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VANGO SANTO AIR tent review

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A good value for money inflatable tent that would suit couples and small families looking for an easy-to-pitch base for their weekend breaks.

PRICE £475
VALUE RATING ****

KEY FEATURES

  • King size bedrooms
  • Inflatable beams
  • Low-level vents
  • Large front door
  • SkyTrack system

WHO’S IT FOR?
A compact tent that would be suitable for a family of up to four on short trips or for touring couples.

WHAT’S IT LIKE?
This is Vango’s smallest and lowest priced inflatable tent, but is proof that great things can come in small packages. At first glance, the Santo looks a bit different to the standard tunnel tent. It has a somewhat  boxy shape rather than the more streamline appearance you’d expect. However there’s a very good reason for this… the airbeams are pre-angled to provide the maximum amount of usable floorspace and headroom. This means you actually get more useful space than a tent with a similar footprint. The living space isn’t huge but is big enough to allow you to have a table and chair inside. The PVC windows provide light and combined with the high ceiling, the tent feels bright and airy. The king sized bedrooms have enough space for a couple of double beds and the toggle divider can be removed to create one large sleeping area. Darker fabric reduces the amount of morning light and there are numerous storage pocket. Low and high level ventilation panels provide a flow of cool air throughout the tent and the front door has a mesh panel. The front door step drops down for safe and convenient access.

WHAT’S GOOD?
A great-sized tent for couples with lots of headroom. Easy to pitch and a compact pack size that makes it easy to stow away in the boot of even smaller cars.

WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED?
A second entrance would be an enhancement and the living space isn’t massive but apart from that it’s all good.

MORE INFORMATION
Berths 4
Packed weight 15kg
Packed size 67 x 34 x 35cm
Pitching time 10 mins
Style Tunnel
Materials Outer Polyester     Poles Air
Waterproof (hydrostatic head) 4,000mm
Height 205cm
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