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Bivvy with inner capsule (27 posts / 3,801 views)
runneil runneil
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Post #1 3 Apr 2021 09:56
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Anyone who owns one have any observations, good or bad and which one to look at.

I'm needing a new bivvy soon and fancy one with an inner capsule to keep wildlife out.

Have never used even a groundsheet before so will be quite a change , looking at a 1 man bivvy not too large.
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #2 3 Apr 2021 10:05
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-Frontier Xd with capsule (I currently have,only 270x210cm but very large footprint inside and great height)

-Trakker Slx v3 (have the plus version, recommend the 2 man the 1 man is very low)

-Quest defier (zip-in groundsheet) (sold becouse i needed a bigger one for when i go fishing with my son))

-Armo v4 (recommend the 2 man to the 1 man is very low)

-Tempest 150

-RCG Alpha X1

-Cyprinus Typhoon MH (zip-in groundsheet)


Low height
-Nash Titan T1
-Tempest 100

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jjw jjw
Posts: 75
Post #3 3 Apr 2021 13:36
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In reply to Post #1
I've been using a Titan TC with inner capsule. Quick and easy to put up, rock solid. Not very high.
Just got a Fox R-Series XL 1 man with inner capsule, better height for me, much roomier.

Nothing wrong with the Titan but I'm 6'1" and getting on a bit. The old back ain't what it used to be
Dazjones Dazjones
Posts: 10,613
Post #4 3 Apr 2021 15:10
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In reply to Post #1
I've got a T1. Tried the capsule for 1 night and not used it since, don't see the point in them and would rather have the extra space.

Daz
Comebackkid Comebackkid
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Post #5 3 Apr 2021 18:01
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In reply to Post #4
The point is what the original post said, to keep the wildlife out.
runneil runneil
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Post #6 3 Apr 2021 20:10
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In reply to Post #5
Do any of these have a zip in groundsheet? And I assume with all inner capsules you need the ground sheet fitted as well ?
runneil runneil
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Post #7 3 Apr 2021 20:16
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In reply to Post #5
Do any of these have a zip in groundsheet? And I assume with all inner capsules you need the ground sheet fitted as well ?
jjw jjw
Posts: 75
Post #8 3 Apr 2021 20:30
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In reply to Post #6
The Titan capsule has a groundsheet permanently attached.
The Fox XL capsule has a zip in groundsheet.

The mozzies seem to consider me a delicacy, without the capsule I wouldn't be able to have a light on at night.
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #9 3 Apr 2021 20:47
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In reply to Post #7
Frontier xd inner capsule have a zip in ground sheet

For r series xl also.
Baza1075
Posts: 552
Post #10 3 Apr 2021 23:19
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In reply to Post #1
Fox r series xl with capsule. Not the quickest or lightest but a good height and zip in ground sheet that should keep the critters out. It also seems much warmer in winter, in my imagination maybe
runneil runneil
Posts: 1,949
Post #11 4 Apr 2021 08:46
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In reply to Post #10
Liking the look of the Titan T1 any negative comments on this bivvi, and can someone explain how the inner capsule is fitted in?
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #12 4 Apr 2021 08:52
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In reply to Post #11
Really go for the Frontier XD if you're considering the T1
Have seen them side by side T1 is overhyped for his price, low inside with capsule, low door hide, canvas medium quality.

I know there are others hyped about the T1 but they look through rose-colored glasses to the T1 or have never stayed in a Frontier
T1 is also bigger on the outside but inside it have less space then the Frontier XD
Halfcentury
Posts: 1,284
Post #13 4 Apr 2021 08:57
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In reply to Post #11
Just a series of soft plastic clips. Easy to use. Bivvy can be packed away with the capsule fitted. Can't comment on the Fox but I really like the T1. The fitted groundsheet on the capsule is a fairly lightweight one. I put down a heavy duty ground sheet first to protect it.
runneil runneil
Posts: 1,949
Post #14 4 Apr 2021 09:41
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In reply to Post #11
Also any views on the fox r series, and whether the material is the same on khaki and camo version ?
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #15 4 Apr 2021 09:51
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In reply to Post #14
R series is on off the many fail bivvy series Fox have maded, i was not impressed with the canvas looks and feels like cheap 5000hh material + many have problems setting up on uneven ground.
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