In 1967 the now famous orange Force Ten tent range burst onto the outdoor equipment scene. At last a product had been designed to allow enthusiasts and experts alike to test their abilities to the limit, no matter where they were, no matter what the conditions.

Since that time, over 3,000 international expeditions have insisted on Force Ten to tackle the worst the planet can throw at them, and can vouch for the outstanding durability and legendary stability of the Force Ten Classic.

The Force Tens still remain a favourite used by expedition groups all over the world, due to their high quality construction, optimal stability and unbelievable durability.

38 years on, our team of designers, engineers and outdoor experts have taken Force Ten to even higher levels of innovation and performance with a new generation of dynamic Tents.

The new range has all those attributes. The Force Ten Vortex is one of those additions to Vango's expedition range, which is designed to withstand extreme conditions. Its Hytex SPU (silicon outer / PU coated inner surface) Xtreme flysheet is tough and totally waterproof and the Tri-Support System (TSS) is a revolutionary stabilising pole system, which adds significantly to the stability of upright alloy poles. TSS works by supporting the inside of the pole arch to combat side winds and pressure and is removable to save weight in LW expedition conditions. The self-standing geodesic construction of the Force Ten Vortex is extremely stable in high winds.

Top British mountaineer, Alan Hinkes chose to take a Force Ten Vortex with him on his latest and successful expedition to climb the north face of Annapurna. Amongst other expeditions, home and abroad, Vango was selected as the official tent supplier for the 72-hour adventure challenge race - The Red Bull Northern Exposure in the Cairngorm Mountains, where the Vango Force Ten Vortex tents were used at checkpoints throughout the course.