I don't keep up with bivvies at all, but I saw that carpology video about the solar spider compact, looks like some really good features, if they would only make a bigger version with a wrap that extends a bit more it would be perfect. Is this likely to happen?
In reply to Post #1
Solar will release a new bivvy in 2023. Looks a lot like this one, so maybe suits your preferences.
Solar will release a new bivvy in 2023. Looks a lot like this one, so maybe suits your preferences.
In reply to Post #1
they have a bigger version the original is bigger but lower W 280cm x 190cm x h 130cm too low for me
LINKY POO
AND THE NEW COMPACT VERSION 2.70 x 1.50 x 1.60 LINKY POO 2
they have a bigger version the original is bigger but lower W 280cm x 190cm x h 130cm too low for me
LINKY POO
AND THE NEW COMPACT VERSION 2.70 x 1.50 x 1.60 LINKY POO 2
In reply to Post #1
I watched that at lunchtime, looks a decent bit of kit. Not too expensive for just the shelter either :-)
Not sure if I'd prefer this or the Fox frontier Lite
I watched that at lunchtime, looks a decent bit of kit. Not too expensive for just the shelter either :-)
Not sure if I'd prefer this or the Fox frontier Lite
In reply to Post #4
ANGLING4LESS have still got Cyber monday 15% off everything till December 5th BIG SMILE !!!!
here is the unbeatable AMAZING DEAL I JUST GOT IF YOUR WANTING
A SOLAR SPIDER COMPACT BIVVY ?? I DONT THINK YOU WILL BETTER THIS
prices with discount code applied
Solar SP Green Compact Spider Bivvy........ ....£184.99
Solar SP Green Compact Spider infil panel.......£54.99
Compact Spider Heavy Duty zip in Groundsheet... £29.99
Spider Mozzie Mesh Front with Mag-loc...........£34.99
Order Total: £304.96 free delivery of course
Oh and the Wrap (only available in camo) with discount is £144.49
so if you bought everything available inc wrap the total would be total; RRP IS A STAGGERING £700.95
BUT I GOT IT ALL FOR £449.45
A SAVING OF £251.5p
ANGLING4LESS have still got Cyber monday 15% off everything till December 5th BIG SMILE !!!!
here is the unbeatable AMAZING DEAL I JUST GOT IF YOUR WANTING
A SOLAR SPIDER COMPACT BIVVY ?? I DONT THINK YOU WILL BETTER THIS
prices with discount code applied
Solar SP Green Compact Spider Bivvy........ ....£184.99
Solar SP Green Compact Spider infil panel.......£54.99
Compact Spider Heavy Duty zip in Groundsheet... £29.99
Spider Mozzie Mesh Front with Mag-loc...........£34.99
Order Total: £304.96 free delivery of course
Oh and the Wrap (only available in camo) with discount is £144.49
so if you bought everything available inc wrap the total would be total; RRP IS A STAGGERING £700.95
BUT I GOT IT ALL FOR £449.45
A SAVING OF £251.5p
In reply to Post #1
Its coming
Its coming
In reply to Post #3
Decent height on that compact but it wouldnt sway me from my Tempest 100T. Thats quicker
Decent height on that compact but it wouldnt sway me from my Tempest 100T. Thats quicker
In reply to Post #1
I just asked that question on the other page talking about this.
it would be perfect if the bedchair didn't touch the sides but as it does (according to the new video ) I can't buy it because that would stress me out too much.
Please make a slightly bigger version solar..
I just asked that question on the other page talking about this.
it would be perfect if the bedchair didn't touch the sides but as it does (according to the new video ) I can't buy it because that would stress me out too much.
Please make a slightly bigger version solar..
In reply to Post #7
it might not be quicker..I just watched the video and that was quick to set up.
I like the 100t but the material is soooo thin and condensation is horrendous.
I don't have a 100t but my nephew does and it gets really wet inside.
it might not be quicker..I just watched the video and that was quick to set up.
