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   Vango TBS Equinox 350 Tent

The Equinox 350 is extremely spacious and performs well in harsh weather conditions.

Site	Price	Postage	Total
	£189.99	£5.95	£195.94
	£260.00	£5.00	£265

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   Vango TBS Equinox 350 Tent Reviews

General comments: Simply the best tent! I have now had the Vango TBS Equinox 350 tent for 2 years and used it in varying weather conditions. It is very stable in windy contidions due to the tension band system (a series of cross bands that simply clip in and give the tent a bit more rigidity. It is also made from highly waterproof material so keeps you dry in downpours. The tent is easy to erect with nice colour coded alloy poles and slots. The inner orange tent gives a nice glow giving you that warm feeling in the winter, the tent also has a huge porch area suitable for sitting in or storing gear such as mountain bikes. Overall its great for camping all year round and should protect you from the worst of weather.

Pros: Easy to pitch. Tension band system is great in windy conditions. Nice big porch area for when it rains or storing gear. Nice big sleeping area Handy pockets on the inner tent to store gear whist sleeping. Double entrance.

Cons: Oranger inner may put people off Not the lightest of tents. Plastic windows are a bit rubbish .. ours have started to discolour for no apaprent reason Tension bands tend to get a bit muddy and are a pain to clean.

General comments: This is a great tent that I have used on many occasions. I find the Vango Equinox 350 very easy to erect with two people although I can’t comment on putting it up on your own as I have not tried it but I think it would be tricky especially if there was a strong breeze. The poles are different colours so all you have to do is match them up to the slots on the flysheet it really is that simple. We have slept three people in the Equinox 350 and there is more than enough room thanks to the huge storage space at the front for all your equipment. It also has loads of storage pockets inside which we found to be very useful. The tent has two doors, I find this can be very helpful and this front space also comes in handy for when it rains and it’s even tall enough to sit on a chair! In high winds this tent was steady as a rock thanks to the tbs this is basically bands that go across the inside of the tent to add stability. There are plenty of guy ropes and I have found that not all are needed unless it is very strong winds.

Pros: Solid tent in high winds, plenty of space for storing all your gear and two doors, easy to erect

Cons: A touch on the heavy side but when split between three it’s not too bad

General comments: My boyfriend and I bought this Vango TBS Equinox 350 tent last year and used it for a 2 week camping trip in Cornwall. We shopped around quite a bit before deciding which tent to go for, but this one has done evrything we wanted and more. There's loads of space for two inside - we had two thermarest basecamp mattresses in the sleeping compartment, plus two biggish holdalls. The pockets in the inner bit area really useful for your watch, a book etc. The porch area is big enough to cook in during bad weather, or fit two people sitting in camping chairs (my boyf's head just about brushes the roof in a chair) plus storing food and other bits and pieces. The weather got pretty yuk a couple of times but we always felt secure even in the wind (there are an awful lot of guy ropes!) Thinking of taking it to Austria this year... Also we got it for £180 in a little outdoor shop, so it's worth looking around for a good price.

Pros: Plenty of space for everything, yet doesn't feel too big; feels secure in bad weather

Cons: It's not the lightest or most compact tent when packed up, but we car camp so it didn't really matter.

General comments: Have been looking for a while to replace my old Wild Country Super Nova. I wanted something in a lightweight style but with space. Mostly now I car camp so weight/ packed size wasn't/ isn't an issue. However I wanted something big enough for two for a week and room for the bikes undercover I got the 2007 model of the Vango TBS Equinox from Gaynor Sports in the lakes for 185 pounds including shipping. Most respectable. The door design has changed for 2007 along with the windows. I went for a olive green one as i prefer tents to be darker inside. It stood up to some high winds (two other tents on the site blew down) this Whitsun in Cornwall and it persisted down most of the. I never thought I'd say it but it didn't leak a single drop all week. Plenty of storage space alongside a double quilt (in the middle) of the inner tent. Enough space to just about cook in the bell and have two people seat on the fold up full size type chairs. Great, considering the weather. Reasonable stable considering it's size.

Pros: Pockets in the inner tents, easy to pitch, Pocket for the door of the inner tent, nice touch Very very good value for money I think

Cons: Plastic windows discoloured already and thats when i unpacked it before use, not really an issue tho. TBS (Tension band system) is good BUT it works loose in an hour or so of buffeting winds. I'll be stictching mine at some point so they can't move (you could still unclip them tho) Bit awkward to fold up lots of guys!

General comments: Roomy and sturdy, the Equinox 230 tent from Vango is great for family trips. We have used it to sleep 2 adults and 2 children with no problems. The porch area is big enough to store gear and cook in. The TBS system gives real strength to the tent during high winds. Highly recommended.

Pros: Very spacious as well as being strong and well constructed.

Cons: Bit on the heavy side, but worth the extra weight.

General comments: The Vango TBS Equinox is a great valley & summer/spring/autumn etc. camping tent. there is plenty of room for everyone inside without being too squashed. for what it is the weight is reasonable too. We especially liked the small bedroom at the back of the tent which allowed everyone to have a bit of privacy, which was very nice! it doesn't take too long to put up. when we used it in the Lake District the weather was pretty foul and it kept all the rain out very well, which was good to know! also, there is a system in which you can 'battern down the hatches' by clipping tapes from the structure to the floor which gives peace of mind.

Pros: TBS system is great, reliable tent

Cons: as a 4 person, it just verges on being able to bring in the mountains, but it is still relatively large. it is sitting in between the mountain tent/ valley tent category and is hard to determine which it goes in!!!

General comments: this is a great valley & summer/spring/autumn etc. camping tent. there is plenty of room for everyone inside without being too squashed. for what it is the weight is reasonable too. We especially liked the small bedroom at the back of the tent which allowed everyone to have a bit of privacy, which was very nice! it doesn't take too long to put up. when we used it in the Lake District the weather was pretty foul and it kept all the rain out very well, which was good to know! also, there is a system in which you can 'battern down the hatches' by clipping tapes from the structure to the floor which gives peace of mind.

Pros: TBS system is great, reliable tent

Cons: as a 4 person, it just verges on being able to bring in the mountains, but it is still relatively large. it is sitting in between the mountain tent/ valley tent category and is hard to determine which it goes in!!!

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