The Vango Sierra 500 Poled Tent is a great choice for families who want a spacious tent that is simple to pitch and easy to live in. It gives you plenty of room for sleeping, relaxing and storing your camping gear, without moving up to a much larger tent.
At the front, the built-in canopy gives you a handy sheltered area for muddy boots, wet coats or cooking equipment. It also means you can open the front door for fresh air without rain coming straight into the living area.
The Sierra 500 uses colour-coded PowerFlex® fibreglass poles, so pitching is straightforward. The poles are strong and lightweight, and the colour-coding helps you match everything up more easily. Once pitched, the tent has a good amount of headroom thanks to the upright side walls and pre-angled poles, making the inside feel open and comfortable.
The sleeping area is designed for up to five people and uses Vango’s Midnight bedroom fabric. This helps block out early morning light, which is a big plus if you want a bit more sleep on bright summer mornings. The bedrooms also give each person a 60cm sleeping width, so there’s more room than in many standard sleeping compartments.
The living space is bright during the day, with clear windows and plenty of ventilation. The large mesh front door can be rolled away when the weather is warm, helping air flow through the tent while keeping insects out.
The Sierra 500 is made from Vango’s Sentinel DynamicWeave fabric, with a 4,000mm waterproof rating and fully taped seams to help keep the rain out. It also has a fully sewn-in groundsheet, which helps stop draughts, bugs and damp coming in from ground level.
For family camping trips, weekend breaks or longer stays, the Vango Sierra 500 Poled Tent offers a good mix of space, shelter and reliable Vango features in a poled tent that’s not overly complicated to pitch.
Technical Specification
Pitching Time - 15 minutes
Pack Size - 80 x 30 x 30cm
Weight - 17.1kg
Flysheet - Sentinel 87g/m² Polyester with DynamicWeave™ 70D & 100D threads
Length - 455cm
Width - 325cm
Internal Height - 195cm
Capacity - 5 berth tent
Waterproof Rating - 4,000mm HH
Brand - Vango
Model - TEVSIERRA000001
Tent Size - 5 man tent
Material - Polyester
Frame Type - Poled
Key Features
Sentinel DynamicWeave™ Fabric - Strong polyester fabric made with 70D and 100D threads to give a good balance of strength, weight and pack size.
ColourLok Eco™ Technology - Helps the fabric keep its colour for longer and improves UV resistance, while using up to 60% less water in the dyeing process.
Vango PowerFlex® Fibreglass Poles - Strong, lightweight poles that are colour-coded to make pitching easier.
4,000mm Waterproof Rating - The flysheet has a 4,000mm hydrostatic head rating, with fully taped seams to help keep the rain out.
Midnight Bedrooms - Darker bedroom fabric helps reduce early morning light, making it easier to sleep for longer.
Queen Size Bedrooms - Gives each person a 60cm sleeping width, offering more room than many standard tent bedrooms.
Built-in Front Canopy - A sheltered front area for boots, bags, cooking kit or wet clothing.
Flat Front Living Area - Makes better use of the floor space, giving you more room for chairs, tables or storage.
Villa Construction - Upright side walls help increase the usable height inside the tent.
TBS®II Tension Band System - Adds extra stability in changeable weather by helping to brace the poles.
Fully Sewn-in Groundsheet - Helps keep out draughts, bugs and damp from the ground.
Diamond Clear Windows - Bring natural light into the living area and give you good visibility outside.
Large Mesh Roll Away Door - Lets you open up the living area in warmer weather while helping to keep insects out.
Adjustable Rear Ventilation - Rear vent with mesh panel and adjustable cover to help airflow through the tent.
Large Mesh Vents on Inner - Helps keep the sleeping area cooler and reduces condensation.
SkyTrack™ II Hanging System - Allows you to hang compatible lights or storage inside the tent.
Lantern Hanging Points - Useful hanging points for lighting the living area.
Drop Down Door Step - Makes it easier to get in and out of the tent, including with prams or wheelchairs.
Cable Entry Point with Tidies - Allows you to run an electric hook-up cable into the tent and keep it neatly managed.
Adjustable Pegging System - Helps you get a better pitch on uneven ground.
Oversized Corner Pegs - Large orange pegs help you position the tent correctly when pitching.
High Visibility Guylines - Strong guylines that are easier to see around the tent.
Easy Pack Carry Bag - Oversized carry bag with extra room to make packing away easier.
Fully Wind and Rain Tested - Tested to EN ISO 5912 standard for peace of mind during weekend and occasional camping.
Fire Retardant Fabrics - Meets European EN5912 safety standard.