I like the 100t but the material is soooo thin and condensation is horrendous.
I don't have a 100t but my nephew does and it gets really wet inside.
In reply to Post #9
We all seem to experience that differently.
I like the material as it keeps it.nice and light and dries quickly. Prefer it to my aquatex bivvies now.
And I never notice any condensation. Though I always have the skull cap attached and have only used the infil twice in 2 years.
We all seem to experience that differently.
I like the material as it keeps it.nice and light and dries quickly. Prefer it to my aquatex bivvies now.
And I never notice any condensation. Though I always have the skull cap attached and have only used the infil twice in 2 years.
In reply to Post #10
The skull cap makes a world of difference on the Tempest. When released I thought it was a gimmick but it's anything but that and I feel if using a Tempest brolly the skull cap is essential
The skull cap makes a world of difference on the Tempest. When released I thought it was a gimmick but it's anything but that and I feel if using a Tempest brolly the skull cap is essential
In reply to Post #8
well it depends on what size bed you have if it touches the sides or not
they state the size ??
- Dimensions 2.70cm x 1.50cm x 1.60cm
in my case I have a Solar CH08 Bedchair and its 205cm x 80cm
so no problem big gap either end
my mate is in his fishing the Trent as we speak temps been down to 3c and he has had no condensation problems and is using it with the wrap too it says its very dark inside with the wrap on he loves it
well it depends on what size bed you have if it touches the sides or not
they state the size ??
- Dimensions 2.70cm x 1.50cm x 1.60cm
in my case I have a Solar CH08 Bedchair and its 205cm x 80cm
so no problem big gap either end
my mate is in his fishing the Trent as we speak temps been down to 3c and he has had no condensation problems and is using it with the wrap too it says its very dark inside with the wrap on he loves it
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In reply to Post #11
do you mean for condensation ?
do you mean for condensation ?
In reply to Post #14
I do. I didn't have as many issues as some with it before I got the skull cap but the ones I did have were resolved by putting a cap on. I've since switched to the Solar Undercover brolly which is great but if I go back to a Tempest I will definitely get with the cap, probably the cap wrap as that looks like a quality addition
I do. I didn't have as many issues as some with it before I got the skull cap but the ones I did have were resolved by putting a cap on. I've since switched to the Solar Undercover brolly which is great but if I go back to a Tempest I will definitely get with the cap, probably the cap wrap as that looks like a quality addition
In reply to Post #15
I like the cap as it's fit.and forget it.
For.me the 100t is all about overnighters
Speed and convenience. The fact that it can be.left on
And genuinely doesn't make it harder to pop the brolly up
Is a massive plus. Makes it darker inside and for.minimum extra weight doubles the waterproofness of the area most likely
To be problematic in a downpour.
I like the cap as it's fit.and forget it.
For.me the 100t is all about overnighters
Speed and convenience. The fact that it can be.left on
And genuinely doesn't make it harder to pop the brolly up
Is a massive plus. Makes it darker inside and for.minimum extra weight doubles the waterproofness of the area most likely
To be problematic in a downpour.
In reply to Post #16
sounds like i need one - i have the full outer skin but can never be bothered to get it out and put it on !
sounds like i need one - i have the full outer skin but can never be bothered to get it out and put it on !
