Are there any fox Frontier users on the forum, I would be very interested in the views of someone with actual first hand experience, preferably of there use over a reasonable time. I know they are relatively new but there must be someone who's used them in all weathers, particularly interested if there has been any give in the plastic joints over time.
In reply to Post #1
There are a few threads about this bivvy
There are a few threads about this bivvy
In reply to Post #2
You are correct there are, unfortunately none of them answer my query, they have lots of opinions but no comments for actual users.
You are correct there are, unfortunately none of them answer my query, they have lots of opinions but no comments for actual users.
In reply to Post #3
There is one thread where forum member zinno I think it is really rates it.He posted loads of images but then did have an issue with stitching
There is one thread where forum member zinno I think it is really rates it.He posted loads of images but then did have an issue with stitching
In reply to Post #4
Yeah he really rated it and his mates were all selling their tempests and titans , then he actually used it and had problems
Yeah he really rated it and his mates were all selling their tempests and titans , then he actually used it and had problems
In reply to Post #4
Yep and ordered a new one
Still happy with it, top bivvy lots of space, stable, good height, windows open from the inside.
I clearly see a difference between my first Frontier Xd and the new Xd I got, my first had obvious factory errors, Fox told me they received 1 bad batch.
(Seams were not all sewn at the peg points and my first had no iron rings on the ventilation attachment points)
Things I would like.
-Full windowed overwrap, come on Fox how do you manage to make an overwrap without the 4 windows option
-Social cap option
Are you looking for a mobile light easy to transport bivvy you should look further, my Frontier xd is very quick to set up and take down but weighs a bit and the transport bag is 165cm
The X is more compact but you immediately lose 25cm height
if weight and transport length do not matter, the Xd is 100% recommended you will not find another 1 man bivvy with this height and space inside for such a compact outer size
But I think I'm going to sell mine, i can put my Trakker oval bed and my son's Rm junior bed in it, but then the Xd is actually just too small, that's why I'm looking for a small 2 man bivvy (Aqua duo m3 or Armo V4) but maybe i'll just keep my Xd after all because it is a very nice and good bivvy to sit in.
Yep and ordered a new one
Still happy with it, top bivvy lots of space, stable, good height, windows open from the inside.
I clearly see a difference between my first Frontier Xd and the new Xd I got, my first had obvious factory errors, Fox told me they received 1 bad batch.
(Seams were not all sewn at the peg points and my first had no iron rings on the ventilation attachment points)
Things I would like.
-Full windowed overwrap, come on Fox how do you manage to make an overwrap without the 4 windows option
-Social cap option
Are you looking for a mobile light easy to transport bivvy you should look further, my Frontier xd is very quick to set up and take down but weighs a bit and the transport bag is 165cm
The X is more compact but you immediately lose 25cm height
if weight and transport length do not matter, the Xd is 100% recommended you will not find another 1 man bivvy with this height and space inside for such a compact outer size
But I think I'm going to sell mine, i can put my Trakker oval bed and my son's Rm junior bed in it, but then the Xd is actually just too small, that's why I'm looking for a small 2 man bivvy (Aqua duo m3 or Armo V4) but maybe i'll just keep my Xd after all because it is a very nice and good bivvy to sit in.
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Stop telling bs, If you don't have any users experience with a product yourself you shouldn't comment on it
And my mates? 1 Fishing mate...plz stick to the facts.
Stop telling bs, If you don't have any users experience with a product yourself you shouldn't comment on it
And my mates? 1 Fishing mate...plz stick to the facts.
In reply to Post #7
It didn't leak did it?just stitching wasn't right
It didn't leak did it?just stitching wasn't right
In reply to Post #8
Correct not fully sewn in on 2 places, clearly a manufacturing error and fixed by Fox within 10 days with a new XD
Correct not fully sewn in on 2 places, clearly a manufacturing error and fixed by Fox within 10 days with a new XD
In reply to Post #7
I was commenting on your experience with it, so if it's bs then it's bs from you! You were raving about how excellent it was and rubbished anyone's warnings about qc of fox shelters, and low and behold yours was faulty. You were saying how great it was without using it so you were commenting without experience. Stop being a hypocrite
I was commenting on your experience with it, so if it's bs then it's bs from you! You were raving about how excellent it was and rubbished anyone's warnings about qc of fox shelters, and low and behold yours was faulty. You were saying how great it was without using it so you were commenting without experience. Stop being a hypocrite
In reply to Post #10
Dude it was great I had one with a manufacturing defect get over it (i did that too), the one I saw at Fox was also different from the one I got delivered, got a new one in 10 days so what's the problem?
