I've decided to go back to an Aqua M3 Bivvy as it will suit me best for the current two lakes I'm fishing for the foreseeable future.
I used to have a Union Jack M3 and overwrap and was exceptionally pleased with it and dearly regretted selling it.
So my question is does the newer version stand up to the Union Jack version in terms of build quality and materials it's made of? Lots of chatter out there about different Aquatex material, lots of comments about Chinese manufacturer and quality control etc etc. Is it urban myth?
I'm torn between lurking around to wait for a mint used Union Jack model to come up for sale or just buy a new one? Not bothered about the rear window in the slightest.
So any helpful comments or observations on the newer M3 versus the older version? Preferably from someone who has owned, used or has first hand experience of of both. I've had virtually every version of Aqua bivvies over the years including an original Bivvy dome bought out of Chris Manifolds living room, so not after general views on domes,Armo, Pioneers etc just M3's and any quality differences.
Cheers
I used to have a Union Jack M3 and overwrap and was exceptionally pleased with it and dearly regretted selling it.
So my question is does the newer version stand up to the Union Jack version in terms of build quality and materials it's made of? Lots of chatter out there about different Aquatex material, lots of comments about Chinese manufacturer and quality control etc etc. Is it urban myth?
I'm torn between lurking around to wait for a mint used Union Jack model to come up for sale or just buy a new one? Not bothered about the rear window in the slightest.
So any helpful comments or observations on the newer M3 versus the older version? Preferably from someone who has owned, used or has first hand experience of of both. I've had virtually every version of Aqua bivvies over the years including an original Bivvy dome bought out of Chris Manifolds living room, so not after general views on domes,Armo, Pioneers etc just M3's and any quality differences.
Cheers
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Absolutely not is my answer. The kit they are producing now is pony. I took a break from buying anything from aqua after I had grief with the brolly system when it first got released, then the same with numerous fast and s****, gave them the benefit of the doubt with the atom plus, just because it's the exact shelter I've been after for the last 15 years. Cut a long story short, it was great for 6 months, perfect in fact, then it began falling apart, first 2 pegging points, then a clip for the door (which are cheap plastic and once broken cannot be replaced), then the 2 elasticated straps to hold the sides back, and then at the weekend one of the poles snapped in a 15mph wind. Safe to say, I'm getting my money back, and will vow to never spend a penny with them again. I fish pretty demanding pits both small and huge. Having to worry about if a shelter is going to fall over in a stiff breeze isn't what you need.
Absolutely not is my answer. The kit they are producing now is pony. I took a break from buying anything from aqua after I had grief with the brolly system when it first got released, then the same with numerous fast and s****, gave them the benefit of the doubt with the atom plus, just because it's the exact shelter I've been after for the last 15 years. Cut a long story short, it was great for 6 months, perfect in fact, then it began falling apart, first 2 pegging points, then a clip for the door (which are cheap plastic and once broken cannot be replaced), then the 2 elasticated straps to hold the sides back, and then at the weekend one of the poles snapped in a 15mph wind. Safe to say, I'm getting my money back, and will vow to never spend a penny with them again. I fish pretty demanding pits both small and huge. Having to worry about if a shelter is going to fall over in a stiff breeze isn't what you need.
In reply to Post #1
According to Aqua. Orange is the new green.
In reply to Post #4
That is shocking. Trakker stuff fades real quick now too.
That is shocking. Trakker stuff fades real quick now too.
In reply to Post #3
I used to love his cake
I used to love his cake
Caqua.
In reply to Post #3
A friend of mine used his M3 compact at the weekend and whilst sitting there the seams started falling / peeling off the bivvy In a torrential down pour.......he was not impressed at all!
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Battenburg or carrot cake like the pictures.......
Battenburg or carrot cake like the pictures.......
Other than the Snugpak stuff Fortis gear is all generic Chinese tat😂😂😂
If someone would post some pics up for me , I've some cracking pics of a used twice aqua transformer chair
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Pm sent mate
Pm sent mate
In reply to Post #1
Sold all my Black Series luggage, total *****, zips breaking, mis stitching etc etc and im really look after my stuff as well.
Went all in Cotswold which is on another level, so well made and in the UK
Sold all my Black Series luggage, total *****, zips breaking, mis stitching etc etc and im really look after my stuff as well.
Went all in Cotswold which is on another level, so well made and in the UK