I have had all 3 models...
The mk 3 has more space..
I had one bit of the plastic block break on the Mk1..
New upgraded was sent next day.
They have all been waterproof.
Dark and cool.. I have used skull cap for them all... And the utility front.
I am harsh on my gear . These take the abuse with ease.
The zip in groundsheet is nice.
Plenty of room for my solar sp tec bedchair.
Zero condensation.i leave vapour sheild in all time.
If had to pick and find fault... The d rings and zip pullers chrome.. .not so carpy.
The storm poles swivel attachments do come unscrewed.. just thread lock but not nipped up..
Even the bag it comes in has proved long lasting and big enough for bivvy and skull cap.
The height was the best thing that attracted me in first place. I get in and out with ease..
If I lost it ... Next day I would buy another...
Yes I pay for them all in full.
Used all year round and several week sessions in France each year.
Oh I did need to tighten screws on the alloy center boss once..
The mk 3 has more space..
I had one bit of the plastic block break on the Mk1..
New upgraded was sent next day.
They have all been waterproof.
Dark and cool.. I have used skull cap for them all... And the utility front.
I am harsh on my gear . These take the abuse with ease.
The zip in groundsheet is nice.
Plenty of room for my solar sp tec bedchair.
Zero condensation.i leave vapour sheild in all time.
If had to pick and find fault... The d rings and zip pullers chrome.. .not so carpy.
The storm poles swivel attachments do come unscrewed.. just thread lock but not nipped up..
Even the bag it comes in has proved long lasting and big enough for bivvy and skull cap.
The height was the best thing that attracted me in first place. I get in and out with ease..
If I lost it ... Next day I would buy another...
Yes I pay for them all in full.
Used all year round and several week sessions in France each year.
Oh I did need to tighten screws on the alloy center boss once..
In reply to Post #16
I think I'll give it a go, I was a bit harsh on it first off due to the finish I.e chrome zips and just the general screw joints isn't as good as the bigger companies and also unsure about the mesh holding the frame, I think normal bivvy material would be better. Also cannot seem to get it to go up easy . Watched all the videos and what to do but it's not behaving like matt shows in his video, it just wamts to fold back on itself. Skull cap never arrived either. I do like the zip in groundsheet though and it's pretty compact when packed away. plus the material inside and out seems decent enough.
My ocd doesn't like that the front bar locks aren't on same side, but looks like the arm can be removed easily enough from the block, rotated and put back?
I think I'll give it a go, I was a bit harsh on it first off due to the finish I.e chrome zips and just the general screw joints isn't as good as the bigger companies and also unsure about the mesh holding the frame, I think normal bivvy material would be better. Also cannot seem to get it to go up easy . Watched all the videos and what to do but it's not behaving like matt shows in his video, it just wamts to fold back on itself. Skull cap never arrived either. I do like the zip in groundsheet though and it's pretty compact when packed away. plus the material inside and out seems decent enough.
My ocd doesn't like that the front bar locks aren't on same side, but looks like the arm can be removed easily enough from the block, rotated and put back?
In reply to Post #17
I've not put mine up yet. I did ask matt for a video which he sent straight away, and he does make it look easy.
I've not put mine up yet. I did ask matt for a video which he sent straight away, and he does make it look easy.
In reply to Post #14
Yeah my mk1 found a new home very quickly
Yeah my mk1 found a new home very quickly
In reply to Post #18
Let me know how you get on , I tried but failed miserably that way
Let me know how you get on , I tried but failed miserably that way
In reply to Post #20
I'm out fishing later and going to use it so I'll let you know.
I'm out fishing later and going to use it so I'll let you know.
In reply to Post #21
I've managed to get the knack now lol. It's up in garden. What i would say the skull cap isn't a great fit , loose in places and they are clipped apart from the front 2. The mk2 had velcro which I think is a better option as you can adjust them all
I've managed to get the knack now lol. It's up in garden. What i would say the skull cap isn't a great fit , loose in places and they are clipped apart from the front 2. The mk2 had velcro which I think is a better option as you can adjust them all
In reply to Post #22
I never bought the skull cap. I went for the inner capsule. I wish I had of got the scull cap now lol.
Any tips for putting it up?
