Hey guys,

Just got my hands on a Trakker Tempest 100T with Skull Cap, Social Cap, Groundsheet and Insect Panel.

Any advice from those who have used one to keep it in good nick?
Anything I should watch out for while putting it up/taking it down?

Thanks in advance 👍

In reply to Post #1
Hi there, few pointers:

1. When packing away ensure there is no material in between the end of the poles at either end, it can pinch and tear.
2. Don put it up or down with the door closed, you didn't mention the infil panel, but is what trakker say too.
3. The ,material is the thin nylon type, so be extra careful with smoking or cooking near it, same goes for bbq sparks.
4. If using the magnet type hooks or bivvy lights ensure there are no sharp edges on either as they can pinch and rip the material either.
5.with the skullcap, if you take it off to pack away, ensure the ends of the 3 poles have no material in front of them as they can mark and damage the material too.
6. If using storm poles use the 3 foot extenders the 4 foots are a bugger to fit with skull cap on and you end up pushing them down under tension of the material with pointed poles end.

In reply to Post #1
Fan it out when putting it up. Hold the two furthest ribs apart
And splay it out walk back a bit while doing so and it will take shape. Only then use the erecting pole and hub.

In reply to Post #2
Amazing. Thanks for writing these out. I'll be sure to remember them!

And good point. It does come with the infil panel too so will remember about that too.

Thanks again!

In reply to Post #3
Perfect thanks 👍 will probably get some practice in the garden lol

In reply to Post #1
the most IMPORTANT POINT the obvious one of course

never ever pack it away wet for any length of time if you have to pack up in the rain as soon as you can open it out and dry it at home
I loaned an almost new spare bivvy to a mate after he had his gear stolen when he returned it he failed to tell me he had packed up in the rain
I put it away in my loft for 10 months then someone put up a wanted add for one so sold it next morning the guy was back the inside had delaminated and it was like large areas and strips of rubber durex hanging down everywhere

In reply to Post #6
Good advice, that sounds a very smelly experience.

Thanks 👍

In reply to Post #4
Whilst some infill I've had have had fiddly zips
The one with my 100t takes seconds to.connect and zip on.

So personally I take it off, if I've used it. Less chance of getting caught up and.damged. I like it open fronted as.much as possible anyway. Especially when sorting your kit in and out.

If the weather nice. I like to put the GS down and make the bed
First at the best angles for visibility and wind direction.
Then pop the shelter up around it.

I also don't use the tension strap. I find once I've pegged the three rear points. If I push the front left and right ribs in an inch or so and then peg it sits perfect and the infill still fits great.

In reply to Post #2
Thread the storm poles into the infill before pegging it out and this issue is solved with either sized sticks.

In reply to Post #6
And this, I live in a flat, so it's a pain in the bum, but make sure tit is dry before packing away properly everytime. Normally spread it out in the bath if it's really wet, or in the hall way if it's just a bit of condensation. Not ideal, but keeps it in good nick

Thanks guys definitely will be drying it out when I get home when needed.

Any accessories beyond what I have that do well with the 100T?

In reply to Post #10
That sounds a right pain drying it :/ cheers for the advice!

In reply to Post #8
Yeah makes sense to just take it off to avoid any potential damage.

Any other accessories you use with yours?

In reply to Post #9
Oh this is good. Thank you

In reply to Post #14
While all the points below are certainly valid, I will throw in my 2p worth.

I got the 100t last summer, admittedly I do not take care of my bivvy. I have always packed it away wet, never taken it out to dry it out, left it wet in the bags for months.

I have never had any issues with the bivvy, never been mouldy, never smelt funny, material never failed etc

I have been very impressed with mine, I tried out quite a few bivvies before the 100t and I cannot see myself changing.

Only thing I would suggest is a larger bivvy bag to store it in as the one it comes in is quite tight.