I just received my first bivvy in the mail today from my local carp tackle importer. In setting it up, I noticed that the elastics in the two tent poles are frayed at the same joints, with one elastic frayed to the point that the protective nylon sheath is completely peeled back and the rubber of the elastic is fully exposed.
How necessary are these elastics in keeping the tent poles taut while the bivvy is erected? The ends of the poles look to be sealed with thread locker, so replacing the elastic looks to be out of the question.
How necessary are these elastics in keeping the tent poles taut while the bivvy is erected? The ends of the poles look to be sealed with thread locker, so replacing the elastic looks to be out of the question.
In reply to Post #1
Hi mate, not sure what bivvy you are talking about, but if it's alli poles, just replace with springs, cheap as chips off Fleebay
Hi mate, not sure what bivvy you are talking about, but if it's alli poles, just replace with springs, cheap as chips off Fleebay
In reply to Post #2
It's the JRC Cocoon 2G Shelter, and I'm not sure that I fully understand the idea behind replacing with springs. Can you elaborate? Poles are aluminum.
It's the JRC Cocoon 2G Shelter, and I'm not sure that I fully understand the idea behind replacing with springs. Can you elaborate? Poles are aluminum.
In reply to Post #3
Trakker do some universal elastic. Basically an elastic with a prong each end u push into the pole. Bout a tenner for 5
Trakker do some universal elastic. Basically an elastic with a prong each end u push into the pole. Bout a tenner for 5
In reply to Post #1
once the bivvy is assembled and pegged they are not in use
once the bivvy is assembled and pegged they are not in use
In reply to Post #3
On eBay tent pole springs, piece of cake to fit, they do different thickness springs depending pole diameter.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323883174344
On eBay tent pole springs, piece of cake to fit, they do different thickness springs depending pole diameter.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323883174344
In reply to Post #5
Perfect, thanks. This is the main answer I was looking for.
Perfect, thanks. This is the main answer I was looking for.
In reply to Post #6
ah ok, I understand now, thank you!
ah ok, I understand now, thank you!
Does anyone know if these springs would work on something like the Trakker Tempest 100? Just thinking incase an elastic ever went I could possibly go this route.
In reply to Post #1
Whilst you have had good advice regarding replacement and requirement of the elastics my first action would have been to contact the supplier and enquire as to their intentions of how they intend to remedy the situation considering you purchased a brand new item.
Whilst you have had good advice regarding replacement and requirement of the elastics my first action would have been to contact the supplier and enquire as to their intentions of how they intend to remedy the situation considering you purchased a brand new item.
In reply to Post #1
I agree with the post below, first thing is to complain to whoever you bought it from and see what they say. A brand new item should be perfect.
Worst case scenario at least you now know what can be done if the supplier will not offer any refund/swap
I agree with the post below, first thing is to complain to whoever you bought it from and see what they say. A brand new item should be perfect.
Worst case scenario at least you now know what can be done if the supplier will not offer any refund/swap
it was 2 YEARS AGO 
In reply to Post #13
Lol, good spot. Hopefully the bivvy is still going strong
Lol, good spot. Hopefully the bivvy is still going strong
In reply to Post #13
Just over two Gerry 😂😉
Just over two Gerry 😂😉
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In reply to Post #10
I think Trakker did away with the springs,they were damaging the ends of the poles
I think Trakker did away with the springs,they were damaging the ends of the poles
In reply to Post #17
Wasn't that chains rather than springs?
Wasn't that chains rather than springs?
In reply to Post #10
You can just get new elastics. Or take the broken ones out and use without any.
You can just get new elastics. Or take the broken ones out and use without any.
In reply to Post #18
Chains did it and so do the springs
Chains did it and so do the springs
In reply to Post #18
I think that every piece, regardless of its size, is extremely important. Especially when it comes to our health, we need to check every detail. As in your case, I once avoided adding a rubber band to my sleeping tent, and at night when a storm started, it collapsed. Since then, I have always checked that my single wall tent is installed the way it is indicated in the instruction. I suggest you get the missing parts or the broken ones to be 100% safe.
I think that every piece, regardless of its size, is extremely important. Especially when it comes to our health, we need to check every detail. As in your case, I once avoided adding a rubber band to my sleeping tent, and at night when a storm started, it collapsed. Since then, I have always checked that my single wall tent is installed the way it is indicated in the instruction. I suggest you get the missing parts or the broken ones to be 100% safe.
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