Hi, guys!
Trying to choose a first bivvy for spring/summer/autumn night fishing sessions/occasional camping mostly for 2 people. The most important characteristics to me are:
Easy setup
Rainproof material
Versatility
My first choice was JRC Defender Peak 2 man or FOX EOS 2 man, but found other more expensive options I like more.
Found a website with a decent pricing and I am choosing between these options:
ProLogic Inspire 2 Man Bivvy & Overwrap 420 EUR (I really like this one, but it is quite expensive and low (144 cm). Decent ventiliation system, Pro-Tex 20.000 mm material)
ProLogic Inspire 1 Man Bivvy & Condenser Wrap 290EUR (Even cheaper, but I doubt 2 people will fit comfortably. Even lower (135 cm)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMthl72DA4M
FOX R-Series 2-Man XL 330 EUR (Very spacious, but seems too big for 1 night sessions. However, ideal for longer camping sessions. While it would be nice to have such a big bivvy, I think it might be impractical for shorter sessions due to weight and not so easy setup)
FOX EOS 2-Man 155 EUR (cheapest one, but people complain about missing rear vent)
I understand I have to decide myself what I really want, but since I am confused I would appreciate your help. What would you choose?
Thanks in advance,
Arnas
Trying to choose a first bivvy for spring/summer/autumn night fishing sessions/occasional camping mostly for 2 people. The most important characteristics to me are:
Easy setup
Rainproof material
Versatility
My first choice was JRC Defender Peak 2 man or FOX EOS 2 man, but found other more expensive options I like more.
Found a website with a decent pricing and I am choosing between these options:
ProLogic Inspire 2 Man Bivvy & Overwrap 420 EUR (I really like this one, but it is quite expensive and low (144 cm). Decent ventiliation system, Pro-Tex 20.000 mm material)
ProLogic Inspire 1 Man Bivvy & Condenser Wrap 290EUR (Even cheaper, but I doubt 2 people will fit comfortably. Even lower (135 cm)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMthl72DA4M
FOX R-Series 2-Man XL 330 EUR (Very spacious, but seems too big for 1 night sessions. However, ideal for longer camping sessions. While it would be nice to have such a big bivvy, I think it might be impractical for shorter sessions due to weight and not so easy setup)
FOX EOS 2-Man 155 EUR (cheapest one, but people complain about missing rear vent)
I understand I have to decide myself what I really want, but since I am confused I would appreciate your help. What would you choose?
Thanks in advance,
Arnas
In reply to Post #1
None of those. Trakker slx would be my choice of 2 man bivvy
None of those. Trakker slx would be my choice of 2 man bivvy
In reply to Post #2
Thanks for taking the time to answer! May I ask why you prefer Trakker over Prologic/Fox?
Thanks for taking the time to answer! May I ask why you prefer Trakker over Prologic/Fox?
In reply to Post #3
Fox gear, shelters especially,are known for poor build quality. Prologic are a bit of a lottery, some kit is brilliant, other stuff very poor
Fox gear, shelters especially,are known for poor build quality. Prologic are a bit of a lottery, some kit is brilliant, other stuff very poor
In reply to Post #4
Thank you! What about the bivvies with a height of 135-145 cm? Is it a big downside?
Thank you! What about the bivvies with a height of 135-145 cm? Is it a big downside?
In reply to Post #4
Trakker have just as many issues and customer service can be horrendous.Chub,JRC and wychwood seem to make decent shelters at very good prices compared to the so called big names
Trakker have just as many issues and customer service can be horrendous.Chub,JRC and wychwood seem to make decent shelters at very good prices compared to the so called big names
In reply to Post #6
Okay
which one would you choose out of these four below?
