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Solar sp tech mk2 (28 posts / 2,776 views)
strawberryblond
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Post #16 7 Aug 2026 22:00
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In reply to Post #15
I have the standard bedchair with Techlite and the newer sleep system. Whilst I like the techlite and bedchair with Korda cover, it’s nowhere near as comfortable as the sleep system. I also couple the standard bedchair with a SIM, that makes a noticeable difference.
Mistabite
Posts: 1,245
Post #17 28 Aug 2026 14:56
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Please can anyone tried a trakker 365 on the solar mk2 bed comment on how well it fits and how it folds up if the bag is left on there?

I would have gone for the sleep system but there are quite a few reports of it being cold even in 4 to 5c or so
Rebullio Rebullio
Posts: 152
Post #18 28 Aug 2026 17:05
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I have the sleep system and never been cold, even in minus temps I chuck out the hot water bottle as gets too warm for me, I also normally prefer seperate bags but the sleep system bag has loads of room, I normally only use the top layer zipped on the bag in jan/feb
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #19 28 Aug 2026 17:11
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In reply to Post #17
I can confirm the bag isn't very warm in colder weather. I too have been cold in temperatures around 5-6 degrees.
AndyClark AndyClark
Posts: 5,815
Post #20 28 Aug 2026 17:16
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not the 365 but I have fox ventec as on mine and its bloody fantastic...warmest bag ive had
frothey frothey
Posts: 3,575
Post #21 28 Aug 2026 19:47
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In reply to Post #19
I've got the 365 on a Solar Dura Dore, fits well, proper comfortable. Folds fine without the liner, not quite flat with it.

Surprised about the "isn't being warm in 5-6 deg" comment as I'm normally in shorts and t-shirt, or when really cold trakkie bottoms and maybe a hoodie. I've not got a lot of extra insulation these days either! I do use a groundsheet in the winter, especially when it's wet, which can stop a lot of the dampness tho.
patrickc patrickc
Posts: 769
Post #22 28 Aug 2026 20:15
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In reply to Post #1
Had the mk1 SP C-TECH with the Fortis techlite and hated it. The bag didn’t fit the bed very well, could have done with a middle strap to help hold it in place, if I got a run in the night I struggled with undoing the zip because there was nothing in the middle to help keep the zip straight, I ended up trying to sleep with the zip undone in the middle of winter because I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get out of it quickly enough. So I sold both and got the mk2 sleep system and am very happy with it.
God knows how the techlite would be any good on the wider mk2.
Mistabite
Posts: 1,245
Post #23 29 Aug 2026 14:00
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Thanks for the replies, I had a sp c-tech bedchair delivered but it's quite uncomfortable for me, the fold in the base was quite deep and the bump up to the flat area of the head end was digging right in to my ribs when laying on my side. I did crack some ribs here years ago so that will be it, probably not a big issue otherwise.

It also had a bit of metal rattling around the inside of one of the legs.

I picked up a sleep system now which has a much flatter mattress, the tackle shop said they didn't think I'll need to swap to the Trakker 365, so we shall see when the cold bit comes!

I'm also returning the Trakker 365 camo I got, looks like a Friday job with loose bits ot thread all over it and the inner white hollowfill is poking through around the head area.

Solar and Trakker both need better quality control, two top tier items and they are both faulty

The trakker 365 does fold up acceptably in the bed but not tried the system bed with it yet.

I didn't even consider the Fortis Techlite, had one on my compact bed and found it cold, too small and can't leave it unzipped cos it falls off in the night
Spod Spod
Posts: 13,415
Post #24 7 Sep 2026 15:08
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I took the plunge and ordered the C-Tech MK2 bedchair. The Fortis bag fits absolutely fine, not a tight fit at all and not much different to the MK3 Indulgence it replaced. Not tried it on the bank yet but laying on it in my home office it feels mega comfy! Will give a user review after a night or two but so far a big thumbs up!
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #25 7 Sep 2026 15:13
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In reply to Post #24
Check the hoods that attach it to the bed,that is where mine was stupidly tight.I was scared of it ripping especially when I sat on the bed
Spod Spod
Posts: 13,415
Post #26 8 Sep 2026 10:06
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In reply to Post #25
Have done, mine is fine to be fair, maybe my elastic in the hoods is a bit slacker for some reason?
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #27 8 Sep 2026 11:18
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In reply to Post #26
Thats good then,mine was really tight and when you sat on the bed you could see it really pulling on the seams
lilharbs lilharbs
Posts: 1,630
Post #28 8 Sep 2026 22:06
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In reply to Post #26
That comes to us all with age 😉
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