Knew the Ridgemonkey bivvys would be Oz Tent money but they are taking the mick with their prices 😳😳

Compact 1man £700
Standard 1man £800
Compact 2man £900
Standard 2man £1000
Extension for 2man £475
Extension groundsheet £100
Mozzie for compact 1man £70
Mozzie for standard 1man £80
Mozzie for 2man £90

In reply to Post #1
They look hideous tbh. I wish these piss taking toaster importers would **** off.
Are people seriously gunna buy these

In reply to Post #1
Taking liberties with those RRPs.
Wait untill Cyprinus bring out a clone..

In reply to Post #2
Of course they will 🙈🙈🙈

An expensive ripoff oz tent

In reply to Post #2
Haha, my thoughts exactly

And yeah, 100% an oz tent rip off

So ridgemonkey rip someone else's stuff, rebadged it and sell it at a hugely inflated price, who'd have guessed...

I think it was expected to be similar design to OzTent .... but i do quite like them with the square footprint. Im sure the people who keep wanting a higher entrance will be pleased as they look quite high. 300D ripstop material with 20,000mm HH is pretty heavy duty ... and an overwrap/flysheet is included so no condensation - I cant see them catching on for the weekend angler but I think the prices are comparable with what else is around of similar standard - Once you start adding the extras though, especially the extension then its getting expensive. Oz-Tents are still more money (circa £900 of 1man?) but then they are polycotton.

Extension groundsheet £100

WTF is it an Axminster carpet ? no it cant be that would only be about 50 quid

They look hideous 🤮🤮🤮

I have the oz tent rv3 pricey yes but worth it in my opinion

If I couldn't afford the oz then I would buy the howling moon wizz 24 which is the same as the oz but cheaper 👍

In reply to Post #8
That pretty much sums up my thoughts. It seems RM have looked at functionality over appearance which makes a change, and listened re height, The new Trakker isnt much of a improvement to me. Yes theyve probably borrowed ideas but let's face it, nearly everything's been done before in the camping/adventure market. About time you can open windows etc without getting out of the bivvy.

Only thing that concerns me is strength of pegging points given the square design, but time will tell.

Personally given the fact they may be reduced at some point, sales etc I may well be looking at one of these, naturally I'll be waiting until feedback starts coming in after use.

Got to admit I think they look horrible, some good features but hate the look personally

In reply to Post #12
They remind me of something from “M*A*S*H”

Coming soon, the ridgemonkey field hospital tent

In reply to Post #13
Heard youve been enquiring about the fullly loaded 2 man at trade

In reply to Post #14
Only cos I'm thinking I might need a decontamination tent for when the coronavirus turns up.

In reply to Post #15


I flew into heathrow on Thursday everytime somebody coughed everybody walked away. Great way to get to the front of a que

In reply to Post #9
that made me chuckle Gerry. They are top end regards Price for certain ! only time will tell if they are worth the money

they remind me of the old bivvys what was advertised with some bloke sitting on his chair and a jag xjs in the background.

They obviously think their brand is strong enough for them to punt these out to the tarts , as let's face it carp angling is vastly over crowded with tackle tarts .
And after toaster success and watching Korda rise to fame and porches and lake ownership in France and mansions thought we will have some of that .
Carp fishing is nothing but a soulless persuit full of Del Boy chancers and 5 minute experts and heroes .
Glad I have given up as it's all become a piss take

In reply to Post #19
It started a long time ago Fred
when Maddox gave it all away in that book and people saw how much money could be made
and instant carp men were born people that are concerned more with how something looks ? than how something works ?
even what clothes other people wear ?? never understood that that just sheep very few individuals or characters sadly but we had the best years no question m8 nearly all my old fishing pals are under the ground now

In reply to Post #20
Yep bloody sad and so true 😔

Christ. You two are a barrel of laughs today.

“Carp fishing is ****” says one.
“Don't worry we'll be dead soon” says the other.

In reply to Post #22
Your obviously not our age as what we see how it's morphed into money fest , carp fishing or any fishing was mostly taken up by working class .
Now to go you need thousands to fish a decent venue when 30 years ago it was a few quid .
And don't even get me started on the carp tax as you now need a bank loan to kit yourself out 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

I used to whine about Korda but now it seems ridgemonkey needs my attention as the new Korda 🤭

In reply to Post #23
I really don't know why people have a problem with the price of these, I've just been in Fenwick (store) with the girlfriend and she pointed out handbags for £900, now that is expensive, you could barly get your rig box in it, at least you could live in the Ridge monkey bivvy

In reply to Post #24
I bet it wasn't made by a company that's famous for toastie makers 🤣

In reply to Post #22
Actually burst out laughing at that😂😭🤣

I actually like the look of them. Price is totally stupid but I wouldn't be surprised if we see 50% discounts in 12 months or so

I would like to know the cost of these and their mark up

In reply to Post #25
Z

In reply to Post #18
Haha....the legendary bankshack I believe!

