As per title. Looking for the best shelter/brolly must be light and quick to erect. Had the v2 brolly before and really liked it just a little to low for me. 2 options I'm thinking of are
Wychwood mhr
Sonik axs brolly
Any other suggestions or reviews much appreciated
Thanks
Wychwood mhr
Sonik axs brolly
Any other suggestions or reviews much appreciated
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
There's a couple of similar posts from this week, have a butcher's at them. I used to have the Wychwood one, not the lightest out there, but it's a quality bit of kit.
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There's a couple of similar posts from this week, have a butcher's at them. I used to have the Wychwood one, not the lightest out there, but it's a quality bit of kit.
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hi ya,
I've got a Wychwood MHR, use it for overnighters and day sessions. FIts me an one of the boys under happily our our chairs. I've also made a full sized groundsheet for it (great tip from on here, using a tarp from ebay) and also the front which I might stick on for overnigthers in really cold weather.
Great bit of kit. good quality.
I've got a Wychwood MHR, use it for overnighters and day sessions. FIts me an one of the boys under happily our our chairs. I've also made a full sized groundsheet for it (great tip from on here, using a tarp from ebay) and also the front which I might stick on for overnigthers in really cold weather.
Great bit of kit. good quality.
In reply to Post #1
Good reports on the Tempest 100T seems to tick all the boxes
good pictures and reviews here LINKY POO
Good reports on the Tempest 100T seems to tick all the boxes
good pictures and reviews here LINKY POO
I was a Tempest naysayer until I got one, couldn't believe you could get any faster than a LowPro. But it is, and more sturdy. I'm not tall, but if I was I would get the T version. Also don't know why would would ever need anything more than the nylon version. Why do you need expensive material to make brolly dark on the inside, the whole front is open?
In reply to Post #5
When the sun is beating down a thicker darker material makes for a cooler shelter provided the front is open and rear vents are open
When the sun is beating down a thicker darker material makes for a cooler shelter provided the front is open and rear vents are open
I would rather be out of the brolly in a bit of shade under the trees if it's red hot, but I guess that depends on the lake.
In reply to Post #1
Tempest brolly 100T or Nash titan hide xl
Tempest brolly 100T or Nash titan hide xl
TItan T1 Camo is a decent Bivvy
In reply to Post #1
Hi Joe
If you found the V2 too low for you, I don't think you'll like the MHR mate.
Like others, I recommend the 100T.
Hi Joe
If you found the V2 too low for you, I don't think you'll like the MHR mate.
Like others, I recommend the 100T.
In reply to Post #10
Yes I fear your right rob. I'm very tempted by the sonik axs brolly if anyone has one?
Yes I fear your right rob. I'm very tempted by the sonik axs brolly if anyone has one?
In reply to Post #11
I have the Sonik axs bivvy & I'm happy with it. Previously had the V2 brolly which is great for setup time but too low for me. The Sonik is a decent height & makes use of its footprint better having a flat back. For me, the material is better than the tempest's nylon but the poles aren't quite as thick so set up it doesn't feel as rigid - with the added stormpoles it is though.
It all boiled down to price for me, 240 for the full bivvy system versus nearly 400 for the equivalent with the Tempest.
Your position is very similar, 120 for the Sonik versus 270 for the Trakker.
I have the Sonik axs bivvy & I'm happy with it. Previously had the V2 brolly which is great for setup time but too low for me. The Sonik is a decent height & makes use of its footprint better having a flat back. For me, the material is better than the tempest's nylon but the poles aren't quite as thick so set up it doesn't feel as rigid - with the added stormpoles it is though.
It all boiled down to price for me, 240 for the full bivvy system versus nearly 400 for the equivalent with the Tempest.
Your position is very similar, 120 for the Sonik versus 270 for the Trakker.
In reply to Post #12
Looking round for a 2nd shelter/bivvy (don't know why as my Tempest is fine and I have a 2 man for longer sessions and with my son) but I am and also come across the JRC Stealth Bloxx which appears decent with a seemingly better quality material and vents as a bonus
Looking round for a 2nd shelter/bivvy (don't know why as my Tempest is fine and I have a 2 man for longer sessions and with my son) but I am and also come across the JRC Stealth Bloxx which appears decent with a seemingly better quality material and vents as a bonus
In reply to Post #11
i have the axs brolly... had a tempest brolly , but they are designed for dwarfs
quite impressed with the axs tbh , stacks of room under it . it isnt quite as sturdy as the tempest , but its by no means wobbling about all over the place ,stick storm sticks on and its fine . been in some torrential downpours and its just run off like water off ducks back......light too
i have the axs brolly... had a tempest brolly , but they are designed for dwarfs
quite impressed with the axs tbh , stacks of room under it . it isnt quite as sturdy as the tempest , but its by no means wobbling about all over the place ,stick storm sticks on and its fine . been in some torrential downpours and its just run off like water off ducks back......light too
In reply to Post #14
Definitely swaying towards the axs
Definitely swaying towards the axs
Hide seems a little higher than a tempest brolly and the flat back is much better IMO.......certainly why I'm currently considering one after owning a tempest brolly......
