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The Harris 500 is a 5-person pole tent meticulously designed to
prioritize ventilation. Featuring multiple mesh panels throughout, along
with an extra mesh panel behind the bedrooms, it maximizes airflow to
keep your tent comfortably cool during warm breaks. Crafted from
Sentinel fabric, it maintains Vango's renowned quality and durability
while keeping pack size and weight to a minimum. Lights-Out bedrooms
ensure uninterrupted sleep, while the pre-attached front canopy offers
an excellent spot for dining and relaxation, expanding your living space
and connecting you with the outdoors. The Harris is the perfect family
tent for summer getaways.
Pitching Time: 15mins
Capacity: 5 Person Tent
Weight: 17.7kg
Length: 455.0cm
Height: 195.0cm
Width: 320.0cm
Pack size: L73.0 x H32.0 x W32.0cm
Waterproof Rating: 3000mm HH
Fabric: Sentinel Fabric
Sentinel Fabric: Tailored for those prioritizing pack size and weight,
our Sentinel Fabric excels. It's robust, incorporating ColourLok
technology for longevity, and boasts a waterproof rating of 3,000mm
HH, ensuring quality and performance in compact pack sizes.
ColourLok Eco: Utilizing ColourLok Eco technology, our fabric enhances
color retention and UV protection while conserving up to 60% water in
the dyeing process.
Vango PowerFlex® Fibreglass Poles: Crafted for strong, light, and
reliable tent structures.
Lights-Out Bedrooms: Reducing early morning light to preserve your
sleep pattern.
Large Mesh Roll Away Door: Front door featuring two large mesh panels
that can be rolled aside to fully open the living area.
Adjustable Rear Ventilation: Mesh panel with adjustable cover at the
rear of the tent for controlled ventilation.
Adjustable Pegging System: Allows perfect pitching on uneven surfaces.
Bedroom Pockets: Conveniently positioned pockets for storing
essentials.
Cable Entry Point with Tidies: Zipped entry point for power cables,
with touch fastener tidies to keep cables organized.
Clear Access Bedrooms: Wider openings and no step over into the
bedroom allow for easier access.
Covered Entrance: Provides sheltered entrance to prevent rain from
entering the living area.
Diamond Clear Windows: Maximizing light and visibility for a bright
and airy environment.
Drop Down Door Step: Facilitates easy entry and exit, suitable for
pram and wheelchair access.
Easy Pack Carry Bag: Oversized carry bag with 15% more material and
50% more volume.
Fire Retardant Fabrics: Meets European safety standard EN5912.
Flat Front Living Area: Maximizing living space within the tent.
Fully Taped Seams: Factory taped flysheet seams for a watertight seal.
Fully Wind and Rain Tested: Weather tested to standard EN ISO 5912 for
peace of mind.
High Visibility Guylines: Strong and easily visible in low light
conditions, enhancing safety.
Lantern Hanging Points: Conveniently positioned for attaching lighting.
Large mesh vents on inner: Keeping tents cooler in warm conditions and
reducing condensation.
Pre-angled Poles: Offering greater internal space and effective
bracing against winds.
Pre-Attached Extension: Front canopy integrated into the tent design,
providing additional living space.
Queen Size Bedrooms: Providing ample sleeping and storage space with a
60cm area per person.
Fully Sewn-in Groundsheet: Adds comfort by providing a bug and
draught-free environment.
SkyTrack™ II: A flexible hanging system for easy attachment of
lighting or storage.
TBS®II Tension Band System: Ensuring performance in adverse
conditions, reducing pole movement.
Waterproof PE Groundsheet: Robust and durable, suitable for active
campers.
Villa Construction: Upright side walls increase tent height,
maximizing internal space.
Tent capacities (e.g., "4-man") indicate the absolute maximum sleeping space and do not account for luggage or living comfort. When choosing a size, consider the following:
The number of sleepers: How many people are in each room?
Your bed size: A standard double airbed takes up the space of about three sleeping bags.
Storage space: Factor in the extra room you will need for clothing, bags, and gear.
Our suggestion: For a family of 4, we highly recommend a 6+ berth tent to ensure comfortable living and storage space. Read our full guide to choosing the right tent.
Air Tents vs. Poled Tents: Which Should I Choose?
Both have distinct advantages depending on your camping style.
Air tents (inflatable): Extremely fast and easy to pitch, even for one person. They perform brilliantly in high winds because the beams flex rather than snap. They are generally heavier and more expensive.
Poled tents: The traditional, budget-friendly option. They have a lighter pack weight and smaller pack size, making them easier to transport, but they take longer to pitch.
What Does Hydrostatic Head (HH) Mean?
Hydrostatic Head is a way of measuring how waterproof a tent is. It indicates how many millimetres (mm) of water can pool on the fabric before it starts to seep through.
1,500mm: The minimum legal requirement to be called "waterproof" (best for light summer showers).
3,000 mm-4,000 mm: The standard for most quality family tents, easily handling heavy UK rain.
5,000mm+: Premium waterproofing for extreme weather and longer lifespans.
What Do Tent Seasons Mean?
Tent season ratings guide you on what weather conditions the tent is designed to withstand.
1-season: Very lightweight, meant for warm summer nights and light showers (often used for festivals).
