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fox frontier V2??? (143 posts / 22,138 views)
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #47 11 Sep 2025 12:08
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Anyone got one on pre order,I would not expect your order before Christmas.Ive been told looking at January unless something changes very quickly with production
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #48 12 Sep 2025 10:35
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I almost ordered one with my fox chair but though best to wait until they are in stock as Jan is a along time off
Smashing_It Smashing_It
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Post #49 12 Sep 2025 11:40
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Must admit the V2 looks a fab bit of kit.

A couple of things that annoy me though, firstly, why have 3 sizes, just do either a 1 man & 2 man or a 1.5 man & a 2 man. That said, even the XL doesn't look like an ideal 2 man bivvy for longer sessions. I was looking at it with a view to taking my 6 year old next year with me , but looks as though I'd need either the extension or over wrap to accommodate us both for longer sessions at least.

Second thing that I'm struggling with is the weight of the thing, over 21kg! My current 2 man bivvy is 15kg and that is a ball ache to transport at times.

That all said, I'm so impressed with what you get for the price that I still may end up parting with my money.

vossy1 vossy1
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Post #50 12 Sep 2025 17:38
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why have 3 sizes, just do either a 1 man & 2 man or a 1.5 man & a 2 man.

F Dims: 250 x 185 x 130 cm.
X Dims 260 x 198 x 140cm.
XL Dims: 270 x 210 x 165cm.

I'd scrap the X, seems neither here nor there difference wise.

That said, even the XL doesn't look like an ideal 2 man bivvy for longer sessions.

TBH, I don't think any 2 man is great for longer sessions unless with a extension, those sizes seem normal to me.

Re weight, I'd rather have it and a solid product than not have it and a flimsy product. You get used to the weight, it's not a biggy tbh.

I think Fox could and should have created a tent connector that fits to a gazebo type shelter. If it's peeing down all week the last thing you want is a low extension, you need to be able to stand up and stretch. Something like the Outwell Event lounge & connector which you can add sides too if wanted.
nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
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Post #51 12 Sep 2025 22:01
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The x is easily their best seller, why scrap it, it is the best size..
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #52 13 Sep 2025 08:55
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XL for normal people, small for carpy hobbits
Smashing_It Smashing_It
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Post #53 15 Sep 2025 10:31
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I don't disagree.

If you are calling something XL, bloody make it XL though.

As far as the options go, they either need to up their sizes so there is significant difference, or drop one of the sizing options, IMO.
zinno
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Post #54 15 Sep 2025 12:01
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It's Xl a Big 1 man XL...Fox was always clear, the Frontier has always been a 1-man bivvy, so I don't understand the whole 2-man thing because that has never been the case.
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #55 15 Sep 2025 12:57
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If you are calling something XL, bloody make it XL though

braders1978 braders1978
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Post #56 15 Sep 2025 17:12
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14th January the due date now stands at,Fox are terrible for this
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #57 15 Sep 2025 20:30
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Do pre orders require deposit.....thinking cash flow ie, like Nash.

A very strange launch with nothing ready and just after Xmas too...hmm
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #58 15 Sep 2025 21:36
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It looks a very decent upgrade but I am not parting with my funds 4 months early and the weight of em is a downside IMO

Slow boats from china are always later than planned 😆😆
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #59 16 Sep 2025 08:24
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In reply to Post #57
£100 deposit at the the shop i seen on the net but not sure of they are all like that.
Beyonce
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Post #60 16 Sep 2025 10:41
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What is the benefit in pre ordering a bivvy?

It seems like you pay maximum price, wait months after handing over some/all of the money and end up with one of the first batch with all the duffers?
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #61 16 Sep 2025 22:03
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