Hey guys,
Just got my hands on a Trakker Tempest 100T with Skull Cap, Social Cap, Groundsheet and Insect Panel.
Any advice from those who have used one to keep it in good nick?
Anything I should watch out for while putting it up/taking it down?
Thanks in advance 👍
Just got my hands on a Trakker Tempest 100T with Skull Cap, Social Cap, Groundsheet and Insect Panel.
Any advice from those who have used one to keep it in good nick?
Anything I should watch out for while putting it up/taking it down?
Thanks in advance 👍
In reply to Post #1
Hi there, few pointers:
1. When packing away ensure there is no material in between the end of the poles at either end, it can pinch and tear.
2. Don put it up or down with the door closed, you didn't mention the infil panel, but is what trakker say too.
3. The ,material is the thin nylon type, so be extra careful with smoking or cooking near it, same goes for bbq sparks.
4. If using the magnet type hooks or bivvy lights ensure there are no sharp edges on either as they can pinch and rip the material either.
5.with the skullcap, if you take it off to pack away, ensure the ends of the 3 poles have no material in front of them as they can mark and damage the material too.
6. If using storm poles use the 3 foot extenders the 4 foots are a bugger to fit with skull cap on and you end up pushing them down under tension of the material with pointed poles end.
Hi there, few pointers:
1. When packing away ensure there is no material in between the end of the poles at either end, it can pinch and tear.
2. Don put it up or down with the door closed, you didn't mention the infil panel, but is what trakker say too.
3. The ,material is the thin nylon type, so be extra careful with smoking or cooking near it, same goes for bbq sparks.
4. If using the magnet type hooks or bivvy lights ensure there are no sharp edges on either as they can pinch and rip the material either.
5.with the skullcap, if you take it off to pack away, ensure the ends of the 3 poles have no material in front of them as they can mark and damage the material too.
6. If using storm poles use the 3 foot extenders the 4 foots are a bugger to fit with skull cap on and you end up pushing them down under tension of the material with pointed poles end.
In reply to Post #1
Fan it out when putting it up. Hold the two furthest ribs apart
And splay it out walk back a bit while doing so and it will take shape. Only then use the erecting pole and hub.
Fan it out when putting it up. Hold the two furthest ribs apart
And splay it out walk back a bit while doing so and it will take shape. Only then use the erecting pole and hub.
In reply to Post #2
Amazing. Thanks for writing these out. I'll be sure to remember them!
And good point. It does come with the infil panel too so will remember about that too.
Thanks again!
Amazing. Thanks for writing these out. I'll be sure to remember them!
And good point. It does come with the infil panel too so will remember about that too.
Thanks again!
In reply to Post #3
Perfect thanks 👍 will probably get some practice in the garden lol
Perfect thanks 👍 will probably get some practice in the garden lol
In reply to Post #1
the most IMPORTANT POINT the obvious one of course
never ever pack it away wet for any length of time if you have to pack up in the rain as soon as you can open it out and dry it at home
I loaned an almost new spare bivvy to a mate after he had his gear stolen when he returned it he failed to tell me he had packed up in the rain
I put it away in my loft for 10 months then someone put up a wanted add for one so sold it next morning the guy was back the inside had delaminated and it was like large areas and strips of rubber durex hanging down everywhere
the most IMPORTANT POINT the obvious one of course
never ever pack it away wet for any length of time if you have to pack up in the rain as soon as you can open it out and dry it at home
I loaned an almost new spare bivvy to a mate after he had his gear stolen when he returned it he failed to tell me he had packed up in the rain
I put it away in my loft for 10 months then someone put up a wanted add for one so sold it next morning the guy was back the inside had delaminated and it was like large areas and strips of rubber durex hanging down everywhere
In reply to Post #6
Good advice, that sounds a very smelly experience.
Thanks 👍
Good advice, that sounds a very smelly experience.
Thanks 👍
In reply to Post #4
Whilst some infill I've had have had fiddly zips
The one with my 100t takes seconds to.connect and zip on.
So personally I take it off, if I've used it. Less chance of getting caught up and.damged. I like it open fronted as.much as possible anyway. Especially when sorting your kit in and out.
