Tents have evolved so much in the last 5 years, so the real question is this: is the Vango Icarus 500 DLX still a good little tent like it used to be, or is it an old model that should have been discontinued years ago? The Eurohike Rydal 500 on the other hand is less expensive, although less attractive in its features. The Vango Icarus 500 has proven throughout the years, and is still a great value for money family tent. I think I would change it for a different one if I could, the step is such a danger and the non blackout bedrooms are annoying, but the space is perfect for one or two people. If you haven’t made up your mind yet, it may be worth considering the Coleman Mosedale 5 with similarly good weather protection, although it is a bit more pricy than the Icarus 500.

The tunnel tent design optimises the space, with a sleeping are that can be divided in two depending on your family or group dynamic. If you're the kind of family that brings everything and the kitchen sink, you'll probably only manage four people at the very most. Snapped tension bands, guy rope tighteners did not hold, leaks via side door, awning ripped from trim near clips, another clip had failed stitching, stitching incomplete around one of sleeping compartment doors. It fits onto the front of the Vango Icarus 500 DLX, adding an extra 10 square metres to the already spacious living space, increasing the overall size to above 15 square metres. Erection with the highly tensioned poles needs to be practiced, but OK in the end, and a very solid tent as a result, especially when its unique tension straps system is used.

The spacious front porch is great for storing gear, furniture, bikes etc, and large windows give great all-round visibility and let light in. Yes it made the floor more 'homely' but because we were on a very sloght slope it just kept slipping all over. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. We've had ours since 2012 and it caters for my wife and I, along with our three children with considerable ease. We purchased the side awning to use as a kitchen area, leaving the front awning to use as dining/living room.

The reliably waterproof flysheet and fully sewn-in groundsheet make sure the interior is dry, draught-free-and bug-free. The only criticism I could say was the poles were a little week and over the years we owned it they ended up splitting. its very spacious and sturdy, a lot of storage space and extra pockets allow you to be more organised and saves you the hassle of putting things on the ground.But it hasn’t gone to tent heaven, it has found a new lease of life with our friends and their two young sons who are new to camping. It has been reissued for the new camping season in a subtle, darker green colourscheme, to even better blend in with your camping environs. The breathable inner fabric allows for condensation to pass through, ensuring that you stay dry and comfy. The front and side doors are fully meshed, while the bedroom doors are part mesh, so it’s relatively easy to keep the tent well-ventilated.

The living area is more than 8 square metres, which is not as large as the Coleman Mosedale 5‘s for example, but much larger than the Eurohike Rydal 500‘s living room. You could also consider the Eurohike Sendero 6, which you’d think is slightly bigger as a 6-berth tent, but actually, it is not.In the living area I had 2 folding chairs, a folding single camping table, kitchen equipment under the table in boxes, and a camping stove which you screw gas canisters in to, very economical. This also makes polyester prone to condensation building up on the inside of the flysheet, which can soak the bedrooms walls quickly even if it has not rained.