I need a quick shelter to throw over my bed on single over nighters. I've already got a bivvy for longer sessions. I've got a mk1 fast and light that I've been using, but for the last few times I've used it in the rain I've ended up with a wet sleeping bag and gear, so I'm just gonna use it for day sessions which is all I really bought it for anyway.
So I'm not gonna spend silly money as I already have a lot of bases covered so I think I'm leaning towards a v2 tempest brolly, light weight, quick set up, decent cover for a single night and less than two hundred pound.
I know they've been out an age now, so my question is has anyone had any real issues with them after a while of ownership and given what I've described do you think they will fit the bill.
I know there's other options but I've got a load of vouchers for a tackle shop and they stock trakker so it makes sense to go for something they stock.
So I'm not gonna spend silly money as I already have a lot of bases covered so I think I'm leaning towards a v2 tempest brolly, light weight, quick set up, decent cover for a single night and less than two hundred pound.
I know they've been out an age now, so my question is has anyone had any real issues with them after a while of ownership and given what I've described do you think they will fit the bill.
I know there's other options but I've got a load of vouchers for a tackle shop and they stock trakker so it makes sense to go for something they stock.
I've had a V2 brolly now for a couple of years and honestly can't fault it, it's well made and easy to put up and down.
If I was too upgrade it would be too a Trakker T-100 but that's just for the extra height and rear panels.
If I was too upgrade it would be too a Trakker T-100 but that's just for the extra height and rear panels.
I bought a second hand V1 brolly off here last year. I love it, fits the bill for me perfectly. I've got a fast n lite and a couple of other bivvys. The only other one I use now is a 2 man when my daughter comes.
The only think I wish it had is vents for when it's boiling hot.
The only think I wish it had is vents for when it's boiling hot.
In reply to Post #2
I'm not very tall so I'm not normally bothered by bivvy height, but lately my backs been a bit iffy and one of the things that's getting on my tits with the fast and light is stooping because of the centre boss.
Are these v2 brollys very low? So you can't sit up straight in one?
I'm not very tall so I'm not normally bothered by bivvy height, but lately my backs been a bit iffy and one of the things that's getting on my tits with the fast and light is stooping because of the centre boss.
Are these v2 brollys very low? So you can't sit up straight in one?
In reply to Post #4
I had the V2 and swapped out for the 100T.
Difference is amazing.
The V2 was "okay" the 100T is superb.
Well worth the change.
I'm about 5'10" by the way.
I had the V2 and swapped out for the 100T.
Difference is amazing.
The V2 was "okay" the 100T is superb.
Well worth the change.
I'm about 5'10" by the way.
In reply to Post #5
Never seen the T version so I just watched the video for the 100t. In it Dean Macey is sitting in a V2 and his head is nearly hitting the roof, I thought oh no I'm not getting one of those. I've just discovered he's 6ft5, basically a fecking giant. I think the std version should be fine for me having watched that.
Never seen the T version so I just watched the video for the 100t. In it Dean Macey is sitting in a V2 and his head is nearly hitting the roof, I thought oh no I'm not getting one of those. I've just discovered he's 6ft5, basically a fecking giant. I think the std version should be fine for me having watched that.
In reply to Post #6
I am 6'1 and never had any issues with v1 or current v2 brolly. I use a flatliter bed.
I am 6'1 and never had any issues with v1 or current v2 brolly. I use a flatliter bed.
In reply to Post #7
I'm another tempest brolly user with no issues. Great bit of kit.
I'm another tempest brolly user with no issues. Great bit of kit.
In reply to Post #6
Standard version will be fine for you Wayne
Standard version will be fine for you Wayne
In reply to Post #1
Yeah, I've had the V2 for a few years now and had absolutely no problems. With the front panel on you can use it all year round. Nice and light with loads of room. One of the best bits of kit I've ever bought. Love it!
Yeah, I've had the V2 for a few years now and had absolutely no problems. With the front panel on you can use it all year round. Nice and light with loads of room. One of the best bits of kit I've ever bought. Love it!
Very impressed with my tempest.
I did buy the esp Lo pro a few weeks ago but managed to return and get my money back.
Felt to small and flimsy.
I did buy the esp Lo pro a few weeks ago but managed to return and get my money back.
Felt to small and flimsy.
In reply to Post #10
Looking to get the V2 for this very reason, offers great versatility
Looking to get the V2 for this very reason, offers great versatility
In reply to Post #2
I have the v2 brolly, and my mate has the 100t, if I had to choose between the 2 I would hands down get the 100t, higher (obviously) rear vents, and although the footprint is the same, it's bigger because the poles are straighter for longer, if that's makes sense, they don't curve in as quick,
I have the v2 brolly, and my mate has the 100t, if I had to choose between the 2 I would hands down get the 100t, higher (obviously) rear vents, and although the footprint is the same, it's bigger because the poles are straighter for longer, if that's makes sense, they don't curve in as quick,
Thank you for all your replies. Being a short arse I eventually went for the standard height and I can sit on my bedchair without my head hitting the roof. Result. With the added bonus that I don't keep hitting my head on the fast and light centre boss.
Quick question. The v2 brolly skull cap and the v2 composite brolly skull cap. Are they the same thing?