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In reply to Post #227
Anyone use the shelter version. User opinions?
This is an old thread. My Bloxx is still in use some 4 or 5 years after I got it. The velcro is still OK on the peak (I haven't shortened the poles either).
It doesn't leak. It has faded a bit but it does spend a lot of time outside.
Worst issue was mouse damage on the front which I got repaired - not a fault though is it?
Take the front off of it and it is solid.
It has been superb.
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In reply to Post #229
Yeah it doesn't really need the storm poles
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In reply to Post #228
I’d be looking at just the shelter no zip in panel. Is it quite stable even without the front panel
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In reply to Post #227
I got the compact bloxx version 2 bivvy in the sales.
It was this one or the wychwood tactical, only reason I didn't get the tactical was it didn't have multiple front pegging points. So if your swim isn't level you would have problems pegging it down properly.
For the price I cant complain, I needed vents and a zip in panel.
It's well made but fairly compact (bedchair just off the sides and very little room at the front) but better head room compared to my v2.
I've got the wrap which makes it a nice size due to the front porch.
For a shelter which you've asked about I would recommend it, doesn't weight much and it's a nice pack down length compared to say a brolly.
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Anyone use the shelter version. User opinions?
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In reply to Post #225
Resurrected again lol, Can anyone tell me if there is much of a difference from the Mk1 Bloxx Compact bivvy to the 2G version? Cheers
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In reply to Post #223
Cheers Guys
I'm hoping it will be a reasonably quick and light(ish) weight shelter. It will only be single night trips as I have other bivvies for longer sessions.
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In reply to Post #223
same
Mine was ridiculous to tighten the peak on but that's where the fix comes into play and is alot better now
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In reply to Post #222
If anything like mine, 1st time up it will feel f**king tight!  You'll wonder if you're doing something wrong lol
Don't worry about it too much though, it gets far easier the more you put it up & down 
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In reply to Post #221
I've taken a punt and just bought the bloxx 2g compact. Comes with the skull cap thing, but not sure how much use that will be? Should arrive tomorrow and I'm planning on fishing tomorrow night so hopefully will give it a try out. I will scan back through this thread on best ways to put it up.
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In reply to Post #220
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In reply to Post #219
Can't say I have ever seen one in a tackle shop
I will be taking pics of mine in the next few days anyway, if needed can send over to show you the size of the non compact
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In reply to Post #218
Cheers Guys - I really need to try and get to see one. Not sure if any tackle shops have one set up?
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In reply to Post #216
I have the standard original bloxx and it is pretty good. Height wise I am 5f 8 and there is plently of space, it is quite a tall bivvy compared to the tempest/hide's etc so you will be fine
Does not slope back to much either, its not dead flat at the back but its alright, leave a little room at the back but its about the same as my tempest does also
p.s - mine is for sale in the ad's section with overwrap 
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In reply to Post #216
I have the original Bloxx Compact, brochure height for that is 1.35cm but it is plenty high enough for me at 6 foot. It doesn't slope backwards significantly due to the design (ie it is quite flat backed).
I'd actually say it feels higher than average once sat inside, but guess it could depend on the bed you use etc...
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Hi All
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm looking at getting a compact 2g version of the bloxx. I have a few concerns that hopefully users can help me with. Firstly height, I'm 6'1" and have a dodgy neck so need to be able to sit upright on bedchair without touching the roof. It says height is 135cm which doesn't seem very high, but would prob be ok if that is the height most of the way through, if that makes sense and it doesn't slope back too much. I would prob use it mostly open fronted so wondered if I could pull it in bit narrower to increase the height? I wouldn't be using it for longer sessions just one night jobs and need something quick to erect and pack up. I have read this they are quick once you get the knack of it.
Also is it pretty flat at the back so bedchair can go fully back?
Cheers
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In reply to Post #209
Just had a look at the 2G version with skull cap, I would safely say that it does not add any additional coverage at all to the existing bivvy, and the extra coverage the wraps do give is a definite advantage of the older models...
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In reply to Post #212
See the edit in my post at the bottom makes life so much easier!
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In reply to Post #212
I use those on my Saber bivvy wrap as well
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In reply to Post #211
What do the awning loops look like.
Have you got a link or can tell me where I can find them?
Edit
Just seen your edit. Thanks
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In reply to Post #206
Do you need the full size Bloxx? I was under my Bloxx Compact for a week recently in France with the wrap on and absolutely loved it. Really is a solid feeling nice little bivvy, small footprint but there's plenty of space for most sitautions.
Things I (personally) don't like about the compact & wrap:
The door of the bivvy feels almost too wide and leaves me feeling a little exposed when not used with the wrap, not that it is exposed, it just has what seems a wide door and I feel that way about it!
The wrap is a very tight fit, if you set the bivvy up 1st and then try and peg the overwrap down over it it feels almost impossibly tight and hard to line up.
But here's the fix to MY issues:
I set the main bivvy up in France and pegged it down. I had bought a set of awning loops and used these through the overwrap pegging points to fix the wrap to the main bivvy at the rear and the sides (so hooked the awning loops over the main bivvy pegs). I then pegged down the front of the wrap with pegs. Because of that bit of stretch in the rear/side points from using awning loops, the wrap then fitted perfectly. With the wrap on, the extra coverage you get between the wrap and main bivvy - enough to put boots, bait buckets etc in - is very useful, and also the wrap provides the extra coverage at the front to make it feel snugger and not exposed. When set up like this I don't think i'd rather be in another bivvy, it feels great. Only other negative is no vents in the outer wrap at the rear.
There's a new bloxx compact AND wrap on ebay for £220, and the awning loops are 5 or 6 quid and you're sorted. Once the awning loops are fitted to the wrap it's just a case of chucking the wrap over, hooking on loops and then pegging the front, takes 2 minutes
edit - these are the awning loops I use (they can be doubled over to nip up tension):
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Outdoor-revolution-Packs-of-10-elasticated-80mm-ball-loops-awning-toggles-toggle/272975793690?epid=20011146349&hash=item3f8ea00e1a:g:nIIAAOSwi8xaLARJ:rk:2:pf:0
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In reply to Post #209
Do these skull caps make much difference on any type of bivvy?
Can understand a full wrap working but there doesn't seem enough coverage on a cap to make a difference?
Use code EBAY to get 10% off at TFT.
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In reply to Post #208
So the skull cap is similar to the one's used on the tfg bivvies, just sticks out the front more! And yes £400 
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In reply to Post #207
I'll have another look.
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In reply to Post #203
Total fishing tackle have the new stealth bloxx bivvys on their website
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In reply to Post #205
Yeah hunting around £300 isn't very good! Tackle UK have it for £165 as well, TFT are offering an extra 20% off with code!! So the wrap doesn't give much more frontage, I guess it'll sort out the condensation and help in the colder months.
Edit, the code on their website doesn't seem to work 
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In reply to Post #204
Block is plastic but looks very strong. Not heard anyone on this thread say it's not up to the job.
