In reply to Post #135
What's the view on these bivvies now? Any long term reviews? I'm stuck between this one (can buy a new one for 275 euro now) and the Titan Tc Pro or second hand T1.
What's the view on these bivvies now? Any long term reviews? I'm stuck between this one (can buy a new one for 275 euro now) and the Titan Tc Pro or second hand T1.
In reply to Post #136
Don't know if you are referring to the compact, but out of interest I was looking to see what price 2nd hand ones were on eBay (for no reason
) and there wasn't a single used one for sale. Usually a good sign 
Don't know if you are referring to the compact, but out of interest I was looking to see what price 2nd hand ones were on eBay (for no reason
) and there wasn't a single used one for sale. Usually a good sign
In reply to Post #137
I've spent around 20 nights under mine as a brolly, and 2-3 as a bivvy with front. Can't fault it. Price has actually gone up on both bivvy and winter wrap on ebay. Had trouble sourcing the winter wrap, most shops having sold out recently, leading me to think guys are happy with the bivvy after initial purchase, and are now investing in the ww. I'm awaiting mine atm with anticipation👍
I've spent around 20 nights under mine as a brolly, and 2-3 as a bivvy with front. Can't fault it. Price has actually gone up on both bivvy and winter wrap on ebay. Had trouble sourcing the winter wrap, most shops having sold out recently, leading me to think guys are happy with the bivvy after initial purchase, and are now investing in the ww. I'm awaiting mine atm with anticipation👍
In reply to Post #137
Yes, you're absolutely right mate.
Thanks Richard for responding too. Nice to read that you have had no problems, as I've read some who have had problems.
Yes, you're absolutely right mate.
Thanks Richard for responding too. Nice to read that you have had no problems, as I've read some who have had problems.
In reply to Post #138
I bought mine before last Christmas with the wrap, was a steal at something like £220 all in. Only done a couple nights in the bivvy and the wrap hasn't been out of the bag as yet, but will be next week as i'm on a venue for the week. Can't wait, how sad! lol
I bought mine before last Christmas with the wrap, was a steal at something like £220 all in. Only done a couple nights in the bivvy and the wrap hasn't been out of the bag as yet, but will be next week as i'm on a venue for the week. Can't wait, how sad! lol
In reply to Post #140
Are these as quick erect as a tempest?
Are these as quick erect as a tempest?
In reply to Post #141
Not having used a tempest , but having watched a YouTube brolly vid, I'd say it's not far off ( once you've worked out how to do it, like any new bivvy) . I estimate that from getting the brolly part ( no front) out the bag to having it pegged out takes me no longer that 3-4 min.
Add 2 min to zip on and peg the front.
Not having used a tempest , but having watched a YouTube brolly vid, I'd say it's not far off ( once you've worked out how to do it, like any new bivvy) . I estimate that from getting the brolly part ( no front) out the bag to having it pegged out takes me no longer that 3-4 min.
Add 2 min to zip on and peg the front.
In reply to Post #141
Yes just as quick to set up as a tempest
Yes just as quick to set up as a tempest
In reply to Post #140
Will you post how you got on, as I'm doing a week in France Nov-Dec and have ordered the wrap. Be nice to hear your thoughts after a full week👍
Will you post how you got on, as I'm doing a week in France Nov-Dec and have ordered the wrap. Be nice to hear your thoughts after a full week👍
In reply to Post #144
Yeah no probs
Yeah no probs
used mine for the first time at the weekend. pretty impressed i have to say. had a fair bit of rain and no problems. went up and down without an issue. plenty of room for me and thats in a compact. will be using it in france for a week next week so see how it puts up to the inevitable rain and thunderstorms out there
In reply to Post #146
Let us know how it performs 👍
I've got a week in Nov. My winter wrap arrived this morning, can't wait to give it a go.
Let us know how it performs 👍
I've got a week in Nov. My winter wrap arrived this morning, can't wait to give it a go.
I haven't used my compact yet haven't had chance to,I haven't ordered a wrap yet ,isit worth ordering ?anyone using them in bad weather without the the wrap ?
In reply to Post #144
Don't think my wrap will come out of its bag next week, weather forecast for Kent is positively tropical for October!!
Don't think my wrap will come out of its bag next week, weather forecast for Kent is positively tropical for October!!
In reply to Post #148
If you fish year round , and you feel you may want the wrap in the future, I would definitely consider getting one sooner rather than later. Had a bugger gettinging a wrap for mine as they were all sold out, and the prices were going up.
If you fish year round , and you feel you may want the wrap in the future, I would definitely consider getting one sooner rather than later. Had a bugger gettinging a wrap for mine as they were all sold out, and the prices were going up.