I was looking around again last night at vids of this bivvy.
The standard olive with camo mesh, that'd mess with my OCD
enough to buy the full camo though....hmm. is the camo that obv in use?
I take it the door side panels don't have a clear window? I like to be able to see out lying down, guessing that's not a option without orientating the bivvy to see out of the door instead?
The standard olive with camo mesh, that'd mess with my OCD
enough to buy the full camo though....hmm. is the camo that obv in use?I take it the door side panels don't have a clear window? I like to be able to see out lying down, guessing that's not a option without orientating the bivvy to see out of the door instead?
In reply to Post #16
I sold all of my mk1 frontier kit to upgrade to the mk2. Went for the camo version this time instead of Green. Too many stains was visible even after a good wash so my theory was get in camo to reduce the sight of stains.
I sold all of my mk1 frontier kit to upgrade to the mk2. Went for the camo version this time instead of Green. Too many stains was visible even after a good wash so my theory was get in camo to reduce the sight of stains.
In reply to Post #17
Sounds like good reasoning 👍
Sounds like good reasoning 👍
In reply to Post #16
I have the green bivvy and the green deluxe wrap. But like you I think my OCD will kick in when I come to use my camo deluxe extension 😂. I wanted a green one but managed to win a brand new camo version on ebay from Hull Angling for £134 delivered so I’ll guess I’ll suffer the mismatching 😂
I have the green bivvy and the green deluxe wrap. But like you I think my OCD will kick in when I come to use my camo deluxe extension 😂. I wanted a green one but managed to win a brand new camo version on ebay from Hull Angling for £134 delivered so I’ll guess I’ll suffer the mismatching 😂
In reply to Post #19
Great price
Great price
In reply to Post #20
Hi guys,
I'm out in France now with the bivvy and I'm loving it... It was a huge upgrade from my Royale Classic.
Deluxe Wrap users though - how does it work? I'm not sure I've set it up properly. Any tips?
https://ibb.co/b5bpv5pt
I don't get how the groundsheet extension works or where the storm poles are actually meant to fit?
https://ibb.co/6cbR5GYX
Thanks.
Hi guys,
I'm out in France now with the bivvy and I'm loving it... It was a huge upgrade from my Royale Classic.
Deluxe Wrap users though - how does it work? I'm not sure I've set it up properly. Any tips?
https://ibb.co/b5bpv5pt
I don't get how the groundsheet extension works or where the storm poles are actually meant to fit?
https://ibb.co/6cbR5GYX
Thanks.
In reply to Post #21
Usage update: The supplied groundsheet is like work-supplied toilet paper... the two-ply stuff 😂
Can't see it lasting - might have to invest in another, as spare? - whilst there is still stock. Or get a repair kit for what I have? Really disappointed actually. In just three trips, it's in worst condition than my Royale was when I sold it, after 11 years and 1000's of hours on the bank. I've tried repositioning my bed/day chair but that just starts creating new wear in a different place. The sheet just can't have anything underneath it seems; small stones, wood chip etc. I think there's even been wear caused by some particularly tough blades of grass 😢😂
Worth reaching out to Fox?
Usage update: The supplied groundsheet is like work-supplied toilet paper... the two-ply stuff 😂
Can't see it lasting - might have to invest in another, as spare? - whilst there is still stock. Or get a repair kit for what I have? Really disappointed actually. In just three trips, it's in worst condition than my Royale was when I sold it, after 11 years and 1000's of hours on the bank. I've tried repositioning my bed/day chair but that just starts creating new wear in a different place. The sheet just can't have anything underneath it seems; small stones, wood chip etc. I think there's even been wear caused by some particularly tough blades of grass 😢😂
Worth reaching out to Fox?
I'm interested to know if anyone has tried the MK2 vapour peak on a mk 1. I read somewhere something about the 3 poles being different anti twist or something but I think this may be AI generated gash. When I have looked at images of the MK2 vapour peak the 3 pole didn't look any different ( obviously not actually seen this in the flesh to confirm) if any one does have a mk1 and a MK2 fancy a quick look see test. By the way I have also asked the same question in my local tackle shop they were unsure and didn't have any stock presently to do a quick eyeball. My thinking thought is even if the poles do have a different spigot. As long as the over fabric is the same size it would be easy to drill out the rivets on the old one and refit to the new . Any live testers out there .......
In reply to Post #22
Not good to hear! Maybe use a separate piece of generic HD groundsheet where the wear occurs most, not ideal but...
I finally took the plunge, XL camo on the way, let the fun begin!
Not good to hear! Maybe use a separate piece of generic HD groundsheet where the wear occurs most, not ideal but...
I finally took the plunge, XL camo on the way, let the fun begin!
Bloody kill joys Fox are, 1st page too 😂😡...they're saying it's not fit for purpose...how many lakes don't have trees..and better pack away if a storm comes 😂
Thought the groundsheet looked o.k tbh.
Thought the groundsheet looked o.k tbh.
In reply to Post #23
It’s not AI generated BS. It’s a true story. Doesn’t fit
It’s not AI generated BS. It’s a true story. Doesn’t fit
In reply to Post #25
im not a fan of their camo pattern ..not that my opinion will bother you lol
im not a fan of their camo pattern ..not that my opinion will bother you lol
In reply to Post #27
I preferred the original Camolite to the newer one.
Not using it anymore anyway, I went back in time to Shimano Trench and love the Shimmy build quality. None of the new gear I've seen makes me want to do my usual yearly 'refresh' of everything, this Trench gear might see me out! 😇
I preferred the original Camolite to the newer one.
Not using it anymore anyway, I went back in time to Shimano Trench and love the Shimmy build quality. None of the new gear I've seen makes me want to do my usual yearly 'refresh' of everything, this Trench gear might see me out! 😇
In reply to Post #27
Full camo I can live with, green bivvy with camo mesh I can't.
TBH, I thought the dark colour on vids looked suspiciously blueish, but in the flesh it's not.
I agree totally with you re the camo pattern 👍 It's o.k but not the best.
I much prefer the Korda Dark camo, even the older Nash, push come to shove U.K DPM, but the Fox isn't that bad and I can live with it.
If the standard bivvy in green would've had dark mesh instead of camo I wouldn't have given the camo a 2nd look.....not my thing 👍
Full camo I can live with, green bivvy with camo mesh I can't.
TBH, I thought the dark colour on vids looked suspiciously blueish, but in the flesh it's not.
I agree totally with you re the camo pattern 👍 It's o.k but not the best.
I much prefer the Korda Dark camo, even the older Nash, push come to shove U.K DPM, but the Fox isn't that bad and I can live with it.
If the standard bivvy in green would've had dark mesh instead of camo I wouldn't have given the camo a 2nd look.....not my thing 👍