£300 doesn't sound anything special. My bivvy was £!48 from TFT with a discount 10% code so at £300 the wrap is more expensive than the bivvy!
I'd wait until Black Friday which is also around the time of your show
Oh and from what I can gather the wrap doesn't give hardly any extra room.
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In reply to Post #203
I've found an offer of £300 with wrap, not sure if it's a bargain, I would like the wrap as sometimes need extra space. Is the main block anodized alli or a plastic composite?
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In reply to Post #202
I did consider waiting but bought the original new for £148 as my guess is the Mark2 will be initially be much more. I'll be mightily pissed if it's not 
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In reply to Post #201
Thanks for the breakdown 👍🏻 I might wait for the new version, off to the show the end of November so will have a look to see if it's there.
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In reply to Post #200
Yes I found the front to be a bit short was ok If the swim was nice and flat but not so great if the swim slopes of at one end or was slightly uneven . Their talking about the Velcro straps on the top for the tensioning the peak the peak on mine was fine never had any problems the 2 x Velcro straps dim g undone and also they are discontinuing the current they model as they are releasing a newer updated model which has a fitted skull cap
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In reply to Post #199
There's 200 posts on here, to save trawling I was thinking of the Tempest, but I like the peak on the Bloxx, not to mention the price lol, so in a nutshell are these any good? Something about being to short on the front, and Velcro issues, where abouts is the problem? Also I've heard JRC have discontinued them!
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In reply to Post #198
Ok thanks for the reply
Still might give it a go though
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In reply to Post #197
lol! .. wouldn't hold and then the double sided Velcro came away also from there it was placed.
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In reply to Post #196
What do you mean fall part, did it actually snap/break or just the Velcro wouldn't hold together or something else?
If it wouldn't hold that's surprising 'cos the idea of the fix is that there's not excessive strain 
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In reply to Post #193
I tried the double sided Velcro tape, it worked for 2/3 sessions then just fell apart
long term shortern the poles or the fix which I have described will be better I think
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Got a Compact Stealth Bloxx and so far it's great
It is tricky to put up while it's so new and stiff, but still very quick compared to most bivvies
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In reply to Post #193
The strap on my Bloxx is about 12" short in my opinion with a ring on the end so no way of connecting it to anything. Even it if were the right length I wouldn't bother using it. I just peg mine out with the front on. I personally have no issues with the front not reaching the ground - mine sits perfectly. Try it without that strap and see how it goes together.
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Mick
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In reply to Post #192
Bivvy came and I’ve had my first go of setting it up in the garden on a perfectly flat lawn, having read the previous posts on how to assemble it wasn’t that hard, thanks chaps.
There’s 3 pegging points either side of the door and two pegging points under each window.
With the strap that runs on the ground from left to right and the groundsheet in place (which is a good fit) I’m finding the lower of the 3 pegging points is a tad too short, nothing drastic probably only noticed it because I read about it on here but I suppose a carabiner as suggested by Keith wouldn’t go a miss if the ground was uneven.
Like most people I found I had to pay attention to the Velcro straps at the peak. Stating the obvious Velcro has a soft side and a rough side that stick together. All the velcro's are about 5" or 6” long.
Without over stretching I found I could get about 2” of contact between the rough and smooth sides, that’s probably why Willyworm shortened his poles to get more contact on the Velcro?
Anyway, I have some double sided Velcro (rough on one side, smooth on the other) and I found that sandwiching a length of approx. 8” of this between the original bivvy straps I can effectively extend and get the equivalent of full contact between the Velcro strips. Obviously this has not been fully tested but looks very promising
If anyone wants to try this pm me your address and I’ll post a couple of strips to you.
First impression is that I’m pleased, yes the material is not the thickest but I read about that on here so was not surprised, you get plenty of good pegs and a groundsheet that’s of good quality and a good fit.
Weather permitting I’ll have another practise of setting it up tomorrow
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Thanks for the replies chaps much appreciated, given me the confidence to order
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In reply to Post #188
my fix has done around 10/12 nights so far and has been excellent
details are below in the post
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In reply to Post #189
I love my bloxx can’t fault it used it with the wrap all of last winter in 50/60mph winds and didn’t move an inch. Buy with confidence
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In reply to Post #188
Mentioned it in another thread. I cut the front poles down about 3-4cm where they fit into the block.
Sounds hard work but fairly easy and cures the prob of tension straps working loose.
Still the best bivvy I have owned.
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In reply to Post #187
Good point about the price think I'll order the original before stocks run out
I know in this thread there's mention of various fixes for the straps but has anyone found one that's a long term fix?
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In reply to Post #186
A MK2 is going to be considerably more than the price you have seen , was there much wrong with the first one apart from the peak straps ?
Easy fix from what I have seen .
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In reply to Post #185
I'm thinking of buying one of these without the wrap for summer fishing.
Not many places have them left, cheapest I've found is £165-10% from TFT, anyone know of anywhere cheaper?
I've heard they'll be bringing out a new version, would it be worth waiting for or buy what's already been tried and tested warts and all?
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In reply to Post #184
its def wider than deeper which after using for some time is not as useful as the depth I am finding
Has held up great though, once got the peak sorted has been a great bivvy
Still want a tempest though 
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In reply to Post #183
That makes sense
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In reply to Post #182
Think they have got the width and depth dimensions the wrong way around, as all the Bivvy positions built on the back of our Dam wall are standard 3m x 3m size, as I used 3m Rails in the construction.
My JRC Bloxx original is an exact fit inside the frame.
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Although the original has been discontinued there's still some places that have them.
One thing I can't get my head around is the stated dimensions are
Width 215cm Depth 300cm Height 145cm
Surely it can't be that deep that's 10ft in old money, it doesn't look that deep on the promotional videos, width looks longer than the depth
Can anyone confirm this please?
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In reply to Post #179
I'm also 6ft 4
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In reply to Post #179
I can only comment on the standard size but I use a bedchair buddy and there is still loads of room above my head, I am 5ft 8,
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In reply to Post #178
I am thinking about getting the compact version of this.
Has anyone had anymore issues and is there room to sit on a bedchair with a bedchair buddy on and not hit your head on the roof (and see out ok?) I've got a jrc tx2g which I believe is 140h instead of bloxx compact 135. I have about 5inches head room at the moment in mine so I'm guessing it should be ok?
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In reply to Post #177
i have done the repair which you have mentioned and has worked great and was very easy
well apart from dropping the hot nail I used to make the hole onto the tension strap and melting that away  haha
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In reply to Post #176
The modification that I mentioned previously works 100% but you need to get the pegs from Kevin at the JRC spares place and you need to get hold of one of those fabric hole punches (£10) ...it really is very simple and very quick to do
Makes setting it up a breeze
Hole punch link :
https://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-hole-punch-2-4-5mm/8840c
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In reply to Post #175
so, my fix has broken the and Velcro has come away, worked for 3/4 nights
anyone else resolved a different way?
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In reply to Post #174
fit I have fixed the issue.
I purchased some Velcro off ebay ( green of course ) which was sticky on the other side.
