Key features of the Vango Longleat II Air 800XL

• Vis-à-vis layout
• Nightfall darkened bedrooms
• Pre-angled beams for more headroom
• Large PVC windows
• Ventilation panels

What’s the Vango Longleat II Air 800XL like?

Compared to some of the other XL tents we’ve looked at, the Longleat II Air 800XL is relatively compact. Lengthwise it’s between 50cm and 100cm shorter than the others – but the more significant difference is in the width. The Longleat is a good couple of metres narrower than some of its rivals, which obviously means less floorspace inside. But it also makes it far more manageable for packing in the car and it’s considerably lighter than other eight-berth tents.

This is another tent with a vis-à-vis layout, with both the bedroom pods sleeping up to four people.

The Nightfall bedrooms are designed to reduce early morning light and let you sleep for longer.

Pitching is straightforward, simply unroll the tent and lay it flat, peg out the corners, open a side door, then inflate each beam. Vango’s AirSpeed valves help quicken up inflation and deflation.

The pre-angled beams give greater height to the tent and a more robust structure.

Although not as spacious as a typical tunnel tent, the living area is still big enough for a dining table and chairs. This a bright space, too, thanks to the large PVC windows that let light pour in during the day. At night, the curtains can be toggled closed for privacy.

To tackle any condensation issues,  there are mesh ventilation panels in the living and sleeping areas, while the sewn-in groundsheet keeps out draughts and bugs. The flooring has drop-down sections at the doors to remove the tripping hazard and allow easier access for wheelchairs and buggies.

More information about the Vango Longleat II Air 800XL

Style Vis-à-vis

Sleeps 8

Weight 22.6kg

Packed size 80 x 43 x 43cm

Waterproof 3,000mm hydrostatic head

Pitching time 20 mins

Size 705 x 265cm

Height 205cm

Materials Outer Polyester Poles Air

Year 2021

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