Helvellyn 300

Review Score

We've based our review on our experience with the Vango Mirage 300 but adjusted for the specifications of the Helvellyn 300, which is slightly smaller and has a lower hydrostatic head.<br/>Despite a lower HH, this is a great tent for the money.

Our Score: 8.7/10

We've given the Helvellyn 300 the Thumbs Up award.

Value for MoneyQualityPracticalityEase of PitchingFeatures

This was a hands-on product review. The product was supplied to us to test and conduct the review.

Price Guide

Helvellyn 300 has a recommended retail price of £240.

The best price we've found so far is £134.99. That's £105.01 off the RRP of £240.View at Taunton Leisure

Vango

£240.0005/12/2023

Amazon

£184.9405/12/2023

Taunton Leisure

£134.9905/12/2023

Wiggle

£??.??05/12/2023

Kenmar

£159.9905/12/2023

Outdoor Action

£189.9505/12/2023

Cotswold Outdoor

£240.0005/12/2023

Helvellyn 300 Photos

Our Review

The Vango Helvellyn 300 is the same layout as the older Vango Mirage 300 we've been using.

It comes with a handy two-door porch, complete with optional groundsheet. We found this makes a great space to store bags and muddy boots, but with the doors open, also provides good ventilation and a useful place to sit to get out of bad weather.

Pitching is straightforward, with the flexible alloy tent poles forming a semi-geodesic dome. This gives enough head-height for most adults to sit up in (110 cm).

Pitching is outer first.

Unless it's wet, we tend to keep the inner tent attached to the tent. Obviously removing it will mean a smaller pack size if you are sharing the load between people.

Although this is a three-person tent, it's a lot more comfortable with just two people :-)

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