In reply to Post #15
Armo v4 :
-zip off front peak
-20.000HH cloth (Slx is 10.000HH)
-V4 Inner capsule you have to buy separately, with the Slx v3 that is included
-V4 2 larger windows on the back, slx v3 1 small windows at back
I have the Slx v3 plus, top bivvy bought the Armo v4 plus overwrap for £40
(Total fishing tackle deal)
Armo v4 :
-zip off front peak
-20.000HH cloth (Slx is 10.000HH)
-V4 Inner capsule you have to buy separately, with the Slx v3 that is included
-V4 2 larger windows on the back, slx v3 1 small windows at back
I have the Slx v3 plus, top bivvy bought the Armo v4 plus overwrap for £40
(Total fishing tackle deal)
In reply to Post #16
Just a thought.
About 3 years ago on a rash impulse I got rid of my 15 year old Union Jack Aqua M3 and wrap and got a Trakker Armo Mk3 V2. It was mainly for the smaller pack down size being a 5 pole break, happily accepting it would be slightly more faffing about to set up. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the M3 after 15 years of use.
What I wasn't prepared for was the absolute drop in quality. The poles were more flimsy, the stitching was wonky. Within a couple of trips the Velcro fixing on the rear vents, rod holders etc were all coming unstitched. The fabric then started to fade unevenly in places so it was all patchy. The groundsheet rather than being the usual mixture of rubber and canvas bonded material was a much thinner but stiffer material with a plastic feel to it which started to split where it was folded away. It short compared to a 15 year old bivvy it was crap. It had nice zip fastening front window panels but you couldn't attach clear windows unless you got it modded - in fact they don't produce clear windows for it.
Oh to be fair the heavy duty bag it came in was excellent and the pegs were OK. The rest was crap.
Now replaced it with another 15 year old Aqua U/J M3.
Just a thought.
About 3 years ago on a rash impulse I got rid of my 15 year old Union Jack Aqua M3 and wrap and got a Trakker Armo Mk3 V2. It was mainly for the smaller pack down size being a 5 pole break, happily accepting it would be slightly more faffing about to set up. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the M3 after 15 years of use.
What I wasn't prepared for was the absolute drop in quality. The poles were more flimsy, the stitching was wonky. Within a couple of trips the Velcro fixing on the rear vents, rod holders etc were all coming unstitched. The fabric then started to fade unevenly in places so it was all patchy. The groundsheet rather than being the usual mixture of rubber and canvas bonded material was a much thinner but stiffer material with a plastic feel to it which started to split where it was folded away. It short compared to a 15 year old bivvy it was crap. It had nice zip fastening front window panels but you couldn't attach clear windows unless you got it modded - in fact they don't produce clear windows for it.
Oh to be fair the heavy duty bag it came in was excellent and the pegs were OK. The rest was crap.
Now replaced it with another 15 year old Aqua U/J M3.
To be fair I've thought the majority of carp bivvies have been poor quality compared to my first two. I very much doubt the Titan will last 10-15 years. My Power plus is 25 years old and will do that again.
In reply to Post #18
Whilst I agree you have a fair point, what is in effect happening is that as the price of bivvies have tripled since 2000, the quality has plummeted in certain brands, and we as carpers just seem to accept it without a murmur. After sales care has also gone west.
What I was trying to point out to the OP was that as well as looking at the best design- ie fan out, pramhood, pump up etc, also take a good look at the quality of the product as well.
Even the best designed sooper dooper quick erect, all singing and dancing bivvy isn't going to make you very happy if it falls apart in a couple of years or is developing so many niggles in the first year you have no confidence in it lasting the second.
Whilst I agree you have a fair point, what is in effect happening is that as the price of bivvies have tripled since 2000, the quality has plummeted in certain brands, and we as carpers just seem to accept it without a murmur. After sales care has also gone west.
What I was trying to point out to the OP was that as well as looking at the best design- ie fan out, pramhood, pump up etc, also take a good look at the quality of the product as well.
Even the best designed sooper dooper quick erect, all singing and dancing bivvy isn't going to make you very happy if it falls apart in a couple of years or is developing so many niggles in the first year you have no confidence in it lasting the second.
In reply to Post #1
I've got a Nash T1. I've been using it for a few years now and it's solid. I know a few others have had some problems with theirs.
Maybe I've been lucky
I've got a Nash T1. I've been using it for a few years now and it's solid. I know a few others have had some problems with theirs.
Maybe I've been lucky