Hello, I am getting my fishing gear out after a 10 year break (well night fishing) as family health and owning dogs and work etc etc took over for a while.
Wondering what bivvy is good these days for around £400 to £600 budget don't mind a good mint used one either so doesn't have to be new..
I plan to start going about March/April right up until December, at least twice a month for 2/3 nights.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Wondering what bivvy is good these days for around £400 to £600 budget don't mind a good mint used one either so doesn't have to be new..
I plan to start going about March/April right up until December, at least twice a month for 2/3 nights.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
The Trakker Tempest is a solid platform. The bivvies/brollies are well made, go up very quickly and there is a selection of options to meet different needs and budgets.
The Trakker Tempest is a solid platform. The bivvies/brollies are well made, go up very quickly and there is a selection of options to meet different needs and budgets.
In reply to Post #1
I've had a lot of bivvys. I still have 4 but I find I'm using
The Tempest 100T more than the others .
Some might want a bit more internal space for longer sessions
But I find I've enough room with a wideboy bed. The compactness is needed on my lakes anyway. The full size pioneer won't fit.
I like the extra height. The speed of setup. The skull cap staying on permanently. The infil zips aren't fiddly like others I've had.
For.me it's nearly the perfect bivvy.
I've had a lot of bivvys. I still have 4 but I find I'm using
The Tempest 100T more than the others .
Some might want a bit more internal space for longer sessions
But I find I've enough room with a wideboy bed. The compactness is needed on my lakes anyway. The full size pioneer won't fit.
I like the extra height. The speed of setup. The skull cap staying on permanently. The infil zips aren't fiddly like others I've had.
For.me it's nearly the perfect bivvy.
In reply to Post #3
I totally agree. I also have an Armo but only ever use the 100T Brolly now.
I totally agree. I also have an Armo but only ever use the 100T Brolly now.
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the Fox Frontier. 3 Models available Standard, X and XD.
I bought the XD last year, and the options and upgrades on it are brilliant. Fantastic in summer with all the windows zipped down and little features like the pockets in each corner, groundsheet that folds back and a door height of 165CM are great for me.
A brilliant 1 man plus sized bivvy.
Have a look at the Fox Frontier. 3 Models available Standard, X and XD.
I bought the XD last year, and the options and upgrades on it are brilliant. Fantastic in summer with all the windows zipped down and little features like the pockets in each corner, groundsheet that folds back and a door height of 165CM are great for me.
A brilliant 1 man plus sized bivvy.
In reply to Post #1
What do you have already, I have two that are 30 plus years old and nothing on the market causes me to want a new one other that the protection factor a Titan offers.
Let me elaborate I have a Nash Canvas and Hog and a Powerplus professional nether bettered imo.
I purchased a Titan purely for windy winter nights when things go from calm to potential dangerous.
All other bivvies are much of the same as my two as in continuance or space.
Personally I'd look for any one of the above second hand although it's the Titan you will find most regularly.
All other bivvies are pretty much of a muchness decent enough for the purpose etc.
What do you have already, I have two that are 30 plus years old and nothing on the market causes me to want a new one other that the protection factor a Titan offers.
Let me elaborate I have a Nash Canvas and Hog and a Powerplus professional nether bettered imo.
I purchased a Titan purely for windy winter nights when things go from calm to potential dangerous.
All other bivvies are much of the same as my two as in continuance or space.
Personally I'd look for any one of the above second hand although it's the Titan you will find most regularly.
All other bivvies are pretty much of a muchness decent enough for the purpose etc.
In reply to Post #6
It's a cheaper brolly type with zip on front panel, did the job over 10 years ago.. Cant remember brand was abouut £175 back then, but not got it out shed and as I want to fish going into autumn/winter I feel I should get something better. Also getting older cold is felt easier haha
It's a cheaper brolly type with zip on front panel, did the job over 10 years ago.. Cant remember brand was abouut £175 back then, but not got it out shed and as I want to fish going into autumn/winter I feel I should get something better. Also getting older cold is felt easier haha
In reply to Post #7
Look at he Wychwood Range, however check your own Bivvy out spent managing a night mid winter under an oval without the winter skins canvas/nylon. A good bag and bedchair is paramount the Bivvy umbrella is only to keep the elements at bay
Look at he Wychwood Range, however check your own Bivvy out spent managing a night mid winter under an oval without the winter skins canvas/nylon. A good bag and bedchair is paramount the Bivvy umbrella is only to keep the elements at bay
Fox Frontier is great.
