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New solar spider uni bivvy (82 posts / 33,941 views)
daz_83 daz_83
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Post #31 18 Apr 2023 09:40
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Been massively tempted by one of these. Currently using a frontier XD, but like to be mobile when the need arises - the frontier is quite a lump to drag around a lake.

Shame the height is only 140, I feel 150 is the sweet spot personally. Looking at the compact version now as they are on some good offers and also give that extra headroom. Anyone that's got the compact that can comment on the weight/pack down (with the g/sheet & infill all in)?
Jslinn Jslinn
Posts: 2,403
Post #32 18 Apr 2023 21:23
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Still think after many years a Brolly is the best shelter out there. The Oval Profile Extreme and Hog are the best advances in shelters for us midgets of average height.
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #33 18 Apr 2023 21:23
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Still think after many years a Brolly is the best shelter out there. The Oval Profile Extreme and Hog are the best advances in shelters for us midgets of average height.
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #34 19 Apr 2023 10:51
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In reply to Post #33
I don't get it I think the oval belongs in the 90s I've just put up a solar brolly wrestling around trying to get it up then messing around with storm poles there's no way it's as quick to put up as my tempest it's just not as good so if the new spider is similar it will be good
The-Heff The-Heff
Posts: 3,404
Post #35 7 May 2023 20:53
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Anyone got their hands on one of these yet?
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #36 8 May 2023 13:07
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Look the nuts but expensive as Solar's NEW SP Uni Spider Bivvy
just the basic with no groundsheet etc is RRP over 600 quid !
LINKY POO
frothey frothey
Posts: 3,575
Post #37 8 May 2023 13:10
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In reply to Post #34
If it takes you more than a minute, you have coordination problems 😂
The-Heff The-Heff
Posts: 3,404
Post #38 8 May 2023 14:26
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In reply to Post #36
Can get a decent package for £749 from tft so not too bad in comparison to others offerings.

Wondering if there are any impartial reviews rather than carpology who dont seem to be able to conduct a negative review on anything
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #39 8 May 2023 15:40
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In reply to Post #38
I wouldn't call anything done by Carpology a review, much more marketing or an overview of the product and they have said as much before (why would people pay them advertising if they then started slagging off the products). As Solar seem adamant not to release the mozzy front for the brolly I may well be looking again at products and the SW version of this looks good as an alternative
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #40 8 May 2023 16:22
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In reply to Post #39
YOU can get one of these they are brilliant Compatible with most open fronted Brollys and pramhood style shelters
Wide profile roll-up zipped door
Velcro rod retaining straps
Fully elasticated seal with central and side attachment points
Reinforced dirt guard skirts
LINKY POO
CityKoi CityKoi
Posts: 3,243
Post #41 8 May 2023 18:40
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In reply to Post #38
Decent. Ground sheet, infil panel and peak also. Vapour shield inside too.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #42 8 May 2023 21:11
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In reply to Post #41
yes with all the extras in the bundle its not too bad a deal but makes you wonder in a few months time how much more discounted will they get ?

as far as Carpology reviews go
I think they do a VERY good job of explaining exactly what you get with all the shelters

how its erected shows a bed inside etc everything you want to see ?

just dont take any notice of any bull**** chat ?
CityKoi CityKoi
Posts: 3,243
Post #43 9 May 2023 10:13
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In reply to Post #42
Carpology is a joke of a company, paid to promote. Absolutely no credibility with regards an actual honest review
mark1009
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Post #44 9 May 2023 14:17
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In reply to Post #43
I wouldn't trust their review but you do get to see items in use and get a real idea of sizes and what they can do. Useful if you don't have access to the item before you purchase.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #45 9 May 2023 17:05
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In reply to Post #44
exactly ? I dont get the comments about the reviews at all in fact its laughable

TURN THE SOUND off if you aint got the brains to ignore it ?

where the **** are you going to see a detailed look at a shelter inside outside packed down erecting even a bed inside etc if you cant get to a shop and buy online ??

some people need to take their blinkers off Carpology do a great video of products just use your brains and ignore the talking
MAKE YOUR OWN MIND UP IF YOU LIKE IT OF NOT FFS !!!!
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