I'm after a shelter for use on short day sessions, basically something that goes up quick and will keep the rain and more importantly the wind off me. Not looking to use it for overnighters as already have a bivvy, but also not ruling anything out just that my main priority is that I can sit under it in my chair with a bit of kit.
Know you can get cheap basic brollys but not sure how well they'll work with a bit of wind, plus a bit more protection at the sides might be nice.
Budget is £150
What do you recommend?
Know you can get cheap basic brollys but not sure how well they'll work with a bit of wind, plus a bit more protection at the sides might be nice.
Budget is £150
What do you recommend?
Fox specialist.
Any 60 brolly ,basic pole removal versions
Korum
Abode
Fox ,as mentioned
I use the whychwood compact MHR ,but they stopped making it ,best day ,carping,perching brolly ever that was..
Korum
Abode
Fox ,as mentioned
I use the whychwood compact MHR ,but they stopped making it ,best day ,carping,perching brolly ever that was..
Fox specialist
In reply to Post #1
a bit more coverage than my 45" Fox Specialist Brolly
is the excellent Korum 50inch Graphite Brolly Shelter
a bit more coverage than my 45" Fox Specialist Brolly
is the excellent Korum 50inch Graphite Brolly Shelter
In reply to Post #1
Fox specialist
Fox specialist
Thanks, looks like there's some love for the Fox Specialist! I'll try and have a look at one but in my mind was after a shelter with a bit more shelter.
Done a bit of searching and the Fox Easy Shelter Plus is more along the lines I was thinking, any opinions on this?
Done a bit of searching and the Fox Easy Shelter Plus is more along the lines I was thinking, any opinions on this?
I've got the first camouflage fox easy shelter that came out a few years back and I love it for day sessions. Goes up in seconds and can fit most my gear inside. Very sturdy. Keeps me out of the wind and torrential rain and comes with solid door, mesh, and see through doors.
I've had my fair share for day fishing
Korum pentalite was crap
Oval brollies too big for me for day sessions.
I take a cheap nylon 45” if fishing the river and moving around a lot and a 50” koala nubrolli for carp fishing
I've got a fox specialist 60 inch brolly as well but find that too big, takes up too much space in swim and a lot to carry for just a day
Korum pentalite was crap
Oval brollies too big for me for day sessions.
I take a cheap nylon 45” if fishing the river and moving around a lot and a 50” koala nubrolli for carp fishing
I've got a fox specialist 60 inch brolly as well but find that too big, takes up too much space in swim and a lot to carry for just a day
In reply to Post #9
Normal brolly for me too, used nylon ones for years, had a black Daiwa one for quite a few year, 50ich with a waterproof coating, very good piece of kit. Currently have a 45 inch nylon, can get a chair, rucksack and rod sling under it
As a carp angler you should be a weather watcher for me. The only time I take something more substantial is when I know it's going to be strong winds or pissing it down all day. I have a Daiwa mission day shelter, brilliant for wind swept pits, rock solid, just not deep enough. Failing that it's the bivvy with the front off reluctantly if it's going to be bad
Final frontier, a quality day shelter, Daiwa nearly had it for me, a little deeper and a zip in front storm panel option and it would be a 10/10
Light and mobile is the way for me
Normal brolly for me too, used nylon ones for years, had a black Daiwa one for quite a few year, 50ich with a waterproof coating, very good piece of kit. Currently have a 45 inch nylon, can get a chair, rucksack and rod sling under it
As a carp angler you should be a weather watcher for me. The only time I take something more substantial is when I know it's going to be strong winds or pissing it down all day. I have a Daiwa mission day shelter, brilliant for wind swept pits, rock solid, just not deep enough. Failing that it's the bivvy with the front off reluctantly if it's going to be bad
Final frontier, a quality day shelter, Daiwa nearly had it for me, a little deeper and a zip in front storm panel option and it would be a 10/10
Light and mobile is the way for me
In reply to Post #7
have added a pic to my post below
have added a pic to my post below
In reply to Post #10
Ya cheep nylon brolly is very handy for short session I find it's good for using as a sun shade as well as rain easy to move I don't rate korum shelters I have the fibreglass 50 inch it will suddenly collapse out of the blue then I can use it a few times and it won't do it so don't use it I had the pentalite rubbish also had the supalite same again think the graphite is ok
Ya cheep nylon brolly is very handy for short session I find it's good for using as a sun shade as well as rain easy to move I don't rate korum shelters I have the fibreglass 50 inch it will suddenly collapse out of the blue then I can use it a few times and it won't do it so don't use it I had the pentalite rubbish also had the supalite same again think the graphite is ok
JRC Cocoon 2G.