In reply to Post #6
I still have a Powerplus Professional, must be 30 years old, couldn't bear to sell it.
I still have a Powerplus Professional, must be 30 years old, couldn't bear to sell it.
I have collected and used a few bivvies in my time .... I currently have Evo's, Tempests, Groundhogs and a few Trakker/Aqua pramhood bivvies .... If i had to choose one, it would always be a pramhood. For me the pramhood is still the most reliable, simple and bomb proof design
In reply to Post #10
I use mine quite regularly, deemed to be one of the all time greats. Never felt the need for a dillo or ultra both decent enough mind. The PP is lighter than the T1 Titan and I can almost stand up in mine.
I use mine quite regularly, deemed to be one of the all time greats. Never felt the need for a dillo or ultra both decent enough mind. The PP is lighter than the T1 Titan and I can almost stand up in mine.
Trakker SLX V3
In reply to Post #13
Second that for trakker slx v3 great bivvy loads of room
Second that for trakker slx v3 great bivvy loads of room
Slx is indeed great (have the plus) but for 1 man i 100% preff my Frontier XD, my frontier Xd is smaller on the outside then the Slx v3 1 man (Slx 100) but i have alot more room in my Xd then in a Slx v3 1man.
In reply to Post #1
I think a few things need to be thought about that are important to you ?
does it matter how quick it is to set up and down ?
does the weight bother you ?
is the height important ?
size do you need loads of room ?
on a personal note my needs have changed a lot I now prefer a more compact shelter its a lot warmer in cold weather goes in any swim /peg that large shelters cant or struggle
height I like shelters with a decent height 150cm at least
weight I now need a shelter that does not weigh as much as flipping tractor lol
speed so long as it goes up fairly quickly
I very much doubt I will ever go fishing again in water freezing temps
so because of all the above I recently purchased the Solar Undercover Brolly system a compact foot print - Drop-down rib extensions (removable)
- Multiple door options with full fabric, mozzi-mesh, roll-back sides
- Front can be completely removed
- Dimensions (m): 264cm x 150cm x 150cm
- Weight: 7kg
I still have a Tempest modded bivvy with skull cap if I ever wanted to do a week
I think a few things need to be thought about that are important to you ?
does it matter how quick it is to set up and down ?
does the weight bother you ?
is the height important ?
size do you need loads of room ?
on a personal note my needs have changed a lot I now prefer a more compact shelter its a lot warmer in cold weather goes in any swim /peg that large shelters cant or struggle
height I like shelters with a decent height 150cm at least
weight I now need a shelter that does not weigh as much as flipping tractor lol
speed so long as it goes up fairly quickly
I very much doubt I will ever go fishing again in water freezing temps
so because of all the above I recently purchased the Solar Undercover Brolly system a compact foot print - Drop-down rib extensions (removable)
- Multiple door options with full fabric, mozzi-mesh, roll-back sides
- Front can be completely removed
- Dimensions (m): 264cm x 150cm x 150cm
- Weight: 7kg
I still have a Tempest modded bivvy with skull cap if I ever wanted to do a week
In reply to Post #1
Out of all the bivvies I've ever used I can recommend the fox frontier, if these had been around when I started fishing I would not have gone through so many different bivvies!
Daz
Out of all the bivvies I've ever used I can recommend the fox frontier, if these had been around when I started fishing I would not have gone through so many different bivvies!
Daz
In reply to Post #17
And believe me, Daz has been through some bivvies, and I'm not far behind and have settles on the Frontier XD which is brilliant, especially if you are tall of have a dodgy back etc.
And believe me, Daz has been through some bivvies, and I'm not far behind and have settles on the Frontier XD which is brilliant, especially if you are tall of have a dodgy back etc.
