Tent pitched wild camping in the Lake District

Helvellyn 300

Helvellyn 300

The Vango Helvellyn 300 is a 3-person backpacking tent.

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.

GOWTK 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 £240.00.

The best price we've found so far is £134.99. That's £105.01 off the RRP of £240.00.

Helvellyn 300 Photos

Tent pitched wild camping in the Lake District

helvellyn-300 tent in the Lake District

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Using the helvellyn-300

Using the helvellyn-300

Tent Layout and Dimensions

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Using the Vango Helvellyn 300 in the Lake District

Using the Vango Helvellyn 300 in the Lake District

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.

Tent pitched in the Lake District

Using the Vango Helvellyn 300 in the Lake District (Photo Credit: Vango)

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 :-)

Tent Layout and Dimensions

Layout and dimensions of the Vango Helvellyn 300 (Image Credit: Vango)

Details

AttributeHelvellyn 300
RRP£240.00
Best Price£134.99
Product InfoBrand Web Page
Dimensions
Tent Details
Recommended Tent UseBackpacking or Bike-packing, Ideal for Weekend Camping
SleepsSleeps 3
Bedrooms1 Bedroom
Frame TypeFlexible Poles
Tent Accessories
Tent Construction
Fly Hydrostatic Head3000 mm
Tent Windows
Tent Doors
Tent Bedrooms
Tent Living Space
Pitching and Storage