as the biggest issue. More pack size. Looks a great tent, just definetly to big for a solo wild camp in my view

[@steviesteve750]

Agreed, I usually fit 2kg worth of beer or wine in my sack for the outbound trip, plus 2Kg of water. I've been serioulsy considering the halo pro 200, as it's a similar design, but packs smaller; that's the issue I have with the Tryfan, it takes up too much pack room.

[@ironkid8836]

Would love it if it went up inner and fly together that's a big buying point for me personally with the irish rainy weather

[@oscartravis5740]

Wow, that looks like an instant classic, what a terrific shape and design!

[@BackpackingUK]

It is, I'm surprised I don't see more around!

[@subspaceanomaly]

​@@BackpackingUK hi.. Watched lots of your reviews. This vango trifan, I have a question. How waterproof do you think it is without the outer fly sheet attached? I've ordered one with a view to put a smaller strip of ripstop nylon over the top. For years I used a similar vango inner (viper 200) for beach camping/festivals in hot countries, with the great design features like pockets etc. This looks a bit heavier so trying to diy a lighter version. Advice greatly appreciated!

[@mikehorton6433]

First proper review of this tent I've seen, got one earlier this year and absolutely love it because it is roomy and versatile. The weight doesn't bother me that much for the price I got it for (£130). Got the Tryfan 200 groundsheet which also enables you to pitch outer only to quickly shelter you from the elements. Cheers for the review 👌

[@BackpackingUK]

I didn't know the Tryfan has a specific ground sheet. I don't suppose it covers the vestibules too?

[@mikehorton6433]

@@BackpackingUK Indeed it does, its product code number is GP535, official Vango Tryfan 200 Footprint.

[@canoecycle7005]

Loving this tent from the beginning of this video it will be my next purchase once I'm off the crutches

[@BackpackingUK]

It's a cracking tent, you won't be disappointed.

[@roberteyres2225]

I get the 300 Tryfan last week. For me and my son to get out and build memories. Yeah. The weight is up there. But short hike and car camping. Perfect for what you get.

[@BackpackingUK]

I didn’t know they made a 300 version, that must be huge!

[@roberteyres2225]

@@BackpackingUK its massive. I can actually get a blow up double mat going across the tent from side to side. One thing to note. According to to Web page. The shorter pole should go over the cross pole. Just want to say. Keep up with the great videos and content 👌

[@krisztian3909]

Good review. I have the same tent and I got it for about £120. If you shop around, you can get it even cheaper. I putchased it to replace my larger Vango aura 300 for the motorcycle trips when I want to keep everything in the panniers

[@jasonlatham175]

Haven’t seen this tent till now and wow it does seem very robust. Definitely for two people sharing the carrying weight between. I think you should do another review on a really bad weather night to test out how stable it really it. Keep up the great videos. ATB

[@BackpackingUK]

I'd love to test this out in a proper storm!

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

For me comfort and space always comes first over weight. What a great looking tent. I'd be interested to see how it held up during some rain and wind. I do normally like a big vestibule area but meh minor detail really. Great review Andy as always and looking forward to the next :D

[@BackpackingUK]

It’s built just like the Banshee. I’d back this tent to survive in any storm!

[@chrisbardell]

Nice review, and an intriguing tent. Superficially looks a bit like the OEX Rakoon 2.1 (which I now have and think is great) but it seems like a lot of thought has gone into the doors and ventilation. Definitely a 2-man jobbie due to the weight and pack size, but I reckon there’s a market for this, especially for couples or for parent+one kid trips. Anyway, good vid, cheers.

[@BackpackingUK]

I've got the Rakoon too. This is basically a slightly larger, heavier duty version. However, I would say the Rakoon is a better backpacking tent because of it's weight.

[@canopus101]

Looks a good tent but I think more summer than winter in the UK. I'd prefer my Vango Scafell in the cold weather, there is just too much ventilation for winter in this tent.

[@jimbryan2271]

I’m using the Halo 200 pro at the minute and love it, perfect motorbike camping. I can see myself getting one of these though. Love all the ventilation. The new one with the yellow inner seems hard to come by, yeah top tent Andy atb

[@BackpackingUK]

That's a smart tent too!

[@willeymunda]

Is there a newer Tryfan that has a yellow inner?

[@jimbryan2271]

Yeah the newer ‘earth’ range from 22 i think

[@willeymunda]

@@jimbryan2271 so no design changes just colour and eco changes I expect

[@jimbryan2271]

Yeah that’s it, think the design is pretty much spot on anyway.

[@martinwild8424]

That's the best looking tent I've ever seen good video

[@BackpackingUK]

It's a seriously cool tent!

