It’s not entirely fair to compare Vango's sophisticated F10 Neon UL1 solo shelter to the best backpacking tents on the market because it is very much designed with a specific purpose in mind: to provide weatherproof overnight protection for one person engaged in an outdoor adventure that involves carrying the least amount of weight possible.
It goes beyond anything a bivvy bag can offer, but this is not the best tent for headroom for people who want to sit around playing cards or a vestibule for providing cover for cooking in the rain. All that matters is that it’s compact and easy to carry while you’re out on the trail—whether you are speed hiking along a multiday route or engaged in a fastpacking or bikepacking escapade.
