Hi,
I am new to carp fishing and as such dont want to spend massive amounts of money on a bivvy. Is there any decent 2 man bivvys to be had for around £100.
I am new to carp fishing and as such dont want to spend massive amounts of money on a bivvy. Is there any decent 2 man bivvys to be had for around £100.
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at secondhand on Facebook Marketplace mate. Or ebay.
Have a look at secondhand on Facebook Marketplace mate. Or ebay.
In reply to Post #1
You may struggle for a decent quality 2 man for that price unless you are willing to buy 2nd hand as already said. Think you may have just missed out on the Cyprinus auctions where you may have got lucky
You may struggle for a decent quality 2 man for that price unless you are willing to buy 2nd hand as already said. Think you may have just missed out on the Cyprinus auctions where you may have got lucky
In reply to Post #1
Facebook marketplace is your best bet - definitely worth going second hand just make sure you see the bivvy erected. Check groundsheet, pegging points, zips and taped seams. Don't worry about a bit of mud. It'll soon clean off.
Look for JRC, Chub, Trakker, Cyprinus, fox, Nash, prologic. Try to avoid the weird little chinese brands, the quality will not be as good.
You should get something for £100 if you're patient. 2 man bivvy's aren't in demand as much as 1 man versions or Brolly systems.
Facebook marketplace is your best bet - definitely worth going second hand just make sure you see the bivvy erected. Check groundsheet, pegging points, zips and taped seams. Don't worry about a bit of mud. It'll soon clean off.
Look for JRC, Chub, Trakker, Cyprinus, fox, Nash, prologic. Try to avoid the weird little chinese brands, the quality will not be as good.
You should get something for £100 if you're patient. 2 man bivvy's aren't in demand as much as 1 man versions or Brolly systems.
In reply to Post #3
Just had a mail from Cyprinus saying there's some auctions closing today at 2:30pm!!
Just had a mail from Cyprinus saying there's some auctions closing today at 2:30pm!!
In reply to Post #4
Yes, agree with Phil, if you find one and you're uncertain whether it's any good, just post on here and ask the question, you'll get a quick reply as people are usually pretty helpful.
Yes, agree with Phil, if you find one and you're uncertain whether it's any good, just post on here and ask the question, you'll get a quick reply as people are usually pretty helpful.
In reply to Post #2
At the moment Im looking at a TF GEAR exteme bivvy or a cyprinus mongoose tactical bivvy. Which would you recommend?
At the moment Im looking at a TF GEAR exteme bivvy or a cyprinus mongoose tactical bivvy. Which would you recommend?
In reply to Post #7
Something called a tempest V2 brolly seems to be very highly rated by people on this forum. Is that the Trakker tempest V2 brolly. Is the trakker tempest bivvy also good?
Something called a tempest V2 brolly seems to be very highly rated by people on this forum. Is that the Trakker tempest V2 brolly. Is the trakker tempest bivvy also good?
In reply to Post #7
Either should be ok, they are not the best brands, but they're not the worst either. My lad has a tf gear oval brolly and cyprinid overwrap and they are fine. The only thing I'd say is the cyprinus one hasn't got a peak on to stop the rain coming in. Not the end of the world, my Trakker one hasn't either. Just have to close the door to the top when it's raining.
Another thing to look for is whether an overwrap is available for the bivvy, obviously better if there is. Don't have to buy the overwrap now, you can always buy it later.
Either should be ok, they are not the best brands, but they're not the worst either. My lad has a tf gear oval brolly and cyprinid overwrap and they are fine. The only thing I'd say is the cyprinus one hasn't got a peak on to stop the rain coming in. Not the end of the world, my Trakker one hasn't either. Just have to close the door to the top when it's raining.
Another thing to look for is whether an overwrap is available for the bivvy, obviously better if there is. Don't have to buy the overwrap now, you can always buy it later.
In reply to Post #8
Trakker are very good, but maybe outside your budget?
Trakker are very good, but maybe outside your budget?
In reply to Post #10
Are there no trakker bivvys for around £100
Are there no trakker bivvys for around £100
In reply to Post #11
Doubt it, but haven't really looked. Think my one manner with an overwrap was £250, and that was cheap as they were being discontinued. It was new though.
Doubt it, but haven't really looked. Think my one manner with an overwrap was £250, and that was cheap as they were being discontinued. It was new though.
In reply to Post #11
Not new. The tempest brolly V2 retails at £220 bivvys start a fair bit higher and now go to over a grand
Not new. The tempest brolly V2 retails at £220 bivvys start a fair bit higher and now go to over a grand
In reply to Post #13
Think you'd be lucky to get a secondhand 2 manner Trakker for £100. Unless there was something wrong with it.
Think you'd be lucky to get a secondhand 2 manner Trakker for £100. Unless there was something wrong with it.
In reply to Post #14
Why don't you try angling direct's advanta Bivvy sure there's a 1 man for u see £100
Why don't you try angling direct's advanta Bivvy sure there's a 1 man for u see £100
In reply to Post #13
Anyone know anything about the fox eos range. £200 but looks good
Anyone know anything about the fox eos range. £200 but looks good
In reply to Post #16
Don't know about that bivvy but someone will, I guess at that price it is at the bottom end of Fox's bivvy range so quality won't be up to much.
There's also TF Gear banshee 2 man for £130 from Go Outdoors. The Sonik SK-TEK 2 man for £173 from fishdeal. Advanta Protector from AD for £200. All are probably ok.
Don't know about that bivvy but someone will, I guess at that price it is at the bottom end of Fox's bivvy range so quality won't be up to much.
There's also TF Gear banshee 2 man for £130 from Go Outdoors. The Sonik SK-TEK 2 man for £173 from fishdeal. Advanta Protector from AD for £200. All are probably ok.
In reply to Post #1
Where are you based Alex? I've got a Fox Continental 2 man I'd be happy to sell for £100.
Where are you based Alex? I've got a Fox Continental 2 man I'd be happy to sell for £100.
In reply to Post #18
WIltshire
WIltshire
In reply to Post #8
I love my tempest v2, great bit of kit
I love my tempest v2, great bit of kit
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