Also tempted by the solar sp brolly but never hear them mentioned. Seen them for very good price so does make you wonder
In reply to Post #17
A bit heavy @ 15Kg??
A bit heavy @ 15Kg??
In reply to Post #18
Very true. I won't want the front or ground sheet so should drop it a fair bit but guessing still on the heavy side
Very true. I won't want the front or ground sheet so should drop it a fair bit but guessing still on the heavy side
I've recently bought a Sonik AXS although I haven't used it yet. I rarely use a groundsheet so bought the shelter and front, seemingly good value at roughly £220. I put it up in the garden yesterday to check it out and I'm quite impressed. The material feels good and it goes up and down quickly and easily. Mesh pockets front and back are a nice touch and it has front and rear vents. Initially it didn't feel overly stable but when I put some storm poles on it this changed.
If you want a high front this could be ideal, I thought it was too high for me really but by releasing the tension strap and pulling the sides out it lowered nicely. The only slight niggle I could see was it could do with some pegging points a few inches higher to peg it down low.
Looking forward to giving it a go
If you want a high front this could be ideal, I thought it was too high for me really but by releasing the tension strap and pulling the sides out it lowered nicely. The only slight niggle I could see was it could do with some pegging points a few inches higher to peg it down low.
Looking forward to giving it a go
Got the axs bivvy had it since they come out. Good bivvy just as quick to put up as a tempest. The colour is better than a tempest That's if you care about what colour it is lol. Only use the sticks in windy weather once pegged down I think it's a solid bivvy
Only gripe I have is the groundsheet it's not as heavy duty as a tempest one and if not on soft ground will get holes in. Sonik has already sent me a new one I am not using it yet but I do bivvy up on small gravel swims. It's the bedchair feet that's done the holes
Other that bivvy great
Only gripe I have is the groundsheet it's not as heavy duty as a tempest one and if not on soft ground will get holes in. Sonik has already sent me a new one I am not using it yet but I do bivvy up on small gravel swims. It's the bedchair feet that's done the holes
Other that bivvy great
In reply to Post #20
Pegging Points... Flowers.... Big winds. I know where this is going...
Pegging Points... Flowers.... Big winds. I know where this is going...
In reply to Post #22
Inevitably I'll be retrieving it from the trees behind at some point..
Inevitably I'll be retrieving it from the trees behind at some point..
In reply to Post #14
Had a look on sonik site they do a shelter and brolly which one are people recommending also if it's the brolly is there a zip on it to take a zip on front if you want to buy one also what sort of price is the wrap for it
Had a look on sonik site they do a shelter and brolly which one are people recommending also if it's the brolly is there a zip on it to take a zip on front if you want to buy one also what sort of price is the wrap for it
In reply to Post #24
For the brolly, you can buy the separate ground sheet plus overwrap but there is no zip on the brolly, so you can,t fit the front on. Whereas the shelter has a zip on so you can fit the front on, and the groundsheet & overwrap. Prices you'll find on eBay.
For the brolly, you can buy the separate ground sheet plus overwrap but there is no zip on the brolly, so you can,t fit the front on. Whereas the shelter has a zip on so you can fit the front on, and the groundsheet & overwrap. Prices you'll find on eBay.
Ok so went for the solar sp brolly. £135. Bit on the heavy side but no groundsheet or infill panel should bring the weight down. Liked the look of the rear vent and material. Bit of a gamble as not one thread on here about it. Anyone own one?
In reply to Post #27
Let us know how you find it. Sounds like you got a good price
Let us know how you find it. Sounds like you got a good price
In reply to Post #28
Will do. Hopefully arrives today. But found out there was a typo on the spec apparently. Brolly with pegs and poles 7k so not so bad after all
Will do. Hopefully arrives today. But found out there was a typo on the spec apparently. Brolly with pegs and poles 7k so not so bad after all
Received my sp brolly. Looks nice and decent material. Looks like the usual solar quality. Weighed it in just over 7kg so not to sad
In reply to Post #30
That's annoying, I liked the look of the Solar brolly but was put off by the claimed 15kg in all the ads
That's annoying, I liked the look of the Solar brolly but was put off by the claimed 15kg in all the ads
In reply to Post #31
I stumbled by accident across a post about the weight and solar commented saying the full system is just over 10kg yet any company selling it are still quoting 15kg. Even carpology on the review. Not that I trust a single review they do anymore.
I stumbled by accident across a post about the weight and solar commented saying the full system is just over 10kg yet any company selling it are still quoting 15kg. Even carpology on the review. Not that I trust a single review they do anymore.
In reply to Post #32
I got a solar sp with infill it's no heavier than my old fox super brolly system. Just compared in the garage. Tad Smaller tho, about 10 and a bit kg SP seems better made than my old ultra although time will tell! Cheap deals on eBay at the moment
I got a solar sp with infill it's no heavier than my old fox super brolly system. Just compared in the garage. Tad Smaller tho, about 10 and a bit kg SP seems better made than my old ultra although time will tell! Cheap deals on eBay at the moment
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