I never bought the skull cap. I went for the inner capsule. I wish I had of got the scull cap now lol.
Any tips for putting it up?
In reply to Post #23
I would keep trying using his video on the FB page. Manage to get the knack in the end. You have to pull it into crotch level, keep it fairly low. I put everything up today and here are my initial thoughts
Pros
quick put up and pack down
Zip in groundsheet and seems fairly heavy duty although not full zipped as it says it is
Plus size 1 man
Material seems good quality
Seams/ stitching is generally good
Pretty compact in the bag
Pegs as good as any other big brand
Comes with a vapour shield
Lots of windows
Stupid clear window for door is seperate so no need to remove that
12 month guarantee
Main block is not plastic
Cons
Quality of poles, locks, loops seems pretty low to me (time will tell)
Flat roof at front doesn't allow run off to each side after testing with a hose creating pooling at the front.
I don't like the black webbing
Could do with another bar in middle creating a pitched roof, like most of the other brands
Skull cap would be better with velcro to create the tautness where needed
Struggled to get front infil taut
How it performs for its purpose is a different matter I will be using for 3 nights in a couple of weeks. Biggest concern is very high winds, have a feeling the poles could warp very easily.
Overall for 500 quid for bivvy, groundsheet, infil, skull cap and overwrap I'd say there is some value there. I wouldn't say it's mega cheap though. I've had the tempest, pioneer and the finish is much higher quality on the little details fittings, poles, zippers.
I would keep trying using his video on the FB page. Manage to get the knack in the end. You have to pull it into crotch level, keep it fairly low. I put everything up today and here are my initial thoughts
Pros
quick put up and pack down
Zip in groundsheet and seems fairly heavy duty although not full zipped as it says it is
Plus size 1 man
Material seems good quality
Seams/ stitching is generally good
Pretty compact in the bag
Pegs as good as any other big brand
Comes with a vapour shield
Lots of windows
Stupid clear window for door is seperate so no need to remove that
12 month guarantee
Main block is not plastic
Cons
Quality of poles, locks, loops seems pretty low to me (time will tell)
Flat roof at front doesn't allow run off to each side after testing with a hose creating pooling at the front.
I don't like the black webbing
Could do with another bar in middle creating a pitched roof, like most of the other brands
Skull cap would be better with velcro to create the tautness where needed
Struggled to get front infil taut
How it performs for its purpose is a different matter I will be using for 3 nights in a couple of weeks. Biggest concern is very high winds, have a feeling the poles could warp very easily.
Overall for 500 quid for bivvy, groundsheet, infil, skull cap and overwrap I'd say there is some value there. I wouldn't say it's mega cheap though. I've had the tempest, pioneer and the finish is much higher quality on the little details fittings, poles, zippers.
In reply to Post #24
You going to keep it Tom or send it back?
You going to keep it Tom or send it back?
In reply to Post #25
I'll use it in a couple weeks. How you find it?
I'll use it in a couple weeks. How you find it?
In reply to Post #26
I've only set it up in the garden quite quickly as I finished work late and never went fishing in the end. Seems okay but I want to set it on the bank to check it out properly.
I've only set it up in the garden quite quickly as I finished work late and never went fishing in the end. Seems okay but I want to set it on the bank to check it out properly.
In reply to Post #27
Any of you owners been out in any kind of wind in the mk3 , how's it fare???
Any of you owners been out in any kind of wind in the mk3 , how's it fare???
In reply to Post #28
My Mk2 is solid in a brisk wind. I still haven't had my MK3 up yet, due to weather and working offshore.
Hoping to when I get home, but it's still likely to be in the mid 90's fahrenheit.......
My Mk2 is solid in a brisk wind. I still haven't had my MK3 up yet, due to weather and working offshore.
Hoping to when I get home, but it's still likely to be in the mid 90's fahrenheit.......
In reply to Post #28
I have used mine and like it. However, not used it in any windy conditions yet. It is a tall bivvy, so the wind will rock it but I think once it's pegged down and the storm poles are in place, I think it'll be fine.
I have used mine and like it. However, not used it in any windy conditions yet. It is a tall bivvy, so the wind will rock it but I think once it's pegged down and the storm poles are in place, I think it'll be fine.