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Solar Spider compact (25 posts / 3,291 views)
VLT VLT
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Post #1 30 Nov 2022 07:43
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I don't keep up with bivvies at all, but I saw that carpology video about the solar spider compact, looks like some really good features, if they would only make a bigger version with a wrap that extends a bit more it would be perfect. Is this likely to happen?
mistercarp
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Post #2 30 Nov 2022 09:13
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In reply to Post #1
Solar will release a new bivvy in 2023. Looks a lot like this one, so maybe suits your preferences.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #3 30 Nov 2022 13:00
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In reply to Post #1
they have a bigger version the original is bigger but lower W 280cm x 190cm x h 130cm too low for me
LINKY POO

AND THE NEW COMPACT VERSION 2.70 x 1.50 x 1.60 LINKY POO 2
Mart74 Mart74
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Post #4 30 Nov 2022 16:17
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In reply to Post #1
I watched that at lunchtime, looks a decent bit of kit. Not too expensive for just the shelter either :-)

Not sure if I'd prefer this or the Fox frontier Lite
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #5 30 Nov 2022 17:08
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ANGLING4LESS have still got Cyber monday 15% off everything till December 5th BIG SMILE !!!!
here is the unbeatable AMAZING DEAL I JUST GOT IF YOUR WANTING
A SOLAR SPIDER COMPACT BIVVY ?? I DONT THINK YOU WILL BETTER THIS
prices with discount code applied

Solar SP Green Compact Spider Bivvy........ ....£184.99
Solar SP Green Compact Spider infil panel.......£54.99
Compact Spider Heavy Duty zip in Groundsheet... £29.99
Spider Mozzie Mesh Front with Mag-loc...........£34.99

Order Total: £304.96 free delivery of course
Oh and the Wrap (only available in camo) with discount is £144.49

so if you bought everything available inc wrap the total would be total; RRP IS A STAGGERING £700.95
BUT I GOT IT ALL FOR £449.45
A SAVING OF £251.5p
Justjohn
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Post #6 30 Nov 2022 17:10
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In reply to Post #1
Its coming
sundance sundance
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Post #7 30 Nov 2022 20:34
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In reply to Post #3
Decent height on that compact but it wouldnt sway me from my Tempest 100T. Thats quicker
nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
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Post #8 1 Dec 2022 02:58
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In reply to Post #1
I just asked that question on the other page talking about this.
it would be perfect if the bedchair didn't touch the sides but as it does (according to the new video ) I can't buy it because that would stress me out too much.
Please make a slightly bigger version solar..
nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
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Post #9 1 Dec 2022 03:04
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In reply to Post #7
it might not be quicker..I just watched the video and that was quick to set up.
I like the 100t but the material is soooo thin and condensation is horrendous.
I don't have a 100t but my nephew does and it gets really wet inside.
sundance sundance
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Post #10 1 Dec 2022 05:38
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In reply to Post #9
We all seem to experience that differently.
I like the material as it keeps it.nice and light and dries quickly. Prefer it to my aquatex bivvies now.

And I never notice any condensation. Though I always have the skull cap attached and have only used the infil twice in 2 years.
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #11 1 Dec 2022 07:44
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In reply to Post #10
The skull cap makes a world of difference on the Tempest. When released I thought it was a gimmick but it's anything but that and I feel if using a Tempest brolly the skull cap is essential
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #12 1 Dec 2022 08:09
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In reply to Post #8
well it depends on what size bed you have if it touches the sides or not

they state the size ??
- Dimensions 2.70cm x 1.50cm x 1.60cm
in my case I have a Solar CH08 Bedchair and its 205cm x 80cm
so no problem big gap either end

my mate is in his fishing the Trent as we speak temps been down to 3c and he has had no condensation problems and is using it with the wrap too it says its very dark inside with the wrap on he loves it
spodrod spodrod
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Post #13 1 Dec 2022 09:37
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spodrod spodrod
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Post #14 1 Dec 2022 09:37
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In reply to Post #11
do you mean for condensation ?
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #15 1 Dec 2022 09:51
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In reply to Post #14
I do. I didn't have as many issues as some with it before I got the skull cap but the ones I did have were resolved by putting a cap on. I've since switched to the Solar Undercover brolly which is great but if I go back to a Tempest I will definitely get with the cap, probably the cap wrap as that looks like a quality addition
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