Vango Airbeam Odyssey Air 500 Villa Tent, Epsom Green

Was being put off by other negative reviews but I wanted a smaller air tent than our current 8man air tunnel by Vango, but bigger than our 3man backpack air tunnel by Vango, but I wanted a straight flat front design with standing height throughout (getting old and fragile at my age) rather than sloped as seen in all the newer models to keep maximum headroom and usable space, after much searching I came across this tent and looked exactly what I wanted with the front flat design, black out bedrooms and being from a reputable manufacturer who I’ve used plenty of times before, the tent had a 3 week lead time but arrived after 1 week, boxed really safely and well protected, I put the tent up and absolutely no damage or issues, took 8 minutes box to pegged, it’s a great tent, loads of room, dark bedrooms, great light form the windows all round, and so easy to put up and down, I do believe there’s a small issue with one valve as releases whilst being pumped but easy fix and didn’t stop it going up or staying up, the bag is quality and only slightly larger than my 3 man backpack air tent. Can’t rate this enough, it looks great, feels quality and comes at a cracking good price for the amount of tent

Great tent - spacious and my 193cm tall partner could easily stand in it. Took us about 15 mins to put up with a toddler running around! Total life saver not having the poles! Very little condensation on the inside and we went to a festival in Ireland where it rained/drizzled quite a lot. Easy to take down and we easily managed to roll it small enough to fit it into its bag. Highly recommend!

Bought this for Irish weather to withhold rain. Used it this weekend for a festival and a light shower and the rain is leaking through the roof.

Très contents de notre achat avec 2 petits bémols ; le sac de rangement devrait être un peu plus grand car il est difficile d'y remettre la tente dégonflée et il manque une ouverture sur un côté pour faire un petit courant d'air lors de fortes chaleurs

UPDATE: COVID cancelled our plans to camp in the snow. Finally, we camped overnight on a friend's property next to the Tuolomne River. Very pleasant. Until about 10 pm, when the wind kicked up. Accourding to the forecast, it was about 6 mph. It didn’t cause a problem with the tent. But we had not secured the attached tent flys, and they whipped around. The tent is well ventilated. There have been camping trips in which we retired for the night, but were awakened by a drop of condensation hitting me in the face. NOT WITH THIS TENT! I loved the 'vestibule' are. We stored gear, changed clothes, etc. Since it was an oversight trip, we did not raise the 'blinds.' But I did peek around them prior to the sun going down. These windows do not appear to have a screen. However, the door has a screen, and there is ventilation around the bottom of the tent. Finally, there is a ventilation panel above the sleeping area. I am sure there is more to learn about this tent. So far, it's been positive! I LOVE THIS TENT! I read all the reviews, mostly good, some not. But MY experience is GREAT! I was so excited when it arrived 2 days ago, 7 days ahead of estimated delivery. In fact, when it arrived, I made my husband help me put it up on the back patio (it's large) when I got home from work! The following review is based on a non-camping experience, just on our first inspection and erection of the tent. Further details to follow once we camp in it. The included hand pump is high powered. I had purchased a battery operated (and very noisy) high velocity pump to blow it up quickly, but the supplied pump inflated each tube in 20 pumps. NOTE: Use the supplied pressure meter to avoid improper inflation! Bonus! I was astounded at how sturdy the air beams are! They are pocketed in a sealed sleeve of the tent, but were quite solid. Once the tent is staked properly, it is easy to see how this tent could withstand moderate wind. It gives a reassuring sense of stability. We could not stake the tent as we were on concrete. We used sand bags (my husband has many for his hobby) to simulate staking. I was overjoyed with the roominess and the space inside. Being a senior with arthritis, I do not relish the idea of sleeping on the cold ground! In fact, it isn't being ON the ground that is the problem, it is getting UP from the ground (I have arthritis in my ankles, knees, and 1 hip) that was the problem. We bought a queen-sized cot with air mattress (yeah, we're roughing it!), and I'm even considering getting a Tempurpedic mattress topper for it for additional protection from the cold and to provide comfort. This is the first camping experience I have been invited on since my youth, my husband being a scoutmaster. My first experience will be SNOW CAMPING, so I'm looking to try to stay warm in a cocoon! For additional comfort, we bought some insulation (4' x 125') for under the floor, and we also have floor mats to walk on. This is sealed attic insulation, with a layer of foam in the middle. My hope is to keep the floor from being scratched or worn with holes, AS WELL AS providing some insulation from the icy ground. We also bought a waterproof layer for under the tent, to prevent the floor from getting soggy! Inside, the high ceiling of the tent gives a spaciousness that is amazing. My father-in-law (90 years old) came out to inspect, and LOVED it! He was amazed! Of course, not being staked, the ceiling did sag a little, but it was still tall enough for my 6'1" husband, my 6' father-in-law, and my 6'2' brother-in-law. The sleeping compartment is not adequately described in the product details. It feels large and spacious. I was delighted to note that this section has an interior, room-darkening liner, sort of a curtain. For the snow camping, I have purchased an extra thermal layer of sealed 4' x 10' insulation. It will slip in between the tent wall and the curtain, in an effort to add extra protection from icy windy blasts and inclement weather. My husband opened the box containing the tent while I was at work, and his first reaction was, "There's no instructions." NOT TO WORRY! They are sewn inside the tent-carry bag. We set the tent up with the only illumination being a porch light, the moon, and a flashlight to read instructions. Now, two days later, I realize I should have taken pictures of the instructions with my cell phone and could have read it much easier. I will do that the next time. We plan to do a "dry run" during the day, on grass at another location, complete with guy lines, so we can be sure on the day we put it up, in the snow, we can do so quickly, without pausing to read instructions. Especially because we are adding extra layers of waterproofing and insulation, staking, and other considerations. The instructions for erecting the tent are on a large label, sewn into the carry bag. We have purchased an extra tarp to cover the tent. The tent does have a sewn-in awning. But if we have a snow fall while we doing our snow camping, I wanted extra protection. Ah, the things a person thinks of while waiting for more than a month for her package to arrive! My only concern is folding it small enough to fit into the carry bag, as we were unable to do that this first time. This seems par for the course, as ANYTHING that comes in a carry bag is hard to get back into the bag. So I believe with some practice, it will not be so difficult. My little battery powered air blower did come in handy at this point, it quickly sucked the air out of the tubes. My husband is a master at folding things back up into the original size, but we will have to work on this. The provided hand pump did not provide a quick deflation of the tubes. Perhaps I missed something on the instructions. We will be checking this out more clearly on New Year's Day. Upon my first examination, this is an excellent tent! The proof will be when we actually use it, but it appears to be sound and sturdy. I have one minor complaint, and I resolved it myself; all the measurements are in metrics! After puzzling over this concern even AFTER placing the order, I finally drew up a diagram of the tent as it is shown on the with the pictures, and then penciled in feet and inches. I put this in my wallet so I had it available when considering tarps, floor rugs, etc. My only other observation is that the floor seems rather thin for much wear. I have anticipated that, and have planned for protecting it with insulation and mats/rugs on both sides of the floor. I will report back when we have used the tent the first time!