[@trevormegson7583]

You're banging em out this year mate. That looks like an ace tent. Like you say, the weight is better split by two people to carry it, but looks very sturdy and impressive.

[@BackpackingUK]

The 5 of us made a tonne of purchases from Black Friday to the January Sales. We’ve still got more tents 😂

[@kmag7122]

Great review he really nos his suff 👍

[@BackpackingUK]

Cheers 👍

[@grahamscothern4319]

What an awesome tent Andy! They should change the materials and poles and make a light weight one 👍 Atb Graham

[@BackpackingUK]

Totally agree. This is bomb-proof but not everyone needs a tent this strong.

[@grahamscothern4319]

@@BackpackingUK I love all the vent option why don’t more tents give you options like this tent ?

[@ianrudd7442]

Great review. For me this would be used as a base camp tent but there is nothing wrong with that.

[@BackpackingUK]

It's definitely built to withstand all weathers!

[@handmadepottery2135]

You could have a Disco in there!! Thanks for great the review Andy.

[@BackpackingUK]

🕺 😂

[@marmadukegrimwig]

I just had a Mongar 2 collapse and snap while on Dartmoor in strong winds. This looks like a great option.

[@BackpackingUK]

Gutted. The Mongar is a great 3 season tent but definitely struggles when the weather is cold or turns bad. The Tryfan is built completely differently!

[@johnywaffle1365]

Just bought one for me and the wife . 138 quid . Tent no 3 now 😃

[@BackpackingUK]

Perfect for two 👍

[@martinphilpott5373]

I would want a Sherpa included.

[@BackpackingUK]

😂

[@Hiking.and.mountains]

😂😂

[@jimmyduff3030]

Just saw this video Andy and was really impressed by the tent so went online and picked one up for £119,can't wait to try it out,thanks for the review mate,atb.

[@BackpackingUK]

It’s an awesome tent. Yes, it weighs a fair bit but it’s so spacious and the doors are excellent!

[@jimmyduff3030]

@@BackpackingUK cheers again for the heads up mate,love your vids,keep me coming.

[@nickboden1206]

That’s a great price. Can you share where you found it as the closest that I’ve found is nearer £150

[@jimmyduff3030]

@@nickboden1206 Nick I went on eBay and got it from a company called webtogs,saw the price and couldn't resist,everywhere else closer to £150.

[@jonnied1ng]

Just ordered one from SPORTPURSUIT for £130. Thanks for convincing me. ⛺⛺

[@mandyhutchins4598]

I really like the design and features of some of the Vango tents but what puts me off buying one for wild camping with my 2 dogs is the colour green they use for the fly and the dreadful orange used on the inner tent. These colours are hardly wild camping friendly. Vango please make an Army Green or Olive Green colour outer and a black inner.

[@deaneager]

I think there's a strange dichotomy about tent weight in the backpacking/wild camping community. In one breath people will describe a tent above 2kg as, "heavy," but then make all sorts of justification for why they need a Hilleberg Allak 2 and footprint! Logic dictates (generally speaking) that roomier, sturdier tents will weigh more, but it seems to be considered a bad thing, unless you're paying hundreds of ££'s more for it! I have an MSR Elixir 2, and a Hubba Hubba NX. If there's going to be stormy weather then I'm taking the Elixir over the Hubba Hubba, all day long.

[@BackpackingUK]

Totally agree with what you're saying, it's so true!

[@simonroberts7309]

Hi, Ive just purchased this tent, but is it normal for the inside of the tent floor space to bow in, and if so how do you stretch it out to give maximum width and length? Cheers Andy...

[@jerryeyre]

So how did it perform when you took it camping in heavy rain and side winds ? What was the condensation like if you had to zip everything closed in a storm ?

[@freedommusicireland7398]

Hi, is it possible to erect poles and inner without staking out the groundsheet first? i usually like to lie in tent to feel if its good level flat ground before I stake it into ground? thanx

[@kinoahrossi6110]

Did you do a wild camp test with this tent? Looks good

[@BackpackingUK]

Yes, but locally as it’s a big lump to carry for one!

[@TunaNSweetcorn]

3.6kg is a killer! great tent too

[@BackpackingUK]

It's definitely a tent where the weight needs to be shared.

[@MrRockstar1968]

Looks well sturdy. Do they do a one man version of this?

[@BackpackingUK]

Unfortunately not. I wish they did!

[@MrRockstar1968]

@@BackpackingUK Maybe we should write to Vango and express our preferences.

[@steviesteve750]

The weight i can live with, but the pack size is enormous....the Tryfan 3 must be the size of a small auditorium!