ProLogic Inspire 2 Man Bivvy & Overwrap 420 EUR
ProLogic Inspire 1 Man Bivvy & Condenser Wrap 290EUR
FOX R-Series 2-Man XL 330 EUR
FOX EOS 2-Man 155 EUR
Trakker SLX V3 2 Man 430 EUR
Okay
which one would you choose out of these four below?ProLogic Inspire 2 Man Bivvy & Overwrap 420 EUR
ProLogic Inspire 1 Man Bivvy & Condenser Wrap 290EUR
FOX R-Series 2-Man XL 330 EUR
FOX EOS 2-Man 155 EUR
Trakker SLX V3 2 Man 430 EUR
In reply to Post #7
If the heigt is oke the SlX V3 100%, i have the plus version very good bivvy.
Thinking of getting the 2 man version aswell for when i go fishing alone or the Armo v4 2 man (nice deals atm on the armo v4)
my mate have the the R-series Xl 1 man, Quality is not top cant compete with the Slx
Prologic no idea but Slx inner capsule is very nice to have, prologic on the other hand have a zip-in ground sheet
If the heigt is oke the SlX V3 100%, i have the plus version very good bivvy.
Thinking of getting the 2 man version aswell for when i go fishing alone or the Armo v4 2 man (nice deals atm on the armo v4)
my mate have the the R-series Xl 1 man, Quality is not top cant compete with the Slx
Prologic no idea but Slx inner capsule is very nice to have, prologic on the other hand have a zip-in ground sheet
In reply to Post #8
What is your height? Mine is 185 cm. Do you find SLX v3 comfortable?
What is your height? Mine is 185 cm. Do you find SLX v3 comfortable?
In reply to Post #8
After two recommendations on Trakker SLX I am already searching where I could buy it in Europe for a decent price. The lowest one I found is 430 EUR. However, the price of Trakker SLX V3 2 man and Prologic Inspire 2 man is the same. Both bivvies are quite similar, Trakker has inner dome included while Prologic includes the outer wrap, but Prologic's material is 20.000 mm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMthl72DA4M&t=9s
After two recommendations on Trakker SLX I am already searching where I could buy it in Europe for a decent price. The lowest one I found is 430 EUR. However, the price of Trakker SLX V3 2 man and Prologic Inspire 2 man is the same. Both bivvies are quite similar, Trakker has inner dome included while Prologic includes the outer wrap, but Prologic's material is 20.000 mm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMthl72DA4M&t=9s
In reply to Post #9
i am 175 but the Slx v3 plus is 158H with inner capsule
Saw the Trakker Tempest Advanced 100 2 weeks ago which are 135H, I was surprised how good I liked the height of it, is also better for colder days, that's why I am considering the slx / V4 2- man even if they are only 145 high
Edit: Slx 150 is the new name Trakker use now for the slx V3 2man
i am 175 but the Slx v3 plus is 158H with inner capsule
Saw the Trakker Tempest Advanced 100 2 weeks ago which are 135H, I was surprised how good I liked the height of it, is also better for colder days, that's why I am considering the slx / V4 2- man even if they are only 145 high
Edit: Slx 150 is the new name Trakker use now for the slx V3 2man
In reply to Post #6
Doubtful trakker have as many issues or every other shelter on the bank wouldn't be a tempest
Doubtful trakker have as many issues or every other shelter on the bank wouldn't be a tempest
Prologic inspire size 300 x 295 x 144H (144 high is measured at the top peak)
Prologis is also 2 rib system, Gonne put it back on my bivvy list
Tft accidentally put the 2 man up for sale on their website for 199 for a week 2 months ago, I should have taken that deal
The 1 man has a condenser wrap, hope the 2 man will also get that option.
Prologis is also 2 rib system, Gonne put it back on my bivvy list
Tft accidentally put the 2 man up for sale on their website for 199 for a week 2 months ago, I should have taken that deal
The 1 man has a condenser wrap, hope the 2 man will also get that option.
In reply to Post #13
Prologic Inspire specs, photos and videos look great, but since the model is fresh, we will need to wait for real reviews to know how good or bad it is.
Prologic Inspire specs, photos and videos look great, but since the model is fresh, we will need to wait for real reviews to know how good or bad it is.
In reply to Post #13
2 man version has full overwrap.
2 man version has full overwrap.