If the weather nice. I like to put the GS down and make the bed
First at the best angles for visibility and wind direction.
Then pop the shelter up around it.
I also don't use the tension strap. I find once I've pegged the three rear points. If I push the front left and right ribs in an inch or so and then peg it sits perfect and the infill still fits great.
Whilst some infill I've had have had fiddly zips
The one with my 100t takes seconds to.connect and zip on.
So personally I take it off, if I've used it. Less chance of getting caught up and.damged. I like it open fronted as.much as possible anyway. Especially when sorting your kit in and out.
If the weather nice. I like to put the GS down and make the bed
First at the best angles for visibility and wind direction.
Then pop the shelter up around it.
I also don't use the tension strap. I find once I've pegged the three rear points. If I push the front left and right ribs in an inch or so and then peg it sits perfect and the infill still fits great.
In reply to Post #2
Thread the storm poles into the infill before pegging it out and this issue is solved with either sized sticks.
Thread the storm poles into the infill before pegging it out and this issue is solved with either sized sticks.
In reply to Post #6
And this, I live in a flat, so it's a pain in the bum, but make sure tit is dry before packing away properly everytime. Normally spread it out in the bath if it's really wet, or in the hall way if it's just a bit of condensation. Not ideal, but keeps it in good nick
And this, I live in a flat, so it's a pain in the bum, but make sure tit is dry before packing away properly everytime. Normally spread it out in the bath if it's really wet, or in the hall way if it's just a bit of condensation. Not ideal, but keeps it in good nick
Thanks guys 
definitely will be drying it out when I get home when needed.
Any accessories beyond what I have that do well with the 100T?
definitely will be drying it out when I get home when needed.Any accessories beyond what I have that do well with the 100T?
In reply to Post #10
That sounds a right pain drying it :/ cheers for the advice!
That sounds a right pain drying it :/ cheers for the advice!
In reply to Post #8
Yeah makes sense to just take it off to avoid any potential damage.
Any other accessories you use with yours?
Yeah makes sense to just take it off to avoid any potential damage.
Any other accessories you use with yours?
In reply to Post #9
Oh this is good. Thank you
Oh this is good. Thank you
In reply to Post #14
While all the points below are certainly valid, I will throw in my 2p worth.
I got the 100t last summer, admittedly I do not take care of my bivvy. I have always packed it away wet, never taken it out to dry it out, left it wet in the bags for months.
I have never had any issues with the bivvy, never been mouldy, never smelt funny, material never failed etc
I have been very impressed with mine, I tried out quite a few bivvies before the 100t and I cannot see myself changing.
Only thing I would suggest is a larger bivvy bag to store it in as the one it comes in is quite tight.
While all the points below are certainly valid, I will throw in my 2p worth.
I got the 100t last summer, admittedly I do not take care of my bivvy. I have always packed it away wet, never taken it out to dry it out, left it wet in the bags for months.
I have never had any issues with the bivvy, never been mouldy, never smelt funny, material never failed etc
I have been very impressed with mine, I tried out quite a few bivvies before the 100t and I cannot see myself changing.
Only thing I would suggest is a larger bivvy bag to store it in as the one it comes in is quite tight.
In reply to Post #15
That's good to hear that the quality has impressed you to keep it above others.
The main reason I wanted it was for its height and ability to add the Social Cap for when the misses wants to tag along.
I'm 6ft8 so no bivvy is ever going to be big enough! Haha but excited to try it on an overnighter soon.
That's good to hear that the quality has impressed you to keep it above others.
The main reason I wanted it was for its height and ability to add the Social Cap for when the misses wants to tag along.
I'm 6ft8 so no bivvy is ever going to be big enough! Haha but excited to try it on an overnighter soon.
In reply to Post #11
The 3 rod support bar is a godsend, fits between uprights - does what it says on the tin, but much better than the 2 that are either side of door, especially if raining.
If you are fishing a 'dodgy' lake where spod and marker rods go walkies in the night you can also fold your rods in 2 and velcro them in the skullcap fittings.
The 3 rod support bar is a godsend, fits between uprights - does what it says on the tin, but much better than the 2 that are either side of door, especially if raining.