In reply to Post #17
A lot of our new swims are small boarded dugouts now
Bad enough squeezing by or reaching your leg round to peg
So I figured the full wrap would be a pain
A lot of our new swims are small boarded dugouts now
Bad enough squeezing by or reaching your leg round to peg
So I figured the full wrap would be a pain
In reply to Post #16
YEP on my original Pioneer I always left my skull cap on all year and did the same on my Tempest never took the skull cap off
2 reasons
1 in summer makes it so much cooler
and
2 in winter keeps it warmer and stops condensation on the roof area
silly not leaving it on IMO
YEP on my original Pioneer I always left my skull cap on all year and did the same on my Tempest never took the skull cap off
2 reasons
1 in summer makes it so much cooler
and
2 in winter keeps it warmer and stops condensation on the roof area
silly not leaving it on IMO
In reply to Post #5
You sound happy Gerry
What a ****ing rip off, “additions” kerching
Tents no longer come with ground sheets or doors, you can always scrape enough together to buy the basic tent and then by all the additions later. Another crafty marketing ploy to mug off the Angler working man
You sound happy Gerry
What a ****ing rip off, “additions” kerching
Tents no longer come with ground sheets or doors, you can always scrape enough together to buy the basic tent and then by all the additions later. Another crafty marketing ploy to mug off the Angler working man
In reply to Post #20
Yes very happy mate (dont forget free boxing friday nights chan 5 21,00)
2 ways at looking at the way they sell bivvies
think they said they did it for all the people that never use a groundsheet or front ? and moaned they were forced to buy something they wont use ?
but of course by splitting it up they jack the prices up too
Yes very happy mate (dont forget free boxing friday nights chan 5 21,00) 2 ways at looking at the way they sell bivvies
think they said they did it for all the people that never use a groundsheet or front ? and moaned they were forced to buy something they wont use ?
but of course by splitting it up they jack the prices up too
In reply to Post #10
I like the material as it keeps it.nice and light and dries quickly. Prefer it to my aquatex bivvies now.
im with you on this .... Aquatex is heavy, bulky and takes an age to dry .... I much prefer a decent nylon or lightweight polyester for all but long session bivvies. As a single skin ive never found much difference between any of the materials anyway .... apart from a Titan i had (Slippery Eel material?) .... condensation rained down on that bugger lol
I like the material as it keeps it.nice and light and dries quickly. Prefer it to my aquatex bivvies now.
im with you on this .... Aquatex is heavy, bulky and takes an age to dry .... I much prefer a decent nylon or lightweight polyester for all but long session bivvies. As a single skin ive never found much difference between any of the materials anyway .... apart from a Titan i had (Slippery Eel material?) .... condensation rained down on that bugger lol
Just took delivery of my Spider compact and put it up (in the conservatory!), which took roughly 30 seconds.
Must say, I'm well impressed, and IMO the quality blows my trakker tempest out of the water!
Must say, I'm well impressed, and IMO the quality blows my trakker tempest out of the water!
I recently bought the green spider compact, groundsheet and infill from Angling4less when they had it on offer. Used it 2 weeks ago for the first time and was very impressed. Goes up very quickly and the groundsheet and infill zip in with no problems at all. Only issue is I found the front 2 poles to be slightly tricky to get in and out - but easily sorted with a bit of oil/grease. The drip cap inside was really useful and there are some nice extras like the internal pockets and the fact you can zip the groundsheet all the way round even under the door. Absolute bargain for what I paid for it!
my pal has been using his for a long while now he was one of the first to own he bought it from belgium as it was at the time much cheaper
(but no where near as the black friday Anglin4less deal)
Anyway he said in bright conditions its very light inside but the moment you put the wrap on it turns to really dark he is one of those people thats has every bivvy that comes out and he mainly fishes Rivers with small uneven swims hates insects with a passion
and he said Gerry hand on heart its the best shelter I have ever had its got everything I have ever wanted in a bivvy only thing he would like is a skull cap for it
and I agree so if you do ? then bombard Solars facebook page telling them we want one ( it worked with the groundsheet)
(but no where near as the black friday Anglin4less deal)
Anyway he said in bright conditions its very light inside but the moment you put the wrap on it turns to really dark he is one of those people thats has every bivvy that comes out and he mainly fishes Rivers with small uneven swims hates insects with a passion
and he said Gerry hand on heart its the best shelter I have ever had its got everything I have ever wanted in a bivvy only thing he would like is a skull cap for it
and I agree so if you do ? then bombard Solars facebook page telling them we want one ( it worked with the groundsheet)
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