In reply to Post #24
My Mrs has had a louis Vuitton monogram handbag and matching purse and bits, she brought it 20 years ago and still uses it daily. It is still going strong and all the bits are still used. It cost £1800 and the bits roughly came to £800, a lot of money 20 years ago! but her mates have regularly had had 3 to 4 bags a year in this time and at approx. £50 each. So initial outlay against regular purchase you takes your pick!

Thats why i try to buy good equipment which hopefully lasts. But looking at some of the tat these days its getting harder to find. I dont mind paying for quality but not Chinese imports at UK built prices!

In reply to Post #31
Has she got the four or five season bag?

In reply to Post #32
Brilliant

In reply to Post #31
But Ridgemonkey is not Louis Vuitton. If they were a clothing brand they they would be at best Next. Coming into the market in a field they have zero pedigree, copying the proven Oz Tent design and charging premium prices. At least with Trakker we always know the next offering is going to be a rip off

Don't see any attraction in these bivvies at all....

In reply to Post #35
Agreed they aren't exactly pleasing on the eye. I can't see that the one man offers any real benefits over a one man tempest. But for guys who do longer sessions in France a few times a year or who regularly fish with their Mrs or kids, I actually think the larger two man versions could be perfect. Plenty of width and head room and that porch area to either cook in or to store wet gear etc. Over even to sit under in hot conditions during the day in some shade.

I actually think they will sell quite a few of these to session guys, let's face it anyone who can afford three or four french trips a year isn't gonna be that worried about the cost of one of these.

In reply to Post #36
I think ridgemonkey will sell a vast load of these .
You see 70% of carp anglers these days are just add water , they thrive on having the latest must have items from hip new brands who provide for the gullable .
I have identified their target market , under 35 not over 45 .
Been fishing less than 8 years .
Think they are chavs by describing carp under 40 lb chunks and over 40 a unit .
When you walk past they look as thou their **** don't stink and believe they are the bollox .
They photograph everything and pat each other on the back .
They pay any amount for old school gear to show they have been doing it longer than they have .
The dead giveaway for these gullable pretenders is square burners and kettles and other sad creations on show .
The 50 mm but ring gives it away from a distance to identify Ridgemonkeys target market as let's face it any chav wouldn't be seen dead with a 40 mm but ring 🤔😂😂😂😂

Not really surprised at these prices, no doubt they will sell.....after all ....people are daft enough to pay £40 for a bivvy light with a remote control.....when the light is literally less than a foot from your head

In reply to Post #37
Mate you have some serious issues with life. Lighten up if you don't like something don't buy it.

ive never recovered from ripping my nails off trying to open the rm bucket system thing...rm seem to be making alot of money,they seem to have a certain following that will buy anything they bring out

In reply to Post #39
Sounds like your part of the target 🎯 market as I described 🤭

In reply to Post #37
They photograph everything and pat each other on the back
What's wrong with that?
I fish a hard water and every fish is hard earned, I'll photograph a double if I have one! And congratulating a fellow angler is a bad thing?

They pay any amount for old school gear to show they have been doing it longer than they have .
The dead giveaway for these gullable pretenders is square burners and kettles and other sad creations on show .
The 50 mm but ring gives it away from a distance to identify Ridgemonkeys target market as let's face it any chav wouldn't be seen dead with a 40 mm but ring 🤔😂😂😂😂

The whole reason there is a market for these products is choice, if you go to work and earn a few quid surely you've got a choice on what you spend it on? Just because it's not your cup of tea doesn't mean others shouldn't buy it

Have you actually seen these Bivvy's in the flesh so to speak? I very much doubt it.

I saw them at the Brentwood show yesterday and they look great for the long stay angler that tends to book a swim and stay in it for a week or two. Whilst they are a similar design to the Oz Tents mentioned below I think they have a lot more in terms of features for Anglers.
Yes they are expensive and maybe overkill for most anglers but there is definitely a market for them.
I personally wouldn't buy one as I like to be a bit more mobile and really can't justify spending that on a Bivvy. The quality looked to be spot on, the material is on a different level to the wafer thin stuff that was on the Trakker stand next door, my mate who I went with was dead set on getting a Trakker Tempest 150 for Foreign trips but he's having a re-think now he's seen the RM ones. Also 2 other fellas I know put orders in yesterday for them, they'll definitely sell just to a target market which isn't the one you've described

In reply to Post #37
Sounds like you should maybe think about giving up the Fishing mate, it's clearly making you a bitter old man who doesn't like the scene any more.

Or better still go and sit under your leaky old brolly, on your Lafuma Bed with rods sat on a set of Herons you've owned since new with Fly Hooks buried in Boiled Potatoes and await that churner... oh but don't tell anyone where you're doing it as your so old school you don't even know it.

