As below. Just get a tempest brolly.
It's a luxury compared to the basic oval design.
It's a luxury compared to the basic oval design.
In reply to Post #16
I agree the oval style brolly is old hat now but some still like them fair enough
the tempest free standing no poles design zip for front and all the extras you can go from a summer no frills brolly to a winter bivvy with cap or wrap you can even make it bigger with the extended front
I agree the oval style brolly is old hat now but some still like them fair enough
the tempest free standing no poles design zip for front and all the extras you can go from a summer no frills brolly to a winter bivvy with cap or wrap you can even make it bigger with the extended front
In reply to Post #16
I have a tempest brolly as said below guys
I have a tempest brolly as said below guys
I do wonder why people use brollys nowadays with far lighter superior design alternatives available...... 
In reply to Post #18
Just use the tempest
Just use the tempest
In reply to Post #20
Fancy a change mate. I'd like something that will fit in my quiver
Fancy a change mate. I'd like something that will fit in my quiver
Depending on what quiver you have the f&l should fit in it mate. Even if you have to take it in the bag, there's plenty of room in there you won't have to spend 5 mins cramming it into the bag to zip it up like I found with my tempest brolly.
Ironically, the f&l is actually the same weight if not slightly heavier than my v2 tempest brolly I think. The beauty of the f&l over the tempest is the footprint, I bought mine primarily to fit in smaller swims on the lake I was fishing. I know a few people that have had the internal rods rust but touch wood I haven't had any issues with mine whatsoever.
Just bear in mind if you do buy one, the thumbscrews where you screw your poles onto do come off so make sure when you pack away to give them a tighten. They're good bits of kits mate and can always give it a few sessions then stick it up for sale if not your cup of tea but they're as good as the tempest brolly in my opinion.
Ironically, the f&l is actually the same weight if not slightly heavier than my v2 tempest brolly I think. The beauty of the f&l over the tempest is the footprint, I bought mine primarily to fit in smaller swims on the lake I was fishing. I know a few people that have had the internal rods rust but touch wood I haven't had any issues with mine whatsoever.
Just bear in mind if you do buy one, the thumbscrews where you screw your poles onto do come off so make sure when you pack away to give them a tighten. They're good bits of kits mate and can always give it a few sessions then stick it up for sale if not your cup of tea but they're as good as the tempest brolly in my opinion.
I had an old V1 tempest and in its later years I cut out the mud skirts and outer side wings.
It was very fast to put up and very light.
It was very fast to put up and very light.
In reply to Post #19
could not disagree more
I have had most shelters original Pioneer , tempest, fox easy dome`s continental and euro, jrc quads various chub shelters ovals etc loads and
now gone back to a brolly a Solar Undercover brolly system perfect size for my river fishing only practised putting it up and down in my garden due to health issues but it goes up and down super fast brilliant headroom great rear vents built in drop-down rib extensions on the sides remove the need to fit short storm poles on the side of the brolly
but should a really big storm come you can quickly just drop it down low and you can fit front storm poles if you wanted to great headroom 150cm h
could not disagree more
I have had most shelters original Pioneer , tempest, fox easy dome`s continental and euro, jrc quads various chub shelters ovals etc loads and
now gone back to a brolly a Solar Undercover brolly system perfect size for my river fishing only practised putting it up and down in my garden due to health issues but it goes up and down super fast brilliant headroom great rear vents built in drop-down rib extensions on the sides remove the need to fit short storm poles on the side of the brolly
but should a really big storm come you can quickly just drop it down low and you can fit front storm poles if you wanted to great headroom 150cm h
In reply to Post #21
My tempest Brolly fits in my Cotswold aquarius quiver mate
My tempest Brolly fits in my Cotswold aquarius quiver mate
In reply to Post #24
I have owned my fair share too G........I can get a Tempest Brolly set-up quicker than any other shelter on the market and what i have previously owned......
I have owned my fair share too G........I can get a Tempest Brolly set-up quicker than any other shelter on the market and what i have previously owned......
I can definately put my fast and light up quicker than my tempest as theres no poles to push together. But does it really matter if i can put my brolly up 20 seconds quicker when im going to be there for at least 8hrs as i bought the fast and light for day sessions. I got it for its compact footprint and quality of the materials used to make it. Also the way the front rib sticks further out gives much more protection from rain coming in over the straight front of the tempest brolly. I always get a wet entrance when im using my tempest but its no where near as bad when im using my fast and light.
In reply to Post #27
This is what I'm thinking. Don't get me wrong I love my Tempest brolly but the aqua material does seem superior.
This is what I'm thinking. Don't get me wrong I love my Tempest brolly but the aqua material does seem superior.
In reply to Post #25
I have the upgraded army andy bag so mine won't. The original bag just squeezed in to be fair as I also have the cotswold quiver.
I have the upgraded army andy bag so mine won't. The original bag just squeezed in to be fair as I also have the cotswold quiver.
In reply to Post #1
I bought one of these new last week, haven't used it yet but first impressions from setting up in the garden are its perfect! Love the material and beautiful rich olive colour, it looks and feels far better than any tempest material on the market. The pole is a little stiff to unscrew (hoping it losens with use) love the old school feel it has too. I'll do a review on this thread after a couple of months use for anyone who's interested/considering getting one.
I bought one of these new last week, haven't used it yet but first impressions from setting up in the garden are its perfect! Love the material and beautiful rich olive colour, it looks and feels far better than any tempest material on the market. The pole is a little stiff to unscrew (hoping it losens with use) love the old school feel it has too. I'll do a review on this thread after a couple of months use for anyone who's interested/considering getting one.