In reply to Post #35
Hello Tim. Appreciate the photos. How do you find the mosquito mesh arrangement?
Hello Tim. Appreciate the photos. How do you find the mosquito mesh arrangement?
In reply to Post #44
I guess with it being only 2 ribs on the ground at the back (like the old Nash profile), it keeps the whole thing more compact & lighter, the trade off being less stability in wind. Not that that should matter if pegged with poles.
I guess with it being only 2 ribs on the ground at the back (like the old Nash profile), it keeps the whole thing more compact & lighter, the trade off being less stability in wind. Not that that should matter if pegged with poles.
In reply to Post #46
no problem mate.
To be completely transparent, I havent actually used the mesh yet so wouldnt really like comment at the moment.
no problem mate.
To be completely transparent, I havent actually used the mesh yet so wouldnt really like comment at the moment.
Video up on ESP's YouTube page. They do look good. Shame I've just bought myself another brolly only recently. 
Do you guys see reason to pick one of these new brollies over a lo pro mk2?
In reply to Post #51
If your looking for pack down size. I'd be choosing the new quickdraw brollies. If your looking for weight saving it would be the Lo pro.
If your looking for pack down size. I'd be choosing the new quickdraw brollies. If your looking for weight saving it would be the Lo pro.
In reply to Post #52
Ah I see now, 52” or 58” vs 68”, that is quite a difference.
Thanks!
Ah I see now, 52” or 58” vs 68”, that is quite a difference.
Thanks!
I've managed to get my kit down to "ultralight" weight levels so I've experimented with lots of weight saving measures.
If using a brolly like this that may not be as rigid as some shelter's, here's some things that may be helpful:
1. I only use 2 short storm poles at the sides of the brolly. I suggest using storm poles with auger points as they offer great rigidity.
2. On the front of the brolly instead of long storm poles I use 2 lightweight nylon guy lines. I attach these to the storm pole attachment points. If you want to avoid tripping over them in the dark, angle them slightly sideways or purchase nylon that has reflective thread built in.
3. I also use the Jag Xcavator pegs (only 32g each). Yes they're expensive but I'm happy to pay for the development work that goes in to these kinds of products and to support UK jobs.
4. This brolly only has 2 ribs which touch the floor at the rear, however it has an eyelet on the bell cap so you can add a twin guy line at the rear.
Hope some of this helps?
If using a brolly like this that may not be as rigid as some shelter's, here's some things that may be helpful:
1. I only use 2 short storm poles at the sides of the brolly. I suggest using storm poles with auger points as they offer great rigidity.
2. On the front of the brolly instead of long storm poles I use 2 lightweight nylon guy lines. I attach these to the storm pole attachment points. If you want to avoid tripping over them in the dark, angle them slightly sideways or purchase nylon that has reflective thread built in.
3. I also use the Jag Xcavator pegs (only 32g each). Yes they're expensive but I'm happy to pay for the development work that goes in to these kinds of products and to support UK jobs.
4. This brolly only has 2 ribs which touch the floor at the rear, however it has an eyelet on the bell cap so you can add a twin guy line at the rear.
Hope some of this helps?
Best I have done for overnights and keeping the weight down is the korum progress shelter at 2.1 kg coupled with 2 x dymag poles. Shorter ones to go at the sides as below.
It's ok with my compact bedchair for a night.
Pegs I use titanium ones at 11 grams each. Not as solid as bivvy pegs but they do the job.
It's ok with my compact bedchair for a night.
Pegs I use titanium ones at 11 grams each. Not as solid as bivvy pegs but they do the job.
Are these available to pre order anywhere?
In reply to Post #56
Invicta angling
Invicta angling
Has anyone actually got one yet?
In reply to Post #55
Great information. Thanks 🙏🏼
For non bivvy pegs I've found the Easton Nano Stakes 9 inch at 15g each to be super solid.
I tend to use the Jag Xcavator pegs (32g) at the major corners and the Easton pegs as intermediates.
Great information. Thanks 🙏🏼
For non bivvy pegs I've found the Easton Nano Stakes 9 inch at 15g each to be super solid.
I tend to use the Jag Xcavator pegs (32g) at the major corners and the Easton pegs as intermediates.
In reply to Post #58
Yes, I went for the 52. Never had anything except brollys, and this seems to fit the bill perfectly. Also never owned a mozzy mesh, but will definitely be using it. Don't know if I'll bother lugging round all four storm poles.
Yes, I went for the 52. Never had anything except brollys, and this seems to fit the bill perfectly. Also never owned a mozzy mesh, but will definitely be using it. Don't know if I'll bother lugging round all four storm poles.
In reply to Post #60
I also went for the 52, not been out with it on the bank yet but chucked it up in garden, looks spot on for my needs, and light/compact pack down
I also went for the 52, not been out with it on the bank yet but chucked it up in garden, looks spot on for my needs, and light/compact pack down