If you are fishing a 'dodgy' lake where spod and marker rods go walkies in the night you can also fold your rods in 2 and velcro them in the skullcap fittings.
In reply to Post #17
Just watched the promo video for this. Great accessory, funny video lol
Thanks 👍
Just watched the promo video for this. Great accessory, funny video lol
Thanks 👍
In reply to Post #18
Yep i just watched this too as it looked relatively useful, the video is funny too, made me laugh but i dont think ill be buying one right now. I also have this bivvy , having used many different ones over the years this one is pretty damm good all round . Had mine a couple of years not treated it like a princess but i do dry it out if i pack the whole thing away wet if its a little damp roud the skirts i just open the bag up and let it breathe / condensate out. the only thing thats broke is one of the elastics down the pole which happens on every bivvy ive ever owned.
I also own a aqua F&L which i use for shorter sessions but if i had to keep one of the 2 it would be the tempest , with the g/s infill and skull cap i love it. the material is light and hard wearing . quick to put up , easy to pack down. Bag is too small really wouldnt be surprised if its the same as the rest of the tempests and thats why its so snug. but it does fit, and i pack mine away with the infill on.
Id like the option to fold back the sides further personally without using clothes pegs but its not the end of the world. Overall a great bivvy.
Yep i just watched this too as it looked relatively useful, the video is funny too, made me laugh but i dont think ill be buying one right now. I also have this bivvy , having used many different ones over the years this one is pretty damm good all round . Had mine a couple of years not treated it like a princess but i do dry it out if i pack the whole thing away wet if its a little damp roud the skirts i just open the bag up and let it breathe / condensate out. the only thing thats broke is one of the elastics down the pole which happens on every bivvy ive ever owned.
I also own a aqua F&L which i use for shorter sessions but if i had to keep one of the 2 it would be the tempest , with the g/s infill and skull cap i love it. the material is light and hard wearing . quick to put up , easy to pack down. Bag is too small really wouldnt be surprised if its the same as the rest of the tempests and thats why its so snug. but it does fit, and i pack mine away with the infill on.
Id like the option to fold back the sides further personally without using clothes pegs but its not the end of the world. Overall a great bivvy.
In reply to Post #19
Trakker multie rod support bar, Saw the video but i dont see a bar like the Avid Carp Rod Retention Bivvy Bar?
Trakker multie rod support bar, Saw the video but i dont see a bar like the Avid Carp Rod Retention Bivvy Bar?
In reply to Post #19
Sounds like I made a good choice then
Everything seems really good with it so far. Got my first rst weekender session using it in April.
Sounds like I made a good choice then
Everything seems really good with it so far. Got my first rst weekender session using it in April.
In reply to Post #20
it seems to have a flexible pole in it as the guy bends it in the video.
it seems to have a flexible pole in it as the guy bends it in the video.
In reply to Post #22
Yeah looks to be slightly flexible.
But seems overkill as you would have 2-3 rods out and then 1 spot rod and maybe 1 marker rod on the current rod straps.
Yeah looks to be slightly flexible.
But seems overkill as you would have 2-3 rods out and then 1 spot rod and maybe 1 marker rod on the current rod straps.
I have the 100T, it's the ideal shelter for me. Plenty of space, plenty of height, goes up and down quick and doesn't weigh a ton.
I don't think I'll bother with that strap contraption though, you can just lean three rods on the back no bother without it?
I don't think I'll bother with that strap contraption though, you can just lean three rods on the back no bother without it?
In reply to Post #24
Agreed, leaning the rods works well.
Any tips for using it? Or accessories ya recommend?
Agreed, leaning the rods works well.
Any tips for using it? Or accessories ya recommend?
A bit broke off my Tempest 100T this Friday
Will try to post a pic later. Not great after only 18 months.
Will try to post a pic later. Not great after only 18 months.
In reply to Post #25
Not really to be honest. I only use it as a brolly, so no accessories. I did think about the mozzi mesh, but I always think they trap as much in as keeping out!
No special care, I pack it up wet if it's wet and it's fine. Same went for the original tempest Brolly it replaced. The beauty of nylon shelters.
