Vango Omega 350: No Fuss and Lightweight Tunnel Shaped Tent
By Luke • Jul 23rd, 2009 • Category: OutdoorsA no-fuss alloy poled tent; Vango Omega 350 is a tunnel-shaped tent. It has a large living space with an equally generous sleeping area. It is a lightweight tent and flexible that is easy to set up. Ideal for families on campsites and youth organisations on expedition, the tent features fire retardant fabrics that reduce the possibility of ignition from naked flames. The tent has taped seams for complete waterproof protection. Also, the Vango tent has as one pitching, which keeps inner dry. Available in pine and black colours, the tent has a Flysheet made of Protex HC 3000 polyester and Groundsheet made of Polyester. It has Powerlite Alloy poles that are strong and robust yet lightweight. Capable of sleeping 3 people, the tent takes about 10 minutes to pitch. Weighing 4.8kg, it also features reflective webbing, which makes it very easy to locate the tent at night or in low light conditions.
The Vango Omega 350 tent features ‘O’ ring guylines minimise the number of separate guylines and pegs required while its colour-coded poles allow the user to match the pole to the sleeve tab for easy pitching. The riser Groundsheet in porch area allows added protection from the elements. Also, mesh ventilation on flysheet and inner allow continual air flow for enhanced comfort. Featuring storage solutions inner pockets, the Vango Omega 350 tent is made of breathable fabric inners that create a comfortable sleeping area. Also, it has reflective zip pullers on external doors. Accompanied with a repair kit for emergency situations, the tent has rain gutter zip cover covers that divert rain flow away from the zip. The Vango tent comes in a compression stuff sac for easy pack-and-go.
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