In reply to Post #43
Update!
I actually ended up buying BOTH the one man and two man Fox R-Series XL (to considerable cost) and I can say this...
As much as the two man is a very generous size bivvy it isnt too big for a fishery that encourages night fishing, Ive managed to fit it onto medium sized pegs without issue. I wouldnt use it for a day fishery that isnt used to night anglers though. Im sure you know what I mean by this.
The one man version is no where near big enough to accommodate my bedchair and a 12 y/o child as well as store away my fishing bags etc. I would say the one man versions footprint is no bigger than a normal one man bivvy with the only exception being its height because of the increased headroom.
So in summary and alot of cost (as I had to buy both to find this out) the one man is for one person (surprise surprise) and the two man, even though it is very roomy, isnt so big its ridiculous.
Also, I can erect both sizes without issue on my own however the two man takes a little longer.
On a side note, they are really really good bivvies, well made. I recently used the two man in a thunder storm and it held up very well.
Update!
I actually ended up buying BOTH the one man and two man Fox R-Series XL (to considerable cost) and I can say this...
As much as the two man is a very generous size bivvy it isnt too big for a fishery that encourages night fishing, Ive managed to fit it onto medium sized pegs without issue. I wouldnt use it for a day fishery that isnt used to night anglers though. Im sure you know what I mean by this.
The one man version is no where near big enough to accommodate my bedchair and a 12 y/o child as well as store away my fishing bags etc. I would say the one man versions footprint is no bigger than a normal one man bivvy with the only exception being its height because of the increased headroom.
So in summary and alot of cost (as I had to buy both to find this out) the one man is for one person (surprise surprise) and the two man, even though it is very roomy, isnt so big its ridiculous.
Also, I can erect both sizes without issue on my own however the two man takes a little longer.
On a side note, they are really really good bivvies, well made. I recently used the two man in a thunder storm and it held up very well.
I recently bought this bivvy with the wrap.
Firstly, It was great for the extra room, and for longer sessions I will use it every time.
But... I tried it out during the storm the other week, i fished a pretty muddy and lopsided swim, and found it impossible to get pegs in deep enough at the front where the ground went downhill a bit.
As for the wrap, I couldn't even use it.
Basically, the frame, and/or peg holes seems very tight, other bivvys have a few peg hole options on the front so you can select one depending on the ground, but not this one.
Have you found this bivvy must have a properly flat area?
Firstly, It was great for the extra room, and for longer sessions I will use it every time.
But... I tried it out during the storm the other week, i fished a pretty muddy and lopsided swim, and found it impossible to get pegs in deep enough at the front where the ground went downhill a bit.
As for the wrap, I couldn't even use it.
Basically, the frame, and/or peg holes seems very tight, other bivvys have a few peg hole options on the front so you can select one depending on the ground, but not this one.
Have you found this bivvy must have a properly flat area?
In reply to Post #36
Hi there, just bought this bivvy although a little confused. It comes with 3 door options although doesn't appear to be an option to have all 3 on at once (unlike my old bivvy). Is the purpose to change them over during the course of a session depending on what you want? Also the inner dome has a ground sheet as does the bivvy (with two clips on the bivvy to clip each in). Is the purpose to each time unzip the ground sheet from inner dome and then un clip the other ground sheet? Thank you. Liam
Hi there, just bought this bivvy although a little confused. It comes with 3 door options although doesn't appear to be an option to have all 3 on at once (unlike my old bivvy). Is the purpose to change them over during the course of a session depending on what you want? Also the inner dome has a ground sheet as does the bivvy (with two clips on the bivvy to clip each in). Is the purpose to each time unzip the ground sheet from inner dome and then un clip the other ground sheet? Thank you. Liam
In reply to Post #48
You can only use one door at a time. My preference is the clear door, second would be the solid door, but your choice.
Groundsheets. Again your choice. When I use the bivvy without the inner dome l clip in the full groundsheet. If using the inner dome you can just use the groundsheet with that, but it has to be toggled in. Using both ground sheets is a choice, but I would usually use both unless the ground is clean and dry.
Final thing; you can leave the inner dome toggled in but you must unzip the groundsheet from it to be able to pack it away.
You can only use one door at a time. My preference is the clear door, second would be the solid door, but your choice.
Groundsheets. Again your choice. When I use the bivvy without the inner dome l clip in the full groundsheet. If using the inner dome you can just use the groundsheet with that, but it has to be toggled in. Using both ground sheets is a choice, but I would usually use both unless the ground is clean and dry.
Final thing; you can leave the inner dome toggled in but you must unzip the groundsheet from it to be able to pack it away.
In reply to Post #49
Thank you for response. Appreciated
Thank you for response. Appreciated
In reply to Post #50
Hi guys, I just bought this bivvy, and I'm really happy with it. The only problem that I have, is that I'm really struggling when is time to pack, to pull the bars out of each other. Is there any trick that you guys can share, to make my life better in this regard :D
Hi guys, I just bought this bivvy, and I'm really happy with it. The only problem that I have, is that I'm really struggling when is time to pack, to pull the bars out of each other. Is there any trick that you guys can share, to make my life better in this regard :D
In reply to Post #51
Put candle wax on it.
Put candle wax on it.
In reply to Post #51
Rub a candle over the male spigots. Have you got any tension on the poles like the tension strap in place if it has one
Rub a candle over the male spigots. Have you got any tension on the poles like the tension strap in place if it has one
In reply to Post #53
Thank you, I will try the wax trick next time.
Thank you, I will try the wax trick next time.
In reply to Post #51
I'm having the same problem. It's like wrestling a giant octopus bloody exhausting. Has anyone worked out the knack/ technique for undoing the poles. It shouldn't be this difficult. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.
I'm having the same problem. It's like wrestling a giant octopus bloody exhausting. Has anyone worked out the knack/ technique for undoing the poles. It shouldn't be this difficult. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.
In reply to Post #55
So long as the tension straps at either end are loosened, I've not had a problem. Just a bit of pressure and pull apart.
So long as the tension straps at either end are loosened, I've not had a problem. Just a bit of pressure and pull apart.
In reply to Post #51
Candle wax as said It will get easier. Mine was a bugger but easy as now.
Candle wax as said It will get easier. Mine was a bugger but easy as now.
In reply to Post #57
Cheers I'll give it a try.
Cheers I'll give it a try.