Enjoy Mr Meldrew

I have not seen them in the flesh but from what i have seen they have some good features to be honest.
But i did look at the front with the small porch/ extension bit and did wonder how this would act in a full on frontal blow. It looked like it could act like a parachute.
As for the price well people will pay it but time will tell if it its worth it.

In reply to Post #41
I probably am your target. Iv been fishing about 15 year so i like to think I know a little bit. My tackle is mostly top end but I work hard for it. I don't look down on people who have less than me so why would you put people into categories. Just because I'm young and I want to look the part why should people like you slate me?

I think you could quickly come unstuck if you judge someone's carp fishing abilities by either what they wear, what tackle they use or how old they are.

I know guys half my age on my waters that out catch me every season. I also know guys who look like tramps with battered gear that rip waters apart.

There's a fairly new member on one of my waters. Personality wise I really like him, he always chats, he's polite and he's a dedicated big fish angler who puts in the nights, even in winter. His nickname is ‘love island' cos he wears cut off tops in summer and his hairs immaculate etc. Guess who caught the biggest fish in the lake on his first season, love island, so the jokes on us really isn't it.

The phrase don't judge a book by its cover is spot on and I'm surprised a guy with your level of experience hasn't realised that yet.

By the way I'm 47 and have a ridgemonkey stove.

In reply to Post #46
See jumping the gun yet again 😂

Most of them meet the criteria I described .
That's not 100% everybody but the bulk of the wannabes do qualify .

I'm 60 and yes I've been round the block since 78 and before that match fished , trout fished , boat fished and beach fished .
The reason for my disdain is probably my age as us more mature gents don't like change 😔

Perhaps when you reach old git status then your outlook will change also 🤔
The post was meant to be a lighthearted piss take but with everything these days most have had a sense of humour bypass .
Also I have read the posts and to me that just merits my description .

And yes I have given up carping as it's just not my scene anymore and have reached Meldrew status 🤭

Gear in storage not sold just waiting for those tents to blow away in the next force 6 we have 🤭

In reply to Post #34
Louis Vuiton OR Vouis Luton.......the choice is yours my friend

I would rather have a £10 bag with £290 in it than a £290 with a tenner in it

When I was reading up on the howling moon tent a lot of forums mentioned that it was very similar to the oz tent which had a world wide patent on the frame so if it's true then RM will more than likely be sued for their framed tent as it looks identical to the oz frame.

I remember when the only shelter allowed on lakes was just a brolly and later an overwrap as it was considered camping ⛺️ and not fishing .
In Holland in the early 80,s it was a brolly based shelter and nothing else .

In reply to Post #50
I haven't seen this new one go up yet, so there's probably differences. Chris manifold talked about how he couldn't patent the Armadillo. Nothing to do with this but quite interesting.

In reply to Post #51
Fred,I'm 71..........
Fished all my life,still do my nights,like my france trips too,but I'm certainly not gonna sit under old gear I've still got,just to look “old Skool”.........yes I've got “modern” gear,it doesn't make me a better angler,but I like to be comfortable when waiting for the “delkim” moment,chill,

In reply to Post #51
In Holland in the early 80,s it was a brolly based shelter and nothing else .

They have reverted back to that on all public waters now I believe. No groundsheets allowed either.

On the OP, what people do with their hard earned is up to them. If someone wants one and can afford it, good luck to them I say..

Simples really!!

I'm 59 and1/8th and I've bought two of em one for here and one for abroad

In reply to Post #55
Smallest one weighs 30kg with accessories🙈

In reply to Post #56
Blimey. A compact bivvy that weighs 30kg?? Is that definitely correct? That seems outrageous. Don't they say in the video that it's aimed at guys who fish overnighters. No ones gonna lug 30kg around for one night.

In reply to Post #57
21kg bivvy,9kg accessories but you get a two year warranty

In reply to Post #58
What's the warranty come as, an etching on a lead tablet? Jesus 30kg. Come back nashy all is forgiven.

In reply to Post #59
Now I know why that guy who works for them has a neck like the hulks penis

In reply to Post #51
Deaffred I think your posts are top draw and most amusing!! Ignore the members who have had a sense of humour bypass!!

In reply to Post #60
Hulks penis 🤣🤣🤣

There are already pics on FB of someone flying a RM bivvy like a kite.....classic 🤣🤣🤣. Mind you it'll never get off the ground weighing 30kg

In reply to Post #63
My mate sent me a pic with one used as a football goal.

It's the first product I actually like from them.

I have no need for one for I have a powerplus professional for sessions.