I then cut the Velcro to the same width as the current peak straps and basically added onto the end so the original straps were longer. so the added Velcro could then reach the Velcro on the peak easier without as much tension.
Seemed to work ok and did not look like it would not stay.
Once used it for a session as only tried in garden will let you know if worked.
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In reply to Post #173
I will let you have a go first and il try copy
Does sound simple enough, hopefully can sort as i dont want to go down tempest route lol
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In reply to Post #172
Hi Russell
I may have found a solution !!
I spoke to the Kevin at kpspares.co.uk (they are the authorised spares and repair centre for JRC)
He has modified his Bloxx by removing the end screw and replacing the clip with a metal peg that screws into the end
You then pull the strap until you've got the tension you're happy with , mark the spot on the strap and then punch/burn a hole in the webbing .
Then all you do is hook the hole in the webbing over the peg and it stays put.... no more Velcro .
He said he did it about a year ago and it works !!
You can also fit a rivet/eyelet to give it some extra strength/tidy it up to stop the webbing fraying though he did say its not really necessary
He's going to send me a couple of the pegs in the post , once I've got them I'll try and see if I can get it to work and then post some piccies (if I can work out how to that is !!)
Sounds a really simple solution
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In reply to Post #171
I am having exactly the same issue and is soooooo annoying !
on my last trip I used the rod rest straps which has Velcro on it to makeshift it to stop it undoing but its not a long term solution by any means
Apart from this its a great bit of kit, impressed with the overwrap too, fitted extremely well.
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I've just brought a 2nd hand one and its in really nice condition BUT the tension straps for the peak are IMPOSSIBLE to tighten up properly , one always undoes as soon as you try and tension the 2nd one ....its driving me nuts !!!
One of the straps R or L is always too short when the peak is under tension and just eventually undoes, if I try to put anymore pressure on the strap stitching will go (its starting to a little already)
Any body have any ideas? , I've tried slackening and re-tensioning each side,both sides and nothing seems to work
I've tried adjusting the frame to make it taller or wider , thinking it might be the bars but still the problem is there
If they'd just made the strap about 3-4 inches longer it would work, has anyone done this at all or is there something I'm missing in all of this
This is the original 1 man NOT the compact which I understand has a different system including storm poles etc...
HELP please any suggestions would be welcome....thanks !!
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In reply to Post #168
Best advice is to fan it out as much as you can, connect all the long poles (note - it has anti twist poles, flat on one edge, so make sure you are aware of this in case you think they are being buggers to put together). Then stand at the front and literally man handle (Ooer  ) the shorter poles into the front of the block, they can be tight first time of asking. At this point it should take shape. Again man handle the straps that go over the front shorter pulls, pull them up tight, and then tension strap on, peg out. Do it a couple of times in your garden if you can and it gets easier 2nd/3rd time.
If you're really struggling i could always try and do a video for you on a dry day lol
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In reply to Post #168
The 2 top front poles just push into the block to create the peak
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In reply to Post #167
Got the compact version recently and it's my first bivvy, I am struggling to set it up, with the block and specifically where the poles connect to, are they meant to lock into place so the bivv has shape
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In reply to Post #166
What about trying custom carp products they might be able to help their based around derby area they have a Facebook page if your on their
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In reply to Post #165
Don’t think I’ll risk it, as I don’t trust the Post office to get it there and back on time, but thanks for info.
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In reply to Post #163
Nope tried mine don’t make any difference he only quoted me £12 to add the 4 extra pegged get points andy is on here user name carpy0600 his got a website also www.armyandybivvyrepairs.co.uk . His not taking anymore work on after the 9th of November till his back from his holiday as his away from around the 17th for nearly 2 weeks . He normally quotes 7 to 10 days but he won’t take him probably anymore than 20 minutes to do . I’m giving my overwrap to one of his mate tomorrow so he can sort it for me before he goes away
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In reply to Post #163
Army Andy not taking on any more work at the moment due to family holiday. Any recommendations in Midlands area?
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In reply to Post #162
Just opened mine up, it’s the same. Is there no way of getting it tight just by repositioning the pegs?
How do I get in touch / send it to Army Andy, and what’s turnaround time? I’m off for a week on 25th.
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I’m using the overwrap for the first time today on my bloxx bivvy can anyone that has the overwrap does yours have pegging points in the midddle of the 4 panels by this I mean the 2 sides one and 2 rear ones as mine doesn’t have none in the middle just at the ends and the material just flaps about it seems jrc have in their wisdom they have decided not to add them on my one which is stupid as it’s not pulling the over wrap material away from the main bivvy lower down looks like I’ll have to get army andy to add some
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In reply to Post #160
Thanks mate , to be fair I'm stuck on 3 different bivvys/brollys. I'm currently using the armo MK2 but I need something taller , so obviously been looking at the bloxx and the fox supa60 and possibly the avid hq MK2 .. Just weighing up the pro's and cons of each
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In reply to Post #157
The standard flatliter fits in the compact but it is close to the ends of the bivvy . I had the compact version but sold it to foxy because I wanted a bit more room and purchased the bigger size bloxx bivvy which is longer in size so the bedchair is not as close to the ends of the bivvy . All depends if you want more space
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In reply to Post #158
Cheers foxy
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In reply to Post #157
i have a compact bloxx bivvy with the compact flatliter and it fits no problem. the standard fox flatliter i think is about 10cm longer so would still fit, so if youre after a normal size bloxx i cant see it not fitting.
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I'm looking to buy a bloxx bivvy , and after reading this thread I think I've made the right decision. One question , I have the Fox Flatliter MK2 Standard .... Will it Fit? Please help
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so did a week in france last week in my compact, i dont have the wrap. stood upt oeverything that was asked of it. wind rain sun etc. it gets quite a lot of condensation, i would say it suffers worse than my supabrolley did for this. But it is single skinned at the end of the day. thumbs up from me
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In reply to Post #147
Didn't use my wrap last week. Probably should have done...
What i can say is both my 'utility tent' (Chub RS+ bivvy) and my Bloxx Compact stood up to 55mph+ winds and driving rain admirably last week!! Which was a relief
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In reply to Post #153
If anyone wants to buy the overwrap; my dealer has the wraps in stock. Only thing is you have to buy from the Netherlands. It's about 135 euro's now.
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In reply to Post #151
Dam it I was hoping to get one around march time next year guess that wont be happening now, but if it's being discontinued I guess they might be releasing a new model possibly?.
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In reply to Post #151
That’s disappointing, absolutely brilliant bivvy.
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If anyone is considering gettting the overwrap I’d buy it as both models of the bloxx are now discontinued from what jrc told me
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In reply to Post #148
If you fish year round , and you feel you may want the wrap in the future, I would definitely consider getting one sooner rather than later. Had a bugger gettinging a wrap for mine as they were all sold out, and the prices were going up.
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In reply to Post #144
Don't think my wrap will come out of its bag next week, weather forecast for Kent is positively tropical for October!!
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I haven't used my compact yet haven't had chance to,I haven't ordered a wrap yet ,isit worth ordering ?anyone using them in bad weather without the the wrap ?
