For several years Vango and the DofE have been working in partnership to produce and test kit that is not just suitable for expeditions but will enhance participants enjoyment.

For 2010 we have designed a brand new tent, sleeping bag and rucsac specifically with DofE participants in mind. Each of these products now feature on the official DofE Recommended Kit List.

The new simple to pitch, 3 pole, semi-geodesic Halo tent is packed full of innovation given its novel porch configuration which gives both a dry area to store gear on the groundsheet and an open section perfect for preparing food.

The award winning Supernova sleeping bag featuring Vango’s Thermal Embrace System (TES) hugs the body increasing the loft between the inner and outer layers and reduces the amount of air around the body, resulting in greater warmth and a much better night’s sleep.

Also new to the Recommended Kit List for this year is the Pumori rucsac, the pinnacle of Vango’s rucsac collection. This well researched, feature packed tried and tested bag is certain to become a firm favourite with experienced DofE participants and mountain adventurers.

For further information on these and all other Vango DofE Recommended Kit List products look out for the DofE logo on the product pages.

These products and all of the other Vango products featuring on the DofE Recommended Kit list are available to buy in stores now.

We are exhibiting at the Boat, Caravan and Camping show at the NEC in Birmingham this week. You will find us in the Tent Pavilion with our retail partner Yeoman’s Outdoor.

This is the largest show of its kind anywhere in the country.

The show opened on Tuesday 23rd and will close on Sunday 28th February. It opens at 10am and closes at 6pm each day.

We are displaying 12 tents along with an array of accessories and tent additions.

The tents we have pitched are:

Dart 
Alpha
Beta 
Icarus
Artemis 
Orchy
Tigris
Maritsa 
Nile
Banshee
Spectre

We look forward to seeing you there.

Fusing technical innovation with practical and functional living space, Vango’s brand new range of family technical tents are spacious, lightweight and easy to pitch giving you the best of both worlds.

Available in three sizes: 400, 600 and 800 the Nevis range of family technical tents are new for 2010 and are based on our most popular tent within the family range in 2009, the Tigris.

The Nevis tents offer a tunnel design giving height and width, specification benefits you would expect from a Vango family tent giving comfort and usability, further enhanced by technical features.

With the Nevis collection you are not only getting family and tech friendly features but you also get peace of mind thanks to Vango’s patented Tension Band System. Vango’s TBS ensures that your tent performs in adverse weather conditions, especially strong changeable winds. 

Something that appeals to all campers is ease of pitching and the Nevis does not disappoint. With flysheet first pitching and colour coded poles, it couldn’t be easier.

For added luxury and more usable space why not invest in some optional tent additions including a Nevis specific tent carpet and footprint or a colour coordinated tunnel canopy, extension or windbreak which will give you the option of adding extra space only when you need it.

To find out more about the home from home features as well as the technical attributes of the Nevis click here.