Only bivvy that maby will replace my Frontier Xd is the new coming Trakker 100T Aquatexx EV, with the social cap it's the perfect bivvy for when my 6 years old son comes with me.
Pioneer ultralite was perfect for me near on 20 years ago and still is, compact enough for small swims, enough space for all I need for a week long session. Heavy for its size but solid build and back to a gale force wind the only other bivvy that could compete was the tita but that's been spoilt in that respect by giving it a flat back.
In reply to Post #20
I'd be surprised if the Titan couldn't handle gale force winds, I've been in a powerplus and that was alright the guy ropes where being used admittedly. Nash canvas had no problem other than the Velcro door did blow open at the peak of it.
I'd be surprised if the Titan couldn't handle gale force winds, I've been in a powerplus and that was alright the guy ropes where being used admittedly. Nash canvas had no problem other than the Velcro door did blow open at the peak of it.
In reply to Post #20
Simply not true. Twice I have been on lakes in gale force winds where a number of other bivvies have been damaged, destroyed or just gone. The Titan never moves. I have complete confidence in it. Most larger one man bivvies are made with flattish backs these days. The Fox looks like a pill box from behind. Top of the budget and maybe overkill for 2/3 night sessions but for longer/extended sessions it's at the top of the tree.
Simply not true. Twice I have been on lakes in gale force winds where a number of other bivvies have been damaged, destroyed or just gone. The Titan never moves. I have complete confidence in it. Most larger one man bivvies are made with flattish backs these days. The Fox looks like a pill box from behind. Top of the budget and maybe overkill for 2/3 night sessions but for longer/extended sessions it's at the top of the tree.
In reply to Post #1
I've gone from brolly to brolly with overwrap, to dome to Outlaw Hurricane shelter back to brolly and overwrap.
The best of the bivvies was probably the RH Apotheosis, although it took a few minutes to set up.
Dome wise I loved the original and Mark 2 Fox Easydome. Quick and easy to set up, ping, poing and peg the corners down.
I looked at Pramhood bivvies, but the weight and not getting it in a rod bag always put me off.
The brolly system, TFG Oval and wrap, OK, a few nights under just the Oval, overwrap for wet weather and winter. The Oval was good for days only as well, and I still use it for that.
Now I have a Rod Hutchinson Hybrid Cabrio Brolly system and extension with overwrap.
Plenty of room for all my gear, space at either end of the bedchair, and room for the dog.
It sounds strange but I don't use the porch extension in winter, but just the overwrap.
In summer with the door off and the extension on it is like sleeping in a tunnel.
I've gone from brolly to brolly with overwrap, to dome to Outlaw Hurricane shelter back to brolly and overwrap.
The best of the bivvies was probably the RH Apotheosis, although it took a few minutes to set up.
Dome wise I loved the original and Mark 2 Fox Easydome. Quick and easy to set up, ping, poing and peg the corners down.
I looked at Pramhood bivvies, but the weight and not getting it in a rod bag always put me off.
The brolly system, TFG Oval and wrap, OK, a few nights under just the Oval, overwrap for wet weather and winter. The Oval was good for days only as well, and I still use it for that.
Now I have a Rod Hutchinson Hybrid Cabrio Brolly system and extension with overwrap.
Plenty of room for all my gear, space at either end of the bedchair, and room for the dog.
It sounds strange but I don't use the porch extension in winter, but just the overwrap.
In summer with the door off and the extension on it is like sleeping in a tunnel.
In reply to Post #22
The Fox looks like a pill box from behind
im glad im not the only one that thinks it looks a bit odd
The Fox looks like a pill box from behind
im glad im not the only one that thinks it looks a bit odd
In reply to Post #22
Simple laws of physics, which will wind pass over easier a flat or a slope? My original titan was brilliant back to the wind, the new flat back may be good but can't be as good as the original.
Simple laws of physics, which will wind pass over easier a flat or a slope? My original titan was brilliant back to the wind, the new flat back may be good but can't be as good as the original.