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In reply to Post #146
Let us know how it performs 👍
I’ve got a week in Nov. My winter wrap arrived this morning, can’t wait to give it a go.
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used mine for the first time at the weekend. pretty impressed i have to say. had a fair bit of rain and no problems. went up and down without an issue. plenty of room for me and thats in a compact. will be using it in france for a week next week so see how it puts up to the inevitable rain and thunderstorms out there
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In reply to Post #144
Yeah no probs
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In reply to Post #140
Will you post how you got on, as I’m doing a week in France Nov-Dec and have ordered the wrap. Be nice to hear your thoughts after a full week👍
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In reply to Post #141
Yes just as quick to set up as a tempest
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In reply to Post #141
Not having used a tempest , but having watched a YouTube brolly vid, I’d say it’s not far off ( once you’ve worked out how to do it, like any new bivvy) . I estimate that from getting the brolly part ( no front) out the bag to having it pegged out takes me no longer that 3-4 min.
Add 2 min to zip on and peg the front.
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In reply to Post #140
Are these as quick erect as a tempest?
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In reply to Post #138
I bought mine before last Christmas with the wrap, was a steal at something like £220 all in. Only done a couple nights in the bivvy and the wrap hasn't been out of the bag as yet, but will be next week as i'm on a venue for the week. Can't wait, how sad! lol 
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In reply to Post #137
Yes, you're absolutely right mate.
Thanks Richard for responding too. Nice to read that you have had no problems, as I've read some who have had problems.
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In reply to Post #137
I’ve spent around 20 nights under mine as a brolly, and 2-3 as a bivvy with front. Can’t fault it. Price has actually gone up on both bivvy and winter wrap on ebay. Had trouble sourcing the winter wrap, most shops having sold out recently, leading me to think guys are happy with the bivvy after initial purchase, and are now investing in the ww. I’m awaiting mine atm with anticipation👍
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In reply to Post #136
Don't know if you are referring to the compact, but out of interest I was looking to see what price 2nd hand ones were on eBay (for no reason ) and there wasn't a single used one for sale. Usually a good sign
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In reply to Post #135
What's the view on these bivvies now? Any long term reviews? I'm stuck between this one (can buy a new one for 275 euro now) and the Titan Tc Pro or second hand T1.
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Cheers all.
I set it up in 10 minutes first time round and packed it away in 6 mins this morning, well impressed for the money!
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In reply to Post #133
ive found
Put front bars in before you put tension strap on
Don't be afraid to give the peak straps a good pull to get into place.
If the poles are the same as the 1 man, they only go into one another 1 way and very easy, if not going in easy do not push, I did this and got the plastic end stuck in the other pole and had to force out with forceps ! lol
Apart from that just fan out as far as you can and go from there.
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In reply to Post #132
I've tried my best to describe how I put mine up. I would imagine compacts the same. Trust me, it's a doddle once you've sussed it👍
I've just ordered the winter wrap for mine, then that's my bivvy / brolly needs sorted for a few years, touchwood. Chuffed to bits with it so far. Doing a week in France in Nov/ Dec, so will post some pics up in use.
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In reply to Post #127
Guys,
I'm going to the lake this afternoon with the new Bloxx compact which I've never put up before it's literally still in the bag as it came...
Any advice on how to put it up correctly before I end up getting the hump and sleeping under the stars! lol
Cheers! Dan
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In reply to Post #130
just had a quick look and agree, wonder why the 1 man does not have storm poles then
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In reply to Post #128
Should do, yes. I haven't used mine but should be supplied with the biv.
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In reply to Post #128
Yes my compact came with 2x 48" storm ploles
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In reply to Post #127
does the compact have storm poles then as my 1 man does not?
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Well my bloxx compact turned up today .i was there for about 40 mins in the garden earlier couldn't get to grips with it at all and getting very frustrated in the end thinking why didn't I stick to a brolly Ive bought this rubbish now ect ect ....then with a bit of force I got the front poles in job done .once I worked out how to actually put it up I can now do it in a couple of mins max if that .it really is a impressive bit of kit ,zip the front off and it's a lightweight shelter put the doors and storm poles in and it's a bivvy .cant wait wait to use it now ,I think I will order the wrap to go with it though got every scenario covered can't get over the quality for £150 .just hope it performs on the bank
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In reply to Post #125
It does get much much easier. My first attempt was like krypton factor, but put it up like a doddle now. I lay the brolly lengthways on my bed, open out the 5 legs and click them together, making sure they are not twisted or crossed over each other. I then pick it up, and standing at the from start to fan it out, and make sure the 2 small arms are placed through the mesh sleeves. As the front opens out, I then click the the arms into there fixing positions, and thread through the straps, job done.
I then peg from the back central point, working forwards to the front, as the best for getting it nice and taut.👍
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In reply to Post #124
I fan it as much as i can first, then man-handle those short poles into the block. Once those are in it all seems to stand up ok. I'm sure they will give and free up a little after a few up and downs, but from my first ever set up attempt (which took a while lol), to popping it up Friday just gone, was a much more efficient process
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In reply to Post #123
i have found the front poles difficult to get it but i am " fanning it out " first then trying to get them in.. Do I need to do it the other way around, bend them in first and then "fan out the rest?
I also found tighting the straps for peak a struggle at first got sorted that now.
I have bought a couple of army andy rod straps to resolve the no rod strap issue too.
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In reply to Post #122
Haven't had my wrap out of its bag yet lol, will be next month though as on a week long session. Does this talk of 3/4 wrap mean that the wrap has a zip off front then??
Regarding your comment of the porch fittings being tight and making it easier, I concur that was the bit i struggled with at first, but now realise that to 'fan it out' you need to muscle the two front short poles into the block (or shall we say bloxx ), then kinda get hold of the straps that needs to go onto the metal pin and just roll it over with my fingers. Those short poles will take a bit of bending to allow it to slip on and i find that easy now. And i have those two straps set to shortest all the time (rather than slackening and tightening each time i use it) and it's no problem.
All just down to practice really, only done a couple of nights under mine so far 
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In reply to Post #121
I have put the wrap on my 1 man in the garden but not used it as of yet when out.
Interested to see what it is like as a 3/4 wrap too, forget you could do that
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After a lot of thought and reasearch I ordered a bloxx compact last night from total fishing .com £148 inc next day delivery absolute bargain .just hope Ive made the right choice it ticks all the right boxes can be used for many applications and quick to put up looks like a good waterproof Rating on it too .just debating if I should get a wrap to match now or not .anyone else using a wrap with they're bloxx compact?
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A quick question. Have any of you folk used the wrap with no front on (on the wrap i mean) ... Is it stable??
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In reply to Post #118
perfect thanks
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In reply to Post #117
£2.99 each from Army Andy.
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In reply to Post #116
Just put the 1 man up in garden and it took a while to get it up first time
Tighting the peak was a struggle but got there in the end..any advice to make it easier?
Also there is no rod straps on it?.. what a simple feature to miss
.how can i add them?
