I'm looking for a large, tall 2 man bivvy, weight, footprint and price are not a problem{no interest in Ridgemonkey} this is due to hip/back problems for us both. Internal height must be at least 1.7mts
Once the kit is back in stock???
looking at Fox R Series XL 2 man, JRC Extreme TX2 2Man or even MK Angelsport Fort Knox 3/4 Man. but I know nothing about German Bivvies!
We would be grateful for any ideas from you learned Members. Thank you.
P.S. Can you still get the Tracker Superdome?
Once the kit is back in stock???
looking at Fox R Series XL 2 man, JRC Extreme TX2 2Man or even MK Angelsport Fort Knox 3/4 Man. but I know nothing about German Bivvies!
We would be grateful for any ideas from you learned Members. Thank you.
P.S. Can you still get the Tracker Superdome?
If you can wait for a few weeks look at the: Solar undercover 2 man
-Green and camo color
-inner capsule
-300W x 360D x 200H
-Transport length 132 x 23 x 23
If you are not from Uk grap a Chub chyfish dome from ebay (seller ulli-dulli , the are new in the box)
-Green and camo color
-inner capsule
-300W x 360D x 200H
-Transport length 132 x 23 x 23
If you are not from Uk grap a Chub chyfish dome from ebay (seller ulli-dulli , the are new in the box)
In reply to Post #2
Thanks for that, it certainly fits the bill, added to my list.
which stockist is getting the delivery?
Thanks for that, it certainly fits the bill, added to my list.
which stockist is getting the delivery?
In reply to Post #3
Solar Benelux told me:
They are on their way to us and arrive at the end of the month .. so say a week / a week and a half later at the shops
Saw a Yt today of the new Sonik axs 2 man, big bivvy but what a hell to setup; wanted to buy this first but the Solar is more interesting with its 3 rib system + one of the few large bivvies with such a small transport size
Solar Benelux told me:
They are on their way to us and arrive at the end of the month .. so say a week / a week and a half later at the shops
Saw a Yt today of the new Sonik axs 2 man, big bivvy but what a hell to setup; wanted to buy this first but the Solar is more interesting with its 3 rib system + one of the few large bivvies with such a small transport size
What about looking at the oz tents or ridge monkey ones ?
In reply to Post #1
Tempest 200 is 1.7 high and is mahoosive . . .guy turned up on my syndy one weekend with his wife, kid and dog and it swallowed them and three bedchairs. . .
To be fair I thought it looked a little unstable (it was windy) however I assume all bivvies of this size are going to wobble a bit . . .
Tempest 200 is 1.7 high and is mahoosive . . .guy turned up on my syndy one weekend with his wife, kid and dog and it swallowed them and three bedchairs. . .
To be fair I thought it looked a little unstable (it was windy) however I assume all bivvies of this size are going to wobble a bit . . .
In reply to Post #5
I seriously thought about an ex Army 9x9 Tent, which I used hundreds of times in the service but you need a trailer to transport the damn thing!
All your ideas are considered, any thoughts on the Fort Knox?
I seriously thought about an ex Army 9x9 Tent, which I used hundreds of times in the service but you need a trailer to transport the damn thing!
All your ideas are considered, any thoughts on the Fort Knox?
In reply to Post #6
There is a very good Yt review about the T200 (Simons Carp Fishing) after seeing it, I pass on it
There is a very good Yt review about the T200 (Simons Carp Fishing) after seeing it, I pass on it
In reply to Post #1
I've got a big old fox thing I picked up on eBay cheap as chips, it's called a Euro Warrior Hood, it's basically a massive pram hood style bivvy. If you can find one it would be perfect for what you describe. Only drawback is the weight. It's about 30kg and that's without the over wrap 😂
I've got a big old fox thing I picked up on eBay cheap as chips, it's called a Euro Warrior Hood, it's basically a massive pram hood style bivvy. If you can find one it would be perfect for what you describe. Only drawback is the weight. It's about 30kg and that's without the over wrap 😂
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Just watched the YT videos on the Tempest, I am impressed with it, this looks like the way to go, only thing I'm worried about is that I prefer a full winter skin but this big boy is favourite at the moment....Many Thanks.
Just watched the YT videos on the Tempest, I am impressed with it, this looks like the way to go, only thing I'm worried about is that I prefer a full winter skin but this big boy is favourite at the moment....Many Thanks.
