Hi all, going to be in need of a new bivvy soon. Current tempest is starting to come apart , had a fair bit of use over the years so doesn't really owe me much. . Baulked at the price of a new one tho. 😡
Anyone got a mk3 defier. At first glance looks ok , but would like someone's honest verdict ,cheers
Anyone got a mk3 defier. At first glance looks ok , but would like someone's honest verdict ,cheers
In reply to Post #1
I have both the MK2 and Mk3.
The MK2 is excellent. Well made, breathable "TEX " type blackout 20000mm material and I love the zip in goundsheet.
It is however quite a compact 1 man, which is why I ordered the Mk3, which apparently has much more useable space.
The full inner capsule and extra vents also sold it for me.
I haven't put it up yet, as it arrived while I am away working, but it will I'm sure be a considerable upgrade on the Mk2 , which is excellent itself.
Buy with confidence, in my opinion.
I have both the MK2 and Mk3.
The MK2 is excellent. Well made, breathable "TEX " type blackout 20000mm material and I love the zip in goundsheet.
It is however quite a compact 1 man, which is why I ordered the Mk3, which apparently has much more useable space.
The full inner capsule and extra vents also sold it for me.
I haven't put it up yet, as it arrived while I am away working, but it will I'm sure be a considerable upgrade on the Mk2 , which is excellent itself.
Buy with confidence, in my opinion.
following this thread as it does look decent for the money
In reply to Post #3
Not too popular yet then ?😂
Not too popular yet then ?😂
In reply to Post #2
The Mk3 looks great. Do they do it in green or just camo dpm?
The Mk3 looks great. Do they do it in green or just camo dpm?
In reply to Post #5
Yes they are doing the mk3 in both green and dpm
Yes they are doing the mk3 in both green and dpm
In reply to Post #6
Sound nice one Chris
Sound nice one Chris
In reply to Post #1
I am on the verge of getting the bivvy, skull cap and wrap. Reviews seem extremely good. Only negative I see is no internal pockets in the bivvy alone and the rod straps are a bit basic. Very tempted.
I am on the verge of getting the bivvy, skull cap and wrap. Reviews seem extremely good. Only negative I see is no internal pockets in the bivvy alone and the rod straps are a bit basic. Very tempted.
In reply to Post #8
It does say 10 internal pockets, but I think that was for the inner dome?
It does say 10 internal pockets, but I think that was for the inner dome?
In reply to Post #8
Anyone used it in proper rain yet? The front porch looks quite flat, just wondering whether any issues with pooling water...cheers
Anyone used it in proper rain yet? The front porch looks quite flat, just wondering whether any issues with pooling water...cheers
In reply to Post #11
Just ordered a green one - I'll let you guys know how I get on with it.
Just ordered a green one - I'll let you guys know how I get on with it.
In reply to Post #12
So have I. With cap and wrap. Although probably only use cap
So have I. With cap and wrap. Although probably only use cap
In reply to Post #1
I hope the quality has improved over the mk1, mine was dreadful quality and went back for a refund. I also found the sloping front left little room.
I hope the quality has improved over the mk1, mine was dreadful quality and went back for a refund. I also found the sloping front left little room.
In reply to Post #14
Just put it up. Cheap and nasty joints,etc and bloody hard to put up. Material seems nice though. Just not finished with any quality.
Just put it up. Cheap and nasty joints,etc and bloody hard to put up. Material seems nice though. Just not finished with any quality.