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Fox frontier (234 posts / 29,146 views)
Snapper1725
Posts: 1,146
Post #214 24 Nov 2022 06:32
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In reply to Post #213
Yeah, 12.5 kilo for the Armo in my case is everything including the pegs for the wrap. Did weigh the bivvy on its own but can't remember weight but didn't seem to bad.
Is the X worth the extra weight ?
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #215 24 Nov 2022 07:12
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In reply to Post #214
I think the X is heavier because of the poles. They are a wider diameter and possibly thicker walled. I would imagine that would add some weight including the block.
clover clover
Posts: 1,088
Post #216 24 Nov 2022 16:21
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In reply to Post #215
Frontier X gives more usable space than an armo as you can get your bed right back as its a flat back. There is More headroom too. Its a nicer bivvy to use imo.

But armos are just as quick to put up and take down. By the time youve put the poles together on the frontier fanned it out added storm poles the armo would be as near as dam it up.
If the armos in good nick id stick with it, overwraps add extra room and a handy storage area.
Snapper1725
Posts: 1,146
Post #217 24 Nov 2022 19:41
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In reply to Post #216
Hi
Thanks for the reply
Think am just gonna carry on with my Armo and wrap for winter. Also use my Supa Brolly for summer, which still doesn't leak 😀.
Think I just fancied a change
Falko
Posts: 5
Post #218 16 Mar 2023 05:58
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Hello guys,

I have one question which considers all Fox Frontier range. What do you think about the moulded keyed elbow joints on the poles? Is this a good fiture? Any issues? Personally I am a bit of a skeptic to be honest, plastic on pole, will they last or will they brake...
carpoholic carpoholic
Posts: 1,427
Post #219 16 Mar 2023 06:57
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The plastic joints are a far better idea than Trakkers tempest.

I have had my one for a year and are perfect.
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #220 16 Mar 2023 07:04
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In reply to Post #218
It"s not plastic...
nickfisherman
Posts: 342
Post #221 16 Mar 2023 10:58
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In reply to Post #220
Seems like plastic, but is there a metal inner within the joint? Got a Frontier X+ recently, only used it once so wouldn't profess to know it in and out yet, but seems pretty perfect (tho is big and bulky to store and transport).
NickGordon NickGordon
Posts: 3,121
Post #222 16 Mar 2023 14:05
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In reply to Post #218
Quite frequently, on many makes, the poles are fibreglass with a plastic sheathing.
Snapper1725
Posts: 1,146
Post #223 11 Apr 2023 21:07
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Well I finally caved in and ordered the Frontier X today
I noticed this discription on Fox website

(Frame can be splayed to reduce height)

Has anyone actually tried it 🤔, sometimes do it with my Supabrolly but thought the frame on the Frontier would be solid with not much give in them

JoshS1994
Posts: 16
Post #224 13 Apr 2023 13:56
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Does anyone know if it is worth the upgrade from the original nash hide for the standard frontier ?

The footprint of the hide is ok its just the getting in and out thats getting annoying.

Thanks
sundance sundance
Posts: 6,762
Post #225 13 Apr 2023 20:34
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In reply to Post #223
Yeh. I do it to my pioneer and my tempest.
It can sit higher of lower by pulling the poles at the tension strap area
In our out and pegging them.
Snapper1725
Posts: 1,146
Post #226 15 Apr 2023 15:25
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Put the new bivvy up in garden and really impressed with it.
Quite heavy but it is what it is

One thing though,
Has anyone got any tips on best way to separate the poles (keep relocating) and fold it back up
Cheers
Jon Jon
Posts: 4,294
Post #227 3 May 2023 11:16
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Has anyone used a frontier in really hot weather?

Does the fact that the material blocks out the sun keep things cooler inside, or is it just like a dark oven?
Wayne Wayne
Posts: 18,777
Post #228 3 May 2023 13:09
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In reply to Post #227
It doesnt make it cooler Jon but does offer decent shade, Only the vents being open offer any real cooling.
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