The Vango Skye 500 is a compact yet spacious 5-person poled tent, ideal for weekend camping, festivals, and short breaks. Designed for easy pitching, reliable weather protection, and comfortable living, it offers an excellent balance of practicality and durability. Whether you're heading to the countryside or setting up camp at an event, the Skye 500 ensures a hassle-free camping experience.
Flysheet & Waterproofing
Built with Vango’s Protex® 70D polyester flysheet, the Skye 500 offers a high level of waterproofing with a 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating. This means it can withstand heavy rain, keeping you dry inside. The tent’s factory-taped seams provide a watertight seal, preventing leaks at key stress points.
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Protex® 70D Polyester Flysheet – Durable, waterproof, and exclusive to Vango.
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3,000mm Hydrostatic Head – Ensures protection against heavy rain.
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Factory-Taped Seams – Reinforced to prevent leaks.
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Eco-Friendly Fabric Dyeing – Uses less water and enhances fabric colour longevity.
Poles & Stability
The Vango PowerFlex® fibreglass poles provide a strong yet lightweight frame, making pitching simple and ensuring long-term durability. For added stability, the tent features Vango’s TBS®II Tension Band System, which helps brace the structure against strong winds. This system provides extra reinforcement when needed but can be adjusted or removed in calmer conditions.
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PowerFlex® Fibreglass Poles – Colour-coded for an easy setup.
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TBS®II Tension Band System – Improves stability in wind and adverse weather.
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Fully Wind & Rain Tested – Designed to meet European EN ISO 5912 safety standards.
Living Area & Groundsheet
The Vango Skye 500 features a generous front porch area, providing extra space for storing muddy boots, bags, or cooking equipment. The linked-in groundsheet offers the benefits of a sewn-in groundsheet while allowing for better ventilation, helping to reduce condensation. It also gives the flexibility to roll back the groundsheet if needed, making it more adaptable for different camping conditions. The crystal-clear windows let in plenty of natural light, creating a bright and airy space, while toggled privacy curtains offer extra comfort when needed.
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Linked-In Groundsheet – Provides protection while allowing ventilation.
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Spacious Front Porch – Ideal for storage or as a sheltered area.
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Crystal-Clear Windows – Maximises light while offering outdoor views.
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Toggled Privacy Curtains – Gives you control over visibility.
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Lantern Hanging Points – Convenient placement for evening lighting.
Bedrooms – Darker for a Better Night’s Sleep
The Vango Skye 500 features lights-out inners, designed to reduce early morning light, helping you sleep longer and more comfortably. The breathable polyester fabric reduces condensation, while a toggled divider allows you to create either one large bedroom or two separate sleeping spaces.
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Lights-Out Inner – Blocks out morning light for better sleep.
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Breathable Polyester Inner – Reduces condensation for a fresher feel.
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Toggled Divider – Convert between one large or two smaller sleeping areas.
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Storage Pockets – Keep small essentials within reach.
Ventilation – Reduced Condensation & Improved Airflow
Condensation can be an issue in tents, but the Vango Skye 500 includes a rear vent, improving airflow and reducing moisture build-up inside the tent. This helps keep the tent fresh and comfortable, particularly on warmer nights.
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Rear Ventilation Panel – Enhances airflow and reduces condensation.
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Breathable Bedroom Fabric – Allows moisture to escape.
Pitching & Pack Size – Quick to Set Up & Pack Away
The Vango Skye 500 is designed for quick and hassle-free pitching, taking around 15 minutes to set up. The flysheet is pitched first, making the process simpler and faster. Because it pitches from the outside-in, the inner tent remains dry even when setting up in wet conditions. Packing away is just as easy, thanks to the Fast Pack Bag, which features an oversized opening and compression straps.
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Flysheet & Inner Pitch Together – Speeds up setup time.
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External Pitching – Keeps the inner tent dry during wet weather.
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Fast Pack Bag – Oversized opening with compression straps for compact storage.
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15-Minute Setup – Can be pitched by one person.
Technical Specifications
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Pitching Time: 15 minutes
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Pack Size: 72 x ø26cm
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Weight: 9.4kg
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Flysheet: Protex® 70D Polyester
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Tent Length: 440cm
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Tent Width: 315cm
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Internal Height: 185cm
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Sleeping Capacity: Up to 5 people
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Waterproof Rating: 3,000mm HH
