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Aqua ultralite100 can you leave the front in (11 posts / 1,154 views)
Mitomaniac Mitomaniac
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Post #1 16 Dec 2023 09:39
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Looking into the aqua ultralite 100 ev as it ticks a lot of boxes for me with it being light and brolly like, however I can't find any info as to wether you can leave the front in to pack away and erect does anyone know what the situation with this is please .

shane24 shane24
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Post #2 16 Dec 2023 11:19
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In reply to Post #1
You probably could but you'd need to leave the door unzipped.

It's a tight squeeze in the bag with the Brolly and Skull Cap so doubt it'd fit with the front on too.
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #3 16 Dec 2023 12:31
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In reply to Post #1
Leave mine zipped in just have the door zips undone
Mitomaniac Mitomaniac
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Post #4 16 Dec 2023 13:03
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And how do you find your aqualite as a session bivvy is it as good as it looks and reads about
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #5 16 Dec 2023 13:29
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In reply to Post #4
I love it,best bivvy I've owned.I can fit my solar sp c tech bed in it with bivvy table,korda compac coolbag,Korda dark camo rucksack and three other bags under the bed.There is room at the back of the bed if needed too
framey framey
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Post #6 16 Dec 2023 16:37
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In reply to Post #5
It says it weighs 5. Something kg and then an extra 7 odd for the pegs infills etc
It doesn't actually sound that light to me

Can seee where the weight is though

Does it actually need storm sticks to keep it upright ?
shane24 shane24
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Post #7 16 Dec 2023 17:29
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In reply to Post #6
Without the front you can use it with just the side sticks in place, with the front on it you need to have them all in place!
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #8 16 Dec 2023 18:53
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In reply to Post #4
Diehard original Ultralite user for over a decade and recently replaced with the Ultralite 100. . Have owned (and still own) a plethora of bivvies post and prior but still go back to this design as the most versatile for typical UK 12-48hr fishing . . .the combination of head-height / compact footprint / stability / visibility and all season versatility trumps Standard Brolly systems / Tempest type and Pramhood variants IMO

Only ever leave the skull cap on and pack the gsheet / infill / mozzie fronts in either the barrow or car boot for use as required and weather dependent. Always use both sets of storm sticks irrespective of the above . . .
Mitomaniac Mitomaniac
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Post #9 16 Dec 2023 22:38
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In reply to Post #8
Thanks for taking the time to reply, just justifying the cost to myself and I'll probably soon be a ultralite owner too.
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #10 17 Dec 2023 11:26
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If u want to purchase one and save a few quid total fishing tackle are doing it for £399.99 at the moment
Belch Belch
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Post #11 17 Dec 2023 13:22
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In reply to Post #10
That's a bargain price for a bit of kit that should last - always buy the skull cap - you're fishing twin skin all year round which makes a big difference in terms of regulating warm and cold temps as well as totally removing any condensation . . .the only element I believe needs a re-design is the insect panel - a bit superfluous and although a nice addition in summer (ambient/open air but still creates privacy etc) the standard infill with the mesh windows open works just as effectively and fits far better . . .
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