The perfect tent? Vango Nexus UL 2

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@raymondlogister6828 6 ай бұрын

Again thank you for this video. A very portable tent, weight is perfect and a very stable tent. Only the seat height is limited.

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

No problem and thank you for the support! Its about 5cm lower than the Hubba Hubba but I think what makes it look so much lower is the sloped sides. It still offers a good amount of head hight in the centre but not as much on either side.

@GrizzlyGaz 6 ай бұрын

Got mine for £240! Not a bad price for what looks like a lighter version of the helm 2 tent that has been tested in some rugged conditions. This might just be a bargain 4 season tent!

@martinappleby2895 6 ай бұрын

Looks a cracking tent for the money Gaz, look forward to your review on it if you do one.

@GrizzlyGaz 6 ай бұрын

@@martinappleby2895 not sure about a review but I'll definitely put it through its paces 😉 Daley Outdoors bought one too so he'll probably do a 'first look' of it and share his thoughts 👍

@martinappleby2895 6 ай бұрын

@GrizzlyGaz I'm thinking of buying it while it's on offer for the price you bought it at, I had a helm 2 and I see it's just a tad smaller height wise than the helm.

@GrizzlyGaz 6 ай бұрын

@@martinappleby2895 yeah it's only 95cm which is the cut off point for me personally. 100cm would have been a lot better but most of the Vango tents are 95cm internal height and I'm guessing it's for better wind performance but that's only a guess. I'm glad they're making some lightweight tents and Vango are usually overlooked by the wild camping community. I really like the Starav 200 but at 2.6kg it's pretty heavy for a 2 person tunnel tent. I might try and get a manufacturer to make me a silnylon version of it 🤔

@martinappleby2895 6 ай бұрын

@GrizzlyGaz yes the helm is 100cm so only 5cm height difference and I think the vango is just a little bit wider than the helm, I think the offer on the vango is only for this weekend then goes back to it's original price.

@bsidethecside2283 6 ай бұрын

Looks perfect for bike touring in the UK for those of us that have a draw to camping near the coast.

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

Glad you like the look of it!!

@joekelly9369 Ай бұрын

Iv had the krypton 2 for a few years , looks similar

@petercruz1993 16 күн бұрын

Thanks :) Great review!

@tauntonleisure 6 күн бұрын

We are glad it was helpful!

@rufusduck71 6 ай бұрын

This looks really good and stronger than the helium that its obviously an evolution of . Wider in the base too making for a realistic 2 man tent . My concern is that the headspace ie the amount you have sitting up that you can move left right forward and backwards is so limted (like the helium ) . Limits its apeal for me . Great video stuart 👍 well done

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

We are glad you liked the video and can defiantly understand your concern. The head hight is similar to the MSR Hubba Hubba (100cm tall) I think that the low doors make it look slightly lower than it is in real life.

@Ash12530 6 ай бұрын

Had the first night out in mine the other night, on top of a hill. I didn’t think I’d get on with the low ceiling height after putting it up in the garden, but it really wasn’t a problem out in the wild! However, Vango have clearly lied about the height of this tent - as I measure it at only 88cm (should be 95cm) in the centre! I’d describe it as spacious but cosy… It reminds me of the dens I used to make as a kid with it being low in height, and I love it for that.. It’s such a great colour for wild camping too, now my new favourite shelter out of the 8 I now own! 😎👍🏻

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

That's a great insight for anyone looking to get this tent! Thank you so much for the feedback

@reginar6192 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the video which was very informative and just the right length. I'm torn between sidedoor acess which is easier for less flexible people and tunnel design that has more gear space in the 'porch' area.

@tauntonleisure 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it! Choosing between a geodesic tent and a tunnel tent can be a tough decision, as it really depends on your personal preferences and needs. Personally, I love a geodesic tent for its easy setup and strong structure, which requires fewer guylines. However, if you need to organize a lot of gear or require more space for cooking, a tunnel tent might be a better option.

@tfrtrouble 22 сағат бұрын

This looks like it has the same design (just lighter materials) as the Terra Nova Helm Compact 2? I have that one and it's a really nice livable tent for yucky weather but the rigid inserts in the vents make it an unholy pain in the butt to pack up. You have to try to keep track of both them and make sure they're parallel to the rolling direction at the end. Not easy when packing up in bad weather. I wish they would make one where those inserts are removable.

