does anyone use the zip in groundsheet? just wondering if they go on easy or a pain in the ass.
In reply to Post #17
Does anyone know how these compare in size to the sonik AXS?
Does anyone know how these compare in size to the sonik AXS?
In reply to Post #1
Well, 270cm wide , yet they market the product as a 'Compact' Shelter. Doh.
270cm is too wide for a compact shelter. Won't fit in the vast majority of tight swims.
Should have designed it less wide, and deeper.
Well, 270cm wide , yet they market the product as a 'Compact' Shelter. Doh.
270cm is too wide for a compact shelter. Won't fit in the vast majority of tight swims.
Should have designed it less wide, and deeper.
In reply to Post #23
yes totally get what your saying but for river swims generally you have left and right room but its the depth thats a problem due to the sloping banks
my pal recently sold his mk2 tempest bivvy and bought one and is raving about how good it is and the perfect shape he is one of these weird people thats scared about spiders and bugs that are thousands of times smaller than him so loves the zip in groundsheet too
yes totally get what your saying but for river swims generally you have left and right room but its the depth thats a problem due to the sloping banks
my pal recently sold his mk2 tempest bivvy and bought one and is raving about how good it is and the perfect shape he is one of these weird people thats scared about spiders and bugs that are thousands of times smaller than him so loves the zip in groundsheet too
In reply to Post #24
not that I'm a weirdo who is scared of creepy crawlies, just suffer bad back so like not to much rising damp and wondered if the zip in groundsheet was a faff to put in.
not that I'm a weirdo who is scared of creepy crawlies, just suffer bad back so like not to much rising damp and wondered if the zip in groundsheet was a faff to put in.
In reply to Post #25
one of the questions I asked him Rich
and he reckons its a bit of cake he did have concerns about it when ho bought it but says its far easier than he imagined
one of the questions I asked him Rich
and he reckons its a bit of cake he did have concerns about it when ho bought it but says its far easier than he imagined
In reply to Post #26
Cheers gerry.
Cheers gerry.
I received my Solar Compact Spider in camo today. Everything does feel quality. Poles, cam locks, zips and storm poles. It isn't deep, but I was looking for a small, but sturdy aubstitute for a brolly in which I can also do nights. So I think it will be very good for me. Only thing I had expected thicker is the fabric. Maybe I am expecting too much, as I have a Fox Frontier, tried a Nash Camo Titan Hide Pro XL and even my Fast and Light Mk3 by Cyprinus is heavy coated fabric that is pitch black inside. Didn't need that for this day shelter, but still, I expected it to be a bit thicker.
Dimensions of the bag are: 125 cm long at 18 x 18 cm wide and high. Weight is about 7,5 kg with all the pegs, but without the infil.
Hope this is useful info for others.
Dimensions of the bag are: 125 cm long at 18 x 18 cm wide and high. Weight is about 7,5 kg with all the pegs, but without the infil.
Hope this is useful info for others.
In reply to Post #29
sounds like its probably the same fabric as my Solar undercover brolly thats also 10,000 HH and super lightweight and strong
personally I dont think thats a minus point I think its a big plus it will dry faster and lighter to carry if you can get strength without weight
sounds like its probably the same fabric as my Solar undercover brolly thats also 10,000 HH and super lightweight and strong
personally I dont think thats a minus point I think its a big plus it will dry faster and lighter to carry if you can get strength without weight
In reply to Post #30
Hi mate, I asked Solar and they confirmed it's indeed the 10.000 hh fabric. So you think the fabric is resilient and strong? Have you tried it in heavy downpours and strong winds?
Hi mate, I asked Solar and they confirmed it's indeed the 10.000 hh fabric. So you think the fabric is resilient and strong? Have you tried it in heavy downpours and strong winds?
In reply to Post #31
there are a few forum members that have had one for quite a while and report that its rock solid in storms to be fair everything made by Solar tackle will be top notch Locky dont sell ****
there are a few forum members that have had one for quite a while and report that its rock solid in storms to be fair everything made by Solar tackle will be top notch Locky dont sell ****
In reply to Post #33
Good to hear. Thanks!
Good to hear. Thanks!
Great shelter. Looks shallow but actually isn't, I've spent a long while actually in one (some clearly haven't) and there's plenty of space when your chair's in the square back, plus headspace which some lack (hence the shallow look). Small footprint, which suits me, Rock solid and a quick set-up. Treated myself to the zip in groundsheet which is a reet luxury!
In reply to Post #33
I thought a year or so ago Locky sold Solar, maybe wrong 😑
I thought a year or so ago Locky sold Solar, maybe wrong 😑
In reply to Post #36
I could be wrong as well but I think he sold the company on but is still there in some sort of capacity. Mainly so that his name is still associated with Solar.
I could be wrong as well but I think he sold the company on but is still there in some sort of capacity. Mainly so that his name is still associated with Solar.