Khyam Vector > Reviews > Khyam Vector PoP Up Tents.

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Waterproofing
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How easy is it to put it up?

Advantages:	So auick & easy !  Saves you getting wet when others are still constructing .  .  .
Disadvantages:	None that I can think of !

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

The Mutts Nuts!
These things go up & down in minutes (or at least the 2 man vector does!) stand up to all sorts of weather (I've used mine in a hailstorm in gale force winds in Biarritz!!) & they are pretty light.

They also came in all shapes & sizes which are variations on the basic Dome.

When new you just fix the inner inside the Fly & that's where it stays, the tent is almost free standing when the poles are locked straight although like all tents it is important to stratch the peg rubbers when anchoring it down & apply the Guy lines if expecting rough weather.
Even with the Guys in place this tent only uses 12 pegs!

I've been touring on a mountain bike with one in France numerous times & the simplicity when you have to keep putting up / taking down is great.

Mine's also made from a ripstop nylon, which helps when it's run over a car in St Malo (as mine was!)
Although I bodged it together for the rest of the trip you'll be glad to know that parts were readily available on my return & the prices weren't bad either!!!

Mine is the older door each side design which has since been changed to a door with single zip on the opposing side - not as usefull & a shame in my mind.
My sister has replaced the fly on hers with one of these new models & although not as good as the two full doors it is still better than most.

Weighs about 2kg or just over I think & pack size is sausage shaped measuring approx 500mm long with a 200mm Diameter which just about fits on a pannier rack or in a pack.

There are many tents in the Khyam range; the Vector is about the smallest going right up to a double bedroomed affair which has living space, where it is tall enough to stand in the middle. One of them will suit you...

Vectors go for about £100 - £130 & the biggest ones are about £375