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PersonTraceyD
via mobile 11/9/2021 at 11:40am
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We had to dump our Kampa Kielder after our last trip with leaks in two or three places, very disappointed as only had it 2 years! In heavy rain the problem seemed to be along the seams. Seeing as Pinto had also damaged one of the mesh doors and zip it wasn't worth attempting to reproof it.

So, when we got back we obviously started looking. Most tents were out of stock due to everyone and their dog doing a 'staycation'. We did, however, see a really nice Khyam we liked, available in airbeam or pole so the discussions began, pros and cons. The conversation was left open until this morning when I got an email out of the blue from Khyam with details of their sale which included the pole version, in stock! Reduced from �799 to �599 so decision made and order placed. No carpet available at the moment but hoping when new season models emerge there'll be a suitable carpet, if not there is a universal one that will fit.

Let the new adventures begin...

Well, next year!

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Personseanfdh
11/9/2021 at 11:57am
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Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?

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Sean


PersonTraceyD
via mobile 11/9/2021 at 3:57pm
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Quote: Originally posted by seanfdh on 11/9/2021
Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?


Khyam Family 6

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Personsuns
11/9/2021 at 4:21pm
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I know how you feel. Got two poles tents and air and a pop up. Thing is the big steely, as we call them, the other half hates. I was going to sell it but im loath to. It may be heavy bulky but im still unsure of the air. Plus the model i have is discontinued (this maybe in my favour to keep ;)Pop back on her with pics net year. Good luck.


PersonBramston
11/9/2021 at 7:30pm
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At a recent group camp I explained the evolution of architecture against the evolution of tents. The standing stone, totem pole or Cleopatra's Needles is represented by the bell tent.
Two standing stones with a slab on top, the basis of Stone Henge and all Egyptian and Greek temples represent the ridge tent and all the frame tents.
The Roman arch and dome represent all dome tents and most tunnel tents and combinations of the two.
The Gothic arch used in so many Norman and Victorian churches represents the fairly new concept gothic arch tents (that I favour).
My new friend then asked me what are air beam tents derived from. I was stumped for a moment then answered that air beam tents are the equivalent of the brutalist concrete structure. Air is pumped into an airbeam in much the same way as concrete is poured into a mould, it doesn't have to obey any of the restrictions of previous architecture and the results can be any shape the designed desires.
Personally I'd rather have a tent with propper poles and live in a house built of bricks, tiles and wood.

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Enjoy the liveliness of the syntax.


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PersonHedgehugger
11/9/2021 at 8:25pm
 Location: Wirral
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Architecture and tents - I love those comparisons!

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Always edited for sloppy typing - when I spot it!


Personseanfdh
11/9/2021 at 10:51pm
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Quote: Originally posted by TraceyD on 11/9/2021
Quote: Originally posted by seanfdh on 11/9/2021
Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?


Khyam Family 6

Bigger than we need but looks like a lovely tent. Enjoy.



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PersonTraceyD
via mobile 12/9/2021 at 10:03pm
 Location: East Ull
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Quote: Originally posted by suns on 11/9/2021
I know how you feel. Got two poles tents and air and a pop up. Thing is the big steely, as we call them, the other half hates. I was going to sell it but im loath to. It may be heavy bulky but im still unsure of the air. Plus the model i have is discontinued (this maybe in my favour to keep ;)Pop back on her with pics net year. Good luck.


I certainly will!

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Aug/Sept - Leekworth


PersonTraceyD
via mobile 12/9/2021 at 10:05pm
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Quote: Originally posted by seanfdh on 11/9/2021
Quote: Originally posted by TraceyD on 11/9/2021
Quote: Originally posted by seanfdh on 11/9/2021
Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?


Khyam Family 6

Bigger than we need but looks like a lovely tent. Enjoy.




Probably slightly bigger than we NEED to be honest, but I just love space!

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Personmrs jubbly
13/9/2021 at 3:37pm
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Quote: Originally posted by TraceyD on 11/9/2021
Quote: Originally posted by seanfdh on 11/9/2021
Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?


Khyam Family 6


Now that looks lovely. Exactly what I want but in a smaller version - maybe 300 x 600. Look at those lovely steel poles!


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PersonTraceyD
via mobile 14/9/2021 at 2:29pm
 Location: East Ull
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Quote: Originally posted by mrs jubbly on 13/9/2021
Quote: Originally posted by TraceyD on 11/9/2021
Quote: Originally posted by seanfdh on 11/9/2021
Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?


Khyam Family 6


Now that looks lovely. Exactly what I want but in a smaller version - maybe 300 x 600. Look at those lovely steel poles!


Have a look on their website, they do a 4 man but it's airbeam I think.

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Aug/Sept - Leekworth



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