In reply to Post #24
I was looking at getting one but seen a video of a lad fishing in a storm few weeks back and the bivvy was bent here there and everywhere!
It's safe to say it's put me off a bit !
I was looking at getting one but seen a video of a lad fishing in a storm few weeks back and the bivvy was bent here there and everywhere!
It's safe to say it's put me off a bit !
In reply to Post #24
More than a bit.
More than a bit.
In reply to Post #27
it reminds in shape more of the 1980s brolly camp type bivvy
it reminds in shape more of the 1980s brolly camp type bivvy
I hate to pull out the ‘mate' card, but my mate does genuinely have one of the new fox ones. It's the slightly wider one that isn't massive, not sure on the letters. It does look like a decent Bivvy to be fair, the squared off wide shape with a flat back makes sense. It isn't very tall though, and packs up like a railway sleeper.
In reply to Post #25
This is the first Titan I have owned so can only judge the T1 camo. It has really been tested in the past two autumn/winter periods. I have no specialist knowledge of aerodynamics or wind resistance but based on actual performance with me in It it has been faultless. Storm proof, water proof, bullet proof structure and like any sensible lad I have it back to the wind where possible.
This is the first Titan I have owned so can only judge the T1 camo. It has really been tested in the past two autumn/winter periods. I have no specialist knowledge of aerodynamics or wind resistance but based on actual performance with me in It it has been faultless. Storm proof, water proof, bullet proof structure and like any sensible lad I have it back to the wind where possible.
I live on the coast so I regularly have to deal with very strong winds, never had a problem with my Fox Xd, So the reference Flat back on the Frontier is bad in the wind can go in the trash can, I once set up a pioneer 150 in the wind, no thank you never again what a misery
In reply to Post #29
One of my mates also has a frontier but it's the small one and he loves it. It doesn't look to bad being small ish.
I've had a titan T1 and loved it until all the tape started peeling off the seems, could have just been unluckily.
One of my mates also has a frontier but it's the small one and he loves it. It doesn't look to bad being small ish.
I've had a titan T1 and loved it until all the tape started peeling off the seems, could have just been unluckily.
In reply to Post #1
Bought a titan t1 camo in january sales. As much as I love my ridgemonkey xf2 for a quick 1-2 day fishing its just too damn heavy. Originally had my heart set on a frontier due to the bigger entrance clearance but after reading lots of issues with rain inlet from here and other sites decided against it.
So far very impressed with it, only downside being 20st with a wonky back getting in/out is a mission. But its light, extremely versatile, ample room inside even with the mozzie fill panel and holds my mdf60 wideboy with lots of room spare and sets up in seconds. Its also extremely sturdy. Sitting in mine now with 40/50mph winds blowing everything away but the bivvy doesn't even move.
If you can get one for a decent price you won't regret it
Bought a titan t1 camo in january sales. As much as I love my ridgemonkey xf2 for a quick 1-2 day fishing its just too damn heavy. Originally had my heart set on a frontier due to the bigger entrance clearance but after reading lots of issues with rain inlet from here and other sites decided against it.
So far very impressed with it, only downside being 20st with a wonky back getting in/out is a mission. But its light, extremely versatile, ample room inside even with the mozzie fill panel and holds my mdf60 wideboy with lots of room spare and sets up in seconds. Its also extremely sturdy. Sitting in mine now with 40/50mph winds blowing everything away but the bivvy doesn't even move.
If you can get one for a decent price you won't regret it
In reply to Post #1
Dont be a Tempest bore (although they are a good product) get an Aqua Pioneer Ultralite - job done
Dont be a Tempest bore (although they are a good product) get an Aqua Pioneer Ultralite - job done
I like the look of this especially the compact size but great headroom always quality from Solar
LINKY POO
LINKY POO
In reply to Post #35
Its like a titan did the nasty with an xf1 and thats the result 😅 titanish design with ridgemonkey magnet locks and crash mozzie front
Its like a titan did the nasty with an xf1 and thats the result 😅 titanish design with ridgemonkey magnet locks and crash mozzie front
In reply to Post #35
Good choice , its a very very good bivvy
I have sat in one on and off for most the last 2 weeks
You get a bit of condensation (single skin, compact space to be expected). Good news is that Solar told me they will be bringing out a overwrap later this year
The adjustable height support ribs work great , zip in groundsheet is quality and easy to fit
Finally the height for such a compact shelter is very welcome and unusual
I sold my Hide XL to buy this and don't regret it a single moment
It reminds me of a Titan TC Pro with decent headroom (I'm 6 ft 4 and have an old back !!)