2-season: Ideal for late spring to early autumn in generally fair weather.
3-season: Designed for spring through autumn, capable of handling heavy rain and strong winds. (Most family tents fall here).
4-season: Built for year-round use, including harsh winter weather and snow.
Do Darkened or Blackout Bedrooms Actually Work?
Yes! Many of our tents feature darkened fabrics in the sleeping areas.
Better sleep: They significantly reduce early morning light, helping you (and importantly, the kids) sleep past sunrise.
Temperature control: True blackout fabric can also help regulate temperature, keeping the bedroom cooler during the day and warmer at night.
What is a Tent Footprint, and Do I Need One?
A tent footprint is a custom-sized groundsheet that goes underneath your tent. While not strictly mandatory, we highly recommend them to protect your investment.
Protection: It guards your tent’s sewn-in groundsheet against sharp rocks, thorns, and rough terrain.
Easier packing: When it is time to go home, the footprint gets muddy instead of the bottom of your tent, making packing up much cleaner.
Warmth: It adds an extra layer of insulation against the cold ground.
Does The Tent Come With Everything I Need To Pitch It?
Yes, all our tents come ready to pitch right out of the box.
Poled tents: Include the tent, poles, standard pegs, guylines, and a carry bag.
Air tents: Include the tent, a manual hand pump, standard pegs, guylines, and a carry bag.
Pro Tip: While the included pegs are great for standard grass, we always recommend buying a set of heavy-duty Hard Ground Pegs if you are camping on rocky or hardpack soil. Shop our tent pegs and mallets here.
To provide the best possible service we use different courier services depending on the item Size, Weight and service selected. The Couriers we use are Royal Mail, Amazon Shipping, DPD & FedEx. Most deliveries are made per working day [Monday to Friday] and exclude bank holidays, If you feel you will not be in to receive your parcel, please take advantage of using a different delivery address where someone can take delivery. All our couriers have pick up locations and can be selected once you have the tracking number and the courier has the parcel.
Deliveries are made between 8am till 9pm unless a specific option is chosen.
All Express delivery orders must be placed no later than 11am to be posted the same day [Monday to Friday]. Orders placed after this day may be posted the following working day
England, Wales & Southern Scotland Order Value Up to £74.99 Low value & Large Letter Size - 2-5 Working Day* - £2.50 Standard Parcel - 2-5 Working Day - £4.00 Express Delivery 1-2 Working Day - £8.00 Before 1PM - 1-2 Working Day - £10.00
Order Value Above £75.00
Standard Parcel - 2-5 Working Day - Free Express Delivery 1-2 Working Day - £6.00 Before 1PM - 1-2 Working Day - £10.00
Certain oversized items, or items with an excessive length or diameter, carry a £20 surcharge. This is added during checkout and indicated in the product description.
North Scotland,Scottish Islands, Isle Of Wight
Order Value Up to £74.99 & Under 1.99kg Low value & Large Letter Size - 2-5 Working Day* - £2.50 Standard Parcel - 2-5 Working Day - £4.00 Express Delivery - 1-2 Working Day - £8.00
Order Value Above £75.00 & Under 1.99kg Standard Parcel - 2-5 Working Day - Free Express Delivery - 1-2 Working Day - £6.00
Order Value Below £74.99 & Weight 2-4.99kg* Standard Parcel - 2-5 Working Day - £4.00
Order Value Above £75.00 & Weight 2-4.99kg* Standard Parcel - 2-5 Working Day - Free
Weight 5kg to 15kg - 2-7 Working Day - Flat £20.00 Charge
*This delivery service is restricted depending on Size & Weight of the parcel. If your order is of an excessive size we may have to cancel the order
Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland,
Order Value Up to £74.99 & Under 4.99kg Low value & Large Letter Size - 2-5 Working Day* - £2.50 Standard Parcel - 2-5 Working Day - £4.00 Express Delivery - 1-2 Working Day - £8.00* - Under 1.99Kg only
Order Value Above £75.00 & Under 4.99kg Standard Parcel - 2-5 Working Day - Free Express Delivery - 1-2 Working Day - £6.00
Weight 2.00 to 2.75kg - 2-7 Working Day - Flat £10.00 Charge Weight 2.76 to 15kg - 2-7 Working Day - Flat £25.00 Charge
We can accept goods back for exchange or refund or Credit, The goods need to be of re-saleable quality and all labels and relevant paperwork are present. We will not accept any item back that has been worn, or not in a re-saleable condition i.e animal hair's, odors from smoke or fragrances, or any sign that goods have been used other than inspecting indoors.
As it’s the buyer’s responsibility to post goods back, we highly recommend using a courier with the correct insurance and proof of delivery back to us. We cannot be held liable for items lost in post.
Before sending your item back please make sure of the following
The item is still in a new and unused condition, free of odours and pet hairs
All labels and swing tags are still attached to the garment, and any boxed items are kept in the original box.
Any items which are blister packed are still in the condition in which they are sent.
Tents and canopies have not been erected and still in their original box.
If your order included a promotional item (such as a free gift or multi-buy offer), all items must be returned in full to qualify for a complete refund; otherwise, the value of any retained items will be deducted from your refund.
