In reply to Post #15
just be aware of the foot print. height and lack of rear vents not really like a traditional brolly either
Tempest brollys are bit like Marmite ! the ones with a small footprint are ok if your a hobbit and like a low shelter and no rear vents not for me
and with the extras can work out silly expensive
I have a Army Andy Modded Tempest VI BIVVY for sessions and love it ! BUT !!!!!!!
for my 24/48 hour sessions on the river where swims/pegs are tight cant beat a proper trad brolly like the Solar undercover brolly system I have decided
hard choice I also have a Wychwood Tactical brolly used it a couple of times its brilliant however since buying it I now have 2 fractures in my back that will mean a permanent problem with bending so it will be too low for me shame as its a great shelter but very very low
just be aware of the foot print. height and lack of rear vents not really like a traditional brolly either
Tempest brollys are bit like Marmite ! the ones with a small footprint are ok if your a hobbit and like a low shelter and no rear vents not for me
and with the extras can work out silly expensive
I have a Army Andy Modded Tempest VI BIVVY for sessions and love it ! BUT !!!!!!!
for my 24/48 hour sessions on the river where swims/pegs are tight cant beat a proper trad brolly like the Solar undercover brolly system I have decided
hard choice I also have a Wychwood Tactical brolly used it a couple of times its brilliant however since buying it I now have 2 fractures in my back that will mean a permanent problem with bending so it will be too low for me shame as its a great shelter but very very low
In reply to Post #1
Aqua Fast & Light mk2. Had mine three years, superb. I added the overwrap to it for colder nights, which essentially twin skins it and reduces any propensity for condensation. I use the mosi mesh in summer and boy you can set it up quickly. Total quality, no leaks, ever. Plenty of room underneath, but doesn't take up half the bank. Massively stable in strong winds too. Just can't fault it in any way. Best out there, end of.
Aqua Fast & Light mk2. Had mine three years, superb. I added the overwrap to it for colder nights, which essentially twin skins it and reduces any propensity for condensation. I use the mosi mesh in summer and boy you can set it up quickly. Total quality, no leaks, ever. Plenty of room underneath, but doesn't take up half the bank. Massively stable in strong winds too. Just can't fault it in any way. Best out there, end of.
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the cyprinus range.you can get brolly systems and a tempest clone a bit cheaper.I have the typhoon storm and the k2 brolly both great bits of kit.
Have a look at the cyprinus range.you can get brolly systems and a tempest clone a bit cheaper.I have the typhoon storm and the k2 brolly both great bits of kit.
In reply to Post #17
So. It has separate mozzi mesh doors.
If you want to stop the rain getting in you need to swap doors?.. That's not a good selling point to me, why don't they just have covers on the mesh?
So. It has separate mozzi mesh doors.
If you want to stop the rain getting in you need to swap doors?.. That's not a good selling point to me, why don't they just have covers on the mesh?
In reply to Post #17
Damn! It's also only 55inches, I'm used to a 60 inch umbrella, I wonder if that will make a big difference?
Damn! It's also only 55inches, I'm used to a 60 inch umbrella, I wonder if that will make a big difference?
In reply to Post #20
I have a cyprinus fast and light and it's all I use now, bought an overwrap for it and it's great, pitch black on the inside in the day with the door closed, no leaks and sturdy in a wind.
The reason it doesn't have zip in panels etc is in the name, it's a small pack down and lightweight. I've had a 60 inch brolly and honestly prefer smaller shelters but that's personal preference. I can fit my wychwood tactical bed up to the back and still have a decent peak to not get wet in the night without the overwrap.
I have a cyprinus fast and light and it's all I use now, bought an overwrap for it and it's great, pitch black on the inside in the day with the door closed, no leaks and sturdy in a wind.
The reason it doesn't have zip in panels etc is in the name, it's a small pack down and lightweight. I've had a 60 inch brolly and honestly prefer smaller shelters but that's personal preference. I can fit my wychwood tactical bed up to the back and still have a decent peak to not get wet in the night without the overwrap.