Dude it was great I had one with a manufacturing defect get over it (i did that too), the one I saw at Fox was also different from the one I got delivered, got a new one in 10 days so what's the problem?
In reply to Post #11
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy
In reply to Post #12
You know you want one
You know you want one
In reply to Post #13
I'd rather sh1t in my hands and clap mate as you well know
I'd rather sh1t in my hands and clap mate as you well know
I've got the X and am very pleased with mine. I haven't got much experience of other bivvies to compare it to but mine seems to be well made. Haven't used it in torrential rain yet but it's been through a few heavy showers etc and no sign of leaking. Goes up really quickly and pegs, groudsheet etc all seem to be decent quality. Would have liked a slightly bigger bag just to make packing it away a bit easier, it does all fit just have to take your time and fold it neatly.
Plastic joints all seem solid on mine but probably only used it half a dozen times
Overall I'd definitely recommend it.
Plastic joints all seem solid on mine but probably only used it half a dozen times
Overall I'd definitely recommend it.
In reply to Post #15
Thank you for your comments Jim, just the kind of feedback I'm looking for.
Thank you for your comments Jim, just the kind of feedback I'm looking for.
In reply to Post #1
I have the XD it's without doubt the most comfortable, well thought out one man plus bivvy I've ever owned. I actually bought the Tempest 200 at the start of this year and that was so big I couldn't get it in some swims, but I liked it a lot and kept that for when I have company. I bought the XD mid year and used it on some really warm days and nights over two fairly long sessions. I haven't used it in wet conditions yet, but I don't have any concerns about that. The materials are to be fair, good quality as you would expect for something at this price point, I love the height 165CM and the fact that you can zip out the massive windows on a really warm day puts it in a class of its own for me. I bought the vapour peak and the zip in mozzy front panel. I will probably buy the overwrap next year for it but as others have said they should have put some vents in that, but I guess they were thinking its for winter use only, who knows.
It was a knife edge for me between the XD and the 150 Tempest but I'm very happy with it. Love the pockets in each corner too for stuffing keys, mobile battery packs and wallets etc. The fact that the back is so flat too is great as you can really get your bed right up against it maximising space at the front.
Cracking bit of kit and I don't think you'll go wrong with it personally, and although I know everyone has their preferences, I'm glad I didn't go any smaller than the XD
I have the XD it's without doubt the most comfortable, well thought out one man plus bivvy I've ever owned. I actually bought the Tempest 200 at the start of this year and that was so big I couldn't get it in some swims, but I liked it a lot and kept that for when I have company. I bought the XD mid year and used it on some really warm days and nights over two fairly long sessions. I haven't used it in wet conditions yet, but I don't have any concerns about that. The materials are to be fair, good quality as you would expect for something at this price point, I love the height 165CM and the fact that you can zip out the massive windows on a really warm day puts it in a class of its own for me. I bought the vapour peak and the zip in mozzy front panel. I will probably buy the overwrap next year for it but as others have said they should have put some vents in that, but I guess they were thinking its for winter use only, who knows.
It was a knife edge for me between the XD and the 150 Tempest but I'm very happy with it. Love the pockets in each corner too for stuffing keys, mobile battery packs and wallets etc. The fact that the back is so flat too is great as you can really get your bed right up against it maximising space at the front.
Cracking bit of kit and I don't think you'll go wrong with it personally, and although I know everyone has their preferences, I'm glad I didn't go any smaller than the XD
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In reply to Post #18
So what's going to happen when it's been up for a week or more in 30 plus degrees in France?
So what's going to happen when it's been up for a week or more in 30 plus degrees in France?
In reply to Post #19
You make excuses for crap Fox bivvies, don't fish for longer than a week and fish in less than 30 degree heat, I mean, how hard is this to suss out? Tsk tsk.
You make excuses for crap Fox bivvies, don't fish for longer than a week and fish in less than 30 degree heat, I mean, how hard is this to suss out? Tsk tsk.
In reply to Post #19
You leave it there for the next angler
You leave it there for the next angler
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We're supposed to take our litter home with us ....
We're supposed to take our litter home with us ....
In reply to Post #17
Don't get me wrong I do like the look of them just puts me off being fox, if I did get one tho it would be the frontier X I don't like huge bivvies they just take to long to warm up in the winter.
Don't get me wrong I do like the look of them just puts me off being fox, if I did get one tho it would be the frontier X I don't like huge bivvies they just take to long to warm up in the winter.
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