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In reply to Post #115
Got to admit it took me once or twice to fathom best way to erect, but once it's clicked how to do it, it is quick and simples. Only done one night in mine this year but have a week in Kent coming up mid October and actually looking forward to spending a few days in it
I will have my cheapy faithful Chub RS+ biv set up alongside as a storage/cook shelter though so I can keep the bloxx relatively free'd up...
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In reply to Post #114
Put mine up for the first time in the garden today, was a pretty windy day imo and considering it was my first time, it went up really easy, is really solid too, looks like a decent build quality and plenty of room for me (I got the compact version) which does apparently have a better block on than the original chucked the winter skin over it and again seems like a decent bit of kit. Really pleased with my choice after weeks and weeks of research.
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Was under mine last night on the end of the wind.
Scary at times when it was gusting but coped well.
Still think it's been one of my better buys👍
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In reply to Post #112
finally man'd up and order the 1 man and overwrap now
Looking forward to putting it up at weekend once arrived
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In reply to Post #111
I'm going to order one of these for the winter my old mk1 titan has seen better days is about 14 years old now! Not sure whether to get the normal bloxx or the compact I do an annual trip to France so I guess the extra room would be handy
Are they both the same build quality? I see a few problems were had with the original?
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In reply to Post #110
must of tried 10-15 tackle shops now within a hour of northants and not 1 has them in stock  so I can go have a look at one.
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can anyone tell me how the compact bloxx compares to the fox supabrolly system compact? as my fox brolly is in its 4th season and on its way out? im very tempted by the JRC
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In reply to Post #108
Tim @ England Angling should price match for you, call them up and tell them Baldy says not to be tight
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In reply to Post #107
Even better!
Rather buy from one place so might have a word with total see what they can do.
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In reply to Post #106
England angling are doing the bloxx bivvy for £199.99 and fishing republic are doing the bloxx overwrap for £99 so even cheaper again
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In reply to Post #105
just had a look, Can get the normal 1 man and overwrap for £323 with Ebay code.. Seems a great price as the tempest V2 with skull cap and overwrap is near a Grand!
on the verge of getting one !
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In reply to Post #104
Total fishing tackle has the bloxx compact in stock I bought one at the weekend for £148 posted discount code eBay for 10% off had it delivered yesterday . In my opinion it puts Trakker to shame with the price and quality of the the tempest air and full size for tempest and I've owned both of them in the past and think the bloxx is much better quality than both of the Trakker version .
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In reply to Post #102
not an issue ! LOL
does anyone know a tackle ship within an hour or Northants which has one in stock?
I have tried Sheltons or peterborough and Manor farm megastore but no luck.
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In reply to Post #101
If you mean the tempest bivvy i would not touch one ever again mine was utter junk.The jrc is half the price and far better quality
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In reply to Post #101
I'll just pop my hand up and apologise, the thread had run into discussing mainly the Bloxx Compact and i assumed that's what everyone was talking about lol. Sorry about that bud 
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In reply to Post #99
I would not buy the compact I would buy the normal 1 man
I am deciding whether to get this or a tempest and then decide if to keep my huge prologic 2 man bivvy.
Ideally If I could have one which would be extended like the tempest can with the utility front that would be great whilst trying to keep cost as low as possible, as this has a peak I was checking to see if the front came down to the floor inline with then peak... if it did then you would have a extended footprint.
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In reply to Post #99
I'd say not. It's not an extended wrap so doesn't increase the footprint.
But why would you buy a compact sized 1 man bivvy and try and use it for 2 people?! lol
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In reply to Post #98
If you put the overwrap on do you think could get 2 bedchairs in lengthways?
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Just had an email from TFT....10% off everything this weekend.....makes that bivvy fairly cheap....
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In reply to Post #96
Does totalcarp still work as a discount code too
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In reply to Post #93
You can get the bloxx compact for around £148 posted from total fishing tackle with discount code EBAY
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In reply to Post #94
I get you mate, but the £130 they were advetised at was probably around last Christmas. They were about £180'ish when i was starting to look but the Black Friday time they could be had for £130.
£165 at Total Fishing Tackle
https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/jrc-stealth-bloxx-compact?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI59S0-MXy1QIVyxbTCh2T_AYmEAkYBCABEgIOb_D_BwE
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In reply to Post #92
No I wasn't saying they were cheaper than that. I'm saying they are much more expensive now, i.e £220!!
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In reply to Post #92
I better sort one out for myself before JRC see this thread and put their price up lol
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In reply to Post #90
£130 on Black Friday deals around last Christmas, i don't think they went any lower than that. Think i paid £225 for mine with wrap, but that was a good deal at the time.
The Bloxx one man (not compact) was up for little over a £100 new at one point, was a proper bargain!
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In reply to Post #86
"Is that just a quick set up to show people mate as tension strap should be under groundsheet and so should flaps around the bivvy just saying "
I didn't know that?! Joke lol Yes just put up in garden for photos.
As for the wrap, you wouldn't really gain any ground space as the wrap pulls down from the porch, and as you can see the front slopes out a little anyway so you're only pegging it to the esixting front edge.
I wouldn't recommend a Bloxx Compact as a 2 man bivvy, but plenty space for one
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Hi all,
Seem like the price of this has gone up quite a bit lads? I remember them being £130 at Erics some time ago.
Any weight difference between the standard Bloxx and compact?
Also, has anyone got a compact with the wrap and if so do you get much more room at the front? My 6 year old has mentioned coming at some stage so I think compact may be too small, even though he will just be kipping on kids mattress I think.
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In reply to Post #85
From what I have read you can also take the tensio strap off and make the bivvy wider and lower
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Yep they do look a great bit of kit for the money I'm selling my Trakker tempest air to get one that's how impressed I am with the look of it plus I like the idea with the overwrap the front zips of so can be used as a 3/4 overwrap which I prefer
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In reply to Post #86
i do like the look of these.. . the non compact must have a lot of room.
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In reply to Post #85
Is that just a quick set up to show people mate as tension strap should be under groundsheet and so should flaps around the bivvy just saying
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In reply to Post #83
I took a few pictures to help out fellow forum members, but since a few are asking... These are some pics of my Bloxx Compact with a trakker RLX 6 Superlight bed inside, showing space available once bed is in place, Might help others out
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In reply to Post #82
of course - not thinking, just wanted the 2nd layer without getting the wrap
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In reply to Post #82
Guys I own the top of the range kit you can buy. I have had the tempest until June it leaked on me and was flimsy. Loving trakker got the armo v3 the mesh broke. Now I have the stealth bloxx compact and could.not belive the quality of its simply amazing quicker to put up than my old tempest more sturdy. Got it for 160 quid brand new. Sold my trakker and have a few hundred quid in my pocket. I would highly recommend to anyone ignore the brand looks like a titan from far anyway
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In reply to Post #81
No i dont think it would and why would you want one the bloxx has a peak.At some places you can get the compact and overwrap and still save yourself a few hundred quid on the v2 and t1
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In reply to Post #80
i'm really tempted to get one as its half the price of the T1 and V12.
do you think one of the tempest skull caps would fit it?
