Vango

Banshee 200

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Sentiment score57% positive
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Last updated: Jun 25, 2026

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Reddit IconAlmost_Ohm
7 months ago

The old faithful Vango Banshee 200 is a good shout. Little heavy, but a solid 1 person + gear tent.

Reddit IconElectricalGuitar1924
3 months ago

Banshee is bombproof if you're after sturdy

Reddit IconFusionspecialist87
3 months ago

Can confirm. I took my wife wild camping in my Banshee 200, it was "cosy" but the weather was nice enough to be out in the open.. The second time was the last time she came and that was 4 years ago. I have a Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 and it's great, plenty of room for 2, sturdy, but is on the heavier side of things.. Imo, go for the Lanshan 2 (not the pro). It's definitely my next tent!

Reddit IconJimbo4794
3 months ago

Don't know about that one. I have a Vango Banshee 200 which I wouldn't recommend for two even though it is a two person. And a OEX bobcat, which is a (great) 1 man. The cloud peak has been my most recent buy, and I have a lot of love for this tent. Have even taken it on my last few solo adventures

Reddit IconOwn-Nefariousness-79
about 2 months ago

Vango Banshee 200. About £170. A bit tight but servicable. Big Agnes Blacktail 2. One door.

Reddit IconRhioganedd
10 months ago

The big problem with cheaper tents at the budget friendly end of the price spectrum is that the marketing term "2 person tent" becomes more and more meaningless. My old Vango Banshee 200 Pro was most definitely not a 2 person tent as advertized and more a 1 person plus a medium sized dog tent. The Terra Nova Helm 2 tent is definitely a 2 person tent so long as both of you are not broad shouldered giants. FYI my partner (4'11") and myself (6'2") both fit inside our Helm 2 plus gear without it ever feeling too snug. It's an excellent tent for the money and my only grumble with it is that it's a bit on the heavy side. If I'm camping and hiking alone I'll usually use my Luxe Hexpeak instead and shave about 1KG off my pack weight.

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