
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping under canvas - Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations

Topic: Khyam Freelander Flexidome 2009 tent.

Post Reply

Mike Logan

03/3/2010 at 5:24pm
Location: South Yorkshire
Outfit: Camp Cot Bivi Bag and Tarp.

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/8/2009

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 41
Tent Reviews: 8

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for any advice / guidance regarding the Khyam Freelander Flexidome 2009 tent. Would welcome your opinions / views as I am thinking about buying one.

Regards,

Mike.

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!

neelie

03/3/2010 at 9:41pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 13/9/2004

Guest

Forum Posts: 4861
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

I have the Freelander Deluxe. Its OK. Plenty of room for two or three but I wouldn't want four of us sleeping in it.

I am not that good at getting the bottom edge right down flat to the ground and so consequently there is a bit of a gap around the bedroom sections. I would prefer a sewn in ground sheet to be honest or at least one that can be fixed up with velcro bathtub stylee at least.

One thing that does bug me is that you have to virtually crawl down on all fours to get to the bottom of the zip that is at the bottom of a very sloping doorway from inside. If it has been raining whilst zipped I can guarantee you will get a plop of water on your head. Thoughtful design would have put a double kind of zip that could be undone from the top as well.

You can stand up in it if you are up to 6ft tall. I am only 5'2" so find it plenty spacious. I was surprised at the cost of the ground sheet at over £35 but it is the exact shape of the tent so a bit of a captive market there.

I like the Khyam method of setting up but get a bit nervous if other people try to get involved as the joints and poles seem a bit delicate. Having said that nothing bad has happened.

However one of the bedroom poles has a nasty bend in it. We can still use it it just looks a bit odd. This is not good considering that we have only used it around 5 times. I am told these poles are not that expensive, I am just a bit disappointed that it has happened so quickly.

I love the way the door is used as a porch during the day and for meal times but I do struggle with keeping the poles to it upright in windy weather.

There is a distinct lack of handy pockets to keep things in that I have seen in other tents as well.

We did have a bit of a downpour on one of our expeditions and we all kept cosy dry so no problems there. I can set it up on my own in about 25 minutes so for that its good.

-------------
Neelie
<(*?*)>

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

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Motorhome and Campervan Show Exeter 20/11 to 22/11

A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets

942 Visitors online !

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

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

[Contact Us]

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 - 2026