In reply to Post #16
Poor mans Titan. I hardly think so. It boils down to what one is prepared to invest. If i wanted to invest 30 grand in carp fishing equipment i could. But i prefer to invest that money in my private Yacht. Nothing to do with being a POOR MAN !
Poor mans Titan. I hardly think so. It boils down to what one is prepared to invest. If i wanted to invest 30 grand in carp fishing equipment i could. But i prefer to invest that money in my private Yacht. Nothing to do with being a POOR MAN !
In reply to Post #30
Original jrc bivvies were v well built. Hardly ever read a bad word.
The new designs under the new jrc logo seem to be different.
Original jrc bivvies were v well built. Hardly ever read a bad word.
The new designs under the new jrc logo seem to be different.
In reply to Post #32
I used to carp fish from 2005, so that's when i bought my JRC and i had it for 5 years and sold the lot when i came here to Italy in 2010, i'm looking to carp fish again here. So i'm trying to get some middle ground equipment together, i'm not a tackle tart its whats in the water that counts..
And everyone who complains about leaking bivvies ....The sun ...which actually keeps us all alive also destroys waterproofing on bivvies believe it or not, so its a really great idea to apply a can of Fabsil on your chosen bivvy at the beginning of every season.
I want to see a decent condition bivvy that leaks water after having a can of Fabsil sprayed or painted on.
I used to carp fish from 2005, so that's when i bought my JRC and i had it for 5 years and sold the lot when i came here to Italy in 2010, i'm looking to carp fish again here. So i'm trying to get some middle ground equipment together, i'm not a tackle tart its whats in the water that counts..
And everyone who complains about leaking bivvies ....The sun ...which actually keeps us all alive also destroys waterproofing on bivvies believe it or not, so its a really great idea to apply a can of Fabsil on your chosen bivvy at the beginning of every season.
I want to see a decent condition bivvy that leaks water after having a can of Fabsil sprayed or painted on.
In reply to Post #33
In the 6 years you have been away from fishing you have missed many threads on fabsil or fabsil gold.
That said iv never need to put it on my private bivvy or my private brolly.
In the 6 years you have been away from fishing you have missed many threads on fabsil or fabsil gold.
That said iv never need to put it on my private bivvy or my private brolly.
In reply to Post #29
Snap, I got on a few months ago for doing quick over nighters – it's been absolutely faultless.
Only three things I found you have to watch out for.
1. Never let the Block go any were near the deck, because if any dirt/grit gets into the holes for the two front Poles, they won't fit in or if they do will be a swine to get back out.
2. Make sure both sides of Velcro Straps line up with each other when tensioned, otherwise they will separate.
3.The door/front Pegging points can be to short to Peg down properly, depends on the ground. But that was a simple cheap easy problem to solve – I just fitted a long thin Carabina to each Pegging Point. I could have used very large “O” Rings as well.
I've the original large version, which is very roomy indeed with being 3 metres wide, in fact the actual usable room inside is mad!
Snap, I got on a few months ago for doing quick over nighters – it's been absolutely faultless.
Only three things I found you have to watch out for.
1. Never let the Block go any were near the deck, because if any dirt/grit gets into the holes for the two front Poles, they won't fit in or if they do will be a swine to get back out.
2. Make sure both sides of Velcro Straps line up with each other when tensioned, otherwise they will separate.
3.The door/front Pegging points can be to short to Peg down properly, depends on the ground. But that was a simple cheap easy problem to solve – I just fitted a long thin Carabina to each Pegging Point. I could have used very large “O” Rings as well.
I've the original large version, which is very roomy indeed with being 3 metres wide, in fact the actual usable room inside is mad!
In reply to Post #35
Hi Defiant One, Yes i ordered the original one too as i need the extra space so hopefully my little Lad can get his head down too.., seems like alot of Bivvy for the money, can be had for 180 ish, I'll be using mine here in Italy where we dont get much wind or rain lol..its mainly for overnighters as i dont do anything more than a single night so obviously with the heat here those rear vents are vital.
Thanks for your advice i'll be following it !
Hi Defiant One, Yes i ordered the original one too as i need the extra space so hopefully my little Lad can get his head down too.., seems like alot of Bivvy for the money, can be had for 180 ish, I'll be using mine here in Italy where we dont get much wind or rain lol..its mainly for overnighters as i dont do anything more than a single night so obviously with the heat here those rear vents are vital.
Thanks for your advice i'll be following it !
In reply to Post #36
Any more updates on these please?
Any more updates on these please?
Pretty cheap these at the moment lads
In reply to Post #38
Yeah that's why I wanted opinions.
Yeah that's why I wanted opinions.
In reply to Post #37
Hi Lads.
