Has anyone got got one of these yet and can say what there first impressions are?
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In reply to Post #2
I bought the Hide XL but wish I had waited a little longer and got the Quest now.
I bought the Hide XL but wish I had waited a little longer and got the Quest now.
In reply to Post #3
I take it from lack of replies that nobody rates this Bivvy then?
I take it from lack of replies that nobody rates this Bivvy then?
In reply to Post #4
coot magnet and Jurgen500 and someone else cant remember ? have them
coot magnet and Jurgen500 and someone else cant remember ? have them
In reply to Post #5
Yes I have it.
I have put it up in garden and seems really good.
I wanted something with some height as I'm 6'4".
I have the green version and it's not aquatex but seems a good quality nylon.Im doing 48 hrs in it so will report back how it was .
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Yes I have it.
I have put it up in garden and seems really good.
I wanted something with some height as I'm 6'4".
I have the green version and it's not aquatex but seems a good quality nylon.Im doing 48 hrs in it so will report back how it was .
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In reply to Post #1
I have ordered and paid for the DPM version.
They are due in by the end of this month, so hopefully I'll have it soon after.
Will let you know how good/bad it is when I get to use it.
I have ordered and paid for the DPM version.
They are due in by the end of this month, so hopefully I'll have it soon after.
Will let you know how good/bad it is when I get to use it.
In reply to Post #4
Thanks guys, look forward to reviews, will probably sell the Hide XL and get the green version. Hide hasn't even seen the bank. Got the groundsheet and mozzi infil too.
Thanks guys, look forward to reviews, will probably sell the Hide XL and get the green version. Hide hasn't even seen the bank. Got the groundsheet and mozzi infil too.
In reply to Post #8
out of interest what dont you like about it ??
out of interest what dont you like about it ??
In reply to Post #1
I've just taken delivery of mine and set it up. Got to say I'm massively disappointed. I know it's a cheaper brand and it really does feel it.
Material is like the bivvies you see in decathlon or the fishing section at go outdoors.
Mine once set up has to have the storm poles attached other wise the peak sags down and looks awful. My intention was to use this stripped back as a lighter shelter, but it seems the storm poles would have to be included.
The stitching is all over the place and fraying in allot of places. And to top it all off there are small holes in the material near some of the poles.
To be quiet honest if you have got one on pre order I would try and get your money back. Mine is going to be boxed and sent back asap.
I've just taken delivery of mine and set it up. Got to say I'm massively disappointed. I know it's a cheaper brand and it really does feel it.
Material is like the bivvies you see in decathlon or the fishing section at go outdoors.
Mine once set up has to have the storm poles attached other wise the peak sags down and looks awful. My intention was to use this stripped back as a lighter shelter, but it seems the storm poles would have to be included.
The stitching is all over the place and fraying in allot of places. And to top it all off there are small holes in the material near some of the poles.
To be quiet honest if you have got one on pre order I would try and get your money back. Mine is going to be boxed and sent back asap.
In reply to Post #8
Just got back from 48 hrs with my green quest outer block bivvy.
These are my thoughts;
I like it,it goes up very easy and although it doesn't have the luxurious feel and light blocking qualities of aquatex type materials.,I quite like these modern lightweight nylons...they cut down on weight and are extremely waterproof and much better than they were 15 yrs ago and it's equal quality and possibly slightly thicker than the nylon tempest V2 brolly I owned briefly ( too low).I took my new wychwood compact flat bed which fitted easily ( brilliant for the money).
I didn't have any issues with the peak/ front...it's designed to slope down to stop water pooling and everything felt taut.The storm poles don't effect the height of the front but I don't think that's their purpose anyway.The zip in groundsheet was great and really liked it no hassles.
I realise this is sounding like an advert but for me it seemed fine.
If I would change anything I would have preferred a flatter back so I could have pushed bedchair further back to provide more space at front and perhaps have the front panel more vertical and a bit more forward... although I'm used to 1.5 man shelters and normally use titan t4000/ full size Pioneer as I'm a big bloke a one man is noticeably smaller although the height was great and I probably take more stuff than necessary.ine came with vapour thing and skull cap and fitted these at home and left them on.
I will continue to use for summer wknd trips.
Just got back from 48 hrs with my green quest outer block bivvy.
These are my thoughts;
I like it,it goes up very easy and although it doesn't have the luxurious feel and light blocking qualities of aquatex type materials.,I quite like these modern lightweight nylons...they cut down on weight and are extremely waterproof and much better than they were 15 yrs ago and it's equal quality and possibly slightly thicker than the nylon tempest V2 brolly I owned briefly ( too low).I took my new wychwood compact flat bed which fitted easily ( brilliant for the money).
