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I'm looking to replace an old Outwell Duo-dome plus with something larger.

I like Khyam tents and have also been impressed with my old Outwell.

I am considering a Khyam Ultimate Classic or an Outwell Montana 6 or Nebraska XL. Personally I am favouring the Khyam, especially after seeing the number of leaking reports people have been having with new Outwells.

Any guidance would be most welcome.

Jon

Only used Outwell..... there after sales is just CHRONIC though !

The tent is ok, although its leaking already in its second year.

I am a definate Outwell fan, Khyam have never yet brought out a combination of design and features that fits our style of camping.  Having said that, I would not recommend buying Outwell at present until they resolved the many problems they have had this year with quality.

I have no problems with their customer service ( Generally ), but a big range of their tents have had ( and are still having ) problems.  I havn't heard of the Indiana being affected so far, but certainly there have been major problems with the SV8 and Nebraska range.  The SV8 was corrected but the Nebraksa is still an ongoing issue at the moment.  I have had Outwell tents for a few years and have generally had no problems.  Any little teething problems I have had have been sorted immediately by Outwell.  This year has been an exception as there have been a fair few right from the start of the season.  Its unfortunate because Outwell have brought out some excellent designs but they have been spoiled by very bad quality workmanship this year.

I am not even as keen on the Monty range this year as I was last year.  If I could go back, I would never have sold my 2005 Monty.

Well I finally made a decision and went with the Khyam.

I've just ordered the Ultimate Classic with Khyam groundsheet for £449

Good price I reckon, couldn't better it anywhere I looked.

Going to try it out on 22nd September.

Nice

The main thing is to practice erecting it one handed, while smiling at other campers with a glass of wine in the other hand. And just as it clicks into place, raise your glass to all teh other campers and say "cheers"..