£400 all in with groundsheet , front and full mozzi panel is a fair price imho
Good choice , its a very very good bivvy
I have sat in one on and off for most the last 2 weeks
You get a bit of condensation (single skin, compact space to be expected). Good news is that Solar told me they will be bringing out a overwrap later this year
The adjustable height support ribs work great , zip in groundsheet is quality and easy to fit
Finally the height for such a compact shelter is very welcome and unusual
I sold my Hide XL to buy this and don't regret it a single moment
It reminds me of a Titan TC Pro with decent headroom (I'm 6 ft 4 and have an old back !!)
£400 all in with groundsheet , front and full mozzi panel is a fair price imho
In reply to Post #37
I would prefer a scull cap rather than a wrap
I would prefer a scull cap rather than a wrap
In reply to Post #32
Yeah gotta say that Nash is a little hit and miss, sent mine back due to rivots being crap used gorilla tape on all the major stress points did the same on the replacement the newer titans front peak is poor regarding seam tap used gorilla tape again.
I don't think any Bivvy is superb they all need a bit of TLC mine should last me 20 years though. My power plus will out last me no doubt
Yeah gotta say that Nash is a little hit and miss, sent mine back due to rivots being crap used gorilla tape on all the major stress points did the same on the replacement the newer titans front peak is poor regarding seam tap used gorilla tape again.
I don't think any Bivvy is superb they all need a bit of TLC mine should last me 20 years though. My power plus will out last me no doubt
In reply to Post #39
Had loads from nash canvas. Nash titans. Aqua Armo. Now got fast n light brolly system and a trakker tempest. Love the fast n light but by far the best design and quality was the Aqua Armo. Best one made now Trakker Tempest so versatile and easy to use. Worst was both the Nash Titans very build quality with tape seams falling off both. Buy a Tempest
Had loads from nash canvas. Nash titans. Aqua Armo. Now got fast n light brolly system and a trakker tempest. Love the fast n light but by far the best design and quality was the Aqua Armo. Best one made now Trakker Tempest so versatile and easy to use. Worst was both the Nash Titans very build quality with tape seams falling off both. Buy a Tempest
I'm the past couple of years I've had a slx v3, armo v4 and a tempest 150.
I love the tempest 150 but for value I don't think you can beat a slx v3.
I love the tempest 150 but for value I don't think you can beat a slx v3.
In reply to Post #19
I was looking at the aquatex ev range, initially the 25,000 HH looks impressive but the price hike for a teflon fabric protector and a waterproof coating seems a bit steep tbh. I am sure (the waterproof coating) could be applied quite easily for a fraction of the price on the other model.
I was looking at the aquatex ev range, initially the 25,000 HH looks impressive but the price hike for a teflon fabric protector and a waterproof coating seems a bit steep tbh. I am sure (the waterproof coating) could be applied quite easily for a fraction of the price on the other model.
In reply to Post #38
it has an internal scull cap
really good bivvy
it has an internal scull cap
really good bivvy
In reply to Post #43
Yes I know
but I am not a fan at all as the internal vapour shields just trap the condensation on the inside
where as the Scull caps its on the outside
Yes I know
but I am not a fan at all as the internal vapour shields just trap the condensation on the inside
where as the Scull caps its on the outside
In reply to Post #44
Yeh I've always felt that about those Nash Double tops.
Billed as perm twin skinned. Well yeh, if you call a bit of me mums net curtains a Winterskin.
Yeh I've always felt that about those Nash Double tops.
Billed as perm twin skinned. Well yeh, if you call a bit of me mums net curtains a Winterskin.
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