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In reply to Post #79
I would say so
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In reply to Post #78
i assume coming from a tempest brolly - the compact would be perfect for me
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In reply to Post #75
The compact is quite a bit smaller than tempest but the tempest is not worth the money at all mine had loads of issues and went back and got refund
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In reply to Post #76
Wicked cheers mate.
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In reply to Post #75
Pm me your email I can email you some pictures of the bloxx compact I was sent of another member on here with a trakker bedchair rlx flat 6 in it to give you some idea of space
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In reply to Post #74
Bradders.....you wouldn't happen to know how the compact one compares in size to a tempest would you? They look really shallow in the vids but looking at dimensions in theory there should be plenty of room
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In reply to Post #73
Had t1 and tempest v2 bivvy never again.Save some cash and get the jrc
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In reply to Post #72
its a shame they do not do a skull cap such thing for the Bloxx as I do not like using overwraps,
Still undecided between this, T1 and Tempest
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In reply to Post #71
Bringing this one back up, anyone got an idea of space for the Conpact mondel? I use a Trakker ELS Levelite bed, can you push the bed right to the back of the bivvy like Tempest / Titan??
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In reply to Post #70
Don't know about the other bivvies to really compare footprints, but I can tell you about the space inside, it's massive! Bedchair will go right to the back, and it's still high enough to sit upright on your bed.if you use it like a brolly without utilising the front and width extension strap, you can really bring it down wide and low, covering even more area. I've done this in torrential driving rain and everything has been bone dry and stable.
I'm considering getting the winter wrap and using it for a weeks winter session in France rather than my large chub with extended wrap. It's plenty big enough + lighter and quicker to set up / take down.👍
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In reply to Post #69
been reading the reviews on this bivvy as I like this design, similar to the titan and tempest.
Question. the Bloxx does not look as deep inside from the youtube videos,
Any feedback on footprint compared to the T1 and V2?
If similar price then looks much better value for money
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In reply to Post #68
I have had mine nearly 18 months now. Used it in all the seasons and all the types of weather. From blazing 40 degrees Italian summers to 3ft of snowfall in the alps.
My mate surprised me a few months back for a birthday present on a mystery fishing trip. I own 4 top notch bivvies. Guess which one i packed ?
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In reply to Post #67
Another big thumbs up from me 👍
Had mine 9 months and can't fault it.
Been used thru the winter with the overwrap and as an open fronted shelter during the summer.
Still going strong. No leaks or bits dropping off (unlike my tempest).
Good design, plenty of room and mega value.
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In reply to Post #66
No I'm not anything to do with the fishing industry, I've been a firefighter for 23 yrs.
I'm not trying to plug anything, just give an honest review.
I've had 2 Jrc stealth brollies,( I bought the second after my first was stolen In a burglary), I still use it now.
Yes the block is moulded plastic, but is solid.
This is only my opinion.
In my opinion, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
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In reply to Post #64
Also, in the pictures the central block looks like plastic, I presume after your review you feel as if it's pretty well built to last ?
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In reply to Post #64
Hahaha are you a JRC rep by any chance? Well that is a pretty big statement, I've heard good things of Chub bivvies, and I know someone that owned a JRC bivvy for about 13 years, don't know which model though.
I suppose I've just looked past them for some reason even though my dad still uses the JRC oval brolly system which come to think of it is a good piece of kit.....under my nose the whole time and didn't even realise it.
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In reply to Post #62
It's got loads of room. Seriously the design gives mega room. I've had titans. aquas, chub, trakker and Jrc, and Jrc and chub have been the best quality ive used. But this bivvy is exceptional quality for the price. Hopefully other owners will back me up, or I'll look like a ****! Lol
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In reply to Post #62
My mate has the compact version and its a very good shelter and the compact has a nice bit of room so i would imagine the full size version is very good size wise
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In reply to Post #61
I'm looking at getting a Titan, didn't even consider one of these tbh as never really had any JRC gear but reading everything on here and then looking at it on line it's actually the same kind of design as a Titan and seems to get good reviews, how spacious is it inside, I could save myself some money here if it's a good as all you guys say it is
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In reply to Post #60
Just an update after numerous nights under this brolly / bivvy system ( not the compact). I've used it mainly as a brolly, due to it being summer, withought the front or groundsheet, and have been out in some prolonged torrential days of rain.
It has been faultless, no leaks, and the rain just shakes off. The footprint is so spacious , and can be spread as low as you wish to go. It's light, well made, I think it looks good, comes in a large bag, easy to erect and pack away.
The ONLY downside I can find is that if I wanted to buy the winter wrap it seems to be the same price or more expensive than the the actually bivvy, for some strange reason. That aside I would say in 30 yrs carping this is the best bivvy I've ever owned. I've had numerous " top brand" bivvies, but even regardless of cost, I still find the bloxx as the best value / quality I've used.
I hope this may help people, it is honest as I find it, and is just my truthful opinion.👍
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In reply to Post #58
yeah already seen that one. I spoke to him about a Buy It Now price too
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In reply to Post #58
im bidding on that now rich (before you even put the link up ) lol
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In reply to Post #57
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112369668400
Could grab yourself a bargain?
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In reply to Post #56
cheers Rich, I'm sold.
I've found them for 140 at a couple of places. Was 125 at Erics but none in stock 
DOH! now sold out
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In reply to Post #55
None that I have found.
You have height 2 pegging points , but easy to add a 3rd ( like Defiant suggested) with either extra clip or small loop of paracord, which will make it even more adjustable on height variation.
Easy to set up and pack down ( after couple of goes to get into swing of things), very roomy carry bag. Material is brilliant, very thick, 10,000hd, the water just beads off. Not too heavy, even lighter when used as brolly with no front / groundsheet. Groundsheet is heavy duty, Velcro in.
Extremely sturdy when erected, massive space to footprint ratio. Nice and tall( if you want- will spread low too)) so great if you have a bad back
I have the standard model, not the compact.
Picked mine up for £150 on eBay.
Extremely happy with it, probably best bivvy/ shelter I've ever used👍
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In reply to Post #54
Any downsides?
I understand can be an issue on uneven ground?
Don't know if to go for this or the x-lite bivvy?
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In reply to Post #53
What do you want to know?
I've done prob 10 nights in mine now, absolutely love it.
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In reply to Post #52
Anymore updates on these please?
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In reply to Post #51
aye up Rich 
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In reply to Post #50
The groundsheet on mine is spot on, heavy duty. I have the bloxx, not the bloxx compact , if that makes a difference? I love mine, excellent value bivvy.
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In reply to Post #49
I want one.
The ground sheet if anything like the one on my jrc tx 2g is the only negative, the bloody thing doesn't fit.. however! I never use it as my lake is gravel swims so no mud. still a fantastic product, very impressed with the jrc bivvies, and the price is reasonable compared with other brands.
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In reply to Post #47
Hello Brian👋
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In reply to Post #47
Various Velcro points at the corners.
