I'm after a brolly system with price not too much of a issue if you get what you pay for.
Been looking at the tempest v2, Avid Carp Hq Dual Layer Brolly System, Solar SP pro brolly system and the Nash Titan Hide.
Any advice on these or other systems available will be appreciated.
Been looking at the tempest v2, Avid Carp Hq Dual Layer Brolly System, Solar SP pro brolly system and the Nash Titan Hide.
Any advice on these or other systems available will be appreciated.
In reply to Post #1
Only ever owned the v2 and i really like it goes up really quick ive got skull cap and front for quick overnighters yet to try the front yet
Only ever owned the v2 and i really like it goes up really quick ive got skull cap and front for quick overnighters yet to try the front yet
In reply to Post #1
I have a Titan Hide XL, larger than the standard, I guess that makes sense.
Goes up quick, goes down quick, a few pegs and it secure.
It does everything in need.
I have a Titan Hide XL, larger than the standard, I guess that makes sense.
Goes up quick, goes down quick, a few pegs and it secure.
It does everything in need.
In reply to Post #3
The only thing that puts me off the hide is the HH at 5000, has waterproof been a issue at all mate
The only thing that puts me off the hide is the HH at 5000, has waterproof been a issue at all mate
In reply to Post #1
I had the Tempest V2 and it was okay but when the new 100T came out I swapped out.
The additional headroom is a bonus, as are the two vents.
I had looked at having a couple of vents put in my V2 but the additional cost was high enough to make it logical to sell the V2 and pay the little extra required for the 100T.
Totally happy.
I had the Tempest V2 and it was okay but when the new 100T came out I swapped out.
The additional headroom is a bonus, as are the two vents.
I had looked at having a couple of vents put in my V2 but the additional cost was high enough to make it logical to sell the V2 and pay the little extra required for the 100T.
Totally happy.
In reply to Post #4
5000 HH is plenty waterproof enough Hide XL would be a great choice
5000 HH is plenty waterproof enough Hide XL would be a great choice
In reply to Post #1
I'm a huge fan of the Hide, seems it's more basic and sturdy in the build compared to the tempest, it's only let down was the material I hated it was so bright and see through, I recently got the hide pro this has everything now I could ever need it really is my everything shelter, could not be happier with it, even go so far as the shape is mulch more appealing now not that that's important, but I'm a sucker for a good looking bivvy
I'm a huge fan of the Hide, seems it's more basic and sturdy in the build compared to the tempest, it's only let down was the material I hated it was so bright and see through, I recently got the hide pro this has everything now I could ever need it really is my everything shelter, could not be happier with it, even go so far as the shape is mulch more appealing now not that that's important, but I'm a sucker for a good looking bivvy
In reply to Post #1
I had the avid hq brolly, i had a problem with its weight although the quality seemed outstanding also the fabric is top notch. It was just to heavy for my liking as i think with a brolly u would want practicality and mobility with fast assembly.
After that i had the sonik axs bivvy it is really fast to erect and the materials are really good it does not let alot of light in, was on the light side as well, got a good price for it as well not sure if they amped the prices up nowadays.
I had the avid hq brolly, i had a problem with its weight although the quality seemed outstanding also the fabric is top notch. It was just to heavy for my liking as i think with a brolly u would want practicality and mobility with fast assembly.
After that i had the sonik axs bivvy it is really fast to erect and the materials are really good it does not let alot of light in, was on the light side as well, got a good price for it as well not sure if they amped the prices up nowadays.
Get a trakker tempest 100t it's perfect and with the skull cap wrap the perfect bivvy for me, I've had a few over the years and this is by far my favourite
In reply to Post #7
Ive just watched a review on the hide pro looks good and its been upgraded to 10000 HH. Now been looking at the tempest 100 advanced with 25000HH!
Thanks everyone for all the advice 👍
Ive just watched a review on the hide pro looks good and its been upgraded to 10000 HH. Now been looking at the tempest 100 advanced with 25000HH!
