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Bivvy bag replacement. (22 posts / 1,855 views)
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #1 20 Aug 2022 09:01
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My bivvy carryall / bag that came with my tempest air several years ago has finally given up . Can anyone please recommend a decent quality replacement that will take my tempest , ground sheet , pegs / poles etc . I need it reasonably sized so that it's not bursting at the seams. Don't mind paying a little more if it's going to last , thanks.
Boo Boo
Posts: 8,856
Post #2 20 Aug 2022 09:18
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In reply to Post #1
I replaced my tempest brolly bag with an oversized bag from Army Andy and it's quality. Think it was £45 with postage? I can get the brolly, pegs, groundsheet, cap wrap, solid front and mozzi fronts in it if needs be
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #3 20 Aug 2022 09:23
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In reply to Post #2
Thanks for that . I need one with enough room as I think stuffing my current one with skull cap etc has finally destroyed the stitching . Has army Andy got a website so I can see some pictures/ dimensions etc , thanks?
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #4 20 Aug 2022 09:34
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In reply to Post #3
He is on here carpy0600,his work is amazing quality
BRB BRB
Posts: 1,423
Post #5 20 Aug 2022 11:31
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In reply to Post #4
I had an Army Andy one. No complaints about the workmanship but it was ill thoughout. The ends were just flat stitched. What it needed was a round panel sewn in each end to make all the space inside useable. I suggest if you order one from him to make sure that is specified unless he has worked that out himself from feedback.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #6 20 Aug 2022 12:08
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I had Army Andy make me an extra large one for my Tempest bivvy

I wanted it extra big so if it was pissing down when I had to pack up I could just bundle the bivvy up and drop it quickly and easily into the bag this has worked superbly and the next morning I have taken the bivvy out to dry it and tipped all the water out of the bag and dried it in the line
the material Andy uses its amazing super strong that will last a lifetime personally I would not want the ends rounded I like the extra room I used to put my old oval in there too
BRB BRB
Posts: 1,423
Post #7 20 Aug 2022 12:39
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In reply to Post #6
For me there is a lot more useable room in a tube than an envelope but each to their own.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #8 20 Aug 2022 13:22
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In reply to Post #7
what an earth are you talking about mine is nothing like a envelope
this is it with a Tempest bivvy and groundsheet and scull cap and a large bivvy mat

and the ends YOU want rounded I can put a plastic bag with spare clothes inside or spare shoes etc and it wont be like a sausage in a skin either big smile but as you said each to their own.
jeffire jeffire
Posts: 4,442
Post #9 20 Aug 2022 13:44
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Arny andy ,ccp both will do a fine job
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #10 20 Aug 2022 14:13
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In reply to Post #8
Most bivvy bags are like that but I had a fox bivvy once with the round ends and I must admit it did seem to go in alot easier and had more room for other bits
BRB BRB
Posts: 1,423
Post #11 20 Aug 2022 14:46
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In reply to Post #10
Gerry is always right Tony so best left.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #12 20 Aug 2022 15:14
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In reply to Post #11
Gerry is always right Tony so best left.
because I have an opinion and dont agree with >>((No complaints about the workmanship but it was ill thoughout. ))?
you sarcastic bellend
dickweed dickweed
Posts: 1,268
Post #13 20 Aug 2022 19:49
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Give Edel Maya a call.
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #14 20 Aug 2022 23:38
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In reply to Post #13
Thanks everyone for your replies. If ordering from Army Andy do you need to specify dimensions etc , thanks
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #15 20 Aug 2022 23:40
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In reply to Post #14
I'm sure he will know the sizes but you may want it bigger than what he makes as his standard size.If you Message him he is really helpful
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #16 21 Aug 2022 09:11
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In reply to Post #15
Thanks for that . I had looked at the Cotswold Aquarius ones but while I don't mind paying for a decent quality one the Cotswold one did seem a bit pricey .
JimM
Posts: 220
Post #17 22 Aug 2022 15:51
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Have to say rounded ends or some sort of box design bag would be my preference as well. Likely to push the cost up though as more work involved.
andy2461 andy2461
Posts: 1,402
Post #18 22 Aug 2022 16:11
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In reply to Post #17
I managed to pick up a Cotswold bivvy bag for £45
Really great bit of bit
TopgunAdams TopgunAdams
Posts: 2,526
Post #19 25 Aug 2022 10:55
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In reply to Post #9
I agree, Army Andy has made quite a few things for me including a new bivvy bag and have never hadv a problem with any of them
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #20 5 Nov 2022 17:11
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In reply to Post #19
Must admit army Andy's look impressive . I noticed when looking through his photos that some have a strap and clip at each end . Do people find this useful to compress everything, thanks?
Boo Boo
Posts: 8,856
Post #21 5 Nov 2022 21:39
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In reply to Post #20
I find the straps ok. Obviously they only compress that area but I always still clip the straps on and pull them tight
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #22 6 Nov 2022 08:10
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In reply to Post #21
Thanks for that 👍
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