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Trakker AXS or Tempest 100T? (15 posts / 2,269 views)
Goldeneye Goldeneye
Posts: 1,252
Post #1 14 Jun 2021 14:05
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Thinking about getting a new shelter - Either the AXS bivvy or the 100T with an insect panel.

The trakker is more expensive, but is it any better in either design or build quality?

Cheers

Edit - I meant Sonik AXS not Trakker!
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #2 14 Jun 2021 14:54
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In reply to Post #1
Depends how much head room you want the Tempest 100T is taller than the Sonik AXS I've owned both in the past I found the Sonik AXS sloped of to much at the back . Another one to consider is the Quest Defier bivvy which comes as a complete bivvy like the Sonik AXS and has more head room has bit wider and deeper if it was me buying again I would go for the Quest Defier can get that for £340
Spod Spod
Posts: 13,415
Post #3 15 Jun 2021 16:08
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100T given those 2 choices....goes up in a flash, lightweight and the mozzie panel is great. I tried the Sonik out in a shop and the room inside was small due to the sloped back, so to be comfortable on the bedchair you had to push it right to the front which left little room.
Jslinn Jslinn
Posts: 2,403
Post #4 15 Jun 2021 22:05
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Titan all day long
AndyCarper82 AndyCarper82
Posts: 2,541
Post #5 15 Jun 2021 22:25
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Cyprinus storm or typhoon?

Defiant.one Defiant.one
Posts: 4,344
Post #6 15 Jun 2021 23:40
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In reply to Post #1
I've found the AXS spot on for my needs, max sessions I do are 12-14 hours over-nighters – its simple, no messing about design fits the bill


Edit: and it's certainly excellent value for money – as it comes with groundsheet, full front panel with built in Mozzy Panels, and Storm Poles as standard, you don't get ripped off with having to buy them as “Add-ons”
Boris_Carp Boris_Carp
Posts: 2,135
Post #7 16 Jun 2021 08:30
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In reply to Post #6
I have the AXS shelter,front and overwrap and find it spot on for my needs i.e smaller swims
The-Heff The-Heff
Posts: 3,404
Post #8 16 Jun 2021 09:46
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In reply to Post #1
I have only had tempests of the 2. I found the 100t too tall for my needs. Something between the 100 and 100t height would be ideal for me. Ive always found the quality of the tempests really good. I had a titan tc before the tempest, and swapped to the tempest as find it a much better system. Weighs less, easier to set up. Just my personal opinion though as other prefer the titans. You wont be disappointed if you go for a tempest
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #9 17 Jun 2021 18:38
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I have a 100t perfect bivvy for me and the height is great for me (I'm 6ft 3) I wouldn't get anything smaller this is perfect for what I need
Steuerzahler
Posts: 257
Post #10 17 Jun 2021 19:51
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In reply to Post #9
Same here. First perfect bivvy for me too and i had alot
sundance sundance
Posts: 6,762
Post #11 17 Jun 2021 21:59
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In reply to Post #8
At 5 10 i didnt really need the height of the 100t but i liked the rear vents so got that one.
As i also find it feels a bit too high. when i pop it up i peg it where it naturally settles without using the tension
Strap. Makes it even quicket to setup and sits a bit lower.
Russ_C Russ_C
Posts: 3,250
Post #12 18 Jun 2021 08:17
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Notice now on my axs that the color is fading now and its turning a nice brown color
lilharbs lilharbs
Posts: 1,630
Post #13 19 Jun 2021 13:14
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In reply to Post #8
I brought the Heffs 100T (thanks mate) and used it for the first time this week, wow super quick and easy to put up and loads of space. First impressions are it is excellent, amd so much better than ducking into a brolly all the time 👌
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #14 19 Jun 2021 13:18
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In reply to Post #13
you lucky bstd that was the bargain of the century
lilharbs lilharbs
Posts: 1,630
Post #15 19 Jun 2021 14:12
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In reply to Post #14
Lucky When I saw it Gerry, had decided I would have got a new one myself at the end of the month and then saw Heffs for sale.
Even got the tags on it all still, didn't use the infill this time but the head room space and no spokes internally is a real luxury after using a brolly for about 4yes exclusively.

Would definitely recommend this to others, even crossed my mind to buy another to store away for the future 😄
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