Iris 500 5-Person Tent
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Create a bright, practical, and comfortable camping base with the Vango Iris 500 5-Person Tent. Designed for small families, groups of friends, weekend camping trips, festivals, and campsite holidays, this poled tunnel tent offers a spacious layout with easy pitching and reliable weather protection.
Made with Vango’s Sentinel Essential 68D polyester fabric, the Iris 500 provides a 3000mm HH waterproof ratingwith fully taped seams to help keep the interior protected in wet weather. The PowerFlex fibreglass pole structurecreates a strong and dependable frame, while the tunnel shape and pre-angled poles help maximise usable living space inside.
Inside, the tent features Lights-Out Queen Size Bedrooms, designed to reduce early morning light and give each person a more comfortable sleeping area. The toggled bedroom divider allows flexible sleeping options, while the large Diamond Clear windows brighten the living area during the day and privacy curtains can be rolled away or closed when needed.
With a fully sewn-in PE groundsheet, Vango AirZone ventilation, cable entry point, bedroom pockets, high visibility guylines, and an easy pack carry bag, the Iris 500 is a reliable family tent for campers who want a practical balance of comfort, space, and simple setup.
- Spacious 5-Person Tunnel Tent Design
Large poled tunnel layout provides comfortable sleeping and living space for families, friends, weekend camping, and festival use. - Sentinel Essential Fabric with 3000mm HH Protection
Made from 68D polyester Sentinel Essential fabric with a 3000mm HH waterproof rating, helping protect against rain and damp camping conditions. - Vango PowerFlex Fibreglass Poles
Strong and lightweight fibreglass poles create a reliable structure for regular campsite use. - Lights-Out Queen Size Bedrooms
Darkened bedrooms help reduce early morning light, supporting a more restful night’s sleep. - Flexible Bedroom Divider
Toggled inner divider allows you to split the sleeping area for privacy or open it into one larger bedroom space. - Fully Sewn-In Groundsheet
Attached PE groundsheet helps create a cleaner, drier, and more comfortable interior while reducing draughts and insects. - Vango AirZone Ventilation
High and low ventilation panels help improve airflow through the tent, reducing condensation and keeping the interior more comfortable. - Diamond Clear Windows with Privacy Curtains
Large clear windows maximise natural light inside the living area, while toggled curtains provide privacy when needed. - TBSII Tension Band System
Internal tension bands help improve stability in changeable wind conditions by reducing sideways movement of the poles. - King Pole Front Door Option
Front door can be used with king poles to create a simple sun canopy and extend your usable outdoor living space. - Cable Entry Point with Tidies
Zipped cable entry point allows safer access for electric hook-up, with tidies to help keep cables organised. - Easy Pack Carry Bag
Oversized carry bag makes packing away easier after your camping trip. - Fire Retardant Fabrics
Meets European EN5912 safety standard for added peace of mind.
Capacity: 5 person
Pitching Time: 15 minutes
Open Size: L450 x H195 x W450 cm
Packed Size: L68 × H26 × W33 cm
Weight: 14.2kg / 31.31 lb
Flysheet Material: Sentinel Essential 68D polyester
Inner Tent Material: Breathable inner bedrooms with Lights-Out design
Groundsheet Material: Waterproof PE fully sewn-in groundsheet
Waterproof Rating: 3000mm HH
Pole Material: Vango PowerFlex fibreglass poles
Doors: Front door with king pole canopy option
Bedrooms: Lights-Out Queen Size Bedrooms with toggled divider
Living Space: Front living area with Diamond Clear windows
Ventilation: Vango AirZone high and low ventilation panels
Recommended Use: Family camping, weekend camping, festivals, campsite holidays, and group camping
Behind The Design
The Vango Iris 500 5-Person Tent is a focus on creating a bright, comfortable, and practical camping base for small families, groups of friends, weekend trips, festivals, and campsite holidays. Its poled tunnel structure uses PowerFlex fibreglass poles and pre-angled pole design to create a strong, dependable frame while maximising usable living space inside. Made with Vango’s Sentinel Essential 68D polyester fabric, a 3000mm HH waterproof rating, and fully taped seams, it is built to help keep campers protected in wet weather. Inside, Lights-Out Queen Size Bedrooms reduce early morning light for a more comfortable sleep, while a toggled bedroom divider allows flexible sleeping arrangements. Large Diamond Clear windows brighten the living area, with privacy curtains for control when needed. Finished with a fully sewn-in PE groundsheet, AirZone ventilation, cable entry point, bedroom pockets, high visibility guylines, and an easy pack carry bag, the Iris 500 is designed for simple setup, reliable protection, and relaxed family camping comfort.
External Features
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Internal Features
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From campsite to summit, from the trail to mountain, Vango products allow everyone to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Every tent, rucksack, sleeping bag and accessory has been designed by genuine outdoor enthusiasts resulting in gear packed full of experience that epitomises the Vango ethos of reliability, quality, innovation, design and usability.