Not really to be honest. I only use it as a brolly, so no accessories. I did think about the mozzi mesh, but I always think they trap as much in as keeping out!
No special care, I pack it up wet if it's wet and it's fine. Same went for the original tempest Brolly it replaced. The beauty of nylon shelters.
What prevents me from buying one is the cloth, you can see through it , I don't think it's ideal for the colder nights and if it rains in terms of condensation, yes you can buy a wrap that will help but for you still have a bivvy with paper thin cloth.
The concept is great hope Trakker comes soon with the 100T aquatexx version
The concept is great hope Trakker comes soon with the 100T aquatexx version
In reply to Post #28
I prefer the nylon to the Aquatex on my Armo. Lighter, dries quicker and needs no care at all.
I don't want a pitch black hovel to sit in, just something that keeps the rain out. And I don't use a front so no condensation.
But different people want different things from a shelter.
I prefer the nylon to the Aquatex on my Armo. Lighter, dries quicker and needs no care at all.
I don't want a pitch black hovel to sit in, just something that keeps the rain out. And I don't use a front so no condensation.
But different people want different things from a shelter.
In reply to Post #28
I spoke to Adam Reed at the Essex show yesterday and asked him this same question, he said they will be doing the 100T in aquatexx but nothing in the pipeline as yet, so couldn't give any dates or timescales.
I spoke to Adam Reed at the Essex show yesterday and asked him this same question, he said they will be doing the 100T in aquatexx but nothing in the pipeline as yet, so couldn't give any dates or timescales.
In reply to Post #28
I had the 100T and got rid of it due to bad condensation issues. I used the skull cap and always had the front open, never cooked etc in it. On colder nights it was literally dropping. Had the same issue with the Nash Hide Pro Xl too. I now have the Fox Frontier X and have fished in sub zero temps with no condensation inside the bivvy at all.
I had the 100T and got rid of it due to bad condensation issues. I used the skull cap and always had the front open, never cooked etc in it. On colder nights it was literally dropping. Had the same issue with the Nash Hide Pro Xl too. I now have the Fox Frontier X and have fished in sub zero temps with no condensation inside the bivvy at all.
In reply to Post #31
Good to now that the Nash hide also have condensation problems,
Good to now that the Nash hide also have condensation problems,
In reply to Post #31
So strange that. I have the 100T and have fished with it
In all conditions. I've never had the door down but often thw sides are on.
Yet I've never had much condensation . And once I got the skull cap. Absolutely none.
Maybe I don't breathe.
So strange that. I have the 100T and have fished with it
In all conditions. I've never had the door down but often thw sides are on.
Yet I've never had much condensation . And once I got the skull cap. Absolutely none.
Maybe I don't breathe.
Same here , very little condensation before , and none after fitting skull cap.
In reply to Post #34
Yeah is weird how we all experience it differently.
Yeah is weird how we all experience it differently.
In reply to Post #33
Fingers crossed I don't this weekend I should hopefully be using the Social Cap, which I was confused as to why this doesn't cover the whole bivvy like the Skull Cap does????
Fingers crossed I don't this weekend
I should hopefully be using the Social Cap, which I was confused as to why this doesn't cover the whole bivvy like the Skull Cap does????
In reply to Post #37
Oh no, that just happen?
Oh no, that just happen?
In reply to Post #38
Yep. Didnt realise until I came to peg the front and it was all lopsided. As the skull cap bar still went in so it seemed fine
And I couldn't see it had sheared off when standing above it.
So no big bang or excessive force. It just went.
Yep. Didnt realise until I came to peg the front and it was all lopsided. As the skull cap bar still went in so it seemed fine
And I couldn't see it had sheared off when standing above it.
So no big bang or excessive force. It just went.
In reply to Post #39
Buggar!
Sorry bro. Hopefully something that can be fixed.
Buggar!
Sorry bro. Hopefully something that can be fixed.
In reply to Post #39
Has that ripped the black nylon aswell, looks like something may have been caught when youve opened it up. Easily done unfortunately
Has that ripped the black nylon aswell, looks like something may have been caught when youve opened it up. Easily done unfortunately
In reply to Post #41
Not.a.chance it opened nice and easy. I've got 15
Years of wrangling a full size pioneer too.
