In response to people who want enhance their Eco-friendly credentials, Vango has produced a small range of tents made primarily from recycled materials. For example, the polyester flysheet is made entirely from recycled plastics and the pegs provided with the tent are bio-degradable which means that should you ever accidentally leave any in the ground or loose some, they will bio-degrade over time. The Green Wing 500 is based on the best-selling Icarus 500 but will all the 'green' credentials mentioned above. The tent has fantastically simple 'as-one' easy to pitch system and the simple 3-pole no hassle construction will make it the most ideal of
weekend tents. The tent frame is constructed using Powerflex fiberglass poles, a Protex 2000 Recycled Polyester flysheet (2000mm hydrostatic head protection) and a fully sewn-in groundsheet to keep out unwanted pests (Taxmen) and draughts. The other key features of the tent include, as-one pitching, single 5-berth sleeping compartment (with roll-back divider), TBS tension band system for extra strengthening in adverse weather, 10,000mm HH internal groundsheet, side 'J' door with mesh double door, heavy duty continuous poles sleeves, storm skirts, pelmet with storage pockets, cable entry point, front door mesh vent, reflective webbing, 'Crystal Clear' windows (with internal covers), breathable fabric inner tent, parallel zipped front door can be used as a sun porch (porch poles not provided). Handled carry bag and repair kit included. Flame retardant throughout.