In reply to Post #30
That’s my point. Manufacturers have made gear heavier by using cheaper materials, then claiming a 12kg bivvy is ultralite.
Carp fishing is so far behind in innovation compared to other sports/hobbies it’s embarrassing.
I’m definitely with you on using a brolly. Proper angling.
That’s my point. Manufacturers have made gear heavier by using cheaper materials, then claiming a 12kg bivvy is ultralite.
Carp fishing is so far behind in innovation compared to other sports/hobbies it’s embarrassing.
I’m definitely with you on using a brolly. Proper angling.
In reply to Post #32
Think we also did it to ourselves. People want more comfort. I grew up sleeping on the floor when night fishing as a kid. You’d never catch them doing that now.
The amount of singular anglers I see setting up a 2 man for a night is hilarious. Just so they can have the extra space.
Think we also did it to ourselves. People want more comfort. I grew up sleeping on the floor when night fishing as a kid. You’d never catch them doing that now.
The amount of singular anglers I see setting up a 2 man for a night is hilarious. Just so they can have the extra space.
In reply to Post #33
So does anyone know what the lightest available bedchair currently available is? I wanted something light but couldn't find a Wychwood tactical x in stock anywhere and bought a Wychwood Riot Tactical bed which is light but the most uncomfortable and short bedchair I have ever used (for one night only)! I'm not getting any younger & need something a little longer and more comfortable than that! Any ideas? In the meantime, if anyone wants the aforementioned bed let me know Probably ideal for a youngster?
So does anyone know what the lightest available bedchair currently available is? I wanted something light but couldn't find a Wychwood tactical x in stock anywhere and bought a Wychwood Riot Tactical bed which is light but the most uncomfortable and short bedchair I have ever used (for one night only)! I'm not getting any younger & need something a little longer and more comfortable than that! Any ideas? In the meantime, if anyone wants the aforementioned bed let me know
Probably ideal for a youngster?
In reply to Post #34
As mentioned before jrc x lite level is one of the lightest, I'm six foot and find it ok for length also one of the more comfortable beds I've used.
Designed for brolly use I think so quite low with limited leg adjustment.
As mentioned before jrc x lite level is one of the lightest, I'm six foot and find it ok for length also one of the more comfortable beds I've used.
Designed for brolly use I think so quite low with limited leg adjustment.
In reply to Post #34
If you can find one, the Avid Benchmark light is good and stupid light at about 6.5-7kg. I had one for about 5 years before one of the leg braces snapped clean through. I’d defo get another one if they are available anywhere when my current bed dies.
If you can find one, the Avid Benchmark light is good and stupid light at about 6.5-7kg. I had one for about 5 years before one of the leg braces snapped clean through. I’d defo get another one if they are available anywhere when my current bed dies.
In reply to Post #36
This is what I have. Went from a wychwood tactical to this and it’s much comfier. As discussed previously, the new version that replaced the benchmark lite, isn’t as light which is a shame.
This is what I have. Went from a wychwood tactical to this and it’s much comfier. As discussed previously, the new version that replaced the benchmark lite, isn’t as light which is a shame.
In reply to Post #34
Alright Nick ...I use the Fox dura lite 2,it's light and comfy ..I take the top 5 season layer of me techlite and either leave it on bedchair or back in original bag,it came in ,not the 40 litre version I had ,what you seen me with
It's a nice system ...
Alright Nick ...I use the Fox dura lite 2,it's light and comfy ..I take the top 5 season layer of me techlite and either leave it on bedchair or back in original bag,it came in ,not the 40 litre version I had ,what you seen me with
It's a nice system ...
In reply to Post #37
My benchmark light is getting on a bit, I contacted AVID 6 months ago and asked if there was a new model coming. I would buy another for sure. Their response was to watch the new product drop, as far as I can see nothing appeared to replace it? Shame.
My benchmark light is getting on a bit, I contacted AVID 6 months ago and asked if there was a new model coming. I would buy another for sure. Their response was to watch the new product drop, as far as I can see nothing appeared to replace it? Shame.
In reply to Post #39
Silly question, do you guys roll up your sims separately or leave them on the bed when you pack up?
Silly question, do you guys roll up your sims separately or leave them on the bed when you pack up?
In reply to Post #40
I leave mine on.
When i wake and before i get up in the morning I try and remember to open the valve and allow as much air as possible to escape using my body weight to squeeze it out.
I close the valve, and when packing away the sim always lives in the bedchair.
I leave mine on.
When i wake and before i get up in the morning I try and remember to open the valve and allow as much air as possible to escape using my body weight to squeeze it out.
I close the valve, and when packing away the sim always lives in the bedchair.
In reply to Post #41
Great advice thankyou
Great advice thankyou