In reply to Post #12
Very interesting, as I too had the same issue with my Korum storm shield brolly,was nice ,till.i was under it,no wind or anything to speak of,and literally it shut on me ,what I was doing was making a bacon sandwich using the 27ul,..luckily my butty was OK..!
I got my money out of it though,...I'm actually looking around,ahead searching for a replacement for the compact mhr ,closet I can find atm is the Korum fibreshield or similar to Gerrys picture..hope the self closing issues are better though..
A brolly for me has to suffice for day session perching and carping ...and float fishing etc..
There's room for manufacturers to improve the brolly situation.or design..Still use and rate that compact mhr
Very interesting, as I too had the same issue with my Korum storm shield brolly,was nice ,till.i was under it,no wind or anything to speak of,and literally it shut on me ,what I was doing was making a bacon sandwich using the 27ul,..luckily my butty was OK..!
I got my money out of it though,...I'm actually looking around,ahead searching for a replacement for the compact mhr ,closet I can find atm is the Korum fibreshield or similar to Gerrys picture..hope the self closing issues are better though..
A brolly for me has to suffice for day session perching and carping ...and float fishing etc..
There's room for manufacturers to improve the brolly situation.or design..Still use and rate that compact mhr
In reply to Post #14
Yes I think there was a problem with the Korum storm shield brollys
but apparently they addressed it and the new version the Korum 50inch Graphite Brolly Shelter is fine
Yes I think there was a problem with the Korum storm shield brollys
but apparently they addressed it and the new version the Korum 50inch Graphite Brolly Shelter is fine
In reply to Post #13
second that - jrc cocoon 2g shelter - great bit of kit, quick to put up and weighs almost nothing
second that - jrc cocoon 2g shelter - great bit of kit, quick to put up and weighs almost nothing
In reply to Post #1
Fox Specialist . . .but you need to spend another £20 and fit the storm cap adaptors to make it fully useful . . .
Other than that the best day shelter (with a bit more cover) I've had if you can still get one is the Wychwood Solace HD50 . . .small footprint, solid and decent thick fabric . . .
Fox Specialist . . .but you need to spend another £20 and fit the storm cap adaptors to make it fully useful . . .
Other than that the best day shelter (with a bit more cover) I've had if you can still get one is the Wychwood Solace HD50 . . .small footprint, solid and decent thick fabric . . .
In reply to Post #17
No need to spend anything I moved the ribs to the front just swapped them over so I can use long storm rods
No need to spend anything I moved the ribs to the front just swapped them over so I can use long storm rods
In reply to Post #18
925 grams i see it is, now we're talking!
You can't peg it down i believe i see?
925 grams i see it is, now we're talking!
You can't peg it down i believe i see?
In reply to Post #19
. . b*lls to that !. . I'm too hamfisted and didn't want to mess with screws / mechanism. £20 and 30 seconds later I have 4x storm pole locators . . .
. . b*lls to that !. . I'm too hamfisted and didn't want to mess with screws / mechanism. £20 and 30 seconds later I have 4x storm pole locators . . .