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In reply to Post #46
how does the ground sheet fit on these ? Velcro ,zip, clip or use the pegging points as in the trakker bivvies ?
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In reply to Post #45
I've done 5 nights in mine and overall it's a great shelter for the price. Paid £130 from Erics. I wanted a bivvy with good headroom as I have the flatliter bedchair which doesn't really go with the carbon compact as the chair sits too high and my head was poking through the roof...almost. The head room I the bloxx is brilliant. I'm 6'2 as sitting on my bedchair buddy on the flatliter is no problem. You do get condensation but it is single skin so you expect that.
First time setting up can be a bit tricky but as said before stand at the front and open it like a fan then peg it out, really quick once you've done it before. Really quick to pack away also, a little tight separating the poles but this is due to it being new.
Loads of room all round my bed chair for all your gear so space is no issue. The peak is great.
Slightly annoying that the clear windows is the cheap thin crinkly noisy plastic stuff but I can live with that. I did have a problem pegging out the front the first couple of times as it wasnt low enough. I've sussed out if I don't attach the tension strap I can widen the bivvy so the front is lower to peg out. Alternatively could lengthen the tension strap to allow the sides to peg out further.
Overall a great bivvy for the price, a little niggle here n there but I would highly recommend this bivvy.
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In reply to Post #44
Well impressed with mine. Had bivvy and winter skin for 6 months. Cost £205 for both.
Bought it to replace my tempest which fell to bits.
Bit slower to put up but solid and seems well made.
For the price it's worth a punt 👍
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In reply to Post #43
Well, I've been using it over the last few weeks, and have to agree with what has been said previously. It is a fantastic bivvy for the money!
The material is brilliant, the rain just beads and shakes off. It has masses of room for a relatively small footprint, and quick and easy to set up. Rock solid.
Would happily recommend to anyone looking for a new shelter
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In reply to Post #42
Ordered yesterday, just arrived👍
Mrs not allowing me to open it til xmas👎
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In reply to Post #41
They were doing them for just over £100 on Black Friday sales for the normal one man, proper Billy Bargain!!
I bought the Bloxx compact & wrap last week for £227 all in, only had it up on the patio for a butchers but first impressions i'm well impressed
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In reply to Post #40
Just ordered one off eBay, partly due to the recommendations from members, and because they are going cheap if you search at the moment (£150), it looks just what I'm after . I have used the Stealth brolly for years and love it.
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In reply to Post #37
Hi Lads.
I've had mine since about May now and used about 15 to 20 sessions, overnighters and full on week long gigs and i cant fault it, So much so i invested in the winter wrap for it that extends the front out about a meter so then you can get two beds in running front to back at a bit of an angle, thats if you get the full size bivvy and NOT THE COMPACT VERSION, i've used mine in some pretty exceptional electric storms here now too where its rained continously as hard as its possible to rain and didnt leak at all and that was just with the single skin bare bivvy.
Overall if i was to buy a bivvy again i'd get one of these, IMO theyre by FAR the best bang for the buck ! Fair enough there not tackle tart league but they do look good, do what there supposed to do, dont cost a bomb, dead easy to put up (see below) and pretty easy to cart around (you'll find they just fit great across the rear footwell of most cars).
Putting it up is a bit awkward at first because there was no-one to advise me, however after trial and error i found if you stand at the front of the bivvy open it out fan like then immediatly insert the peak poles then this bit of front tension holds it open so then you can start pegging it down and adjust the velcro peak straps later, something so simple but hell it took me a while and abit of frustration to figure that out. Start pegging it out from the central rear peg working forwards side to side finishing with the two front doorway sides, doing it this way always seems to be best for a good non saggy bivvy and well rounded tension on the front peak.
Hopes this helps.
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In reply to Post #38
Yeah that's why I wanted opinions.
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Pretty cheap these at the moment lads
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In reply to Post #36
Any more updates on these please?
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In reply to Post #35
Hi Defiant One, Yes i ordered the original one too as i need the extra space so hopefully my little Lad can get his head down too.., seems like alot of Bivvy for the money, can be had for 180 ish, I'll be using mine here in Italy where we dont get much wind or rain lol..its mainly for overnighters as i dont do anything more than a single night so obviously with the heat here those rear vents are vital.
Thanks for your advice i'll be following it !
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In reply to Post #29
Snap, I got on a few months ago for doing quick over nighters – it's been absolutely faultless.
Only three things I found you have to watch out for.
1. Never let the Block go any were near the deck, because if any dirt/grit gets into the holes for the two front Poles, they won't fit in or if they do will be a swine to get back out.
2. Make sure both sides of Velcro Straps line up with each other when tensioned, otherwise they will separate.
3.The door/front Pegging points can be to short to Peg down properly, depends on the ground. But that was a simple cheap easy problem to solve – I just fitted a long thin Carabina to each Pegging Point. I could have used very large “O” Rings as well.
I've the original large version, which is very roomy indeed with being 3 metres wide, in fact the actual usable room inside is mad!
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In reply to Post #33
In the 6 years you have been away from fishing you have missed many threads on fabsil or fabsil gold.
That said iv never need to put it on my private bivvy or my private brolly.
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In reply to Post #32
I used to carp fish from 2005, so that's when i bought my JRC and i had it for 5 years and sold the lot when i came here to Italy in 2010, i'm looking to carp fish again here. So i'm trying to get some middle ground equipment together, i'm not a tackle tart its whats in the water that counts.. 
And everyone who complains about leaking bivvies ....The sun ...which actually keeps us all alive also destroys waterproofing on bivvies believe it or not, so its a really great idea to apply a can of Fabsil on your chosen bivvy at the beginning of every season. I want to see a decent condition bivvy that leaks water after having a can of Fabsil sprayed or painted on.
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In reply to Post #30
Original jrc bivvies were v well built. Hardly ever read a bad word.
The new designs under the new jrc logo seem to be different.
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In reply to Post #16
Poor mans Titan. I hardly think so. It boils down to what one is prepared to invest. If i wanted to invest 30 grand in carp fishing equipment i could. But i prefer to invest that money in my private Yacht. Nothing to do with being a POOR MAN !
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In reply to Post #29
Hi, How are you going on with this now ? I used to have a JRC Sti two man and i loved it and used it in the very worst of weather and kept me dry and warm with the wrap, even on a holiday in France where it rained constantly hard for 7 Days, so i know and kind of trust JRC, so ive bought one of these Bloxx bivvies dispite the mixed opinions. But if you search hard enough there's a bad review about, just about every friggin bivvy there is.... 
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In reply to Post #28
I have had the JRC Bloxx for several months now
Fallen in love with it. Can't fault it.
So quick to put up and I use it for a day shelter and bivvy
So far no problems
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In reply to Post #26
Wet inside in the groundhog from what? Condensation? I had one for 2 years never got condensation that dripped in it any time of year! I seem to be the only person that just never gets this infamous condensation..only time I've ever seen it was in a Wych wood hd Bivvy in summer I bought one put it up in garden and it was dripping like a shower within 5 minutes with out me even inside! That material was too think and didn't breathe went straight back to shop! Never had issue with groundhog tho
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In reply to Post #26
I love my tx 2g but had to amend door as it hangs really low when rolled up. As said groundsheet doesn't fit very well but the material of it is decent my only 2 negatives really
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In reply to Post #25
Thanks for the replies. Appreciate it. Tx 2g it is.
