Camping Awards 2025 Vango Award Winners
Camping Awards 2025 – WINNER Best Family Tent
Savannah 600XL
What they said…
Inflatable tents have dominated the family tent market over the last decade – but there are signs that traditional poles are making something of a comeback. This is the first year since 2018 that a pole tent has come out on top in the family tent category.
The key here is simplicity and quality and the Vango Savannah 600XL has both in spades – and at under £600, it’s excellent value for money for a family, without compromising on features or materials. It’s lighter and has a smaller pack size than the otherwise identical AirBeam version, and comes in at a third cheaper. The question is, does the convenience of inflatable merit paying £300 more? And we’d have to say, in this case, no it doesn’t.
The Savannah 600XL is a six-man tunnel tent with a built-in awning that provides additional living or storage space. Although it has a good-sized footprint, pitching with the fibreglass poles couldn’t be easier and, at more than 2m tall, there is plenty of headroom inside the tent.
The large front door offers a variety of different options to suit the conditions – it can be unzipped to the midpoint or fully across – and ventilation can be managed using the mesh doors and AirZone panels. The darkened Midnight Bedroom is designed to let you sleep longer in the morning while the large Diamond Clear windows allow loads of light to pour into the living areas during the day. At night they can be covered up with the roll-away toggled curtains. To add to the value, the package includes a groundsheet protector which should extend the life of the tent.
We like:
- Great value for money
- Quick and easy to pitch
- Spacious, flexible layout
Camping Awards 2025 – WINNER Best Camping Lighting
Vango Comet light
What they said…
When it comes to camping gear, we always love a product that is versatile and has multiple uses.
And that’s why the new Vango Comet Light leapt out at us as soon as we set eyes on it. It is a three-in-one, rechargeable lamp that works as a torch, a table lantern or a standard lamp. With its telescopic stand and sturdy tripod base, at first glance, the Comet looks a little like a camera tripod, and it works in much the same way. At its lowest setting, it works as a lantern, the stable tripod feet making it ideal to sit on the ground or a table.
Alternatively, you can extend the height to up to 110cm to create a corner lamp, with a swivel head that allows you to direct the light in the direction you prefer. Pegging points in the feet give extra stability. When it’s all folded away, the unit works as a pocket torch, perfect for night-time dog walking or toilet block excursions.
There are three brightness options (200, 500 and 1,000 lumens) and it is waterproof rated to IPX4. The rechargeable battery takes five hours to recharge and, according to Vango, runs for up to 12 hours on the lowest brightness setting.
Camping Awards 2025 – WINNER Best Lightweight Sleeping Mat
Vango Thermocore XPD
What they said…
The Thermocore XPD is Vango’s thickest and warmest trekking mat, and is designed for providing comfort and warmth all year round. The vertical walled design means a larger sleeping area than a typical mat construction. Aluminium Thermal Reverb technology, combined with layers of strategically placed film, helps reflect heat back towards the body to keep you warm at night. Recycled nylon is used for the top and bottom fabric, and has a TPU lamination that is lighter, easier to pack down and more environmentally friendly than traditional PVC.
Silent Sleep technology also aims to eliminate the problem of your bed rustling or crinkling when you move. The air-filled welded channel construction moulds to the contours of your body.
Camping Awards 2025 – WINNER Best Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Vango Mantis Planet
What they said…
The new Vango Mantis Planet is a lightweight sleeping bag designed for backpacking in warmer temperatures either at home or abroad. Made from ripstop nylon, the bag weighs under 1kg and the pack can be compressed small to easily fit in your rucksack. The Mantis Planet is fitted with mosquito nets at the head and foot, to keeps midges, mosquitos and other biting bugs away, without reducing your comfort levels after a day on the hills.
Vango’s ThermX tech features aluminised fabric layers placed around specific areas in the bag to reflect body heat, with the aim of increasing overall warmth and heat retention where you need it.
The full wrap-around zip allows you to convert the bag into a large quilt for more space.
Highly Commended to add…
Camping Awards 2025 – HIGHLY COMMENDED Best Sleeping Bag
Vango Stellar
What they said…
Available in single, grande and double sizes, the Stellar is a comfortably spacious sleeping bag with top quality materials. It is lined with soft polyester while the exterior is durable and washable. Our favourite of the range is the Grande – wider and longer than a standard single for extra comfort
Camping Awards 2025 – HIGHLY COMMENDED Best Camping Fridge/Coolbox
Vango Glacier Wheelie 70L
What they said…
The new Glacier Wheelie 70L is Vango's biggest coolbox yet, with all-terrain wheels and an a foldable ergonomic handle for towing. Other features in this £350 cooler include a bottle opener, cup holders and padlock points.
Camping Awards 2025 – HIGHLY COMMENDED Best Rucksack
Vango Mitra Air 30L
What they said…
At just over £70, the Mitra Air 30L provides excellent value for money for a good quality technical rucksack. It features Vango’s X-Lite Air back system, designed to reduces loadStress, improve stability and increase air flow. The ripstop fabric is rugged and the bag comes with a waterproof cover to keeps the elements at bay.
Camping Awards 2025 – HIGHLY COMMENDED Best Small Family Tent
Vango Sierra Air 500
What they said…
Ventilation is the key feature in the Vango Sierra Air 500, with multiple mesh vents throughout, including a large panel at the back bedrooms. The sleeping area has darkened material for longer lie-ins while Vango’s Sentinel fabric is robust and durable. The pre-attached front canopy provides a useful area for dining and relaxing.
Camping Awards 2025 – HIGHLY COMMENDED Best Glamping Tent
Vango Teepee Air 400
What they said…
The Teepee Air 400 has a unique glamping-style structure that provides lots of headroom due to the A-shaped inflatable central beam. The four-berth tent has darkened Lights-Out Bedrooms allowing you to get a good night's sleep and long lie-in on bright mornings.
Camping Awards 2025 – HIGHLY COMMENDED Best Festival Tent
Vango Tay 400
What they said…
At just £150, this is a great choice for first-time campers or festivalgoers, especially as it has the quality assurance you get from brands like Vango. This dome style is spacious but has a small pack size. Crystal Clear windows allow light into the porch area, while the Gothic arch pole provides added strength and stability.