However, it's made at a budget and under a lot.of tension when erected. Its gone at a stress point.
Not.a.chance it opened nice and easy. I've got 15
Years of wrangling a full size pioneer too.
However, it's made at a budget and under a lot.of tension when erected. Its gone at a stress point.
In reply to Post #42
https://www.tacklebox.co.uk/bivvy-accessories/trakker-tempesr-hardware-kit.html
https://www.tacklebox.co.uk/bivvy-accessories/trakker-tempesr-hardware-kit.html
In reply to Post #43
anyone know anywhere currently with the infill panel in stock?
been trying online and at AD for a while but never seems to come into stock, my local AD said they are -12 currently and he didn't even know when or how many would be on the next delivery.
anyone know anywhere currently with the infill panel in stock?
been trying online and at AD for a while but never seems to come into stock, my local AD said they are -12 currently and he didn't even know when or how many would be on the next delivery.
In reply to Post #44
Try danson angling 🤷🏻♂️
Try danson angling 🤷🏻♂️
In reply to Post #44
I thought id seen some on eBay new for sale.
I thought id seen some on eBay new for sale.
In reply to Post #44
I can't find one in any stores, Tacklebox reckon they'll have stock mid April. Worth checking you local Angling Direct, even though the website says out of stock my local had a few in when I was after one.
I can't find one in any stores, Tacklebox reckon they'll have stock mid April. Worth checking you local Angling Direct, even though the website says out of stock my local had a few in when I was after one.
In reply to Post #33
First weekend in it went well, small amount of condensation but no drips. Although I did have the full infill on and had a candle bivvy heater going and worked a charm!
First weekend in it went well, small amount of condensation but no drips. Although I did have the full infill on and had a candle bivvy heater going and worked a charm!
Regarding condensation...
I knew I would be fishing through the last big storm and wanted to be on the end of it, but not under any overhead trees for obvious reasons! I treated myself to the infill for the 100T having only ever used it as a brolly type shelter in the past.
After this weekend at -1C I can confirm the following findings;
Infill in with door open - condensation
Infill removed so just the brolly - no condensation
I don't bother with a groundsheet. If you don't want condensation don't mess about with doors and panels on the front, have it completely open and its dry as a bone.
I knew I would be fishing through the last big storm and wanted to be on the end of it, but not under any overhead trees for obvious reasons! I treated myself to the infill for the 100T having only ever used it as a brolly type shelter in the past.
After this weekend at -1C I can confirm the following findings;
Infill in with door open - condensation
Infill removed so just the brolly - no condensation
I don't bother with a groundsheet. If you don't want condensation don't mess about with doors and panels on the front, have it completely open and its dry as a bone.
In reply to Post #49
That's asking far to much of today's camping anglers.
That's asking far to much of today's camping anglers.
In reply to Post #49
Good insight, I opted for warmth over caring about condensation with it being so cold haha
Good insight, I opted for warmth over caring about condensation with it being so cold haha
In reply to Post #49
Doesnt a ground sheet help reduce condensation?
Doesnt a ground sheet help reduce condensation?
In reply to Post #54
Possibly, but I don't use one. In summer they are pointless and in winter they just get caked in mud. My point was if you don't have a front on your shelter you don't need one.
Possibly, but I don't use one. In summer they are pointless and in winter they just get caked in mud. My point was if you don't have a front on your shelter you don't need one.
In reply to Post #55
The one thing I missed was having a small loop at the top for a hiccup light.
The one thing I missed was having a small loop at the top for a hiccup light.
Theres always use for a groundsheet when rain is forecast, im sat out in the pissing rain bow, and without my groundsheet, this small stream running under it, would have drenched all my bags
In reply to Post #57
And my delkims are still working, as expected, incase anyone was wondering
And my delkims are still working, as expected, incase anyone was wondering
In reply to Post #57
Don't put your bags in the bit with the stream?
If it's raining that heavy then it's also coming in the front, and I'd rather it soak into the ground than puddle up on a sheet of plastic.