I didn't have any issues with the peak/ front...it's designed to slope down to stop water pooling and everything felt taut.The storm poles don't effect the height of the front but I don't think that's their purpose anyway.The zip in groundsheet was great and really liked it no hassles.
I realise this is sounding like an advert but for me it seemed fine.
If I would change anything I would have preferred a flatter back so I could have pushed bedchair further back to provide more space at front and perhaps have the front panel more vertical and a bit more forward... although I'm used to 1.5 man shelters and normally use titan t4000/ full size Pioneer as I'm a big bloke a one man is noticeably smaller although the height was great and I probably take more stuff than necessary.ine came with vapour thing and skull cap and fitted these at home and left them on.
I will continue to use for summer wknd trips.
In reply to Post #11
Asked if there will be Front Extension like fox has, answer: Probably early next year
I'm pulling her out right now in my search for a Brolly / bivvy, there's a deal now at a shop here
Tempest 100 T Bundle ( brolly, groundsheet , infill panel, insect panel, skull cap) for £347,78.
Asked if there will be Front Extension like fox has, answer: Probably early next year
I'm pulling her out right now in my search for a Brolly / bivvy, there's a deal now at a shop here
Tempest 100 T Bundle ( brolly, groundsheet , infill panel, insect panel, skull cap) for £347,78.
In reply to Post #12
Sounds like they are a bit hit and miss but here are my thoughts. They are £300 all in for a reason. Mines is going back next week. Put it up in garden and the tab that goes from bivvy to storm pole came away, one of the plastic surrounds on the female part on one of the frame poles cracked. As said the stitching is all over the place, the storm poles are rather flimsy and think they would shorten in a breeze as they dont lock very tight. The ground sheet is not heavy duty as they state and seems a bit too big, i also dont like the faff with the toggles at the front, unnecessary. Put my Wychwood standard size bed in and it just fits length ways but only leaves 2ft from edge of bed to the bottom of the door, however because of the angle of slope of the infill panel it almost makes that part of the bivvy unusable. Probably more usable room in the supa brolly i had.
Good points are you get a lot for the money even if the quality i questionable, full infill and scull cap, its light, goes up quickly, and i like the fact the ground sheet zips in. Vents front and rear are also nice as is the decent head room for the taller or less agile angler.
It wouldn't have taken much to make this a great bivvy, flatten the back so bedchair pushes back, reduce the angle of slope of the infill and add 2 inches to the length of the tabs for the top,of the storm poles so the can be stiched to the bivvy properly rather than just 5mm being attached.
Sounds like they are a bit hit and miss but here are my thoughts. They are £300 all in for a reason. Mines is going back next week. Put it up in garden and the tab that goes from bivvy to storm pole came away, one of the plastic surrounds on the female part on one of the frame poles cracked. As said the stitching is all over the place, the storm poles are rather flimsy and think they would shorten in a breeze as they dont lock very tight. The ground sheet is not heavy duty as they state and seems a bit too big, i also dont like the faff with the toggles at the front, unnecessary. Put my Wychwood standard size bed in and it just fits length ways but only leaves 2ft from edge of bed to the bottom of the door, however because of the angle of slope of the infill panel it almost makes that part of the bivvy unusable. Probably more usable room in the supa brolly i had.
Good points are you get a lot for the money even if the quality i questionable, full infill and scull cap, its light, goes up quickly, and i like the fact the ground sheet zips in. Vents front and rear are also nice as is the decent head room for the taller or less agile angler.
It wouldn't have taken much to make this a great bivvy, flatten the back so bedchair pushes back, reduce the angle of slope of the infill and add 2 inches to the length of the tabs for the top,of the storm poles so the can be stiched to the bivvy properly rather than just 5mm being attached.
In reply to Post #13
The Mk2 will be along in the new year,after all you guys have fieldtested this version and given feedback
The Mk2 will be along in the new year,after all you guys have fieldtested this version and given feedback
In reply to Post #12
Wow Jimmy !!! Thats an excellent price sadly you wont get that here in the UK though
it would be Brolly £270 Infill panel £80 Groundsheet £40 Skull-cap £100 ......total £490
Trakker prices are always a proper piss take in the UK
Wow Jimmy !!! Thats an excellent price sadly you wont get that here in the UK though
it would be Brolly £270 Infill panel £80 Groundsheet £40 Skull-cap £100 ......total £490
Trakker prices are always a proper piss take in the UK