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In reply to Post #24
The groundsheet is the light weight type it's better than the thin tarpaulin type though . Its not the best of fitting groundsheet that's what I found when I had the tx 2g bivvy . I got army Andy to cut it about for me so it was a better fit and also got him to add elasticated pegging ring in the underneath of the groundsheet so it matched the pegging points on the bivvy
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In reply to Post #23
Cheers mate. Have you seen the tx 2g then? What's the groundsheet like, I hate the light tarpaulin noisey type!
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In reply to Post #22
Tx2g all the way mate cracking bit of kit.
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In reply to Post #1
I have seen on this thread that someone had a bad experience with this bivvy and returned.
Has anybody else had this Stealth Bloxx, preferably a recent 2015 version and if it has had the issues highlighted rectified?
I love the look and ease of setup on the vids but the tackle shops around me only order in on request from JRC so can't simply go and look.
Or do i go with a TX 2G?? 
Cheers guys
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In reply to Post #19
Does anyone else have a bloxx to give a review?
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I went for a groundhog sf. great brolly but I won't be using it in the cold freeing weather again, soaked everything inside. it was fine in the heavy rains friday. glad I didn't buy the bloxx.
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In reply to Post #18
Cheers mate. So much better than the more common.
" haven't used it yet but looks like a quality bit of kit"
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In reply to Post #1
Hi guys.
I have sent my stealth bloxx back to Erics for a refund or exchange for another bivvy.
Reasons.
Front to short, can't peg it down properly
Velcro on peak not a good idea, not strong enough
Stitches came off when was trying to set the peak poles in place.
Generally feels it wasn't tested before being sold to us.
Gutted as really like the idea if done properly.
Thanks
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In reply to Post #16
Most bivvies set up at shows like that feel flimsy
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In reply to Post #15
looked the the bivvy in the carp show on sunday and it looked very poorly made. was screwed into wooden decking and still was very flimsey. never used one myself but going on what i saw id give this a miss and get a titan. poor mans titan!!!!
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In reply to Post #11
Hi, but he said he would keep it, if front zip panel, in wasn't 10cm short.
So Absolute Rubbish ?
Wish him well, if he buys a Supa Brolly, mind or anything else, whatever price, you seem to need it.
Can imagine multi point contact with floor, compared to say 2 point contact (pramhood), will be more awkward with uneven floor.
Cheers Bob
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In reply to Post #13
Too early to judge, but it is a familiar story, poor design or materials used, initial first batch from China faulty who knows.
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In reply to Post #10
Why can't they make a decent bivvy that doesn't cost over 500 quid.
I was going to buy this next week I don't think I'll bother tbh. save for an aqua lol.
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In reply to Post #11
That's interesting.
Maybe I should do the same as it seams there might be more.
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Theres someone on the anglers forum who has slated his saying it is absolute rubbish and is falling apart. He is taking his back for a refund.
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In reply to Post #9
Hi.
Would like to hear any opinions on this bivvy as I think I expected to much from it.
Used it few times now and this are my concerns:
That velcro peak.... I can't make it stay in place, need to tie it everytime
Groundsheet after 1 use got few holes in it, my chub groundsheet from s-plus bivvy lasted few years without any damage.
Another thing is material.
As I mainly do overnighter sessions, I usually pack in the morning and every time bivvy is wet.
Condensation i understand will happen with every single skin bivvy but when is raining water seems to stick to material, even when you try to shake it off the bivvy it's still there.
On top of the bivvy rain collecting under central block same on peak.
It takes ages to dry and I don't have a place to dry it out at home.
Also i struggle to peg it in properly on slightly uneven swims, most of the swims on my lakes is like that.
I did send a message to jrc on Facebook and I got reply from someone at jrc that they will forward my message to management..... That was 2 weeks ago.
Generally slightly disappointed with bivvy.
Like the idea thought.
Are others having same thoughts?
Or am I being to fussy.
Cheers Art
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In reply to Post #8
any update on this? or any other users?
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In reply to Post #1
Hi.
Anyone else bought one?
Just got set for the second night in mine and got problem with right hand side velcro strap that holds the peak to stay in place as it looks like is to stretched.
Also the middle pole looks bit loose.
Not sure if mine is faulty.
Will try to play with it tomorrow if no rain, maybe even take pictures and send them to jrc and see what they say.
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anyone else got one and have feedback?
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In reply to Post #5
Will try it soon hopefully and we'll see if I am gonna invest in wrap as one thing I hate is condensation.
Will try to do proper review after few sessions
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In reply to Post #4
not in any rush to get a new one as using the 2 man over the winter. keep us posted if you use it again. Cheers.
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In reply to Post #3
Top of the bivvy is not really flat, peak seems more but I was set up on uneven ground so don't take word for it.
Might be possible to some point I was shaking it off every now and then as I could see droplets getting bigger from my bedchair but there weren't puddles.
It didn't leak but like you might suggest I also don't like the idea of rain collecting above me.
Night was very wet and windy and I felt pretty safe in it.
As I said I only did 1 night in it 14 hours so I don't want to judge it yet.
Not sure that answered your question but the choice is tough if you want to buy a new shelter that will fully satisfy you.
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In reply to Post #2
Nice one fella. is the peak and on top of the bivvy flat, ie is it possible for pockets of rain to build up on that bit?
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In reply to Post #1
Hi.
Got one last week and tried it overnight at local lake.
Total weight ok for me, 10kg all in bag.
Pretty quick to set up about 4 minutes with front on, pegs, no groundsheet as barely use one.
Material doesn't feel thick as on my DJS ABS brolly but not saying is worst as both looked similar after a wet and windy night, rain just beads off but in some places it looked like it started to soak in.
Same with mesh on doors and vents, feels thin but I won't judge it yet.
Also fair bit of condensation inside which I found on my 3 previous shelters which I think only winterskin might stop.
It felt spacious inside for me, especially the headroom I'm only 6ft but still plenty of space between my head and roof siting on bedchair.
Also enough space for bag on each of the bedchair.
Love the peak as you can have the door open letterbox style and have air coming into bivvy when it rains.
On my old chub s plus bivvy when it rained I had to close the door put a bucket on floor so I could have some air coming in and also I couldnt see through clear door.
No rod straps but you can rest it on peak poles.
After only 1night in it for me this bivvy a cheaper version of tempest although I never had one but maybe in future.
It is quick to erect, easy to put down, spacious enough, very good height, with vents (maybe not this time of the year).
It cost me £225 so I think average but only time will tell if I should save more money and get the tempest or titan but problem is without seeing it with your own eyes is hard to say that is better than other.
Only wish it could attract more Lovely Carp.
Art
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has anyone purchased this yet? what's your verdict?
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