In reply to Post #19
ha ha mate
the mozzie mesh fronts are for when its summer boiling hot and you need ventilation and to keep out a million mozzies
then if your going fishing in the wetter seasons ( as we all check the forecast when we go )
you stick the front on but as said below the clue is in the name fast and light so most users dont bother with a front at all and tend to be anglers not campers
great shelter for a certain type of angler too low for me personally but some people love very low shelters
hope this helps
ha ha mate
the mozzie mesh fronts are for when its summer boiling hot and you need ventilation and to keep out a million mozzies
then if your going fishing in the wetter seasons ( as we all check the forecast when we go )
you stick the front on but as said below the clue is in the name fast and light so most users dont bother with a front at all and tend to be anglers not campers
great shelter for a certain type of angler too low for me personally but some people love very low shelters
hope this helps
In reply to Post #22
I have an old aqua 60 inch umbrella that I use most of the time,(all weathers) it has velcro panels that fit in the front, they are mossi panels with roll down doors if heavy rain is blowing in.. I would be really happy with this if it wasn't for the velcro (a Zip would be luxury) and the fact it has no vents..
I have an old aqua 60 inch umbrella that I use most of the time,(all weathers) it has velcro panels that fit in the front, they are mossi panels with roll down doors if heavy rain is blowing in.. I would be really happy with this if it wasn't for the velcro (a Zip would be luxury) and the fact it has no vents..
In reply to Post #22
Thank. Gerry..
It's just annoying they can't just have one zip in front with fold up panels.
Thank. Gerry..
It's just annoying they can't just have one zip in front with fold up panels.
In reply to Post #24
It's just annoying they can't just have one zip in front with fold up panels.
The RH Cabrio Hybrid brolly does.
Zip and velcro mozzy mesh panels with toggles to lock the dark sections up.
It's just annoying they can't just have one zip in front with fold up panels.
The RH Cabrio Hybrid brolly does.
Zip and velcro mozzy mesh panels with toggles to lock the dark sections up.
In reply to Post #16
The new tempest has rear vents and they also do T model which is taller than the original.
Tempest 100T
The new tempest has rear vents and they also do T model which is taller than the original.
Tempest 100T
In reply to Post #26
https://dansonangling.co.uk/carp/1081-trakker-tempest-brolly-100t.html
Danson angling have a deal on the tempest T at the moment including an infill and ground sheet £384
https://dansonangling.co.uk/carp/1081-trakker-tempest-brolly-100t.html
Danson angling have a deal on the tempest T at the moment including an infill and ground sheet £384
In reply to Post #15
I've had the Solar Undercover system for a couple of months. It's a really great bit of kit. Much higher front than my mates Tempest (don't know what version of the Tempest he had though), but 3 pegging points so can be set lower if needed. I can get my bedchair straight across the back and there's room for my kit as well.
Big vents in the back, the front is really easy to zip on as well. Goes up really quickly and the material is thick and feels quality. I'm well happy and can't see me changing it for a long time. I've got 3 bivvies that don't get a look in now unless it's a long session.
And as Gerry said, it's miles lighter than the specs say - over 3kg lighter for the whole bag of kit. Only thing I could criticise is that they could have included a groundsheet, but I'm not really bothered as I just stick a couple of £1 tarps in the bag that weight nothing.
I've had the Solar Undercover system for a couple of months. It's a really great bit of kit. Much higher front than my mates Tempest (don't know what version of the Tempest he had though), but 3 pegging points so can be set lower if needed. I can get my bedchair straight across the back and there's room for my kit as well.
Big vents in the back, the front is really easy to zip on as well. Goes up really quickly and the material is thick and feels quality. I'm well happy and can't see me changing it for a long time. I've got 3 bivvies that don't get a look in now unless it's a long session.
And as Gerry said, it's miles lighter than the specs say - over 3kg lighter for the whole bag of kit. Only thing I could criticise is that they could have included a groundsheet, but I'm not really bothered as I just stick a couple of £1 tarps in the bag that weight nothing.
In reply to Post #1
Got both aqua fast n light with mozie mesh for summer and full wrap for winter I love it. I use a nash s3 sleep system fits in easy. I like how compact it is love brolly type spokes. Hang stuff off them. Very dark with wrap on. Also got a V2 tempest but just like the fast n light more. Ensure with both you get a groundsheet.
Got both aqua fast n light with mozie mesh for summer and full wrap for winter I love it. I use a nash s3 sleep system fits in easy. I like how compact it is love brolly type spokes. Hang stuff off them. Very dark with wrap on. Also got a V2 tempest but just like the fast n light more. Ensure with both you get a groundsheet.
In reply to Post #29
Just been out on the bank and seen a lads fast and light,brand new out the box,quality bit of kit no question.
But it's all a bit cramped in there,i fish light as well but watched the lad struggle of how best to have his gear.
Just been out on the bank and seen a lads fast and light,brand new out the box,quality bit of kit no question.
But it's all a bit cramped in there,i fish light as well but watched the lad struggle of how best to have his gear.