I've had mine since about May now and used about 15 to 20 sessions, overnighters and full on week long gigs and i cant fault it, So much so i invested in the winter wrap for it that extends the front out about a meter so then you can get two beds in running front to back at a bit of an angle, thats if you get the full size bivvy and NOT THE COMPACT VERSION, i've used mine in some pretty exceptional electric storms here now too where its rained continously as hard as its possible to rain and didnt leak at all and that was just with the single skin bare bivvy.
Overall if i was to buy a bivvy again i'd get one of these, IMO theyre by FAR the best bang for the buck ! Fair enough there not tackle tart league but they do look good, do what there supposed to do, dont cost a bomb, dead easy to put up (see below) and pretty easy to cart around (you'll find they just fit great across the rear footwell of most cars).
Putting it up is a bit awkward at first because there was no-one to advise me, however after trial and error i found if you stand at the front of the bivvy open it out fan like then immediatly insert the peak poles then this bit of front tension holds it open so then you can start pegging it down and adjust the velcro peak straps later, something so simple but hell it took me a while and abit of frustration to figure that out. Start pegging it out from the central rear peg working forwards side to side finishing with the two front doorway sides, doing it this way always seems to be best for a good non saggy bivvy and well rounded tension on the front peak.
Hopes this helps.
Hi Lads.
I've had mine since about May now and used about 15 to 20 sessions, overnighters and full on week long gigs and i cant fault it, So much so i invested in the winter wrap for it that extends the front out about a meter so then you can get two beds in running front to back at a bit of an angle, thats if you get the full size bivvy and NOT THE COMPACT VERSION, i've used mine in some pretty exceptional electric storms here now too where its rained continously as hard as its possible to rain and didnt leak at all and that was just with the single skin bare bivvy.
Overall if i was to buy a bivvy again i'd get one of these, IMO theyre by FAR the best bang for the buck ! Fair enough there not tackle tart league but they do look good, do what there supposed to do, dont cost a bomb, dead easy to put up (see below) and pretty easy to cart around (you'll find they just fit great across the rear footwell of most cars).
Putting it up is a bit awkward at first because there was no-one to advise me, however after trial and error i found if you stand at the front of the bivvy open it out fan like then immediatly insert the peak poles then this bit of front tension holds it open so then you can start pegging it down and adjust the velcro peak straps later, something so simple but hell it took me a while and abit of frustration to figure that out. Start pegging it out from the central rear peg working forwards side to side finishing with the two front doorway sides, doing it this way always seems to be best for a good non saggy bivvy and well rounded tension on the front peak.
Hopes this helps.
In reply to Post #40
Just ordered one off eBay, partly due to the recommendations from members, and because they are going cheap if you search at the moment (£150), it looks just what I'm after . I have used the Stealth brolly for years and love it.
Just ordered one off eBay, partly due to the recommendations from members, and because they are going cheap if you search at the moment (£150), it looks just what I'm after . I have used the Stealth brolly for years and love it.
In reply to Post #41
They were doing them for just over £100 on Black Friday sales for the normal one man, proper Billy Bargain!!
I bought the Bloxx compact & wrap last week for £227 all in, only had it up on the patio for a butchers but first impressions i'm well impressed
They were doing them for just over £100 on Black Friday sales for the normal one man, proper Billy Bargain!!
I bought the Bloxx compact & wrap last week for £227 all in, only had it up on the patio for a butchers but first impressions i'm well impressed
In reply to Post #42
Ordered yesterday, just arrived👍
Mrs not allowing me to open it til xmas👎
Ordered yesterday, just arrived👍
Mrs not allowing me to open it til xmas👎
In reply to Post #43
Well, I've been using it over the last few weeks, and have to agree with what has been said previously. It is a fantastic bivvy for the money!
The material is brilliant, the rain just beads and shakes off. It has masses of room for a relatively small footprint, and quick and easy to set up. Rock solid.
Would happily recommend to anyone looking for a new shelter
Well, I've been using it over the last few weeks, and have to agree with what has been said previously. It is a fantastic bivvy for the money!
The material is brilliant, the rain just beads and shakes off. It has masses of room for a relatively small footprint, and quick and easy to set up. Rock solid.
Would happily recommend to anyone looking for a new shelter
In reply to Post #44
Well impressed with mine. Had bivvy and winter skin for 6 months. Cost £205 for both.
Bought it to replace my tempest which fell to bits.
Bit slower to put up but solid and seems well made.
For the price it's worth a punt 👍
Well impressed with mine. Had bivvy and winter skin for 6 months. Cost £205 for both.
Bought it to replace my tempest which fell to bits.
Bit slower to put up but solid and seems well made.
For the price it's worth a punt 👍