[@BackpackingUK]

You really need to share the load with this one.

[@vamboroolz1612]

Nice review. I would definitely have bought one if it wasn’t for the weight issue. I know I would be using it solo most of the time and its just to heavy for that scenario. Still looking for that holy grail of loads of space and minuscule weight in a tent……

[@BackpackingUK]

It’s a bit heavy for solo use useless you’re using it for general camping or camping close to your house / car.

[@justanomadicguy]

Lanshan pro 2 is the holy grail in that department. Affordability, size, weight etc..

[@trevorhill1577]

Any idea how Vango produces design after design but hits production issues? Can't get a Vango Helium UL2 for love or money. Do they incorporate CAD and computerised manufacturing but have limited facilities?

[@BackpackingUK]

They're all suffering since COVID, and in particular, the chinese lockdowns and distribution issues.

[@supernoodles908]

I didn't find it hard to buy a Vango helium ul2. They're in stock in a few places

[@minimobilereview6570]

god I love your channel

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks so much!

[@marcussten7320]

Nice tent! It's a pity that we dont' have Vango or Oex tent's in Sweden.....🙄

[@BackpackingUK]

I thought Vango was international? Do they not post?

[@marcussten7320]

@@BackpackingUK it's difficult to order tents from UK, because you are no longer a member of EU. The taxes are higher then it was before, and if i want to buy a Vango tent it's normaly cheaper from Germany. We don't have any shop's here who sell that brand......

[@chrisf5475]

Such a shame it’s so heavy…. I fully understand why but for the size there are still things like the cloud peak 2 that offer around the same space for under 2kg although obviously not quite as rigid. That said, the CP2 does well in the wind and has 3 poles, yet still keeps the weight down. They need to make this exact tent but 2kg and scaled down a bit. I’m so annoyed because I fell in love with the design half way into your video.

[@BackpackingUK]

That's the problem with most tents, it's really hard to get the balance right between strength and weight.

[@chrisf5475]

@@BackpackingUK it’s impossible isn’t it. I really do love that thing… it’s very clever. If they ever make a ‘150’ I’ll be very interested

[@lavvuwildcamper]

Nice video 👍 Have you still got this tent ? If so have you field tested it yet ?

[@BackpackingUK]

Yes and yes. Too heavy for one person backpacking but if you share the load it's fantastic!

[@lavvuwildcamper]

Just bought the Tryfan 300 for £180 so hopefully a bargain 😉

[@kmag7122]

What type of HH head is it?

[@BackpackingUK]

The fly is 3000HH and the groundsheet is 6000HH.

[@kmag7122]

@@BackpackingUK thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@camperp195]

Great tent,I personally wouldn’t buy it for one reason,inner pitch first! I prefer my vango mirage 200 pro,all in one go 4 mins.

[@BackpackingUK]

Fair enough, inner pitch tents aren't great when it's raining.

[@aarongoodwin7659]

Cool, I have one it’s soooo roomy, but…..but….3.6kg was a bit much

[@BackpackingUK]

I know 😬 It’s a lot to take for 1 person.

[@freedommusicireland7398]

hav u had it out in heavy rain? and winds?

[@scottishscribe2293]

Nicely done review, however. An inner first pitch in Scotland is just an investment in grief, you'd think a Scottish tent company like Vango would know better. Looks perfect for car campers though.

[@BackpackingUK]

Fair enough, inner pitch tents aren't great when it's raining.

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

@Scottish Scribe - What a brilliant mantra, that campers should fix in their head... "An 'inner first' pitch in Scotland is just an investment in grief" - LOL! 😂👍 🇬🇧

[@mow-zr6ni]

A good design, but no way a backpacking tent at that weight even for 2 splitting the weight. However a great base camp or car camping tent.

[@BackpackingUK]

2 people splitting is easy but for one person you don’t want to be travelling far!

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

The orange is a bit ew.. other than that it looks great.

[@BackpackingUK]

I don't know why companies do this, I don't get it!

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

@@BackpackingUK must be colour blind mate 🤣

[@willeymunda]

Is the newer 2023 version yellow inner?

[@stuartdorman2093]

Sorry lost interest once you said it's an inner pitch first. The worst kind of tent ever. If it's raining all you get is a wet tent

[@BackpackingUK]

Fair comment, inner first tents are a nightmare if you’re trying to pitch in heavy rain.

[@trevorhill1577]

Points it further towards a base camp tent. I'd class it as a virtual geodesic dome.

[@petercollins7848]

@@BackpackingUK Many tents pitch inner first, it is just horses for courses. And what’s all these people moaning about rain? If you can’t cope with rain in the UK, you should not be active outdoors!