---
product_id: 59995209
title: "Force Ten MK 5 Standard"
brand: "force ten"
price: "R22259"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Force Ten"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/59995209-force-ten-mk-5-standard
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Protex DWR cotton flysheet & inner for weatherproof durability Pack size 74 x ø30cm, 10.10 kg total weight, easy group carry F10 PowerLite 7001-T6 alloy poles Ø19-22mm for robust frame Force Ten MK 5 Standard

**Brand:** force ten
**Price:** R22259
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⛺ Own the legendary base camp tent that’s weatherproof, timeless, and built to last!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Force Ten MK 5 Standard by force ten
- **How much does it cost?** R22259 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/59995209-force-ten-mk-5-standard)

## Best For

- force ten enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted force ten brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bombproof Frame Design:** Alloy 'A' frame with PowerLite poles ensures rock-solid stability
- • **Spacious & Functional Layout:** Generous porch and roomy interior for gear and group comfort
- • **Classic Style Meets Modern Tech:** Retro look with advanced seam-taped groundsheet for ultimate protection
- • **Iconic Expedition-Grade Durability:** Trusted for 40+ years by adventurers and Everest Sherpas alike
- • **All-Weather Comfort & Breathability:** Protex DWR cotton keeps you cool in summer, warm in winter

## Overview

The Force Ten MK 5 Standard is a retro-inspired, expedition-proven tent featuring Protex DWR cotton flysheet and inner for superior weather resistance and breathability. Its robust F10 PowerLite alloy poles and alloy 'A' frame design deliver unmatched stability, while the seam-taped polyester/PVC groundsheet ensures full protection from the elements. With a spacious porch and a pack size optimized for group carrying, this 10.10 kg tent is the trusted choice for serious outdoor professionals and adventurers seeking durability and comfort in all seasons.

## Description

The Force Ten Classics have been used by expeditions, adventurers and youth groups for over 40 years. So brilliant, the design is as recognisable today as it was then. Easy to erect yet tough and durable, they perform exceptionally well in all kinds of weather and provide welcome respite from even the most savage conditions. Using Protex DWR Cotton flysheet and inner offers real nostalgia, cooler space inside the tent as well as good protection from the elements.

Review: Excellent base camp tent. - Solid, strong, roomy, east to erect base camp tent. Heavy and bulky for one person, however as 4 person tent, can be split between 2 or 3 to carry. I used vango force 10 around 25 years ago taking my sons camping and climbing in wales. Looking forward to doing same with my grand children.
Review: Quite simply put, the strongest and most comfortable tent I have ever used. - This tent is a beauty and I have been using for a number of years now (along with the smaller sizes of the same model). If you are worried about the outer shell fading, use for about month in wet conditions and then spray it lightly with cotton waterproofer with UV protection. This tent is an absolute rolls-royce and will handle any weather that can be chucked at it. No more freezing cold mornings in winter of being boiled alive in summer (due to a nylon tent getting too hot). It might certainly not be the lightest but the load can be split between 3 or 4. Nearly every mountaineer knows what a force 10 classic is. Clean inner material with vanish and (both sides) don't scrub the Water repellency off, and rinse off. If you have scrubbed any off it can be put back by using nikwax DWR. You will most likely find that it will be the only tent that you trust; it has been used in everest expeditions and the Sherpas hold them in the highest regard and still use them to this day (from many of them being left behind from previous expeditions) due to them being "bombproof" and super reliable.

## Features

- Flysheet: Protex DWR cotton; Inner: Protex DWR cotton;
- Groundsheet: Polyester/PVC 15,000; Poles: F10 PowerLite 7001-T6 alloy Ø19-22mm;
- Pitching: Flysheet or inner first; Alloy 'A' frame design;
- Seam taped groundsheet; Large porch;
- Pack size 74 x ø30cm; Total Weight 10.10 kg

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002MXI0F0 |
| Age range | Youth |
| Best Sellers Rank | 365,628 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 72 in Frame Tents |
| Brand | Force Ten |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (11) |
| Date First Available | 20 Feb. 2010 |
| Features | Protex DWR cotton |
| Included components | [STAKES, POSSIBLE RAINFLY] |
| Item Weight | 10.1 kg |
| Item model number | MK 5 |
| Manufacturer | Vango |
| Material type | Polyester, Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Seasons | All |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 74 x 30 cm |
| Sport | outdoor lifestyle |
| Style | Retro |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Force Ten
- **Included components:** [STAKES, POSSIBLE RAINFLY]
- **Item weight:** 10.1 Kilograms
- **Occupancy:** 4 Person
- **Occupant Capacity:** 4
- **Recommended uses for product:** Trekking
- **Seasons:** All
- **Shape:** Rectangular
- **Special feature:** Protex DWR cotton
- **Water-resistance technology:** polyester/pvc

## Images

![Force Ten MK 5 Standard - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Fqj0+y4dL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent base camp tent.
*by T***D on 15 June 2020*

Solid, strong, roomy, east to erect base camp tent. Heavy and bulky for one person, however as 4 person tent, can be split between 2 or 3 to carry. I used vango force 10 around 25 years ago taking my sons camping and climbing in wales. Looking forward to doing same with my grand children.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite simply put, the strongest and most comfortable tent I have ever used.
*by A***W on 15 January 2020*

This tent is a beauty and I have been using for a number of years now (along with the smaller sizes of the same model). If you are worried about the outer shell fading, use for about month in wet conditions and then spray it lightly with cotton waterproofer with UV protection. This tent is an absolute rolls-royce and will handle any weather that can be chucked at it. No more freezing cold mornings in winter of being boiled alive in summer (due to a nylon tent getting too hot). It might certainly not be the lightest but the load can be split between 3 or 4. Nearly every mountaineer knows what a force 10 classic is. Clean inner material with vanish and (both sides) don't scrub the Water repellency off, and rinse off. If you have scrubbed any off it can be put back by using nikwax DWR. You will most likely find that it will be the only tent that you trust; it has been used in everest expeditions and the Sherpas hold them in the highest regard and still use them to this day (from many of them being left behind from previous expeditions) due to them being "bombproof" and super reliable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite simply a brilliant tent!
*by L***N on 15 June 2016*

This tent (and indeed the whole Force 10 range) is an archetype hard to beat. It's simple and with low tech design and materials, but works so well. It really does handle any weather you can throw at it and doesn't leak from above or up through the substantial groundsheet. Likewise, the simple A frame poles and ridge pole reinforced by the flysheet pegged virtually down to the ground will withstand virtually any form of wind or gale. The breathability of the combined cotton inner and fly sheet is a joy to experience, particularly on those hot mornings when the clammy humidity of a nylon tent would force you up and out of it - in this tent you can lie in! Yes, it is a heavy beast, but for car-based/standing camping I don't think you can beat it. Mine's 18 years old and still going strong. The flysheet gets the UV, so you might need to replace that after say 25 years but easily replaceable and not a bad innings I'd say! Highly recommended!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Force Ten MK 5 Standard
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*Last updated: 2026-03-21*