In reply to Post #21
Take a look at Sonik shelters - carpology did a review in the summer about them
Take a look at Sonik shelters - carpology did a review in the summer about them
In reply to Post #22
Im sure that they will be critical and unbiased where required
Im sure that they will be critical and unbiased where required
In reply to Post #23
Definitely especially if they are getting any freebees
Definitely especially if they are getting any freebees
In reply to Post #24
i've had a 50" korum graphite brolly for a few years now, they are very light, 3.5kg or thereabouts, it's a bit flimsy so not great in the wind but it keeps the rain off and that's all i want on a day session, it literally only gets put up if it's wet
i've had a 50" korum graphite brolly for a few years now, they are very light, 3.5kg or thereabouts, it's a bit flimsy so not great in the wind but it keeps the rain off and that's all i want on a day session, it literally only gets put up if it's wet
Not had any issues with the JRC Stealth Bloxx Shelter 2G. Bit like a Tempest, but cheaper.
In reply to Post #1
Also thinking of investing in a lightweight day shelter and unsure of the way forwards. Trouble with a 50inch brolly is even if it's light it's still 50inch long when packed down and bulky
The Fox Easy Shelter+ seems a good lightweight dayshelter option that could also double for overnight and in a much smaller pack down size but perhaps is a bit low in height. Anyone got one and does it provide enough headroom for sitting in a standard camping chair?
Also thinking of investing in a lightweight day shelter and unsure of the way forwards. Trouble with a 50inch brolly is even if it's light it's still 50inch long when packed down and bulky
The Fox Easy Shelter+ seems a good lightweight dayshelter option that could also double for overnight and in a much smaller pack down size but perhaps is a bit low in height. Anyone got one and does it provide enough headroom for sitting in a standard camping chair?
In reply to Post #28
I picked up a sonic axs brolly for exactly the same reasons . Goes up really quick , loads and I mean loads of room ,tall too if you set it up that way. Did loads nights under it till it went bit cold....needs storm poles when windy , but I'd recommend a look 👍
I picked up a sonic axs brolly for exactly the same reasons . Goes up really quick , loads and I mean loads of room ,tall too if you set it up that way. Did loads nights under it till it went bit cold....needs storm poles when windy , but I'd recommend a look 👍
In reply to Post #29
Can't believe the trakker Brolly dosnt get much of a mention
Agree the fox easy shelter plus is nice and light and again light
Can't believe the trakker Brolly dosnt get much of a mention
Agree the fox easy shelter plus is nice and light and again light
In reply to Post #29
But don't you think it's OTT for a day shelter ?? not meant as a criticism more a genuine question
But don't you think it's OTT for a day shelter ?? not meant as a criticism more a genuine question
Fox Specialist brolly
Fox Evo
Tempest Brolly
Carp-Tech Oval
I have all these and all do a good job as a day shelter. If want something to sit under behnd rods then the Tempest Brolly is what i would go for. If holding a rod and need a lttle height in the shelter then either Specialist Brolly or Evo. Fox Evo is probably the best all rounder imo
Fox Evo
Tempest Brolly
Carp-Tech Oval
I have all these and all do a good job as a day shelter. If want something to sit under behnd rods then the Tempest Brolly is what i would go for. If holding a rod and need a lttle height in the shelter then either Specialist Brolly or Evo. Fox Evo is probably the best all rounder imo
In reply to Post #31
No not really, it's light enough , takes no time at all to put up, bout the same as a tempest brolly ( which I flogged as I'm not a midget , them things are just too low ) . Had oval brollies etc and I find I can tuck myself into this type better , if you get my drift
No not really, it's light enough , takes no time at all to put up, bout the same as a tempest brolly ( which I flogged as I'm not a midget , them things are just too low ) . Had oval brollies etc and I find I can tuck myself into this type better , if you get my drift
In reply to Post #1
Advanta protector mz. Plenty protection on the sides. Big enough for lots of kit and 2 anglers £99
Advanta protector mz. Plenty protection on the sides. Big enough for lots of kit and 2 anglers £99
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