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Vango Force Ten Mk4 ST
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The Force Ten Mark 4 Standard is a classic - people have been using previous versions of this tent since the seventies. The Mk 4 is designed for use in all seasons and can be erected easily (inner or flysheet first depending on the weather). This Standard (ST) version features a cotton flysheet, pvc ground sheet and a huge porch. This is not a tent designed to be thrown away after a couple of years - due to it's old school make-up, every part of the Force Ten Mk4 can and should be repaired when the time comes. There's no reason why this tent shouldn't last 10-15 years. | Site | Price | Postage | Total |
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Reviewed by Andrew Davies (Lancashire) on 2006-01-08:
General comments: I first used a force ten as a scout many years ago, whan they were all the rage (among scouts anyway). Nowdays I use mine on every occasion other than back packing (these thing aren't the lightest). Looking at them you wouldnt think it but these are remarkably strong tents, mine has stood up to years of abuse from me and the weather. I'm not sure i've ever used it in force ten gales but some nights can't have been far off and it's never fallen on me.
Pros: A classic.
Cons: You may have to take the occasional snigger.
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mr richard oliver responded : yes i wa thinking of having one but opted for a six berth stuart lloyd force 10 no longer made;does any one know about these ? i think they were a company from dudley! good review cheers! (2007-12-27)
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Reviewed by Pete Skene (Scotland) on 2006-02-05:
General comments: These Force Ten tents are a classic for a reason. I use these with the scouts and they are ideal for that - they can take the abuse of a petulant 10 yr old! The great thing about them is they just keep on going - it's possible to actually build one from the spares that you can buy. The groundsheets are the strongest I have ever seen. The size of the Mark 4 Standard is great - we've had three blokes in there quite happily. The porch is big enough to store your gear and there is a large bell at the end of the inner for more gear. These Force 10 tents weigh an absolute ton so they are really for car camping but for that purpose they are great.
Pros: You can buy extensions for the porch which are great for car camping wth lots of gear.
Cons: The A-pieces for the poles aren't the strongest and we ended up replacing them with the red ones you can buy from Blacks for a couple of quid. Ridge tents dont give the greatest internal room, but the tent has a large enough floor plan. The larger Force Tens do have a large side profile so make sure the tail is into the wind otherwise it can be a noisy night.
Reviewed by Allan Inness (Nottingham) on 2006-04-19:
General comments: I have had several force 10's over the 30 yrs of owning them. Being used nearly every week they certainly stand up to the test of the weather. They are rugged and reliable, and I have even been in a few force-10 storms, without ever it falling down or being damaged. I even had one flooded out under 6 feet of water, and it was still standing without damage when the water receeded. If kept well they last for years and years.
Pros: Easy to erect, even in the worst weather conditions. Last forever. Never seen one fall down that was put up correctly.
Cons: Slightly heavy to backpack with, but this is more than made up for with the knowledge of a warm and safe nights sleep.
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Reviewed by Rich L (Aberdeen) on 2006-04-20:
General comments: I inherited my parents Force Ten Mk4 tent in 1996. They initially purchased it at vast expense in 1976. Already heavily used for 20 years, I used this tent alongside a Terra Nova Quasar until 2001. It is an extremely comfortable, breathable tent which is pleasant to be in and spacious. It also has that I’m camping smell! My wife and kids actually prefer it to the Quasar as they are light sleepers and the heavy cotton doesn’t rustle like Nylon tents. Eventually the lugs started to fail on the outer which were easily replaced, then a zip broke and finally the groundsheet tore around some of the lugs. It could have been repaired but a close friend with the same tent in a similar situation suggested we combine the best of both tents into one for his younger kids. My flysheet lives on with his inner and an amalgamation of poles and pegs. I was once camping in Glen Nevis on the big campsite in atrocious weather and awoke to a badly swamped campsite and lots of flattened tents and miserable people. My twenty four year old tent had seen off some new North Face mountain tents. They are simply awesome….. just don’t backpack them when wet.
Pros: lasts almost for two generations
Cons: Heavy, can rot if you don't dry it
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David Newbert, Sheffield responded : I don;t think i can add any more about this piece of kit thats already been said before. My parents bought it it for me in 1976, and its been to all 4 points of the compass in the british isles and NEVER let me down. Being made of cotton means you NEVER suffer any form of condensation.Thre,s loads of space for 2 with the mk4. It may be heavier than the new tents around but MY GOD its good in bad weather. I,ve been the subject of a few jokes in the past,because it looks ( old style) but i was the only one laughing 8yrs ago in Scotland when 80mph gusts flattened 12 other tents around us. A tent has to be able to perform 3 vital roles, KEEP YOU TOTALLY DRY, KEEP YOU WARM, TO WITHSTAND GALE FORCE WINDS AND DRIVING RAIN. Well this baby does it with ease. If its was good enough for CHRIS BONNINGTON and EVEREST and SEVERAL others, then its good enough for me, ENOUGH SAID. (2008-03-16)
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