If you've spent any time looking at tents, sleeping mats, or camping furniture, you've almost certainly come across the name Vango. They're one of the most recognised and trusted brands in UK camping — but who are they, and what makes them stand out?
A Scottish Brand with a Long History
Vango was founded in Glasgow in 1966 and has been designing and manufacturing camping equipment for nearly 60 years. The brand takes its name from Vango Street in Glasgow, where the company was originally based. From the very beginning, Vango focused on building gear that could handle the demanding conditions of Scottish and British outdoor life — which means their products are genuinely built for the kind of weather UK campers actually face.
The AirBeam® Revolution
Vango's biggest contribution to modern camping is arguably the AirBeam® inflatable tent system. Rather than threading poles through sleeves, AirBeam® tents use inflatable tubes that you pump up in minutes — transforming a large family tent from a 45-minute job into a 10–15 minute one.
With over 10 years of AirBeam® development, Vango are widely considered the leaders in pole-free pitching. Their inflatable tents are used by thousands of UK families every year, and the technology has been refined through real-world testing in all conditions.
What Vango Make
Vango's range covers almost everything a camper needs:
- Tents — from compact 2-person backpacking tents to large 6-person family tents, in both poled and AirBeam® inflatable versions
- Drive-away awnings — including the popular Cove III Air Low, designed for campervans and motorhomes
- Sleeping mats — from lightweight 5 cm mats to the premium Shangri-La range up to 16 cm thick
- Sleeping bags — rated for a wide range of temperatures
- Camping furniture — chairs, tables, and shelters
Why We Stock Vango at Newquay Camping Shop
We stock Vango because their products consistently deliver on quality, value, and performance. Whether you're buying your first family tent or upgrading to a premium inflatable, Vango offers something at every price point — and their after-sales support and warranty coverage is excellent.
Some of our most popular Vango products right now:
- 🏕️ Vango Cove III Air Low Drive-Away Awning (2026) — £649 — on display in our Newquay store
- ⛺ Vango Iris 500 Family Tent — £299 — a spacious 5-person tent with Lights-Out bedrooms
- 🛏️ Vango Shangri-La Lux 16 Double Mattress — £259 — rated 4.8/5 by our customers
- 🪑 Vango Titan 2 Oversized Chair (pair) — £128.99 — rated 4.7/5, supports up to 180 kg
Browse our full Vango range in store or online — and if you need help choosing, our team are always happy to advise.
