KEY FEATURES

• Pre-angled beams
• AirBeam inflation
• SkyTrack II hanging system
• Expandable tent bag
• Front rain canopy

WHO’S IT FOR?
The Amalfi 500 is part of the Excel range and is aimed at couples or families planning weekends and short breaks away

WHAT’S IT LIKE?
The first thing that strikes you about the Amalfi 500 is the ‘boxy’ shape – this is down to the flat front and almost vertical side walls, which maximise the floor space and help provide good headroom inside. There is a canopy over the tent entrance that keeps the rain out when you are entering and leaving the tent, although it isn’t really big enough to provide you with shelter when cooking outside. The large panoramic PVC windows and the low/high level ventilation make the living area feel bright and airy. It also features Vango’s Sky Track hanging system for lighting and storage and there’s a cable entry point on one side. The bedrooms along the rear have darker fabric and are split by a removable dividing panel. The sleeping areas are more suitable for three or four campers rather than five. There’s lots of ventilation throughout the tent to combat condensation, including a mesh backed front door. Optional extras include the Sky Shield for protecting the outside of the tent from UV and the Sky Liner, which attaches to the inside of the roof and gives an extra layer of insulation.

WHAT’S GOOD?
Quick and easy to pitch, with lots of living space. Front canopy provides shelter when you’re getting in and out and we also like the expandable bag, which makes packing much easier.

WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED?
A side door would be handy as would another cable entry port and a larger front canopy would provide shelter for outdoor cooking. No living room storage pockets.

MORE INFORMATION
Berths 5
Packed weight 17.6kg
Packed size 70 x 36 x 35cm
Pitching time 10 mins
Style Tunnel
Materials Outer Polyester Poles Air
Waterproof (hydrostatic head) 4,000mm
Height 210cm
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