In reply to Post #3
My v2 tempest brolly is 5.2kgs without bag or pegs
Think the low pro is a lot lighter.
My wychwood solace shelter is 3kgs bare but is a right ballache to collapse when the material contracts
@superterrorizer, how thick is the low pro when rolled up?
Trying to judge whether it'll fit my holdall
My v2 tempest brolly is 5.2kgs without bag or pegs
Think the low pro is a lot lighter.
My wychwood solace shelter is 3kgs bare but is a right ballache to collapse when the material contracts
@superterrorizer, how thick is the low pro when rolled up?
Trying to judge whether it'll fit my holdall
In reply to Post #16
Just had a look at the Tempest Brolly - looks good!
5,2 kg thought it was a bit lighter.
Are you happy with it... Any pros or cons?
Kim
Just had a look at the Tempest Brolly - looks good!
5,2 kg thought it was a bit lighter.
Are you happy with it... Any pros or cons?
Kim
In reply to Post #16
I just measured it with a tape measure. When loose the circumference is 16-17 inches and when I pull it tight it is 12 inches. It's a tiny bit slimmer than my old Nash 60 inch oval.
i also weighed it. 3.9 kilo brolly and pegs.
I just measured it with a tape measure. When loose the circumference is 16-17 inches and when I pull it tight it is 12 inches. It's a tiny bit slimmer than my old Nash 60 inch oval.
i also weighed it. 3.9 kilo brolly and pegs.
In reply to Post #17
3.3 without pegs a lot lighter than the tempest almost 2 kg but the tempest is a great brolly to
3.3 without pegs a lot lighter than the tempest almost 2 kg but the tempest is a great brolly to
In reply to Post #18
Thanks, that should fit
@nimbus, it's great if your buying it as a rapid erect bivvy, although pretty expensive if you add the extras
Not really what I class as a lightweight compact shelter though, and I find the front too narrow which impedes the view of the lake, or the rods if you cant have the bivvy behind them.
I find it awkward on the barrow too, it doesn't fit through a lot of gates and bridges on venues when it goes across the barrow and wants to roll off when it goes on top (I don't usually bother with bungees as I don't take much)
Thanks, that should fit
@nimbus, it's great if your buying it as a rapid erect bivvy, although pretty expensive if you add the extras
Not really what I class as a lightweight compact shelter though, and I find the front too narrow which impedes the view of the lake, or the rods if you cant have the bivvy behind them.
I find it awkward on the barrow too, it doesn't fit through a lot of gates and bridges on venues when it goes across the barrow and wants to roll off when it goes on top (I don't usually bother with bungees as I don't take much)
In reply to Post #2
Jesper - strange question, but would you change to another?
Jesper - strange question, but would you change to another?
My v1 tempest is 4.1 kg. ( I did cut the mud skirts off and from wings off though)
In reply to Post #1
I have a hide and a lo pro.
If it is going to be an open lake and blowing a gale then I would take the hide.
Normal winds and conditions would take the lo pro for speed.
Personally I would get a lo pro and a couple of storm poles for very short overnighters.
I have a hide and a lo pro.
If it is going to be an open lake and blowing a gale then I would take the hide.
Normal winds and conditions would take the lo pro for speed.
Personally I would get a lo pro and a couple of storm poles for very short overnighters.
In reply to Post #17
For a short session like an overnighter I can't fault the tempest brolly V2.
Effortless set up and pack away, light (although the lo pro is lighter, I have no experience of this one), full protection and of course it comes as a system should you require groundsheet (the only extra I have), front/mozzy panel, overwrap etc... These all add weight, of course, but haven't found it to be heavy at all myself.
The only con I have with it is the height, but I'm a little over 6ft. Anyone shorter may have less of an issue and I can still sit up on my bedchair, it's just getting in and out constantly. Wouldn't want to be any taller than myself using it though.
For a short session like an overnighter I can't fault the tempest brolly V2.
Effortless set up and pack away, light (although the lo pro is lighter, I have no experience of this one), full protection and of course it comes as a system should you require groundsheet (the only extra I have), front/mozzy panel, overwrap etc... These all add weight, of course, but haven't found it to be heavy at all myself.
The only con I have with it is the height, but I'm a little over 6ft. Anyone shorter may have less of an issue and I can still sit up on my bedchair, it's just getting in and out constantly. Wouldn't want to be any taller than myself using it though.
In reply to Post #24
I have the TB V2 and the Lo Pro. I use the Lo Pro everywhere apart from one reservoir that gets completely battered by winds. Then the TB comes out.
When the Hide was released I thought it was a genuine contender in the light brolly market. A close mate got one on release but a pole went in a big wind. It was replaced FOC, and the same happened with the 2nd one. He got a refund and bought a TB. Now maybe he was unlucky as loads of guys rate them on here but for me that is just what I expected from Nash tbh.
I have the TB V2 and the Lo Pro. I use the Lo Pro everywhere apart from one reservoir that gets completely battered by winds. Then the TB comes out.
When the Hide was released I thought it was a genuine contender in the light brolly market. A close mate got one on release but a pole went in a big wind. It was replaced FOC, and the same happened with the 2nd one. He got a refund and bought a TB. Now maybe he was unlucky as loads of guys rate them on here but for me that is just what I expected from Nash tbh.
Has anyone got any experience with the new Wychwood brolly? In the market for the same sort of shelter and this one looks packed with features
In reply to Post #25
Can you by a storm cover for the lo pro?
They do look good and perfect for my river fishing
Can you by a storm cover for the lo pro?
They do look good and perfect for my river fishing
In reply to Post #27
They do an overwarp and a mozzie mesh buddy.
They do an overwarp and a mozzie mesh buddy.
In reply to Post #28
Don't want to hijack, but does anyone know if the Hide can be packed away with the mozzi panel still connected?
I currently use a Lo Pro with a permanent mozzi panel that was added by army Andy. It's great, but as previously stated not the sturdiest of shelters.
Like the look of the Tempest Brolly, but pretty sure you can't pack it away with the mesh attached?
Don't want to hijack, but does anyone know if the Hide can be packed away with the mozzi panel still connected?
I currently use a Lo Pro with a permanent mozzi panel that was added by army Andy. It's great, but as previously stated not the sturdiest of shelters.
Like the look of the Tempest Brolly, but pretty sure you can't pack it away with the mesh attached?
In reply to Post #29
Fine with the tempest brolly, you just have to leave the door zips undone
Fine with the tempest brolly, you just have to leave the door zips undone