Anybody using this that can offer some feedback? Weight and comfort important but also the bag needs to be NOT fleece lined (cos that idea was shyte). Looks from their website to be good but always keen to hear first hand views..
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Seen gd reviews on here but looks short in the length at 200cm
Seen gd reviews on here but looks short in the length at 200cm
Have the wide sleep system and have to say it's the bed bed chair I have ever used. A lot firmer than other beds on the market which some people may dislike but is a plus point for me. Have done long sessions in it and sleep as well as in my bed at home. Bag is not fleece lined and with the cover I have yet to be cold.
Spot on
Its best bed Ive had and Ive tried a few as My back can play up
I sleep on my side and whilst its hard I use a mat with it and its great
Its best bed Ive had and Ive tried a few as My back can play up
I sleep on my side and whilst its hard I use a mat with it and its great
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Love mine, very comfortable. Had a fox flatliter before, which was comfortable, but the solar is a step above in my opinion.
I went for the standard, I'm 6ft, quite wide set, and a fatty. It fits, but if I was to buy it again, I'd go for the wide version.
Love mine, very comfortable. Had a fox flatliter before, which was comfortable, but the solar is a step above in my opinion.
I went for the standard, I'm 6ft, quite wide set, and a fatty. It fits, but if I was to buy it again, I'd go for the wide version.
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Same as already been said cannot fault mine except you mention the weight, I have the wide version and wouldn't want to transport it on a barrow with all the other gear to far as it is pretty heavy, not a short session bed in this version in my opinion unless your a lot fitter and younger than I'am or I would consider taking it if I'm parked close to the swim.
I only bought mine for the longer duration trips as in a week away abroad and generally that only involves pulling it out the arse end of the van.
Same as already been said cannot fault mine except you mention the weight, I have the wide version and wouldn't want to transport it on a barrow with all the other gear to far as it is pretty heavy, not a short session bed in this version in my opinion unless your a lot fitter and younger than I'am or I would consider taking it if I'm parked close to the swim.
I only bought mine for the longer duration trips as in a week away abroad and generally that only involves pulling it out the arse end of the van.
Thanks for the feedback gents, much appreciated.. It sounds like the standard width will do me fine; using the flatliter compact at the moment and although great I do dislike the fleece bag, and for winter it is a bit tight when wearing more clothes.. Now just gotta find a good deal somewhere..
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Im not sure the solar in normal side is much wider, if any, than the flatliter compact. May be worth comparing sizes before you buy
Im not sure the solar in normal side is much wider, if any, than the flatliter compact. May be worth comparing sizes before you buy
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It's strange as I had a duralite before I got the solar bed.The duralite was a SS and my solar is bed and separate bag,I think the fox SS's restrict movement due to the bag being zipped to the bed.The Solar SS is not zipped on an allows alot more movement and fleece bags can grip your clothing so makes it feel even more restricted.I love my solar bed and Fortis sleeping bag,best combination I have owned by a mile
It's strange as I had a duralite before I got the solar bed.The duralite was a SS and my solar is bed and separate bag,I think the fox SS's restrict movement due to the bag being zipped to the bed.The Solar SS is not zipped on an allows alot more movement and fleece bags can grip your clothing so makes it feel even more restricted.I love my solar bed and Fortis sleeping bag,best combination I have owned by a mile
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What's the weight of the solar bed compared to the duralite. I have a duralite but snapped one of the legs, Fox has no stock of spares until at least February and 1 month out of warranty. 🤦🏻♂️.. Do like the duralite for comfort, but don't think the strength is there, the other legs bent and I'm only 14 stone 🤪.. Took it to a master welder to attempt to fix, and he said this is too 5hit to weld it's made of chineseium 😂.. Gutted I've got a bed I like sat useless for months...
What's the weight of the solar bed compared to the duralite. I have a duralite but snapped one of the legs, Fox has no stock of spares until at least February and 1 month out of warranty. 🤦🏻♂️.. Do like the duralite for comfort, but don't think the strength is there, the other legs bent and I'm only 14 stone 🤪.. Took it to a master welder to attempt to fix, and he said this is too 5hit to weld it's made of chineseium 😂.. Gutted I've got a bed I like sat useless for months...
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It's a few kg's heavier,I have tried save a bit of weight by having the lighter bag.The extra weight is well worth it imo as the materials used are alot stronger than the duralite
It's a few kg's heavier,I have tried save a bit of weight by having the lighter bag.The extra weight is well worth it imo as the materials used are alot stronger than the duralite
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without the top section of the bag (winter wrap) it weighs 13.8kg - weighed my last week for a friend who was after buying one
without the top section of the bag (winter wrap) it weighs 13.8kg - weighed my last week for a friend who was after buying one
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Cheers for the replies 😉
Cheers for the replies 😉
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If it's anything like there sp chair it'll be a fantastic bit of kit . Out of curiosity are you guy's finding that the sleep system is better than just the bedchair with a separate bag , thanks ?
If it's anything like there sp chair it'll be a fantastic bit of kit . Out of curiosity are you guy's finding that the sleep system is better than just the bedchair with a separate bag , thanks ?
