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Fox Frontier - new bivvy (630 posts / 70,866 views)
Stoneycarp Stoneycarp
Posts: 527
Post #211 30 Jan 2021 14:43
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I love the tempest, I went for a titan years ago for the same reasons I've gone for the frontier but it was a faff to set up and take down so went back to the tempest for that reason, when the frontier came out I thought yep I fancy that and took the plunge, I put it up yesterday and it proved to be bang for what I want and knew straight away I liked it more than he tempest... As long as no issues going forward then happy days.... Plus second hand market is ridiculous at the moment and got good money for the tempest and had change after buying the frontier. Plenty of companies will offer 10% off minimum, I just took advantage of the black Friday discount at vale. Plus vale are competitive especially with fox products.

I'll keep you posted mate and will always post an honest review...
pumba pumba
Posts: 905
Post #212 30 Jan 2021 14:54
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Cheers bud, I'm wanting one for the same reasons ,flat back and a bit more height than the tempest, I love the ease of setting the tempest up 👍🏼
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #213 30 Jan 2021 15:03
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I get looked after at Vale so this could become my new shelter
RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #214 30 Jan 2021 15:16
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Sounds good doesn't it, I've just checked at Vale Angling, the XD with the inner dome, vapour peak, wrap and mossy screen is £1,059 all included.

I'm assuming the XD is the daddy size, so all being well, I'm penning one in around May this year.
Cazfish Cazfish
Posts: 1,200
Post #215 30 Jan 2021 15:16
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Does anyone know if the overwrap extends the bivvy at all
Stoneycarp Stoneycarp
Posts: 527
Post #216 30 Jan 2021 15:19
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No more than the vapour peak mate
Stoneycarp Stoneycarp
Posts: 527
Post #217 30 Jan 2021 15:29
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Yeah xd is the daddy, no bigger than the tempest v2 bivvy apart from height... Personally not a fan of the inner dome... Think you can get some discount off a few if you give them a ring... Vale as below
mrjcarter mrjcarter
Posts: 1,370
Post #218 30 Jan 2021 15:32
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I'm in the same boat.. waiting 6 months to see and hear some decent reviews. If all good I'll buy
RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #219 30 Jan 2021 15:49
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Good call that, hopefully give a few bob discount with a decent order. With regard to the inner dome, does this significantly reduce the internal area?

I'm assuming its purpose is to reduce condensation inside the inner shell?

Cazfish Cazfish
Posts: 1,200
Post #220 30 Jan 2021 15:52
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The inner dome according to fox will reduce the Xd to the size of the x internally
TeeCee
Posts: 2,009
Post #221 30 Jan 2021 16:15
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I'll.wait and see.on those joints. Looks like it's weakest link.

All in all, it does look like it ticks all the boxes, good colour, good height, got pockets, a clip on the ceiling, good sizing.

I think Fox will shake up the market with this bivvy.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #222 30 Jan 2021 16:30
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If the joints are heavy duty nylon then they should be fine,it's the main thing that's concerning me too
Monstamunch Monstamunch
Posts: 2,704
Post #223 30 Jan 2021 16:44
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Rightly or wrongly, I had no hesitation on the block or the joints. Purely based on the fact that fox have had a very long field testing process in that department in the form of the easy domes and evo shelters. I'm sure they've learnt what works and doesn't with them? Now if only Vale would hurry up and post me mine 😭
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #224 30 Jan 2021 17:36
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Will chase it up for you,what model did you order
Cazfish Cazfish
Posts: 1,200
Post #225 30 Jan 2021 17:44
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How much are vale doing the xd for ????
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