Tents

[Kingo]

Just wondering what sort of tents you all use? I was thinking of buying a KHYAM HIGHLANDER anyone got any info on them?

[WALLACE]

Just wondering what sort of tents you all use? I was thinking of buying a KHYAM HIGHLANDER anyone got any info on them?
The type wae canvas an poles that get peged doon. :rolleyes:

[Kingo]

Thanks Wallace your a mine of information, Ha! Ha!

[WALLACE]

Thanks Wallace your a mine of information, Ha! Ha!
Could nt resist it :D

[Gypsy]

we were using a khyam for a while but due to the fact that the poles are all locked together the lengh of the tent made it a pain in the ass for the trike..
so we have now gone for a £60 one from halfords, packs up small, but still has loadsa room in it, we have now also gone for the snugpack sleeping bags too .. now have loads space for d'oros shopping !!!! :D

[guydewdney]

Hi gear 'sperrin' umbrella tent.

takes 30 seconds (literally) to put up. had it for 3 or 4 years and is still good.

works like an umbrella - you climb in the door, grab the pole in the middle, shove the handle thing up and thats the main bit up. two 'normal' poles for the porches at either end.

supposed to be a 4 man tent - but is a 2 person + lots of crap in reality.

cant reccomend it highly enough. e.g. http://www.charlescamping.com/Sperrin.html

[Mitch]

Just wondering what sort of tents you all use? I was thinking of buying a KHYAM HIGHLANDER anyone got any info on them?

Me and Mrs R've got one of them (Highlander 3), bought it about 3 years ago and it's brilliant. OK one of the knuckles has snapped but that's down to over-exuberance when packing it away (and I mean OVER-exuberance one wet Sunday). Even so, Khyam will replace bits and bobs for you and if it's over three years old, they'll do a refurb service for not much money (guess where ours is going at the end of the rally season?).

They're also pretty light and easy to put up (just ask Mrs R!! :D)

[Doro]

there's better ones here........


http://www.highbridgecaravans.com/tentsearchresultsspecialoffers.php?Orderby=Was&Orderby=Manufacturer&s=1

[guyver1]

just bought a Vango Delta 300+ off ebay for £50.00 brand new and next day delivery, perfect size for the bike and it takes 3 people too, good value :cool:

[UKRobKLR650]

Ive got a Vango Storm 300 tent. Doesnt go up in 3 seconds but well stand minus 20 wind chill in 85mph winds (Yep, ive tried it out, prefer being out in the winter.)
Heres some websites for ya Kingo, all of them have stores in Betws Y Coed so it aint far for you to go. Hope theyre of some help.
http://www.cotswold-outdoor.com
http://www.outside.co.uk
http://www.ultimateoutdoors.co.uk
:D

[Kingo]

Thanks for the info everyone!! all i got to do is make me mind up

[Creature]

i own several - but the most used are both from ALdis.

3 man dome cost £24.99 brought 2 years ago and still giving sterling service.

5-6 man tent broaght earlier this year. HAve used this a few times and altho takes 5 mins longer than the dome to setup - is great with 2 compartments and space in between. cost £49.99

both fit onto my chop (I know kingo everyone says its amazing what i manage to squeeze on teh old girl).

[Kingo]

Hi Creature, glad to see you posting again. hope you are feeling better mate.
Take it easy!!!

[Creature]

still having more bad days than good - but getting rally withdrawal syptoms :((

[Marcus]

I use a Kyham Highlander at mo - word of warning - theres no frigging ground sheet built in! Apart from that it's brill - secounds to put up & take down & guaranteed to fit back in its bag with room to spare - for a ground sheet i presume.

[Grav]

I still have my Aldi special but use my Morrisons cheapo these days. Khyams are easy to put up, especially if your not too good at bending and kneeling etc.

[Kingo]

That is the bloody problem bending and kneeling :(

[triker_gal]

we got a huge tent for £99.99 from Milletts. It only uses 3 poles and is really easy to erect. Walk in and walk out without bending , including the sleeping area. You can stand up in the middle and around the edges without having to even slightly bend. I'll try and find a piccy...........


cant find a piccy,, do you have one Yoda ??

BTW the tent is a Eurohike and its sort of semi dome and semi tunnel if you get my meaning ?

[triker_gal]

Hope you dont mind, but i've sent a piccy in a email to you :)

[Grav]

Hope you dont mind, but i've sent a piccy in a email to you :)

Its not the one of friar tuck, the 3 nuns and the sheep is it? :eek:

[GarrysPhrogg]

yep we use a highlander, bloody brilliant.........

Right Marcus one of us is copying the other....

OK we both have silver fazers and both have highlanders...

*Nope I know Great minds think alike :D :D *