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Ive done ten nights so far and love it. Going to swap top cover for my aqua cover as prefer it.
Hard bed non fleece bag, good crash zips and very warm. Fished minus two last week and it was perfect.
Beats my trakker els hands down.
Ive done ten nights so far and love it. Going to swap top cover for my aqua cover as prefer it.
Hard bed non fleece bag, good crash zips and very warm. Fished minus two last week and it was perfect.
Beats my trakker els hands down.
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Ive only used it as a sleep system, but think in hindsight id have had a look at other bags before committing to the system. I like that with the system it velcros onto the bed along the sides. But its a 4 season bag so too hot for most of the year. Well to hot for me anyway. More versatility would be good. Hopefully theyll bring out a 1 season bag for next year
Ive only used it as a sleep system, but think in hindsight id have had a look at other bags before committing to the system. I like that with the system it velcros onto the bed along the sides. But its a 4 season bag so too hot for most of the year. Well to hot for me anyway. More versatility would be good. Hopefully theyll bring out a 1 season bag for next year
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I now have the same combo since updating my ELS, banging isn't it
I now have the same combo since updating my ELS, banging isn't it
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The best nights sleep I have ever had on the bank
The best nights sleep I have ever had on the bank
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Yes I agree, definitely undisturbed by carp that's for sure
Yes I agree, definitely undisturbed by carp that's for sure
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What's a carp
What's a carp
Just done two weeks on mine absolutely love it, i suffer with my back and other beds have been too soft even after tightening them up big thumbs up from me 👍
As an aside talking to a lad who does a lot of nights and he asked me do i level up my bedchair aibefore using it ?, i said as best i can but he went on to explain how an older angler had showed him and how it improved his nights sleep, it literally takes 5 minutes with a small spirit ( scaffolding ) level, i realise you might not want to mess around on a quick 🤷♂️ Overnighter but trust me it is worth the effort if you are going to be spending any amount of time in the same swim.
As an aside talking to a lad who does a lot of nights and he asked me do i level up my bedchair aibefore using it ?, i said as best i can but he went on to explain how an older angler had showed him and how it improved his nights sleep, it literally takes 5 minutes with a small spirit ( scaffolding ) level, i realise you might not want to mess around on a quick 🤷♂️ Overnighter but trust me it is worth the effort if you are going to be spending any amount of time in the same swim.
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Get a spirit level app on your phone
Get a spirit level app on your phone
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Don't quite work like that mate. You've got to span the frame to get it to show up correctly, meaning: a piece of flat wood etc from one side of the frame (width ways) to the other and put your phone on the wood or what-not.
I generally just put the phone on the bed moving it around to get an average. One of my mates calls me an autistic, don't know what he means by that.
Don't quite work like that mate. You've got to span the frame to get it to show up correctly, meaning: a piece of flat wood etc from one side of the frame (width ways) to the other and put your phone on the wood or what-not.
I generally just put the phone on the bed moving it around to get an average. One of my mates calls me an autistic, don't know what he means by that.
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It gives a good enough reading for me,I don't need it absolutely bang on but if I did I would just use a storm pole across the bed
It gives a good enough reading for me,I don't need it absolutely bang on but if I did I would just use a storm pole across the bed
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Or just hold the level on the underside and level the frame.
When your mate makes fun of autism again do the world a favour and suffocate the **** on his wonky bed
Or just hold the level on the underside and level the frame.
When your mate makes fun of autism again do the world a favour and suffocate the **** on his wonky bed
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Deffo 👍
That's what I've done before, grab two and put the phone on top. Can't beat a level bed 😁
Deffo 👍
That's what I've done before, grab two and put the phone on top. Can't beat a level bed 😁
In reply to Post #25
Or just put the level on the horizontal braces on the legs
In reply to Post #21
I agree I have to sleep on my side and if the bank is sloping it takes me ages to get the bed level. I can't sleep if I have to hold on to the bed to stop rolling downhill.
I agree I have to sleep on my side and if the bank is sloping it takes me ages to get the bed level. I can't sleep if I have to hold on to the bed to stop rolling downhill.
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Great to hear that from someone that spends many night's a year on it like you do Mr Magoo.. Glad I'm not the only nerd with a bubble level in my tacklebag..
Great to hear that from someone that spends many night's a year on it like you do Mr Magoo.. Glad I'm not the only nerd with a bubble level in my tacklebag..
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That's how I do it Ian, don't lay the bed out fully just the two main legs , the solar chair is ideal with its spring loaded legs 👍
That's how I do it Ian, don't lay the bed out fully just the two main legs , the solar chair is ideal with its spring loaded legs 👍
In reply to Post #30
I also spend quite a few daytime hours on it as well as some of the lads on here will testify
I also spend quite a few daytime hours on it as well as some of the lads on here will testify
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Yep, not many better bed testers mate
Yep, not many better bed testers mate
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In reply to Post #31
Thats a cracking way of doing it,its so simple when you know how
Thats a cracking way of doing it,its so simple when you know how
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