@tauntonleisure 22 сағат бұрын

That’s an interesting point! This style of tent has definitely grown in popularity over the years, with multiple brands adding their own unique spin. We were really impressed with Vango’s approach to it. We’ll have to check out the Helm Compact 2 when we get a chance-it’ll be great to see how the two brands have tackled things differently!

@mikeodonovan7325 2 ай бұрын

cracking review well done sir classsssssssssssss

@tauntonleisure 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the positive feedback

@hedleythorne 6 ай бұрын

Silly question, but being nylon won't it flap more when wet than if it were polyester?

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

No silly questions, In terms of flapping, it's difficult to make a definitive statement about which material flaps more since it can depend on various factors. However, some users report that silnylon tents may flap more in windy conditions due to their lighter weight and possibly because they can stretch more than polyester. However, this might not always be the case, as the design and tautness of the tent also play significant roles. Silnylon is chosen in this case because it has a much better strength-to-weight ratio

@hedleythorne 6 ай бұрын

@@tauntonleisure Great information, thank you

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

@@hedleythorne No problem!!😃

@malteehlers9784 4 ай бұрын

Great review! thanks

@kenhiett5266 2 ай бұрын

Solid for windy pitches, but the height tradeoff is too significant imo.

@donnavansenior 6 ай бұрын

Looks great apart from the lack of internal head height.

@donnavansenior 6 ай бұрын

@@SkorpionFlux I go out to enjoy camping, not endure it, so I'm quite particular about things like internal head height. 95cm would have my head touching the top. For the darker nights of 3 season camping, where you are in the tent for longer, that would be a deal breaker for me. I've owned many Vango tents - and in the F10 range the Helium 2, the Xenon and the Krypton. I'd still probably try this one out though, it does look a solid build.

@martinappleby2895 6 ай бұрын

@donnavansenior it looks a great 3 season tent which I'm thinking of purchasing, not too bothered about the head height as if it's decent weather I'd be sat out of the tent anyway .

@donnavansenior 6 ай бұрын

@@martinappleby2895 Me too, nothing finer than being sat outside - but I live in Northern England, and decent weather is rare up these here parts 😂😂

@martinappleby2895 6 ай бұрын

@@donnavansenior I know what you mean, you get so harsh arsh conditions up in the North East, I'm in between the dales, peaks and moors so not much better here.

@AndrewParkOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

That actually looks like a really useful design, I can see this being a big seller .

@robbieambrose8542 6 ай бұрын

Will you be doing a video on the Radon?

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

We will have one coming in the next few weeks!

@leeroy5190 6 ай бұрын

Does the storm cord pack away into a pocket when you aren't using it or is it just loose? Can it be unclipped entirely?

@AndrewParkOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Not on mine certainly , it just lies in the dirt or under the floor.

@billtrim6512 5 ай бұрын

would you recommend this tent over the helm 2 ?

@tauntonleisure 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. The main difference will be in the fabrics. The Vango uses a higher-quality Silnylon fly sheet. This improves the longevity and durability of the tent and helps reduce the weight. The Vango is 450G lighter than the Helm 2 and has a much smaller pack size.

@monkynutzuk 4 ай бұрын

Whats the difference between this and the radon? They look almost identical

@feel.the.need. 4 ай бұрын

Radon is inner pitch first & smaller doors.

@martinappleby2895 6 ай бұрын

Does the tent come with inner already attached or separately?

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

No, so it would be worth pitching it at home before your first use!

@arcticradio 4 ай бұрын

Not really……..the Vango Xenon F10 UL Air is awesome! But everybody has their own taste in tent design but the tunnel has more space 😊

@tauntonleisure 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! The Vango Xenon F10 UL Air is indeed a fantastic tent, and it’s great to hear you love it. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to tent design, and the tunnel design does offer more space. Thank you again for taking the time to comment and supporting the channel

@feel.the.need. 4 ай бұрын

And considerably less wind resistant

@furiousdoe7779 6 ай бұрын

Again for small people build ..95 cm high inside is quite low ...

@tauntonleisure 6 ай бұрын

Your right the height of these tents can be a bit challenging for taller folks or those who prefer more headroom. The 95 cm height is designed to help reduce weight, pack size, and make it better suited for challenging conditions.