Just wait for Cyprinus or Quest to bring one out for half the money

There are already Chinese copies of the Oz tent out and no doubt cheaper then Ridgemonkey one. In fact OZ tents are made in China so I it was bound to happen sooner rather then later that a tackle company took the idea for their own

30kg for a compact shelter is absolutely ridiculous.

In reply to Post #68
buy one or don't....simple...life is full of choices

In reply to Post #69
I won't be buying one that's for sure.

I will also do what I did with Nash. I wont be buying anymore RM kit.

Nash got ridiculous with their pricing and I just stopped buying anything Nash. RM are starting to take the pi** with their prices now. So that's the end for me. Simples .

In reply to Post #1
possibly the worst thing I have seen in a long long time, looks like a Unicef shelter.

In reply to Post #68
Agreed - i suppose i can see the appeal if you are doing a 2 week session in one peg where you cannot move (a la Rainbow).

Other that that they appear ridiculous. if i wanted to have a living room to chat to mates in i would stay at home.

Starting to appear that camping is more of a focus than the fishing at times with the size of some of the current shelters

In reply to Post #71


You reckon they could organise an emergency aid boilie airdrop? 😃

In reply to Post #73
i'm under an atom , recon that would fit in one of the ridgemonkey bivvy peg bags...

Weight is everything to me - 30kg for a bivvy is horriffic...

In reply to Post #70
Nash Trakker Aqua Korda Fox all overly priced.

In reply to Post #75
What is the mark up on these bivvies, be good to know as they do seem excellent quality so maybe its not a case of ridgemonkey screwing us all, more the margins are not as big as we all think. companies mark up but this is severe lack of research regarding the needs and financial situation of the average angler. Glamping springs to mind with these bivvies. To confirm I'm not knocking them quite opposite but but over the top for me. If you can afford one, good on you , get a 2 man let me know where we are going

In reply to Post #76
Glastonbury ok.?🤪

I'm not a fan personally, but im sure they will sell shed loads once they are discounted.

They are clearly aimed at an ever increasing market for people that want a big comfortable shelter for long stay fishing and once the price gets sensible they will sell even more than they WILL at this price
there are lots of people with big pockets

The Oztent is a great bit of kit if that sort of shelter fits your needs so this being similar at a lot less wonga will appeal to lots of people
but cant see how their groundsheet is a £100 ? for the life of me

In reply to Post #79
You hit the nail on the head there Gerry.
Hundred quid for a groundheet WTF.
RM is a now a get rich company. They have been going this way for a while and pulling our trousers round our ankles with their prices.

Shame, because they have some good ideas. I won't be buying any more RM kit. I feel that strongly on being ripped off. And unless we vote with our feet they will just continue.

In reply to Post #79
Gerry I have the RV3 with sides,fly sheet and ground sheet and it was a lot less than the equivalent 2man rm tent.

In reply to Post #60
always wondered what that lump was behind his noggin!

In reply to Post #79
Gerry they are £100 as someone has to pay for all the consultants, the large stands at the shows (floorspace costs) and the Euro fishing trips with filming . The Ridgemonley stand at Brentwood was huge and that costs.

Just seen the new Aqua Pioneer 150 price as well, £799 for the Bivvy and £199 for the Skullcap... made my eyes water just thinking about it!

£1000 for a small Bivvy!

I've got 2 Brollies and a Cyprinus Base HQ 2 man with wrap and didn't pay much more than half the price of one of these for all of them!

I love the advert for these huts on Tackle UK LINK

That guy on the left is standing on the dam at Redmire...How fast must Dick Walker be spinning now...?

In reply to Post #85
Love the fact that they have a registered protected design 😂 They must have some sort of agreement with Oztent!

In reply to Post #2
Yeah they do look fecking hideous and the prices are a bit optimistic. Most of us actually own a bivvy or two and if you're like me, don't tend to rush out and buy a new one every couple of years. So, these are aimed at people who are looking to replace or upgrade their current gear? No thanks and then some.

In reply to Post #80
I am with you on this, what a bunch of piss takers

They attract the customers who are Seeking manhood enlargement 🤭

In reply to Post #89
Saw them at Zwolle last week and they do seem to be rock solid. Great materials and they're unlike any other bivvy I've come across before. However, they weren't all that spacious and I wondered what the fuss was all about. With a 2 year warranty and at 30 kg's its overkill, especially since you'll have to buy the extension to really make use of the extra space. Might as well buy any other large bivvy with an extension at 1/5 of the price.

In reply to Post #86
I have an oztent and there is very little difference ,made me laugh in the video when he says they are up in 30 seconds that's been oztents strapline for years

In reply to Post #91
Does he really mean up in weight to 30kilo's 🤣🤣

I wonder how good Chris Manifold is at making toasties ?

He makes a good bivvy.

anyone seen the wychwood tactical bivvy,square design like the rm without the extortionate price tag,it actually looks alot better than the rm version..head height is 1400mm for those that like to know