The Vango Sherwood Air 400XL is Vango's premium 4-person inflatable family tent, built on the Excel collection's 150D embossed Sentinel Excel fabric with a 5,000 mm hydrostatic head. It pitches in around 12 minutes from a single AirBeam® pump point — no poles required — and comes with a groundsheet protector to protect and extend the life of your tent.

Available to see at our Newquay showroom — 4 Bamber House, Victoria, PL26 8LQ.

Key Specifications

• Capacity: 4 persons
• Dimensions: 695 × 300 cm
• Standing height: 205 cm
• Waterproof rating: 5,000 mm hydrostatic head
• Fabric: Sentinel Excel 150D embossed — highly waterproof, durable, fire-retardant
• Frame: AirBeam® inflatable (no poles)
• Weight: 34.3 kg
• Pack size: L82 × H39 × W53 cm
• Setup time: ~12 minutes
• Includes: AirBeam® pump, Smart Pack roller bag, and groundsheet protector

Sherwood Air 400XL vs Savannah Air 400 — What's the Difference?

The Sherwood Air 400XL sits above the Savannah Air 400 in Vango's range. The key upgrade is the fabric — Sentinel Excel 150D with a 5,000 mm HH vs Sentinel Active's 4,000 mm HH on the Savannah. The Sherwood is also larger (695 cm long vs 600 cm), heavier, and comes with a Smart Pack roller bag instead of a standard carry bag. If you camp frequently in exposed South West coastal conditions and want the best fabric protection available, the Sherwood is worth the premium. Read our Sherwood Air 400XL vs Savannah Air 400 comparison guide for a full breakdown.

Why the Sherwood Air 400XL?

5,000 mm waterproofing — Excel-grade fabric

Sentinel Excel is Vango's highest-grade family tent fabric — 150D embossed construction with a 5,000 mm hydrostatic head, fully taped seams, UV-stabilised coating, and fire-retardant treatment that exceeds EN5912. On exposed Cornish clifftop sites or north Devon coastal pitches where Atlantic weather arrives fast and hard, this is the fabric specification that gives you confidence regardless of conditions.

12-minute AirBeam® pitch — no poles

The AirBeam® framework inflates from a single pump point in around 12 minutes. The AirSpeed® valve allows fast inflation and deflation, and the double-action pump with pressure dial ensures the correct pressure every time. The Smart Pack roller bag makes packing away straightforward — the front panel drops down so you can roll and compress the tent straight in.

Generous 4-person layout

At 695 × 300 cm with a 205 cm standing height, the Sherwood Air 400XL is a spacious 4-person tent with a large extended living area, pre-attached front awning, and villa construction (upright side walls) for maximum internal space. Diamond Clear windows and AirZone ventilation panels keep the interior bright and well-ventilated.

King Size Midnight bedrooms

Premium blackout Midnight fabric blocks out early morning light for a better night's sleep — particularly welcome during long summer days at Cornish campsites. Each bedroom provides 70 cm per person, with clear access, bedroom pockets, and a toggled inner divider for flexible room configuration.

Features at a Glance

• Sentinel Excel 150D fabric — 5,000 mm HH, fully taped seams, fire-retardant
• ColourLok™ technology — UV protection and superior colour retention
• AirBeam® inflatable frame — no poles, pitches in ~12 minutes
• AirSpeed® valve — fast inflation and deflation
• Smart Pack roller bag — easier packing than standard carry bags
• 4-person capacity — 695 × 300 cm, 205 cm standing height
• Pre-attached front awning — extra covered outdoor space
• Extended living area with villa construction (upright side walls)
• 2 × King Size Midnight bedrooms — blacked-out, 70 cm per person
• Toggled inner divider — flexible bedroom configuration
• AirZone ventilation — high and low level, reduces condensation
• Diamond Clear windows — bright, airy interior
• Dual mesh doors — bug-free ventilation
• TBS®II Tension Band System — stability in strong winds
• SkyTrack® II — flexible hanging system for lights and storage
• Zipped and toggled privacy curtains
• Fully sewn-in groundsheet with storm skirt
• Drop-down door step — wheelchair and pram friendly
• Bedroom pockets and clear access bedrooms
• Cable entry point with tidies — EHU hookup ready
• Oversized orange corner pegs — fast, accurate pitch
• High visibility guylines
• Includes AirBeam® pump, Smart Pack roller bag, and groundsheet protector
• Wind and rain tested to EN ISO 5912
• Fire retardant — exceeds EN5912

Visit Our Newquay Showroom

The Sherwood Air 400XL is available to view at our showroom at 4 Bamber House, Victoria, PL26 8LQ. If you're weighing it up against the Savannah Air 400 or want to see the Sentinel Excel fabric quality in person, our team is happy to help.

For more South West camping advice, visit our South West camping guides.