Vango Alpha 200: Small, Lightweight and Cheap Tent for Two
By Jason • Aug 3rd, 2009 • Category: OutdoorsEasy to pitch, Vango Alpha 200 has fully taped seams for complete waterproof protection. Its inner is pitches first and it is quick to pitch. Made of fire retardant fabrics, the dome tent has a minimal possibility of catching a naked flame and ensures safety of the users. Made of Protex 2000 polyester, which is waterproof, durable and reliable, the tent has inner pockets to store small essentials. It also comes with a repair Kit for unforeseen emergency. The inner of the tent is made of a breathable fabric that creates a comfortable sleeping area. A dome-shaped tent with a large front porch, it is ideal for novice campers, festival enthusiasts and cycle/motor cycle campers.
Easy and quick to erect, the tent is extremely portable and easy to use. It is a great value tent with a capacity to sleep two people and weighs 2.75kg. The tent’s inner is made of breathable polyester with a hydrostatic head of 5000mm while the groundsheet in the bathtub is made of polyester and a front porch area has a pre-attached groundsheet. The flysheet of the tent is made from Protex 2000, a polyester fabric with 2000mm hydrostatic head with fully taped seams. Also, the Vango Alpha 200 tent has air vents and large ‘crystal clear’ windows with internal covers for privacy. It comes with Powerflex fibreglass poles that are colour-coded for easy identification. Also the dome tent’s tension webbing is reflective that helps locate the tent in dark or stormy conditions. Moreover, the tent comes complete with a zip entry handled carry bag.
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