The popular Beta XL returns for 2015. The four person Beta is a 3-pole tunnel tent that offers generous sleeping space combined with a large, functional porch area for storing your camping essentials. This feature-packed tent includes Vango's patented TBS®II (Tension Band System) to provide additional stability in poor conditions, and all-in-one pitching ensures that the sleeping pod always stays dry if it is raining. The Beta XL is ideal for slightly longer trips and will also appeal to campers seeking a more spacious and comfortable weekend tent. The ProTex 70 Denier polyester flysheet is a highly waterproof, durable and reliable fabric that will keep you dry and comfortable, and it's exclusive to Vango PE groundsheets are robust and hardwearing. Ideal fabric to stand up to the rigours of the most active of campers Breathable polyester inner tent- the fabric allows condensation to pass through, ensuring a comfortable nights sleep The Vango patented TBS ®II – Tension Band System ensures that your tent performs in adverse conditions, especially strong, changeable winds. In calm conditions the system can be disconnected if desired. When tensioned, the bands brace the pole and prevent sideways movement. The buckles should be adjusted so that slack is removed, but not over tensioned, as this may deform the poles. Linked-In Groundsheet - Designed by Vango this enclosed groundsheet system offers all the comfort of a fully sewn in groundsheet but also gives added versatility because it can be rolled away when not needed and is easier to clean than a conventional fully sewn in ground sheet. Large Diamond Clear PVC windows for maximum light and great visibility. Colour Coded Poles for more intuitive pitching The guy lines are attached to the tent at optimum positions for stability and tension. Handy guy line holders make for easy packing and re-pitching Conveniently positioned inner tent pockets store snacks, torches or electronics All Vango tents use fully fire retardant fabrics that meet the European EN5912 safety standard to give you peace of mind Reflective webbing picks up torchlight so the pegging points are easily visible in darkness We weather test each of our tents to the European standard EN5912, in a certified wind and rain test centre. This is to ensure they will perform in the worst of weather Handled carry bag is slightly oversized to make pack away easier Lantern hanging point in the living area or inner tent Part mesh inner door - Increases ventilation in the inner tent while keeping bugs out Approved by The Scout Association for use on Scouting expeditions etc