Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Camping under canvas -  Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Khyam Overlander v. Coleman Sector 5 Post Reply Post New Topic
Personcarrie100
04/3/2009 at 3:10pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View carrie100's Profile View Profile   Reply to carrie100 Reply   Quote carrie100 Quote  
Joined: 30/8/2008

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Has anyone experience of either of these tents? Need help choosing.  Like size of Overlander and looks easy to put up with usual Khyam fast erect system.  But concerned about lack of SIG.  Coleman is heavy and may be a beast to put up.  Any other ideas to suit me and 3 kids (16,14 & 8).  Willl be camping 2 weeks in summer at Tristram in Polzeath where pitches limited in size so need to be not too big, but big enough to cope with possibly 2 weeks of bad weather. Plus some weekends.


Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!


PersonMerry
04/3/2009 at 4:03pm
 Location: A quiet pitch with a lovely view
 Outfit: Cabanon Noumea View Merry's Profile View Profile   Reply to Merry Reply   Quote Merry Quote  
Joined: 20/5/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6449
Tent Reviews:   4
Site Reviews Total: 16
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi. I've camped on Tristram and those pitches are tight so you are right to be thinking about a tent with a neat footprint.

With a 14 and 16 year old on board to help you should be able to look at any reasonable sized tunnel tent but as you have concerns about ease of erection then the Khyam QEs are a good choice. Rather than an Overlander which is a bit of a straggly shape, look around the net at the Khyam Classic XLs or XXLs which are still available but at bargain prices if you click about eg herehere. You can minimise drafts by pegging down the draft flaps inside the tent and/or dropping an oversized groundsheet on top of them.

Good luck, the views from Tristram are lovely and it couldn't be closer to the beach!

-------------
Tackling life the Western District way


PersonMerry
04/3/2009 at 4:13pm
 Location: A quiet pitch with a lovely view
 Outfit: Cabanon Noumea View Merry's Profile View Profile   Reply to Merry Reply   Quote Merry Quote  
Joined: 20/5/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6449
Tent Reviews:   4
Site Reviews Total: 16
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
PS To be honest I wouldn't fancy one of the newer Khyams that have a sig. As the fly, poles and groundsheet are all permanently attached to each other they must be total pigs to dry off if you take one home wet. Imo!

-------------
Tackling life the Western District way



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

2916 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder