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JRC Extreme TX2 Sleep System (15 posts / 3,078 views)
Fanny_Dairbrass
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Post #1 28 Dec 2019 14:16
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So my JRC Extreme Sleep System Arrived to day.

I opted for the standard 6 leg that comes with 4 normal legs and one at either end.

Ordered through Pecheur it took 12 days to arrive but I expected this.

Total price was £207 in delivery against a RRP of £380ish

Pecheur where great filling me in with all delivery progress.in ALMOST perfect English.

Box arrived battered but no issues with bedchair.

Overall first impressions Im really pleased.

I'm 6FT and 18 stone and there is little sag and it feels sturdy enough.

The sleeping bag has a few options and looks warm enough

I've come from a Rod Hutchinson Big Kipper XL which was massive and weighed a tonne so was looking for something more suited to over nighters. I've got to say nothing I've seen comes close to the quality of the RH sleeping bag which was waterproof and rated to -8.

The JRC is 16KG all in

Will get out in it soon. The main test will be how it performs on the bank and in 6 months.

Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
Posts: 4,644
Post #2 28 Dec 2019 14:33
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In reply to Post #1
Pecheur normally excellent but just been let down on a Gazebo we ordered and 14 days later just a refund no explanation....

Not too happy as missed out on a good reduced price they were offering.....

🙈
Goldeneye Goldeneye
Posts: 1,252
Post #3 18 Feb 2020 08:13
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In reply to Post #1
How are you finding the TX2?
Fanny_Dairbrass
Posts: 240
Post #4 18 Feb 2020 08:39
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In reply to Post #3
Sadly I've only been out in it the once but so far so good.

I have a massive Rod Hutchinson Big Kipper XL Sleep system as a comparison. I'd say that that is a true 5 season I'm not sure how warm the JRC would be on the real cold nights. It's so big and thick you could sleep in the attic. It's also waterproof and the JRC is not.

I'm 💯 happy with it after one night. Reasonably lightweight and firm. I'm 18 Stone

One thing I'm yet to work out is the zip.on the top and what it's for.

I had a great deal on it.

Still too early for a proper review yet
Goldeneye Goldeneye
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Post #5 18 Feb 2020 08:40
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In reply to Post #4
Yeah, I had a look on Pecheur and it is a lot more expensive now!
carpstar40 carpstar40
Posts: 3,706
Post #6 18 Feb 2020 11:30
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In reply to Post #4
when you say One thing I'm yet to work out is the zip.on the top and what it's for. is that not the same as most dual layer sleep systems? top zip under one layer for spring summer and possibly early Autumn bottom zip under two layers and usually directly on top of the bed mattress for mainly winter fishing.
suffokandy
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Post #7 18 Feb 2020 18:05
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Just an idea but is the zip at the top to open a cavity for a pillow same as my Avid Thermarest?
Fanny_Dairbrass
Posts: 240
Post #8 18 Feb 2020 18:19
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In reply to Post #7
It's to zip something on the top but I'm not sure what.
carpstar40 carpstar40
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Post #9 19 Feb 2020 07:24
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In reply to Post #8
Thermal cover possibly?
Fanny_Dairbrass
Posts: 240
Post #10 19 Feb 2020 13:07
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In reply to Post #9
Maybe but it goes over the wellie wipe
Carpbanging420
Posts: 4
Post #11 26 Feb 2020 17:26
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In reply to Post #4
Hi mate I have just got one my self the zip is so u can turn the sleeping bag over and zip it back down
Fanny_Dairbrass
Posts: 240
Post #12 26 Feb 2020 19:56
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In reply to Post #11
Don't understand???
Carpbanging420
Posts: 4
Post #13 26 Feb 2020 20:42
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In reply to Post #12
it's 2 sided if that make sense I don't no y but that's wot I think it is mine came yesterday and had a lil play with it so if the top is dirty u can turn it over ?
Fanny_Dairbrass
Posts: 240
Post #14 26 Feb 2020 21:01
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In reply to Post #13
Is there a wellie wipe on both sides then? Seems odd
Carpbanging420
Posts: 4
Post #15 26 Feb 2020 21:04
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In reply to Post #14
Yh mate there is I don't understand why
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