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Trakker tempest v2 bivvy vs tempest v2 brolly (47 posts / 11,901 views)
benyel29 benyel29
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Post #16 6 Nov 2018 13:54
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depending on ho low it is for you, cant you just tie a knot/knots in the tension strap then peg it
Monstamunch Monstamunch
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Post #17 6 Nov 2018 14:40
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Yes but no good if using a ground sheet.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #18 6 Nov 2018 15:45
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How tall are you bud I'm 6ft 3 so don't want to be having to worry about banging my head.

As for the v2 air for me it's either the bivvy system because of the vents which makes life a lot easier or the brolly, only because if I'm not getting the vents which is the only reason I'd get bivvy system and extra size then why look further than the brolly tbh and from what I'm led to believe on the air v2 the front panel is not zip in?
Monstamunch Monstamunch
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Post #19 6 Nov 2018 18:56
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You will be struggling mate. I'm 5'11 and had to sit crouched.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #20 6 Nov 2018 20:18
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What chair u got bud? My bedchair n normal chair are pretty low to the ground
Monstamunch Monstamunch
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Post #21 6 Nov 2018 21:05
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Fox flatliter mk2. Not extended at all as fortunate to have decent pegs on my syndi. If you like I can measure the leg height for you tomorrow to compare.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #22 6 Nov 2018 21:42
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Yes that would be great thank you mate, I love the idea of the brolly but might have to just get the bivvy system
benyel29 benyel29
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Post #23 6 Nov 2018 21:49
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Fair enough, didn't think about that 👍🏻
Monstamunch Monstamunch
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Post #24 6 Nov 2018 22:23
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The height to the top of the mattress is 390mm. Hope that helps.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #25 6 Nov 2018 22:51
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Thank you very much bud I really appreciate it, I'll measure mine tomorrow and compare them
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #26 7 Nov 2018 11:39
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Have you had any problems with your v2 bivvy system? Been looking into and a few people moaning saying the build quality isn't that great? That true?
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #27 7 Nov 2018 12:02
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My v2 bivvy went back twice it was supposedly qc checked and had faults.Heat seal on pegging points pealing off pin holes above the door when put slight bit of tension on storm poles.I ended up returning and got money back.I have the v2 brolly and it has been superb I take a lot of gear and fit it in no problem I have the trakker els bed and have plenty of room in it
Monstamunch Monstamunch
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Post #28 7 Nov 2018 12:12
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No I haven't but I have seen first hand the problems on some other people's. One in particular that has stood out to me was the stitching around the door. It seemed like the front was too tight and the stitching was pulling apart. So much so that you could see daylight all around the door. Was the first thing I checked when I got mine. There have defo been some issues with them over time, whether or not that is still the case I don't know. I have 2 mates who also have the v2 bivvy and they too have no issues.

If you decide on buying one just give it a good once over when you get it.
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #29 7 Nov 2018 12:15
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No That's true. As already mentioned, If you haven't already, have a look on Army Andys site on FB, there's loads of pics on it, reason I asked about the air is that he does vents and a zip in front for it too.
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #30 7 Nov 2018 12:27
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That is what was happening to mine my mate had massive issues with his he got rid went to the m3 but has now gone back to the v2 bivvy and so far so good
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