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Fox r series xl bivvy (58 posts / 21,432 views)
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #1 12 Apr 2019 22:34
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I've been looking for a taller bivvy for a while, I had a bad accident last year and damaged my back. I want a bivvy that I dont have to bend over as much (I'm 6ft3)

Only bivvy I can find is the fox r series xl bivvy, I got a trakker slx v3 at the minute but it's to low down.

Anyone used the fox xl bivvy?
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
Posts: 4,644
Post #2 13 Apr 2019 08:11
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In reply to Post #1
Yes treated myself to a camo 1 man xL

I love it so far really fantastic and solid bit of kit. Well thought out and would recommend without hesitation


👍

Exiledcarper Exiledcarper
Posts: 328
Post #3 13 Apr 2019 11:08
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In reply to Post #2
I have the 2 man Chub Cyfish Dome, which is very spacious and quite tall.
Totally weatherproof and rock solid.
The standard Cyfish ( not Dome ) is very similar, but without the sealed inner capsule, if that's what you prefer.
Had the Dome a couple of years now and hard pressed to see where it could be improved, cracking bit of kit.
The one man is also generoulsy sized, more like a 1.5....
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #4 13 Apr 2019 14:25
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In reply to Post #2
Perfect I do like the camo one, looks a good size in the videos but not many reviews online for it so hard judge. It does look perfect though for what I want and need
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #5 13 Apr 2019 14:26
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In reply to Post #3
Thanks for that bud, do you no the height on it?
IainM IainM
Posts: 131
Post #6 13 Apr 2019 15:32
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In reply to Post #5
Was discussed in a recent thread and I bought one. Haven't had on the bank yet but had it up in the garden. Proper chuffed with it, very spacious and has a decent inner dome design. There was literally nowhere around to view one (in a tackle shop) so I just pulled the trigger on one. Glad I did!
IainM IainM
Posts: 131
Post #7 13 Apr 2019 15:37
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In reply to Post #6
http://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=409411
Wayne Wayne
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Post #8 13 Apr 2019 19:23
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16kg for the 1 man........

That wont do your bad back any good carrying it or barrowing it.........
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #9 13 Apr 2019 19:58
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In reply to Post #8
Weight isn't a problem I do alot of body building bud it's just the bending over getting in and out of the bivvy thats the problem and being crouched over on a chair inside if its raining at the end of the weekend my back is seriously killing me
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #10 13 Apr 2019 20:00
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In reply to Post #6
Thanks for the link bud, was it as big as it seems in the video? It looks a very decent size, just dont want to be crouching over as much that's all. Yeah I have nowhere to view it either which is always my problem I have nothing near me for that.

I wont be getting the capsule I'd rather the wrap instead mate
Wayne Wayne
Posts: 18,777
Post #11 13 Apr 2019 20:40
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In reply to Post #9
Fair play, deffo a market for these taller 1 man bivvys if you suffer back problems or are old......
IainM IainM
Posts: 131
Post #12 13 Apr 2019 20:46
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In reply to Post #10
I'm just shy of 6ft and I can nearly walk into it, but inside it's proper roomy. Sure you'll be happy with it, that was partly the reason I went for the bivvy too, tired of feeling ‘cramped'. Definitely won't have that problem with this bivvy.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #13 13 Apr 2019 22:08
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In reply to Post #11
Yeah aot of them these days are getting smaller, dont get ne wrong I prefer the smaller, compact and easier to put up bivvies but with my back it would be easier to get a taller one. Tbh I'm not 100% going to get one yet just seeing just as I get older I no I'll need it mate

I wouldnt agree with the old bit tho not yet hahaha
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #14 13 Apr 2019 22:11
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In reply to Post #12
Perfect thank you mate I appreciate the reply, sounds perfect for me, was looking at just getting a 2 man version of the bivvy I have but not sure I need all the extra room, I just wanted a taller bivvy and this seems perfect for what I need
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
Posts: 4,644
Post #15 14 Apr 2019 08:05
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In reply to Post #14
1 man is plenty big enough for all the kit for a week Imo

I reckon 2 man only if you have 2 needing to get bedchairs length ways


Stick with 1 manner and it's cheaper too 😉😉
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