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Trakker Tempest RS Range (81 posts / 24,062 views)
Smashing_It Smashing_It
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Post #1 8 Aug 2024 10:40
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Just after some user reviews if possible, I know some people said they had concerns about the plastic knuckle/spring, so mainly want to hear if anyone has had any issues with these yet as I'm looking at getting one in the new year.

Thanks
AndyCarper82 AndyCarper82
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Post #2 8 Aug 2024 11:04
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Eye watering prices for the kit. Is it worth £979 ( usually available at £879+) for a 150 size bivvy? The 100 is £899 - 944.99rrp... discounted to £799 - £850 ish.... Social caps are £400 - £450 rrp alone...

Lol.. . Makes a Nash titan or Fox Frontier look cheap....
HarrisonCarp HarrisonCarp
Posts: 387
Post #3 8 Aug 2024 11:25
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I've used the normal 100T for a few years and it's fast to setup with no issues and doesn't cost the earth.

They also purposely made the new RS range NOT fit any of the non-RS accessories like infill panels, skull caps, wraps etc so that if you just fancied upgrading your core bivvy......you can't unless you buy all the accessories you regularly use with it.

Prutser Prutser
Posts: 3,097
Post #4 8 Aug 2024 11:33
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In reply to Post #3
I got the RS100, perfect...been out about 20 nights and very easy set up, pack down.
Love mine
AndyCarper82 AndyCarper82
Posts: 2,541
Post #5 8 Aug 2024 14:39
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In reply to Post #3
I've also got the standard 100T with cap, wrap, social and it's been perfect, I see the aquatex 100T has also now been discontinued, this was probably required as it was so underpriced at a mere £599 rrp.

john5 john5
Posts: 1,608
Post #6 11 Aug 2024 11:01
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In reply to Post #1
All good for now 👍
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #7 12 Aug 2024 08:56
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Anyone know if there are any plans to bring out a Utility front for the RS range or if previous front will suffice?
scar
Posts: 6,095
Post #8 12 Aug 2024 09:44
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In reply to Post #1
My RS150 is holding up well and a great bit of kit IMHO, only real down side is the cost however, most good items are expensive these days.
Spod Spod
Posts: 13,415
Post #9 12 Aug 2024 09:50
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Also got the RS100 and agree, it is the perfect shelter for me. One niggle is the groundsheet, don't like clip-in jobs personally.
stuart666 stuart666
Posts: 4,779
Post #10 12 Aug 2024 10:25
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In reply to Post #8
Makes it look even more expensive when you can get a aqua pioneer ultralite and skull cap for less than £400 now.
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #11 12 Aug 2024 21:07
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In reply to Post #10
Plus that has thicker fabric aswel. Doesn't mean it's better quality though, but still. That always strikes me when comparing Trakker's and Aqua's Aquatexx: Aqua's is much thicker.
AndyCarper82 AndyCarper82
Posts: 2,541
Post #12 13 Aug 2024 06:59
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In reply to Post #11
Thicker fabric = dries out slower. There's always a positive and negative.

The more people willing to pay ridiculous money for a slightly updated tempest rs the more encouraging it is for Trakker to keep hiking prices and their profit margins.

£900 for a 100 aquatexx which was half that price not long ago is simply outrageous imo.
devon157
Posts: 1,144
Post #13 13 Aug 2024 08:42
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In reply to Post #12
Yes those prices are just insane, I can't honestly see how they can justify those prices.
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #14 15 Aug 2024 06:33
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I seriously looked at one to buy (rs brolly) a short while back, but certain elements made me think again and not buying it and keeping my Fox Frontier X.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #15 15 Aug 2024 11:55
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In reply to Post #13
It's because people keep paying it,wait a few months and prices normally drop
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