Scottish camping gear brand Vango changed the game in 2010, when it unveiled its AirBeam technology, ushering in the age of air tents. Rather than using traditional poles, air tents use inflatable air beams to provide structure, making large, quicker and easier to pitch. Other brands quickly joined the party, but Vango remains one of the leading manufacturers of air tents and its range is impressive.
In the Joro Air 450 Sentinel Eco Dura Package, Vango has crafted a that’s ideal for family camping vacations. It’s part of the brand’s Earth Collection, as it features the proprietary Sentinel Eco Fabric, which marries sustainability and durability thanks to its use of recycled, single-use plastic waste. The tunnel design features a large awning, spacious living area and twin blackout bedrooms, perfect for a family of four.
This is no ordinary tent for four. The Joro Air 450 is designed to be lived in as well as slept in, meaning that, with a bit of an investment in and the like, you can create an experience akin to once you've hooked it up to the power grid. It also weighs a lot more than a standard four-person tent, at 24.
2kg (53.4lb), which makes its carry sack quite an effort to lug around, even getting it from storage out to the car. I loved pitching the Vango Joro 450, finding the AirBeam system really straightforward to work with.
Once up, it’s superbly spacious, with loads of headroom, and I even had the option of creating a master bedroom by removing the partitio.
