In reply to Post #15
Just be aware that although a quality bit of kit the Pioneer 150 is a beast - its 1.5man (so a spacious 1man) but is fairly heavy and long in terms of pack-down length etc. Def bullet proof but unless you carry the kitchen sink / stay put in a swim for over 72hrs / France, for UK fishing I'd recommend the Ultralite 100 (with skull cap) all day . . . .
Just be aware that although a quality bit of kit the Pioneer 150 is a beast - its 1.5man (so a spacious 1man) but is fairly heavy and long in terms of pack-down length etc. Def bullet proof but unless you carry the kitchen sink / stay put in a swim for over 72hrs / France, for UK fishing I'd recommend the Ultralite 100 (with skull cap) all day . . . .
In reply to Post #16
My mate reckons he got the 100, and he regrets it, I did clock the weight - I am bad enough at moving as it is, that will make me not move a tall.
My mate reckons he got the 100, and he regrets it, I did clock the weight - I am bad enough at moving as it is, that will make me not move a tall.
In reply to Post #14
Only way to avoid is a full wrap
Only way to avoid is a full wrap
In reply to Post #17
Theres the Pioneer 100 and the Ultralite 100 - same concept - v different bivvies in terms of height / space. Pio 100 is very low - Ultralite 100 has a much higher rake so you can sit back in the bivvy on a bedchair buddy and not bash your head (I'm 6'1") . . .the doorway is also high so you can look out whilst seated without stooping / straining your neck etc.
The 'only' downside to the Ultralite 100 is footroom which is a little tight and especially so if you use a wideboy . . . depends on how much gear you take. Pioneer 150 is much wider / deeper than both the above but similar height / door height to Ultralite 100 . . .
Theres the Pioneer 100 and the Ultralite 100 - same concept - v different bivvies in terms of height / space. Pio 100 is very low - Ultralite 100 has a much higher rake so you can sit back in the bivvy on a bedchair buddy and not bash your head (I'm 6'1") . . .the doorway is also high so you can look out whilst seated without stooping / straining your neck etc.
The 'only' downside to the Ultralite 100 is footroom which is a little tight and especially so if you use a wideboy . . . depends on how much gear you take. Pioneer 150 is much wider / deeper than both the above but similar height / door height to Ultralite 100 . . .
I have the Tempest 100T brolly and it's quite bad with condensation on its own but when I put the cap wrap on it's fine
I'll be looking to replace this in the future just because I fancy a change and am looking at the Fromtier 2 but am going to wait until they've been out at least a year, 18 months, before I buy one
I'll be looking to replace this in the future just because I fancy a change and am looking at the Fromtier 2 but am going to wait until they've been out at least a year, 18 months, before I buy one
In reply to Post #17
I picked up a 100 and can't say I'm that impressed. The storm poles are shocking quality and the whole thing is heavy (which tbf I knew when I bought it). It's a more comfortable shelter to sit in than the Tempest mind. I tend to use it for longer sessions and the Tempest for overnighters.
I picked up a 100 and can't say I'm that impressed. The storm poles are shocking quality and the whole thing is heavy (which tbf I knew when I bought it). It's a more comfortable shelter to sit in than the Tempest mind. I tend to use it for longer sessions and the Tempest for overnighters.
In reply to Post #19
I have the all singling all dancing Solar bed, space inside other than the bed and couple of bits not the end of the world I can leave the rest on the barrow under a tarp.
I have the all singling all dancing Solar bed, space inside other than the bed and couple of bits not the end of the world I can leave the rest on the barrow under a tarp.
In reply to Post #21
Are you on about the Pioneer or the Ultralump?
Are you on about the Pioneer or the Ultralump?
In reply to Post #23
Ultralite
Ultralite
I also fell for the Ultra'lite' nonsense. It's a tart's palace for old men with bad backs who want to pretend that they still use a brolly
In reply to Post #25
In reply to Post #25
So you don't recommend it then?.
So you don't recommend it then?.
In reply to Post #25
I loved my lo pro. But fell for the Ultralite nonsense. Except it's brilliant and I love it. It's heavier yes. But taller and really easy to get up. I would say it's good for a few nights. Probably a bit too heavy for overnighters but for the extra puff pushing the barrow and 5mins more getting it up, it's worth it.
I loved my lo pro. But fell for the Ultralite nonsense. Except it's brilliant and I love it. It's heavier yes. But taller and really easy to get up. I would say it's good for a few nights. Probably a bit too heavy for overnighters but for the extra puff pushing the barrow and 5mins more getting it up, it's worth it.
TBH most brolly or bivvy designs have their own individual drawbacks - too low, too small, too big, too heavy, too damp etc.
I've still got an Aqua UJ M3 well over15 years old. Summer basic bivvy with front zipped off, autumn full bivvy, winter full bivvy plus overwrap, France or long session bivvy with front zipped off and super extended wrap, clear windows. Covers every scenario I need although accept it's a bit low for bad back sufferers.
I'd look for a bivvy that adapts to different scenarios rather than one which is the newest all singing and dancing one trick pony👍
I've still got an Aqua UJ M3 well over15 years old. Summer basic bivvy with front zipped off, autumn full bivvy, winter full bivvy plus overwrap, France or long session bivvy with front zipped off and super extended wrap, clear windows. Covers every scenario I need although accept it's a bit low for bad back sufferers.
I'd look for a bivvy that adapts to different scenarios rather than one which is the newest all singing and dancing one trick pony👍
In reply to Post #1
I picked up a Nash hide pro XL for £250 from total fishing tackle a little while ago with the infill panel (it's gone up since) and added the overwrap later, I got the standard xl overwrap as the frames on the pro and standard are the same and it was the best part of £200 cheaper. These wraps are proper all over wraps, not the cap/wraps that leave the front single skin.
Used it 15+ times now on 48hr sessions and a week in France, can't recommend them enough, build quality is excellent and I didn't feel like I was just feeding the Trakker greed machine that want's to normalise the £1000 one man bivvy...
I do have a 100T with a cap/wrap, cap and social extension but i've not used it since getting the hide, these are good but IMO not as good as a Hide XL.
I picked up a Nash hide pro XL for £250 from total fishing tackle a little while ago with the infill panel (it's gone up since) and added the overwrap later, I got the standard xl overwrap as the frames on the pro and standard are the same and it was the best part of £200 cheaper. These wraps are proper all over wraps, not the cap/wraps that leave the front single skin.
Used it 15+ times now on 48hr sessions and a week in France, can't recommend them enough, build quality is excellent and I didn't feel like I was just feeding the Trakker greed machine that want's to normalise the £1000 one man bivvy...
I do have a 100T with a cap/wrap, cap and social extension but i've not used it since getting the hide, these are good but IMO not as good as a Hide XL.