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JRC Easy Winder Bivvy (26 posts / 5,104 views)
cyprymike cyprymike
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Post #16 10 Nov 2021 13:24
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In reply to Post #15
Perhaps they think with Adam Penning behind it it will be a success this time.
mark1009
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Post #18 10 Nov 2021 14:51
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In reply to Post #12
What makes you say it's crap? Probably overpriced I'd agree but what's wrong with it?
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #19 10 Nov 2021 15:38
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well at the time I was using the full size proper original Pioneer
and my mate was so impressed with it wanted one but then we saw that Harefield tackle had this new wind up bivvy in stock so we went and had a play with it in the shop and it simply did not compare

opinions are like bum holes WE ALL HAVE ONE LOL and I thought it was crap but you may not
mark1009
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Post #20 10 Nov 2021 16:17
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I was not criticising your opinion, and am just trying to gather information before I form one of my own. I bought the last bivvy I have on recommendations and am not entirely happy with it. I bought a sleeping bag on reccomendations and was not entirely happy with it. Moral of the story being what suits one person may not suit another for various reasons. However crap will always be crap.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #21 10 Nov 2021 16:39
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I was not criticising your opinion
I never for a second thought you were ??
you asked a question I gave an honest answer no wucking furries as the ozzys say
g4fne g4fne
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Post #22 10 Nov 2021 17:57
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i think the idea is great ... but would have reservations over the mechanism long term.

Assuming the mechanism is sound i think its a better option than the Pioneer as doesnt need additional erection poles to erect it (as a previous owner of the Pioneer ive always thought that was stupid idea in itself) nor all 4 storm poles

Love the wide double door options and the fact it can be splayed out to go lower.
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Having said that I dont expect it will be a sales success but its good to see something different to the over complicated Pioneer (imo) and the insane amount of Tempest models, reincarnations and copies .... good luck JRC
Defiant.one Defiant.one
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Post #23 11 Nov 2021 10:52
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i think the idea is great ... but would have reservations over the mechanism long term.

Yep the concept is fine, I just hope they thought about what they was designing properly, and they used proper stress capable materials in the Hub/Boss, time will tell.
mrjcarter mrjcarter
Posts: 1,370
Post #24 11 Nov 2021 11:32
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In reply to Post #20
You need to see what material it is first, probably thin nylon
suffokandy
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Post #25 11 Nov 2021 14:16
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The only thing I actually like about is the split door design. Wasn't there a similar front made years ago by Scruffy Bob for trad'style brollies? Guess its the type of thing Army Andy could create, if you so desired it for just about any bivvy or brolly ?
kevan67 kevan67
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Post #26 11 Nov 2021 15:10
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In reply to Post #25
I had the greys version many moons ago. it was a great bit of kit at the time and I got one second hand at a very good price.

It did go up and down very quickly, from memory it was very long packed down and I don't remember the poles folding. The greys came with 3 different fronts and it was made from a very good material. The winder mechanism was solid on the greys.

I have no idea what the JRC one is like.
Snapper1725
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Post #27 12 Nov 2021 16:53
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Watched the other day, doesn't really show you putting it up does it
Goes on about how easy it is, but why not show it then
Being honest I thought it was crap,
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