Vango Apex Compact 100 Tent

The Apex Compact 100 is Vango's one-person technical tent and the evolution of the hugely popular Nevis. It keeps the proven tunnel shape but shortens the pole sections to shrink the pack size, making it a natural partner for the bike-ready Fast Pack handlebar bag.

The flysheet is upgraded to Protex Eco Ripstop, a 68 denier polyester made from recycled single-use plastics, waterproof to 3000mm with fully taped seams. Paired with a 6000mm bathtub groundsheet, PowerLite alloy poles and Vango's TBSII bracing system, the Apex Compact 100 is a dependable, lightweight shelter for solo trekking, bikepacking and wild camping.

Key Features

• Tunnel Tent Design - Excellent strength-to-weight ratio with a fast, straightforward pitch and a reduced pack size
• All-In-One Pitching - Inner stays clipped to the flysheet for quick setup, or pitch the flysheet alone as a standalone shelter
• Compact PowerLite Alloy Poles - 7001-T6 aluminium with shorter sections to balance strength, weight and pack size
• Protex Eco Ripstop Flysheet - 68 denier recycled polyester, waterproof to 3000mm HH with fully taped seams
• 70D Bathtub Groundsheet - PU-backed polyester rated to 6000mm HH, extending 10cm up the inner wall
• Breathable Inner - Durable polyester and breathable mesh that improves airflow and reduces condensation overnight
• TBSII Tension Band System - Triangulated internal bracing that stabilises the tent against changeable crosswinds
• Fast Pack Tent Bag - Oversized rolltop opening with compression straps that mounts to bicycle handlebars
• High Visibility Guylines - Reflective, high-tensile guylines with high-grip single-handed adjusters
• O-Shaped Inner Doors - Curved door shape keeps the zip running smoothly, even one-handed in the dark
• Rain Stop Flysheet Doors - Shaped to stop rain dripping into the inner tent when you open the door
• Ventilation - Mesh flysheet vents and a partial mesh inner door reduce condensation while keeping bugs out
• Single Porch - Covered, weather-protected space to store kit outside the sleeping area
• Internal Storage Pockets - Keep essentials organised and within reach inside the inner tent
• Fully Rain Tested - Certified to EN ISO 5912 with fire retardant fabrics to EN5912
• Lightweight Aluminium Pegs - High-tensile alloy pegs for a strong hold across varied terrain

Ideal For

• Solo Trekking - A lightweight one-person shelter for multi-day routes
• Bikepacking and Cycle Touring - Short pole sections and a handlebar-ready Fast Pack bag
• Wild Camping - Compact, weatherproof protection for nights out in the hills
• DofE Expeditions - Duke of Edinburgh's Award recommended and easy to pitch
• Festivals and Fast-and-Light Trips - Quick five-minute pitch and a small pack size

Technical Specifications

Warranty

Vango covers this tent with a two year user warranty against manufacturing faults in the fabrics, component parts and workmanship. Register the tent with Vango within six months of purchase and the cover extends to three years. Keep your receipt, as proof of purchase is needed for an extended claim. Start any claim with us and we will handle the return to Vango on your behalf. Products must be sent back clean and dry, or they may be returned uninspected.

The warranty covers normal, intended use. It does not cover general wear and tear, fabric flaws caused by excessive wear, water ingress from UV degradation or abraded seams, zips broken by forcing or jamming, over-tensioned seams pulling apart, buckles subjected to undue force, or condensation caused by insufficient ventilation. Pole breakages and any resulting damage are treated as fair wear and tear rather than a warranty fault; replacement poles and pole sections are available through Vango's spares service.