Vango F10 Radon UL 2 Tent

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The Vango F10 Radon UL 2 Tent is a lightweight, robust shelter for three-season adventurers. Its semi-freestanding design provides versatility and stability. The Axial hub pole structure increases internal volume and livable space.

Vango says: 

The extremely versatile Radon UL 2 will take you to new places with its lightweight, spacious, semi freestanding design.

Designed for ultimate stability and durability in all conditions, the simple Axial hub pole structure assembles as a single piece and includes a brow pole to increase the internal volume for more comfortable camping. The TXS stability system uses high tensile internal guylines arranged in a unique X shape that tension under deformation, producing an incredibly stable structure, even when pitched against prevailing winds.  The Radon can be further stabilised by inserting a walking pole into the brow pole sleeve for confidence in even the harshest of conditions.

The Radon pitches inner first allowing you to remove the flysheet to maximise airflow on warmer nights. The flysheet attaches with easy-to-use camming clips that allow for quick pitching and easy adjustment with a lower overall flysheet height that helps keep the elements at bay and prevents splashback in harsh weather. The perfect tent for year-round adventurers seeking a versatile and durable design for all conditions.

Our Verdict

The Vango F10 Radon UL 2 Tent is an outstanding choice for three-season adventurers seeking a lightweight yet robust shelter. Its semi-freestanding design offers versatility and stability, making it a reliable shelter for wild camps and campsite hopping.

The Axial hub pole structure, which is assembled as a single piece, including the brow pole, significantly increases internal volume and livable space. The TXS stability system is an internal adjustment system featuring high-tensile internal guylines that can be tensioned to ensure remarkable stability against strong winds. A walking pole can be inserted into the brow pole sleeve for additional stability, making the Radon UL 2 a steadfast option in harsh weather.

Pitching the tent is a breeze thanks to its inner-first design, allowing the flysheet to be removed for better airflow on warm nights. The flysheet attaches with user-friendly clips, ensuring quick setup and easy adjustments. 

The Vango F10 Radon UL 2 Tent is not only impressively light, with a total weight of 1640 grams (excluding pegs and bags), but also boasts a durable and waterproof Protex 15.SRN flysheet fabric with a 3000mm hydrostatic head rating. The tent’s PowerLite Plus poles, made from 7001 T6 alloy, offer a perfect balance of strength and weight reduction, ensuring its reliability in various outdoor conditions.

Additional features like the high bathtub, multiple inner pockets, and multiple ventilation points enhance the tent’s functionality and convenience. The oversized Fast Pack Tent Bag with compression straps makes packing the tent away much easier than stuffing it into a traditional stuff sack (why don’t all brands do this, seriously)

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Hub Structure – A stable and easy to pitch design that increases internal volume without adding weight. 
• Brow pole that attaches to the main pole structure to increase internal head height.
• Pitches quickly and easily with less need to peg out in calmer conditions. 
• Lower Flysheet Height – The flysheet extends closer to the ground prevents splashback in heavy rain. 
• Inner First Pitching – Simple and quick to pitch and allows the tent to be used without the flysheet in warmer climates
• Extends your living space and provides additional space for gear storage
• TXS Stability System – An evolution of our TBS Pro system of internal guylines that tensions the tent in an X-shape with high tensile cord, adding stability in extreme weather 
• An easy-to-use camming clip attaching the flysheet and pole ends to tension that flysheet consistently for added stability. 
• Carefully positioned pockets in the flysheet allows you to add further stability in harsh weather by using a walking pole to brace the tent structure. 
• F10 Alloy Pegs 16 cm – Lightweight and strong anodised orange alloy pegs found exclusively on our F10 tents for easy and stable pitching 
• Porch Storage – Additional porch space keeps kit clean and dry 
• Inner Pockets – Conveniently positioned pockets keeps your tent tidy and gives quick access to essential items 
• Bathtub Groundsheet – Waterproof groundsheet extends 10cm above ground level to keep your tent dry in adverse weather
• Fast Pack Tent Bag – Oversized opening for easy packing and compression straps to control pack size
• Mini Line-Lok Guyline Runners – Lock securely, simple to release and high performance in all conditions
• Multiple Reflective Points – On pegging points for visibility in low light
• Fully Taped Seams – All flysheet and groundsheet seams are factory taped for a watertight seal 

Specifications

• Flysheet weighs: 522g
• Inner weighs: 706g
• Pole set weighs: 412g
• Total weight: 1640g (excludes pegs & bags)
• Pegs x 11 weigh: 123g
• Pack size: 40 x 12 x 12cm
• Pitching time: 8 minutes
• Capacity: 2 Person Tent

Material & Construction

• Protex 15.SRN – 15D Silicone Reinforced Nylon flysheet fabric with 3,000mm HH rating
• PowerLite Plus Poles – 7001 T6 Alloy poles are lightweight, compact and durable 
• Mesh Ventilated Inner – Means you can pitch the inner only in warm weather
• F10 Alloy Pegs 16 cm
• Fire Retardant Fabrics – Exceeds European EN5912 safety standard

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• When pegs go bad – Everything you need to know about tent pegs
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