If people want to carry a groundsheet around it's up to them, I'm just saying if you don't have a front on a brolly you don't need one to stop condensation.
Don't put your bags in the bit with the stream?
If it's raining that heavy then it's also coming in the front, and I'd rather it soak into the ground than puddle up on a sheet of plastic.
If people want to carry a groundsheet around it's up to them, I'm just saying if you don't have a front on a brolly you don't need one to stop condensation.
In reply to Post #58
Mine worked fine last night and this morning in the pissing rain too, never had a problem with my TXI+
Mine worked fine last night and this morning in the pissing rain too, never had a problem with my TXI+
In reply to Post #59
The power of hindsight and all that. But with the ground sheet, i didnt need to worry about it. Its hardly heavy, and folds flat on the barrow under my bedchair
Top of the groundsheet is bone dry. And why would water running down a slope come in the front? Its wasnt pooling up, it was running under the groundsheet, down towards the lake
The power of hindsight and all that. But with the ground sheet, i didnt need to worry about it. Its hardly heavy, and folds flat on the barrow under my bedchair
Top of the groundsheet is bone dry. And why would water running down a slope come in the front? Its wasnt pooling up, it was running under the groundsheet, down towards the lake
In reply to Post #61
Runy rain, I don't believe it next you'll be telling us it was wet rain and it didn't stick to delkim.
Runy rain, I don't believe it next you'll be telling us it was wet rain and it didn't stick to delkim.
In reply to Post #61
I meant rain falling from sky coming in the front of the brolly, not flowing in from the ground
I meant rain falling from sky coming in the front of the brolly, not flowing in from the ground
In reply to Post #63
Question....should the flaps on the bottom of the bivvy be folding outward or inward?
If inward, do they then sit under the ground sheet?
Question....should the flaps on the bottom of the bivvy be folding outward or inward?
If inward, do they then sit under the ground sheet?
In reply to Post #63
The rain was coming sideways from behind. Had a nice dry patch about 2 foot on front of the bivvy, either side of the stream
The rain was coming sideways from behind. Had a nice dry patch about 2 foot on front of the bivvy, either side of the stream
In reply to Post #64
Inward, and under the groundsheet
Inward, and under the groundsheet
In reply to Post #66
Great, thanks 👍
Great, thanks 👍
In reply to Post #67
Yeah i agree with post 49, even if you use the mozzi infill you still seem to get condensation
Yeah i agree with post 49, even if you use the mozzi infill you still seem to get condensation
In reply to Post #68
The condensation I had was a very thin layer which then evaporated in the morning when I opened the door.
Are people getting worse condensation that is then dripping down onto you and your gear?
The condensation I had was a very thin layer which then evaporated in the morning when I opened the door.
Are people getting worse condensation that is then dripping down onto you and your gear?
In reply to Post #69
i was out at the weekend it dropped to around -2 at night and i only have the mozzi infill as i am struggling to get hold of a full infill panel. In the morning there was condensation dripping on me, i didnt use the skullcap wrap however, im sure this reduces condensation.
i was out at the weekend it dropped to around -2 at night and i only have the mozzi infill as i am struggling to get hold of a full infill panel. In the morning there was condensation dripping on me, i didnt use the skullcap wrap however, im sure this reduces condensation.
In reply to Post #70
Yeah I had the full Skull Wrap on and it got to -1 at night. I had the full infill panel on and got a very thin layer of condensation that didn't drip so definitely worked well.
Yeah I had the full Skull Wrap on and it got to -1 at night. I had the full infill panel on and got a very thin layer of condensation that didn't drip so definitely worked well.
In reply to Post #37
Ive spoken to Trakker. As its 18 months old they no longer cover it on warranty. That's only a year.
What has sheared off is a hex bolt. The majority of which is was still in the pole. Unscrewed that so I don't need to pay for another pole.
Instead it's 14.99 for a 3 bolt kit as a package. So presumably
This has happened before. Also 5 quid postage.
Still, better than a new bivvy I suppose.
Ive spoken to Trakker. As its 18 months old they no longer cover it on warranty. That's only a year.