In reply to Post #1
Might be worth taking a look at the Lucx Leopard: https://www.lucx-angelsport.de/en/lucx-fishing-tent-bivvy-leopard-1-3-man_739703_13726
Very spacious inside. Height is 162cm so just under your requirement, not far off. Like what you require, i bought this over other bivvies for the extra height it offers, as i am after back surgery, unfortunately not very successful back surgery. Check their facebook page, it's on special sale this week too so you can save a bit, normally 300 euro, now 270 euro. I bought one recently but not pitched it fully yet so can't comment on overall look and feel of it just yet.
Might be worth taking a look at the Lucx Leopard: https://www.lucx-angelsport.de/en/lucx-fishing-tent-bivvy-leopard-1-3-man_739703_13726
Very spacious inside. Height is 162cm so just under your requirement, not far off. Like what you require, i bought this over other bivvies for the extra height it offers, as i am after back surgery, unfortunately not very successful back surgery. Check their facebook page, it's on special sale this week too so you can save a bit, normally 300 euro, now 270 euro. I bought one recently but not pitched it fully yet so can't comment on overall look and feel of it just yet.
In reply to Post #12
thanks for that, I like the look of the Lucx XXL, good size, 1.82 height and not too expensive.
thanks for that, I like the look of the Lucx XXL, good size, 1.82 height and not too expensive.
In reply to Post #13
Yes the XXL looks great. The one negative about the Leopard is its weight, but I compensated for this by the understanding I have no real need to ever have to carry it more than 10 or 20 meters, so it's not a big issue for me personally.
Looking at front page of the Lucx website, as from today they are doing an Easter 10% discount on everything until 11th April, so price looks even better now.
Yes the XXL looks great. The one negative about the Leopard is its weight, but I compensated for this by the understanding I have no real need to ever have to carry it more than 10 or 20 meters, so it's not a big issue for me personally.
Looking at front page of the Lucx website, as from today they are doing an Easter 10% discount on everything until 11th April, so price looks even better now.
In reply to Post #14
Agreed, the XXL appeals to me, weight is not a problem as all the venues I fish have peg side parking and large pegs. The next problem would be, do you deal with the shop direct or a second party ie Amazon? I am lucky enough to speak German having lived there for 14 yrs so language is no barrier. Thank you very much.
Agreed, the XXL appeals to me, weight is not a problem as all the venues I fish have peg side parking and large pegs. The next problem would be, do you deal with the shop direct or a second party ie Amazon? I am lucky enough to speak German having lived there for 14 yrs so language is no barrier. Thank you very much.
In reply to Post #15
Just ordered the Lucx Leopard xxl...£430 delivered, thank you for all your suggestions, they have been a great help.
Just ordered the Lucx Leopard xxl...£430 delivered, thank you for all your suggestions, they have been a great help.
In reply to Post #16
Good choice, i hope you like it. Once you have tested it out, would be good to get your feedback on it.
I will also feedback once i have tested mine. Should help others considering this brand.
Me personally, i ordered my Leopard direct via the Lucx Website. Perfect transaction, no issues at all.
Good choice, i hope you like it. Once you have tested it out, would be good to get your feedback on it.
I will also feedback once i have tested mine. Should help others considering this brand.
Me personally, i ordered my Leopard direct via the Lucx Website. Perfect transaction, no issues at all.
In reply to Post #17
I will do a review, Lucx actually emailed to ask if I was aware that there could be Import Duty to pay and if I wished to continue with the purchase, which I do. I have no idea what the Import Duty will cost, however the German VAT{Mehrvertsteuer} as been added to the bivvy price. Just have to wait and see, Lucx said the end of March for delivery
Alistair, did you have to pay Import Duty?
I will do a review, Lucx actually emailed to ask if I was aware that there could be Import Duty to pay and if I wished to continue with the purchase, which I do. I have no idea what the Import Duty will cost, however the German VAT{Mehrvertsteuer} as been added to the bivvy price. Just have to wait and see, Lucx said the end of March for delivery
Alistair, did you have to pay Import Duty?
In reply to Post #18
Never thought of that, that's a bummer. I guess VAT will be somewhere around 20%, but I'm not sure.
I'm an expat, so delivery went from Lucx Germany to my address in Poland, no import duty. They only charged something like 7 euro for delivery, for what is a large 15kg package. I was very happy with that.
Never thought of that, that's a bummer. I guess VAT will be somewhere around 20%, but I'm not sure.
I'm an expat, so delivery went from Lucx Germany to my address in Poland, no import duty. They only charged something like 7 euro for delivery, for what is a large 15kg package. I was very happy with that.
In reply to Post #19
Also there are a couple youtube videos showing how to erect the Leopard, search Lucx Leopard and you will find them, recommended watching, should make first assembly a bit easier.
Also there are a couple youtube videos showing how to erect the Leopard, search Lucx Leopard and you will find them, recommended watching, should make first assembly a bit easier.
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