Thanks everyone for all the advice 👍
Don't get too caught up with the hydrostatic head figures, some top camping brand tents tend to only be around 3,000 HH. All those mentioned here will be plenty waterproof, go with the one you like best 
In reply to Post #11
100% correct as you say large family camping tents are often 2000 to 3000HH
and you get these nutters confusing heavy condensation with leaking and reproof every year
I have bivvies 16 years old with 5000 hh and never leaked provided they are kept clean using nothing more than warm water they dont leak unless there is a fault hole etc #pointlesswasteof -fabsil
100% correct as you say large family camping tents are often 2000 to 3000HH
and you get these nutters confusing heavy condensation with leaking and reproof every year
I have bivvies 16 years old with 5000 hh and never leaked provided they are kept clean using nothing more than warm water they dont leak unless there is a fault hole etc #pointlesswasteof -fabsil
In reply to Post #7
How do you the new one size wise compared to the old one? Mainly across the back end to end here bedchair would go?
How do you the new one size wise compared to the old one? Mainly across the back end to end here bedchair would go?
In reply to Post #1
I bought myself a Rod Hutchinson Cabrio Hybrid Brolly system just before the first lockdown last year.
I absolutely love it, can use it as just a brolly with stormpoles, or with the rigid front poles, or stick the front extension on it.
It is dark inside, by that I mean, it is not just a thin skin green material over spokes, it is a decent skin.
RH Hybrid link
I bought myself a Rod Hutchinson Cabrio Hybrid Brolly system just before the first lockdown last year.
I absolutely love it, can use it as just a brolly with stormpoles, or with the rigid front poles, or stick the front extension on it.
It is dark inside, by that I mean, it is not just a thin skin green material over spokes, it is a decent skin.
RH Hybrid link
In reply to Post #13
It's the same size, although it's back leg definitely protrudes a bit more, and an extended peak, there is also a head lining second skin but I haven't noticed a loss in height, but I'm a tiny person
It's the same size, although it's back leg definitely protrudes a bit more, and an extended peak, there is also a head lining second skin but I haven't noticed a loss in height, but I'm a tiny person
In reply to Post #11
I do get a bit obsessed with stats like that but your right!
Has anyone had any longevity issues with nash bivvy s...seems to be alot of mixed reviews.
I do get a bit obsessed with stats like that but your right!
Has anyone had any longevity issues with nash bivvy s...seems to be alot of mixed reviews.
The new Titan Hide Camo Pro looks great and having seen the standard ones both hide and hide XL would seriously urge you to think wisely between the two.
In reply to Post #17
Decided on the hide camo pro standard size mate, pre ordered it today, it does look sound 👍
Decided on the hide camo pro standard size mate, pre ordered it today, it does look sound 👍
In reply to Post #18
I was going to get the new hide XL but keeps being delayed and the couple of shops I've asked won't receive them till at least May and stock is low. I ended up going for the new fox frontier (I know this isn't a brolly). With all the add ons with groundsheets and infills the prices were similar. Hopefully your hide and my frontier will both be fab!
I was going to get the new hide XL but keeps being delayed and the couple of shops I've asked won't receive them till at least May and stock is low. I ended up going for the new fox frontier (I know this isn't a brolly). With all the add ons with groundsheets and infills the prices were similar. Hopefully your hide and my frontier will both be fab!
In reply to Post #19
I've got the avid. I'm on my second one, because the first one leaked. The workmanship was awful, but the bivvie itself was the perfect one for me. Haven't had chance to try out the new one yet, but here's hoping it's alright. I fit a Benchmark X in ok and all my stuff.
On the whole, it's a really nice system.
I've got the avid. I'm on my second one, because the first one leaked. The workmanship was awful, but the bivvie itself was the perfect one for me. Haven't had chance to try out the new one yet, but here's hoping it's alright. I fit a Benchmark X in ok and all my stuff.
On the whole, it's a really nice system.
In reply to Post #20
Every model of bivvy seems to have some issues with their stock of the product. Did they replace it for you??
Every model of bivvy seems to have some issues with their stock of the product. Did they replace it for you??
In reply to Post #21
Yep, exchanged it no problem. Mind you, the workmanship was shocking. Shame I can't post the pictures.
I'm on really good terms with my tackle dealer, I've done him quite a few favours. In turn he looks after me, so he'd be on Avids case if they played up.
Yep, exchanged it no problem. Mind you, the workmanship was shocking. Shame I can't post the pictures.
I'm on really good terms with my tackle dealer, I've done him quite a few favours. In turn he looks after me, so he'd be on Avids case if they played up.
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