What has sheared off is a hex bolt. The majority of which is was still in the pole. Unscrewed that so I don't need to pay for another pole.
Instead it's 14.99 for a 3 bolt kit as a package. So presumably
This has happened before. Also 5 quid postage.
Still, better than a new bivvy I suppose.
In reply to Post #72
Definitely beats a new bivvy lol least you can fix it 👍
Definitely beats a new bivvy lol least you can fix it 👍
In reply to Post #72
So some bolts posted work out at nearly 10% of the overall value of the bivvy? Better than a new bivvy yes, but they are taking the piss with that price. What is happening with the ripped part?
So some bolts posted work out at nearly 10% of the overall value of the bivvy? Better than a new bivvy yes, but they are taking the piss with that price. What is happening with the ripped part?
In reply to Post #74
Agreed.
I'm hoping the ripped part isn't important. It's a paper thin
Bit of well paper stuff. And it's just seems.to have pulled out
From under the stitching and caused.no damage. Its like its just torn
Agreed.
I'm hoping the ripped part isn't important. It's a paper thin
Bit of well paper stuff. And it's just seems.to have pulled out
From under the stitching and caused.no damage. Its like its just torn
In reply to Post #75
Hopefully something you can sort too bud.
Have to post a pic once you have fixed it all.
Hopefully something you can sort too bud.
Have to post a pic once you have fixed it all.
In reply to Post #28
Personally I think the benefits from a higher rated HSH fabric are lost as they do not breath so easily and take forever to dry out...
ALL single skin bivvies or brollies will get condensation so matter what fabric it's made from so the positives from a higher rated fabric are limited imo.
Personally I think the benefits from a higher rated HSH fabric are lost as they do not breath so easily and take forever to dry out...
ALL single skin bivvies or brollies will get condensation so matter what fabric it's made from so the positives from a higher rated fabric are limited imo.
In reply to Post #77
My Frontier drys very fast, condesation on a wet day on the inside without vapaur peak 0.
I have had the slx v3 plus same cloth material as the 100t, i now have have Armo v4 plus (aquataxx) quality in cloth is day and night difference
My Frontier drys very fast, condesation on a wet day on the inside without vapaur peak 0.
I have had the slx v3 plus same cloth material as the 100t, i now have have Armo v4 plus (aquataxx) quality in cloth is day and night difference
In reply to Post #76
No pics yet. But I fixed it. In case anyone's following this or for the future. The 3 front poles that you put the skup cap into.
They have a threaded hex bolt screwed into the end that hold stormpole adapters on the left and right and also holds in place
An eyelet that makes the rain gutter.
Now that I've replaced the broken one. I can see that the hex bolt snapped just where the thread starts. The torn black material might have some slight reinforcing qualities but I think is mostly aesthetics.
It's working perfectly now as is. Which leads me to believe that the bolt failed and would have pinged off and torn the black material.
No pics yet. But I fixed it. In case anyone's following this or for the future. The 3 front poles that you put the skup cap into.
They have a threaded hex bolt screwed into the end that hold stormpole adapters on the left and right and also holds in place
An eyelet that makes the rain gutter.
Now that I've replaced the broken one. I can see that the hex bolt snapped just where the thread starts. The torn black material might have some slight reinforcing qualities but I think is mostly aesthetics.
It's working perfectly now as is. Which leads me to believe that the bolt failed and would have pinged off and torn the black material.
In reply to Post #79
Nice update.
What's the plan for the torn material?
Nice update.
What's the plan for the torn material?
In reply to Post #80
Going to leave it. Doesn't seem to do much it isn't bivvy material
It's much weaker than that. I always use the skull cap
So you don't see it anyway.
Going to leave it. Doesn't seem to do much it isn't bivvy material
It's much weaker than that. I always use the skull cap
So you don't see it anyway.
In reply to Post #81
Fair enough 👍
Skull cap does work well, I like the simple attachment and how it just hooks over the peg heads.
I was using cheap NGT platform pegs the other weekend and everything worked great with um.
Fair enough 👍
Skull cap does work well, I like the simple attachment and how it just hooks over the peg heads.
I was using cheap NGT platform pegs the other weekend and everything worked great with um.
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